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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
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
coffee-jerk
73 posts
 
I would second the ProAc D2R.  I have a pair in my office system.  To me they are special.  Fantastic in near field.  Detailed but non-fatiguing.  
crustycoot
644 posts
 
Give Focal Kanta 1s a listen...I'm a fan of the 2s, havent heard the 1s.
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steve59
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the persona b is on sale til the end of the day but I can’t remember if it’s rear or base ported. I listened to it and the kanta 1 back to back and there’s no comparison. I’m finding great value on this forum for dsp speaker systems that just a few years ago were cost prohibitive. 
g9taylor
41 posts
 
Big +1 for the P3ESR, really nice near-field speaker.
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