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Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok)

Hi guys, I am a newbie here and am searching the best speakers in a small room (my room is about 13’ x 10’).
Consider a pair of bookshelf or small floor standing (like Magico S1 mk1?). Those speakers will be placed near the corner of the room, may be I will prefer a sealed case.

I listen to female vocals, jazz and light original sound tracks at a relatively low volume. Since I am transferred from a headphone system, what I really care is the musically and smoothness of the system. Any suggestions?

BTW, I am in USA now. What kind of brands that could be easily found in Usa?

Now I am looking at Magico a3 (There are multiple driver for a3, I am afraid it is an overkill for my room), Magico a1(seems good), Raidho xt1, xt2, used c1.1 ?
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big_greg
6,622 posts
 
I recently purchased KEF Reference 1 for my main system.  The room is much bigger than yours, but I think they'd be fantastic in a smaller room.  

Based on your listening and placement preferences, you could save yourself a boatload of money and get a pair of Harbeth P3ESR.
vinylvalet
894 posts
 
Used Merlin TSM monitors.
majacquin
4 posts
 
I have Magico S1MKII in 15 x 15 room but open to a long hall and stairwell with 15 ft ceilings.  My tastes are similar.  No heavy rock or high levels. Although Scott Walker Audio said the S1MKii actually needs a BIGGER room, I am upgrading to the S3MkII.  Look for my ad to be posted soon although be aware of their weight and shipping.  Will be in your price range.
shakira
146 posts
 
I would try the Usher Mini x with the DMD 
tweeters.
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taww
127 posts
 
> Used Merlin TSM monitors.

@vinylvalet had TSM's for 16 years and they're indeed great but I don't know about such a small room. OP said they need to put them near the corners, TSM's do better spaced closer together (they start to sound very lean when spread out) with lots of space to breath. Also they are pretty fussy about amplifier matching, though very tube friendly.
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