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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
matt8268
92 posts
 
May want to consider Joseph Audio RM7si signatures. They can be had used for the high end of your price range, and sound wonderful.
celtic66
1,672 posts
 
Rogers LS3/5As again!!
jla
231 posts
 
I owned the Joseph RM7si and although they are nice speakers and I did enjoy them....I didn't find them to work that well in the nearfield.
zaikesman
3,017 posts
 
That's interesting Jla that you didn't find the Josephs to work well in the near field. With their super high-order X-over design and reputation for a mellow balance, you'd figure they might be good for this. Guess not...
jla
231 posts
 
Actually, I should take back some of what I said about the Joseph's. I didn't care for the RM7's in the nearfield in my room....however, I forgot that I let a friend of mine borrow the RM7's who also has a smal listening room and listens in the nearfield. The Jospehs in his room worked very well in the nearfield. I can't believe I forgot about this....I guess I have had way too many speakers. This is why, if possible, it is always a good idea to audition speakers in your room.
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