really small speakers less than 500

You might want to give the Boston Acoustics line a listen. The CR series might work for you, and they're about as small as it gets (short of the Bose cubes, but they do sound a whole lot better!) And the Paradigm Atoms are pretty decent for their size, as well.

chas

Look at the Dynaudio Audience 40s now being sold for less than $500 new because they've been replaced by the 42s.

You want small? You want low cost? They're oldies but goodies...Spica TC50's. Good luck.

I love this speaker. I bought mine from Alan at www.audioshopper.com/audiowaves. I think he will give you a 30 day return policy too. Try them and Love them!!!!

Tom

Can hardly go wrong with any of the above. I've heard Spicas, Paradigm, PSB and NHT. All sound fine.