What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>


I just moved to a new office and am piecing together a small system.  I acquired a Grant Fidelity RITA 880 as the amp and running into that from a Bluesound NODE - better DAC on the horizon but using internal for time being.

I need speakers that will sit on built in bookshelf - so size does matter.  18"H and 15"D is about as big as will work.
I am currently running a set of pro-audio monitors that are too clinical, and lacking bass at low-level during the day listening.  Adding a sub is probably out of the question - its a private office but there are others working in adjacent areas. 

Goal:  Looking for something with a little more warmth and depth.  Aesthetics do matter in this situation but a far secondary consideration.

Budget:  ideally in the $2,500 range but could extend that up $3,500.
I have been looking at Harbeth 30.1, Joseph Pulsar 2s -- both pushing the budget (used).  This is turning into a third listening environment, most of the time at lower background levels.  

Welcome thoughts.  Or sell me on what you are selling!

twhitezzz
I got so intrigued by the Watkins that I just called. What a great guy. Waiting list a mile long and the same supply chain issues as the rest of the world.

Not going to be the immediate answer but will absolutely give them a try when they become available.

So I am leaning Harbeth P3ESR XD (although some deals out there on the older version).

The Vienna Acoustics are great looking - going to check out the specs on these as well. thanks for that recommendation.

Any comments on the sound at lower listening levels?


Look into any of the current flavors of British mini monitors.  Harbeth,Spendor,Graham Chartwell,ProAc.  Any of these would probably do what you need your speakers to do. 
Speed metal and hard-core rap mostly.

Just kidding. Wrong thread.

Broad range of rock, some jazz, some jam bands, vocals etc.  At the office classical occasionally but really not the focus.