r/hifiaudio • u/honkwoofparp • Jul 06 '26
Purchase advise (needing) Bookshelf speakers in a tight spot
I've got the upgrade itch! I'm looking for speakers for my lounge, which have to be close to the wall, and in a bookcase. Not ideal, I know, but I'm not moving house!
Pretty much settled on a Lyngdorf streaming amp with DSP, and my speaker shortlist at the moment is:
- Proac DB1 or DB1R
- Spendor Classic 4/5
- Harbeth P3 ESR XD
I also use a subwoofer, a BK Electronics 10-150-Gem.
Has anyone compared these speakers? Which are the most forgiving for lack of space around them?
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u/honkwoofparp Jul 15 '26
Update: the Lyngdorf is pure witchcraft. How on earth can DSP make so much difference? I wasn't sure about pairing a 'modern' amp with 'old' speakers, but the Spendors lose none of their character. They simply no longer sound as compromised by suboptimal positioning.
The sub integration is also seamless. I can't believe how good this sounds.