I am getting ready to complete my Pool Room and I have convinced the wife that we need a simple audio system in there to enjoy while playing pool. I have the receiver and CD player but I need help creating a list of speakers to audition. The wife does not want a Sub in the room so I am looking for some Bookshelf speakers with "some" or "better" low end. I have so far listend to the B&W DM602 S3 and CM2. I liked the 602 better for this purpose. I plan on auditioning Dynaudio, Energy, Mirage and some others.

Are there some specific Bookshelf speakers out there that would fit the bill? The room is about 18 x 14 with 8ft. ceiling. Budget is about $500ish. The speakers would be run through a older Onkyo higher end A/V receiver. I am not looking for audio bliss with these speakers, just some good "lively: sound. Remember, people will be playing pool and probably consuming beer while listening, not focussing on soundstage, imaging, etc.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Again, I am just trying to create a list so I can narrow down my search. I will probably buy withing the month.

Thanks,

JSE