Help me pick a new desktop speaker


Hello!   For the new year I want to replace the Edifier speakers on my desktop.    The problem is there are many many to pick from.    I am leaning towards the Fosi amp but very unsure of speakers in this price range.    I am a picky audiofool and dont want to thru a merry go round.   I am looking for something under 20lbs each.  and under $500.    Im leaning toward Dali or Elac.    What is your experience and which would you pick?     Many thanks for your opinion.....

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Almost forgot -   Have the Elac S10 subwoofer under the desk.    Not going to move that.   But it helps some.

 Vanatoo active speakers are very good

Ridiculously good, I purchased a pair after hearing at AXPONA 2022.   

Well, I see a lot of recommendations for specialty-type speakers and I’m sure most of them are perfectly fine , but if it’s me I’d like something with a bit more credibility. Most of these companies recommended above only make low-budget speakers, and that’s perfectly fine except you can get a similar product from a more established company who can trickle down superior knowledge/technology/design from their much pricier models. One such example is the Usher S-520 that comes from a company that makes outrageously good sounding (and very high value) speakers whose flagship speaker costs $43k. Another, if you can stretch a bit, is the Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus.  I can’t help but think there’s gotta be some of that Uber high-end magic in there that the low-budget manufacturers can’t hope to deliver. But that’s me. Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck.

https://soundapproach.com/usher-s-520-5-2-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair.html

http://www.silverlineaudio.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:minuet&catid=37:minuet&Itemid=56

Thanks Soix - 2 good suggestions!   Will investigate.    When I called my desktop setup thin - I was referring to the midrange,  BTW.      Keep those suggestions coming!   Much appreciated!    Will give followup in a few days when I pull the trigger.