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Small monitors/bookshelves for classical music

I currently own KEF iQ5 floorstanding speakers and ROTEL RB980BX Power Amp. I listen to classical music(Bach, Mahler, Wagner, etc). Though KEF iQ5 lacks deep bass, I am completely fine with that when listening to classical music.

I am seeking to buy a pair of new/used monitors/bookshelf speakers. I want a truly "bookshelf" speaker which can be put on a desk or even a bookshelf. I will not put them on stands. Neither will I pair them with a subwoofer. But I will pair them with this ROTEL RB980BX. ROTEL RB980BX is very powerful, 120W/ch. I can spend below $600.

After doing multiple painful searches online and on this forum, I have several potential speakers/monitors in mind.
PSB Alpha B1
B&W 686 or 685
Paradigm Mini
hl10027
drseid
201 posts
 
I concur on the VR-1 recommendations. The RS-1s would also be a good choice if you can find a pair. Finally, if you can find a used pair of Eric-1s by Consonnace they should also fit the bill nicely for well under $500/pr. used.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Have the both the Silverline Minuet Supreme and the VS VR-1. Can't go wrong with either one.
The Quad 11L and 12L are also contendors.
mcgarick
277 posts
 
REGA RS1
hl10027 OP
13 posts
 
Thank you all for recommending so many options to me.
I see several major options:

Von Schweikert VR-1
KEF 103.2
Rega RS1
Silverline Minuet Supreme

I would like to know which is better in dynamic range.
Dynamic range is quite important to me for my symphonic music listening.
hesson11
237 posts
 
You folks recommending the Rega RS-1s, how do they do on violins? I'm wondering if they avoid the stridency and shrillness that seem to plague so many speakers. Thanks.

(I hope this is a clarification for the OP and not a hijacking!)
-Bob
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