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Reasonably Priced Bookshelf Speakers

I am moving my Vandersteen 2ce sig II’s to a dedicated 2 channel listening room.  In the process I am building and installing a new media center and will need some book shelf speaker to hook up to the 5.1 system that is powered by a parasound 5 channel amp.

Although not ideal, the speakers will have to be up against the wall and actually act as a true book shelf speaker. I am spending my money where it matters most in the other room so this will be mainly for home theater and occasional 2 channel or 2.1 music.  I was looking at the ELAC Debut Reference because they are front ported. Amazon has the old ELAC UB5’s for really cheap and I have more than enough amp.  Would the rear port be an issue with placement?

Another consideration is I currently have a VCC-1 Center channel, would like to keep the price down by using it with my new front speakers.  Anything else I should look at in the same price range?

Thanks
Garrison
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gdnrbob
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@OP, 
Look for the most recent vintage of Vandy's.
Mr. V. continually adds improvements to his speakers, even if he hasn't labeled them so.
In this case, the Vandy VLR wood.
There is a pair for sale on Canuck Audio Mart.- And, well priced, too.

B
gdnrbob
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The Vandy VLR's would fit your needs perfectly. Designed for bookshelf placement-in fact, placing them near corners is
 perfect. They can sound unbelievable when given the right equipment.
I have a pair for my office. The Treo's are in my main listening room.
I love both-(well, the Treo's a little bit more😋).
Bob
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