Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)

Isn’t Devore Fidelity coming out with a true bookshelf speaker? You might want to call John at Devore and ask for advice. 

Boys, there was one room where I tried it.   She claimed it was going to be a guest room (for her mother) and we settled on it being neither and it’s a bathroom/office for my wife who doesn’t work.  Just putting the above comments in context.  

How about KEF Ref 1 in the cabinets. They can go horizontally without impaired imaging. The MA352 has equalization to manage the effects of shelf placement. 
This solution will satisfy your conflicting requirements and should offer a quality listening experience without risking a domestic insurrection.

Be your own man and value your wife’s input. Don’t set up an audio room that turns into an anti-social behavior zone. Contrary to popular belief, the people in your life are more important than your stereo.