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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Im keeping the mac MA352 integrated, the MT5 turntable and an Aurender A10,  the rest is up for grabs.   

Scanning ebay for online used stuff, i see a few eh options to tide me over??

Paradigm Persona B 3700

Kef Ref 1 4250

Alta Audio Celesta FRM-2 9,000

Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo 12,500

OK went w Scansonic MB-1 and if I like em im going to order the Raidho XT-1s.  If not I’ll dump and find new idea.  Got em 1700 used.