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Recommendations for small desktop speakers under $1500

Does anyone have recommendations on relatively small, great sounding speakers that would work for a computer desk?  Looking for something under $1500. Active or passive is fine.  I did some poking around and I’m not finding many, at least not by the typical audiophile manufacturers I’m used to looking at for regular sized loud speakers. 

bobelton
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LSX II | KEF USA

vinylvalet
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ATC SCM7

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auroravengeance
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Cabasse IO3 will be perfect for your usage. It will set you $1.4K for a pair. You do need a sub though because these are satellites.

Triangle Comete EZ is a good candidate also. It is not rear ported so you can flush it against the wall. 

The new Q Acoustic Concept 30 is excellent as well. 

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I tried many speakers, including the LSX, and felt that I wanted more. If your desk is big enough to have it, I recommend looking at the Elac UBR62. They are usable down to 40hz and are front ported, so they will image better than other rear ported competitors. Also, the midrange has a dual concentric style with the tweeter and is closer to ear height compared to many other speakers.

i pair these speakers with a Gustard X-16 and a Class D kit amp and the trio sounds incredible for its price range. 

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