Speakers for 2nd System!


Folks, I’m putting together 2nd system in a small room. This room doubles up as home office space.  The dimensions are 12’ D x 11’ W x 8’ H.  

I am open to recommendations for bookshelves or floor standers with a small footprint. I won’t be adding subs due to limited space. High efficiency 96db and above speakers are preferred. 

The system components so far, 

Leben CS600X - 28-32W

Technics SL - 1200M7B with Hana ML

Softone Model 4 Phono

Raysonic CD128 

Cables - Sternklang (ribbon) IC and Speaker with HIJIRI “Nagomi” Power Cords. 

Budget, I would like to stay under $5k but wouldn’t mind going over for something exemplary. Not interested in DIY projects or ugly stuff - aesthetics and high performance are equally important..lol! 

Thank you! 

lalitk

@glenmschneider.  I really need to audition the Sibelius some more.  You are not the only one to describe them as beautiful sounding.

Thank you all for your recommendations. Keep ‘em coming. 

And those aspiring to build a 2nd system, check out Wattson Audio ‘Emerson Analog’ streaming DAC.
https://www.wattson.audio/emerson-analog

With limited space I might look at something which works with the room rather than against it. Something like the Larsen 6 or 8 series, Von Schweikert VR-33 or VR-22, Gradient 6.2 or probably their other models as well.