15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume

I think the monitor audio platinum is better they're much more three-dimensional airy and spacious and the sound stage is more enveloping it makes you feel as if you're right in the middle of the performance and there's no dome tweeter that will beat that MPD. but remember it's still an individual thing everybody's hearing is different.

kEF r11 meta just got a glowing review on Audio Science Review site, which is not easy to do.  I’ve heard those and agree with the assessment.  You can’t go wrong with most any current KEF model.  This company really has its act together these days.   I have ls50s and ls50 metas currently myself. 

Just buy the Borresen X-3's for 11K and be done with it.....You're Not going to beat these with anything under $22K...read the reviews....audition them...

Get any small well regarded speaker for nearfield listening, cover your desk with shag carpet, and lean in...you may need some back surgery eventually but it's the only way. 

If your listening at low volumes, why are you going to spend 15k? There are plenty of speakers that play well at low volume for far cheaper. And for a desk set up?? I'd be looking at no more than a 500 buck speaker. Wharfedale would be my choice....$249/pair diamond 220, or diamond 225 at a bit more, can be had for 349....on sale, if you can still find them. Both play well at low volumes, non fatiguing and good bass.