Best very small Speakers (at any price)?

Shahinian Super Elfs (Elves?) are great. They are slightly large than what you are talking about, but the sound is amazing. I've heard pretty much everything...Linn, Triangles, Spendor, etc. Very musical, images like crazy, and a great buy at $850. Take a look http://www.shahinianacoustics.com

don't forget to check out the proac tablette 2000 signatures or the response 1sc. i tink the 1sc's are a li'l nicer, but also a li'l bigger. both much nicer than the totems, imho. doug

It depends upon your criteria. I'm certain that by strictly objective standards one could arrive at a fairly short list. However, we all know that most will defer to a subjective evaluation. Therefore, I will suggest a very non-audiophile solution. Audition the Radio Shack Lineaum hybrid in the cast alluminum box. They are usually sold at half-price at least once a year. In my area they are on sale now until the end of October. At $75 each with a satisfaction guarantee what can you lose? Good luck.

Mirage makes some speakers in that size range -I have a pair for my bedroom set. Not too bad driven by a classic NAD receiver. Plus they are affordable($ 350/pr 5 years ago). Warmish, forgiving sound, good bass for their size. Not the last word in detail,etc. and certainly no LS3/5a's, which are the best I have heard in this size range for imaging and soundstaging. Have fun and good luck!