Speakers for weird sized room.....


So, I've recently gotten a dedicated listening room that is 9 feet wide, by 19 feet long, and am looking for a pair of speakers that may match well with this room size.  I currently have some PMC fact 8, and want to move to something better.  I have not tried anything in this room yet.  I have around 10 to 12k usd to play with.  

Thanks!!

audioaddict79

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@audioaddict79  I assume by your post that you need to place the speakers on the front (9') wall, and not on the longer 19" wall.

If yes, I suggest that you take a look at the new Buchardt A10 speakers. These are active, wireless 2-way stand mount units that feature DSP. Full room correction is available if you pair these with either the Platin wireless hub or the (also new) Primare SC15Mk2 preamp.

Why active? Lot of reasons, including amps matched to the speaker drivers, lower cost, less space required.

Why wireless? Easy placement options. No need for your source (digital or analog) to be near the speakers. No need for long, expensive speaker cable runs. The speakers can be driven from a preamp via balanced XLR, if you prefer.

Why DSP/room correction? You can place the speakers pretty much anywhere in the room and be assured of very good (if not great) sound. While there is no substitute for proper speaker placement and room treatment, in the real world that's sometimes just not easy or possible.

Other advantages: these speakers are quite compact, are full range w/ substantive bass slam, are very attractive and are well made. And they are are very affordable, at about $4,100 USD. And there is a generous return policy if you don't like them. 

Are they perfect? No. But they are a great solution if you can't fight your room. Last year I moved into a 100-year old cottage in the SW Hills neighborhood of Portland, OR. The living room is smallish and long, and the only place for the speakers is a on either side of a picture window at the front end of the room. I have (or had) lots of speakers: Shahanian Obelisks, JBL horn monitors, Klipsch Heresy 4s, Gamut RS-3s, Larsen 6s. The Larsens worked quite well but were much better on the long  walls than the front wall. And I would have needed to run 30+ foot speaker cables from where I wanted to place the source gear. So as much as I love the Larsens they were a no go.

The Buchardt A-10s solved the problems nicely. I preordered these late last summer and they arrived in October. I was stunned at the beautiful fit and finish. And they sound great. Truthfully, not as great as the Obelisks or JBL Monitors but the A10s are very enjoyable. And the ease of placement in the room makes up for the small difference in SQ, IMO. Highly recommended