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Speakers for very near-field listening?

I'm interested in comments/suggestions on small monitor speakers to put on the corners of a desk (5' wide) where I will be working at a computer (using DIGI/Protools). Alternately I could use tall, slim speakers on the sides of the desk if the drivers are above 30", or on stands behind/on side the desk.
Sony DVP7000 as transport, Aloia amp.
Price range not decided. Somewhere between $300 and $900 new or used.
Thanks
richards
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Paradigm Atom would be a good place to start. Or you could move up to Monitor Audio Silver Series S1 at 600 bucks a pair. Either of those work well for near field. Especially the S1's. I listened to them in nearfield position and was very tempted to buy them.
blueswan
211 posts
 
I second S7horton. I use a pair of Atoms in system no.2. I open their backs, rewired them with Kimber 4TC and the result was quite impressive for such a budget speaker!
tubeking
65 posts
 
The real Pros use Westlake, they start higher than your price range but not 2 much.
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