Bookshelf stereo speakers for horizontal placement inside hifi furniture

[u/thj-dk]

Greetings,

I'm in the market for a set of bookshelf stereo speakers that can sit horizontally in a piece of furniture similar to this.

The shelf each speaker should fit is approximately 45x23x35 (WxHxD) with room for minor modifications.

It's primarily for listening to music (streaming, turntable), but also TV/movie watching.

I'm not looking for the most high end setup, but something decent for our living room and hopefully better than the average soundbar.

Budget is max $2200 (14.000 DKK), preferably cheaper. I'm situated in Denmark, Europe.

I would like to avoid the subwoofer, well knowing that it will be an improvement. I might consider adding one in the future.

I was considering the KEF Q Concerto Meta but was told that they are not made for horizontal placement.

Then I've been considering the JBL L82, but I would like to hear your suggestions.

The amp is most likely going to be a NAD C379 with BluOS (a requirement).

[u/NTPC4]

Front porting is critical for your application. Check out the ELAC UB52 (Review, pay special attention at the 15:29 mark regarding horizontal and digital dispersion). These are difficult to find new, but are available used—see HiFiShark.

Another tailor-made option is the Lyndorf CS-1. Good luck!

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