Super Denton

If this is mostly nearfield / desk listening and you’ve only got 10–20 cm from the rear wall, I’d prioritise controlled bass and good off-axis behaviour over sheer scale. Quick thoughts on your list: KEF LS50 Meta – excellent imaging and midrange, but they’re not ideal that close to a wall without s

Being so close to the speaker I'd probably start with coaxial speakers like the Zu Method or Fyne F500SP. If that's not your style, the Sonus Faber Lumina II or Lumina II Amator might work well as they are warm-sounding and down-ported. And since you're running a sub and have room correction, the ve

All those brands and their entry level products are going to be bright sounding products. Not warm like you want. And yes, to get to better sounding products, you usually need to go up to the next series up (from entry level). Take a look at e.g. Wharfedale Linton Heritage (EAC review), Wharfedale S

The bottom line is I would put the money into the better speaker first, and in your case that sounds like the EVO 5.2, then pair it with the NAD C389 unless the aesthetics and ergonomics of the EXA100 matter more to you. The Super Denton is attractive and enjoyable, but I do think some of what you’r

There's a lot we don't know but if you like a forward, toe-tappy kind of sound, a gently used pair of Monitor Audio Bronze 50 (or Bronze 100, if you can stretch into them), and if you like a warmer, more companionable sound, a gently used pair of Wharfedale Super Dentons. Now I see that your flair i