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Can Any Bookshelf Speaker Be Used Nearfield?
Thanks to everyone for the education!  My desk actually sits in the middle of the room, and there is about 6 feet between the back of the speakers and the wall.  Based on the discussion here, I'm leaning toward the Harbeth P3ESR.  Thanks again. 
Can Any Bookshelf Speaker Be Used Nearfield?
Thanks all.  Very helpful! 
Any experiences with the Falcon Acoustics RAM Studio 10?
“The Falcon 3/5A i have heard. Very good for small/near field listening.Why do anything else?”I found a new pair of the Falcon Studio 10 for about 40% off, so much cheaper than the LS3/5A. 
Are there any speakers for nearfield listening that sound GREAT at low volumes?
Wonderful suggestions!  Thanks all!  I'll look into an integrated with loudness function, as well as some of the speaker suggestions! 
How much is overkill??
Very helpful!  Appreciate your input! 
Advice on desk speakers
Hilde45 that thread was very useful!  Thanks! 
James, Artison or Goldenear Soundbars?
Dave and Troy, we used to listen to a lot more music but over the years that has decreased.  These days I listen to music in my home office, and the family room is 90% for movies.  Sound quality matters to me but less to my wife :(I'll be using a ... 
James, Artison or Goldenear Soundbars?
Thanks for the feedback!  Yes, we're in Mesa, AZ.  Are you in AZ? 
speaker recommendations for a 12 x 12 room?
Forgot to add that my preference is used speakers. It seems like the initial depreciation on this stuff is very high. 
speaker recommendations for a 12 x 12 room?
The electronics will be the BAT integrated amplifier and BAT CD player. The speaker budget will be approximately 8k, after the first of the year. I like to listen to classic rock, blues and some jazz.Thanks for your recommendations! 
Which high-end receiver?
Here is the end of the story...The seller of the house backed out of the deal. We had an attorney send him a nasty letter, but the attorney advises that it will be expensive and painful to try to make him sell.Licking my wounds, I decided to upgra... 
Which high-end receiver?
Thanks, my equipment is currently set up in the office behind the media room, and I'm already using IR repeaters. The new house has the media wall against and exterior wall, and there is no good place to locate the equipment, other than the built ... 
Which high-end receiver?
Thanks for the input guys. I have KEF Reference 205's for the left and right, and KEF Reference 202c for the center. The two rear channel speakers and two effects speakers are B&W in ceiling speakers (a concession to my wife).Keith 
Arcam AV8, Krell Showcase or Aragon Stage One
Julian, very helpful response, I appreciate it! I went ahead and bought the Arcam AV8. Do you have any thoughts about a good multi-channel amp to pair with it? I was looking at ATI amps, and it seems like the price/performance ratio is quite high.... 
Anthem AVM20 or Parasound Halo C2?
Thanks for the feedback! I'm impressed with the AVM20, but since I don't want to be replacing equipment every year I want make sure I get it right. I've ordered the Anthem MCA 50 amp, but I'm having second thoughts since I can get a used Cinepro a...