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Bookshelf speakers that sound good on a SHELF or SIDEBOARD

No room for stands; rear wall is very close, less than 6 inches. Shelf (it’s actually a sideboard) height is 36" inches from floor to shelf.

Any thoughts on monitors/bookshelf speakers that sound good in these sorts of applications?
mjmch2003
tomaswv
208 posts
 
Another vote for Tetra 120u. My first decent speakers. Sound great on stands, great on maple plinths on the floor, and I currently have them on their sides on a shelf.  Stands sound best but very good sound on a shelf. 
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mattmiller
1,479 posts
 
A pair of Totem Signature One’s will work wonders!! This speaker has been in production for decades. For a reason.

https://totemacoustic.com/en/signature-one

Also, EPOS makes speakers that work very well in tight spaces.

www.epos-loudspeakers.com/products/stand-mount-loudspeakers/k1i



Matt M
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james_w514
286 posts
 
Signature Ones will not work well in a tight space. Totem recommends a minimum of 1 foot from rear walls but anyone that's owned Model Ones knows they need at least 2-4 feet. 
contuzzi
413 posts
 
Focal Aria 906 on ISO Acoustic Aperta 200 stands would be my highest recommendation anywhere near that price point.
helomech
1,525 posts
 
Get sealed cabinet speakers or good headphones. 
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