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Very Small Desktop Speakers

Can anyone give me advice on small to very small speakers that could sit on a desktop? I have moved to a new open office situation where I have walls but no ceiling so my old Plinius 8200 and B&W 805 speakers are just too instrusive to some the others around me. My source would be my Apple powerbook or maybe a small CD player. Let's face it, sound quality is not the most important issue but size is. I was thinking of a Sophia "Baby" amp or something equivalently small--so speaker efficiency is also a consideration.
thanks for the tips in advance.
huntermusic
prpixel
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Tannoy is coming out with a stylish little pair of monitors next week called the arena. Retail is $800 pair.

http://www.tannoy.com/ArenaOverview
budrew
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I saw those Tannoys and I'm curious about them because I've been a fan of Tannoy dual concentric speakers. I emailed our northern California distributor about them but have not heard back. If they resemble the sound of my D500s they could be just the ticket.
prpixel
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Budrew,

I've been leaning toward the Tannoys myself. I love the looks in the bronze color. I also like the fact that they can be wall mounted which I need. The problem I'm having is the price; $1100 with the wall mount brackets. Granted, the are a niche product and also very stylish, but they are also pretty small.

I'm also considering a small pair of Tyler acoustics with an adjustable wall mount speaker bracket that you don't have to drill holes in the speaker to use. Or maybe a pair of Totem Dreamcatchers with a wall mount bracket. I had a pair of Totems in my big rig for a few weeks which I borrow from a friend. I was impressed with them for the money.

I guess I'll make a decision when I hear the Tannoy's. I'm trying to get the best sound for the least amount of money, but I also want if to look good.
budrew
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There is another thread on this topic in the Digital forum and in that thread someone recommended Swans M200s. Less than $200 and the comments about them are good. They are not small (about the size of an average bookshelf speaker) but don't require a subwoofer. They are self powered. For the price they're worth a shot.
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james1969
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Acoustic Enerty AEGO speakers sound really nice for tiny speakers. Very smooth and unfatiguing from what I remember. I saw them in Sound By Singer several years ago setup with a Loewe Aconda TV up front. I wasn't looking at the TV or the speakers, but the sound made me stop and pause for a moment on my way out. I made a mental note "for tiny speakers, those things are incredible." I think they got rave reviews when they first appeared.

http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/products/p5mk2/aegop5mk2.html
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