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~$6K mini-monitor recommendations?

Looking to upgrade my LS50. It is for a workstation using desk stands so looking for something small for nearfield. I also want to switch to something sealed or front-ported due to limited back wall distance. Right now I’m considering the 805 D3 and Raidho X1, I’ve heard both and like the X1 sound more but 805 has much higher WAF. Maybe stretch to Magico A1 but never heard any Magico. Harbeth 30.1 is on my shortlist as well. I don't need much bass extension, mainly care about mids/highs. Anyone else have suggestions? Thank you.
mrkoven
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b_limo
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Man, those LS50’s are super sweet in a nearfield application... I know they lack dynamics and slam, in addition to being a little light in the bass.

What is your front end equipment driving them?

2 options not yet mentioned would be Fritz or Salk.  Salk’s wow 1 came to mind.  Spendor, ProAc,  Harbeth, ATC, and Dynaudio should be considerations too.
bobedwards101
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bobedwards101
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Sorry, read ur post as $600. How about Esoteric MG-10’s?
chorus
976 posts
 
So many good choices. 
I heard the new Elac Navis 
2 way active speakers
recently. At $2k they 
might leave you enough
to upgrade your source!
Maybe overkill but why not?
headphonedreams
527 posts
 
Have not heard the Boenicke W5 as desktop but 6moons tried them and said they work there too. They will of course image better with a normal setup. Great speakers in any case.

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/boenicke5/1.html
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