Speakers For A Mini System

i own era 5s ,bought new for 6,but in the used market a better price can be found, i am using an arcam movie and love it. simple, what ever ,movie,music, and the era speakers are excellent in balance from top to bottom. the 4s are around also but i have not heard them. there is a dealer who has closeouts, a certain wood , up new...i have also used them with a linn classic with great results...dwhitt

Totems and little Ushers are great but I would also listen to I would think about Aperion.A few more bucks NHT SB or Classics that you can afford).Some times (like now on 'Gon)you can find a used pair of Quads.I have the $1100 self powered one in my mini rig (got a great deal for $400 on 'Gon) and there is pair up now and my guess is they would blow away the respectable NAD amps.I got a great deal at $400 myself though I wish I had found a pair of 12L powered (or passive) for bass.But Totem makes a value product.Just some options for a bit more low end.I would stay away from Denon mini systems (In sold them years ago)bought one with Mission speakers.Build quality does not hold up and when one element craps out (Switches,the CD tray whatever) you lose all elements to repair or total scrapping so keep it separate.
Chazz

I just set up a system with Arcam Mini Solo and Usher 520 minitors and was shocked at how good it sounded. Dynamic, with respectable detail and bass on 24" massed stands. Acoustic piano, voice and acoustic bass were all very decent.

I like the Epos speakers. Started with the 303 then moved up to the M5 and now the M5i. I'm quite pleased.I have the speakers on an open shelf where they are 6 inches from the back wall. No significant bass problem. I find them to be more neutral than the Totem speakers I auditioned. Good luck.