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Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)

Ok, building new house wife killed my stereo ambitions with an awful built in tv console cabinet.  Room is large, there is Sonos in the ceiling and outdoor area so that’s fine for background.  She sold my B&W 802s when we moved but thinks the McIntosh stuff looks cool so that can stay.  MA352 int amp and a mt5 turntable.  I thought there was room for floor standing speakers next to the built in but sadly there isn’t room.  I can put a sub in, budget is whatever, but I don’t want want to turn 20k Focals into $4000 speakers buried on a bookshelf.  Any suggestions?  Thanks, Mark 

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clearthinker
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House renovation.

Rule no.1            Don't hire a designer.

Rule no.2            Don't even think about it.

Many years ago I broke rule no.1 in an office furnishing project.  The designer couldn't measure.  She ordered furnishings that didn't fit in the spaces.  Yes, it was 'she' but the rules apply to designers whatever their orientations.

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mduffy18d OP
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Clearthinker, you couldn’t be more dead on.   The one we hired we got introduced to randomly, she had great style, but cost us an arm and a leg. Basically ended up firing her after I said I was going to sue her, and we went our separate ways. But the damage was done.

jemmer01
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I hae a pair of ProAc D2R's in my book case built in and they sound great.  I use a moon integrated w/ DAC and node for streaming.  

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waytoomuchstuff
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What?!!  Bookshelf speakers not good on bookshelves?

There was a study that concluded duct tape was not good for ducts.

It”s all coming into focus now. 

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ozzy62
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@mduffy18d 

I think it's good that you have a sense of humor about all this and are able to keep your chin up. Very admirable.

 

 

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