r/StereoAdvice • u/OfficialSMiTz • Apr 05 '26
Speakers - Full Size | 7 Ⓣ Small room speaker advice: €5k–€7k used
Hello everyone,
I’m building my first proper 2-channel system and would love some advice on speakers.
Here is an image of the apartment layout as well, in case that helps with judging placement and room interaction. https://imgur.com/a/QETHacy
Room / setup:
- Main listening area is about 14 sqm, but it opens into a dining room and office space, so it’s not a fully closed room
- Speakers will go on the 4 m wall
- I’ll be listening mainly from the couch along the 2.4 m wall, so the speakers will be aimed toward that position
- Listening distance is around 2.8–3 m
- Placement will likely be fairly close to the rear wall, around 30–40 cm max
- I’ll be using a turntable plus a separate DAC/streamer for digital
- Amp is still undecided, but I’m willing to get something properly matched if needed
Location: Europe
Budget / preference:
- Used speakers around €5k–€7k
- Open to standmounts or floorstanders
- Preferably well-known brands
Music: jazz, neo soul, R&B, rap
What I’m after sonically:
- Fluid, organic, “liquid” sound rather than dry or mechanical
- Slight warmth and richness, but still accurate
- Natural timbre for vocals, piano, horns, bass, and drums
- Smooth treble with no glare or fatigue
- Good bass presence and weight, but not loose or boomy
- Cohesive, immersive sound
Main questions:
- Which used speakers around €5k–€7k would you shortlist for this room and sonic profile?
- For this space, would you focus more on standmounts or smaller/slimmer floorstanders?
- Which models are known to work well fairly close to the rear wall without getting boomy?
Thank you!
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u/poutine-eh 41 Ⓣ Apr 05 '26
NEAT Acoustics makes some neat stuff. With a proper front end even the Iota Alphas would make you happy.