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Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)

What small, nearfield (3 feet) desktop speakers do you use or like?
I'm looking to fit out my desk with something good but not expensive.
Music tastes are varied and I don't care about deep bass. I'd rather have good mids, highs.
Spending is capped at $500 max. Open to used, new. Would power these with Adcom separates, 60wpc.
Elac? Ascend? KEF? What would you advise?

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10229
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How about Monitor Audio Radius 90 or 180?
https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/radius/radius-90/
The R90’s sound great on a desktop and priced right in the budget ballpark.
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hilde45 OP
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I don't see LS50 for less than 700 dollars...will look at Monitor.
reubent
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JohnBlue jb3 - Nice sounding single driver speaker designed for desktop, or standmount, listening. Great for nearfield listening. I used to see them mentioned here occasionally, but haven't in a while. I don't know if they have any US dealers. I bought mine several years ago  directly from JohnBlue in Taiwan. I just clicked on the "Contact us" button on their website.
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hilde45 OP
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Johnblue sounds intriguing 
mlieber507
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You might like Adam Audio active studio monitors. 
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