I really bristle at the mention of bookshelf speakers.
One could call our Aspen FR5s "bookshelf," but that would be a double injustice: First off, if you put them on a bookshelf, I will never speak to you again :) because they cannot sound anywhere near what these amazing marvels are capable of.
Seriously.
Secondly, their proper monicker would be Stand Mount because…wait for it…
They are designed to sit on a stand!
They really need to live a bit away from the wall so they can have room to breathe and generate that stunning soundstage which owners of FR5s know well.
What's in a name? A picture of what to expect. An image of the final product lighting up your room with music.
That's what's in a name.