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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.
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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.
atisvt99
18 posts
 
While still rear-ported, the Audio Physic Step Plus is an amazing little speaker... huge sound stage :)
pawsman
29 posts
 
Legacy Calibre: I've not heard a monitor with this kind of dynamics.
The AMT tweeter is sweet and very extended, the B&C 7" midrange is
smooth and powerful. It's the best speaker I've ever owned-

pawsman
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