want recommendations for small 2 way speakers and powered sub

[Nick B]

I've been living happily with my 2 way SP Techs for 8-9 years. My wife has enjoyed the sound, but always hated the looks... including the stands. Visually, my wife would like smaller speakers including smaller stands. I've never used a sub, but if I go smaller, it's a must. It would likely be a powered sub at that....maybe downfiring.
So assuming I don't get killed with selling my SP Techs, what are some bang for the buck 2 ways that might work for me? i listen to rock, folk, vocals, especially female, orchestral but not much classical. I enjoy a detailed, but not analytical sound. The Uber has been a huge help in providing more detail and taking the edge off.
Ive heard good things about Danny Ritchie's speakers, but I'm not into building kits. I don't have the skill set to cut wood and build cabinets. Due to $$ constraints, I'd probably purchase used. I'd also appreciate comments about subs. I would be using only one in keeping with the idea of maintaining a small footprint
Nick

PS   forgot to mention SP Techs are 12x21x16

[Hugh]

Come to RC and listen to our Trinity.

[Nick B]

Come to RC and listen to our Trinity.

Thanks, Hugh. Can you provide measurements?
Nick

[Hugh]

Your ears are your best assets.   

It's on our website.

[Nick B]

That appears similar to the footprint of the SP Techs. If I switch, I would have to go smaller or the wife would not be happy 
Nick

[Hugh]

I do have smaller ones from Onix.

[richidoo]

Tell her "no."

[Hugh]

Tell her "no."

I like that.

[Nick B]

Tell her "no."

I like that.

Tell her what??? 
Actually, I'm lucky to have her and I'd like to have a smaller setup as well. She's been great with my hobby.... I mean obssession. I will check out the Onix
Nick

[Hugh]

Tell her "no."

I like that.

Tell her what??? 
Actually, I'm lucky to have her and I'd like to have a smaller setup as well. She's been great with my hobby.... I mean obssession. I will check out the Onix
Nick

Tell her YOU love HER.

[Nick B]

Tell her "no."

I like that.

Tell her what??? 
Actually, I'm lucky to have her and I'd like to have a smaller setup as well. She's been great with my hobby.... I mean obssession. I will check out the Onix
Nick

Tell her YOU love HER.

Ok, I love audio...I mean YOU. Got it 

[richidoo]

Tell her YOU love HER.

Yes, definitely do that!

Then order these...


Console her by promising to leave the grills on when her friends visit.

[richidoo]

What about these?


http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/calibre/
3 way + 2 passive radiators, standmount. Don't need a sub. Probably not much smaller than Timepieces, but slightly prettier.

If you have to go small, "The One" and "The 1+1" by Audience are worth checking out.

You can hide a subwoofer anywhere in the room as long as it crosses at or below 80Hz, and it's closer to your ears than the main speakers, so you can adjust the delay on the subs to match the mains arrival time. For music, it's gotta be a sealed sub. Ideally you'd have 4 subs hidden around the room so they would even out the bass response and minimize the bass modes. "Swarm" style. There are some nice in-wall subs available now that are virtually invisible with paintable metal grill.

[shadowlight]

Would Kef LS50 work?  I have not heard them but they seem to get high praise on the net

[Nick B]

Tell her YOU love HER.

Yes, definitely do that!

Then order these...


Console her by promising to leave the grills on when her friends visit.

Mucho cojones, Don Ricardo......