small office speakers

You've got some good choices available, but I'll share what I am using in my office: a pair of Krix Equinoxes that I bought for $300 (used) on Audiogon. I think they're an excellent small speaker which meet your criteria for a true bookshelf unit. Some other choices might include the PSB Mini's, the Dahlias (Dick Olsher of Stereophile mag fame designed these), etc.

I use a pair of Paradign Active 20's. These have built amps and the sound is incredible for a small room. They usually can be bought when they are avaliable on Audiogon for 900 to 1000. Not a bad price when you consider you don't need any cables or and amp.

Hard to find, but a pair of Linn Kan II speakers is very nice for the office - very small, made to be very close to a wall, extremely musical. They have to be found used and are likely to be $350-500, but if you can find some, they fit the bill perfectly. -Kirk