sounds like you're using your pc as a source, so you'll probably want a dac--consider something like the peachtree decco65 ($800), which is both integrated amp and dac + audioengine p4 speakers ($300ish) which are designed for at-or-near wall placement and are pretty impressive for their size. (peachtree also sells systems with their own speakers, which are well reviewed but unheard by me). if you want more oomph, audioengine also makes a sub for around $300. i'm sure you can spend more and get an even better system, but you might be very contended with the foiregoing.
Help me build a nearfiield "desktop" audio system
I say desktop audio system, but I may end up mounting the speakers on stands. I'll only be sitting around 3ft away from the speakers, with the speakers maybe about a foot from the rear wall.
In my main system I use B&W 805S speakers which I absolutely love. I really like the B&W sound. I was considering getting the B&W pc speakers, but are those really the best I can find? Cost isn't really too big of an object as long as I'm not spending over say 3k total.
Is it best to go with powered speakers, or a separates system for this purpose? Any reccomendations for either?
In my main system I use B&W 805S speakers which I absolutely love. I really like the B&W sound. I was considering getting the B&W pc speakers, but are those really the best I can find? Cost isn't really too big of an object as long as I'm not spending over say 3k total.
Is it best to go with powered speakers, or a separates system for this purpose? Any reccomendations for either?