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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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mduffy18d OP
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Guess 3 of those have rear port and will be an issue

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mduffy18d OP
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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.  

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Good price I guess and if I don’t like no damage done 

musicaddict
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@mduffy18d  Congrats and I hope you really enjoy the MB1s (the better short term decision, I agree).    I had the 2.5s for a year and a half and loved them immensely.     A decent small sub helped (I had an REL). I only traded them (and other stuff) and was able to move to used Raidho D2s which are kind of an end-game speaker for me.    I think a good small sub will enhance your nice speakers. The tweeter is superb. Have fun.

pingpong9
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Look into Aerial 5T bookshelf speakers.  These speakers were designed to be placed close to a back wall.  Read the reviews.  The look and finish are beautiful.  Cost is around 4K depending on finish.  Good luck with your search?

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