Help with speaker choice and placement for a small room (30 m²)

[Nomis_Odika]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to build my own speakers and wanted to ask for some advice. I really enjoy woodworking, so I'm up for building enclosures myself.

The room where the speakers will go is around 32,6m², and I’ve attached a floor plan. I'd love to get your input on two things:

1. Speaker placement : Based on the layout, where would you suggest placing the speakers for the best sound?
2. Speaker design : Considering the size of the room, what kind of speaker design would you recommend?
   
   • 2-way or 3-way?
   • Bookshelf or floorstanding?
   • Any kits or open-source designs you'd suggest for a room this size?

I mostly listen to music (a mix of jazz, ambient, and electronic), and I value clarity and imaging, but I’d still like a satisfying low end if possible especially if it can be achieved without a subwoofer.

My budget can go from 200 euros to 800 euros for the pair for the crossovers and drivers.

Would really appreciate your thoughts and suggestions!

Thanks in advance

 

[rayma]

More info on the bookshelf. Photos of front, left, and right walls?

 

[TNT]

The bookshelf seem to sit in a larger item - what's that?

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[Nomis_Odika]

Here is one photo of the room/bookshelf :

I'm considering making some room if it needs to

 

[rayma]

Nice, is there a mirror on the right side of the bookshelf?
This will be difficult except with LS3/5A size speakers, which could sit on the shelves.

 

[Nomis_Odika]

Thanks! No, it's the entrance door and a small cupboard.

I'm not considering any large speakers because of the neighbours. 😀

I want to fully dedicate myself to this project, even if it's just for small speakers, as I enjoy woodworking and music.

If you know some DIY projects that are on the range size of the LS3/5A, I'm interested!

I also considered floorstanding speakers on a structure with wheels, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea

 

[rayma]

In that room, you should rule out large or floor standing speakers. There is just no room for them.
I've had good results from small speakers placed on ear-height shelves of a bookcase,
especially if books are used to fill in the nearby empty spaces in the bookshelves.
There are lots of such designs in kit form, maybe someone will suggest a few that are available in the EU.

 

[Nomis_Odika]

Thanks, Rayma! Hopefully one day I'll find the right design and move into a house where the speaker design truly fits. 😆

 

[TNT]

Cumbersome thing in the ceiling there... nice looking but not ideal wrt. acoustics...

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[jerome69]

Without sub, a solution could be bookshelf speaker 3 ways with a 8" in the bookshelf. A speaker can work horizontaly or a center speaker or a studio speaker. Simple and discreet.
Bookshelf 3WC
JBL Bookshelf