Non-Audiophile Audiophile question!

@unclewilbur I am saying the Mini on stands about 3- 6 feet behind me. I will also use a sub. If you have a bit more space, then the LRS+ would be even better.

the issue with Maggies for me is that they are not supper detailed in stock form. The LRS+ was not as clean sounding as the LS50 Meta. However, that is only 1 variable, and I like the LRS+ more than the LS50 and one reason I got the mini over the LS50 (again).

I never put any speaker on my desk it just kills the sound for me. I would rather have the sound of silence over a desktop sound.

I've a pair of my 'bookshelf' Walsh that work great near-field, so I can recommend the Ohm version that you might try....

Mate them with a small sub and you'd be good to go.... ;)

Not a good idea. 

Get a pair of Hifiman Sundara planar mag headphones instead or something higher up on the Hifiman chain.

I agree that it should not matter that much.  As a matter of fact would be a good way to compare speakers.  Take the visual out of the process.   Good luck.  

Omni like Ohm - larger and much more forgiving sweet spot.