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Desk top speakers at low cost

I am looking for something simple and compact for a desk system while working.  The budget is very low since I already have two systems for listening and a third for movies.  I am not a big money player. My main systems are in the Parasound, Arcam, Pardigm Pestige level.   I get tired of headphones so I just want something simple.  I have considered NHT first I have a pair of Q350s but they are too big, and they are likely overkill anyway.  I am using a superphon pre-amp and either an older Luxman or Rotel amp tucked away on a shelf.  No not your ideal layout, but then neither is listening for your grandson while working and listening.  But I just can't listen to old Radio Shack Optimas either.  Just wondering if anyone has run into anything surprisingly better than expected in a little package.  If not then maybe I will mount some surround speakers on the wall.  Thanks for reading.

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yyzsantabarbara
4,470 posts
 

If you have not tried RAAL SR1a 'earphones' then it is worh trying out. I hate headphones and these are like 2 channel sound. On sale in November.

True Ribbon Headphones & Amplifiers | RAAL-requisite (raalrequisite.com)

BTW - putting speakers on a desk is a difficult thing to do. Since it is not an ideal locaction I would consider the AudioEngine line of desktop speakers with the angled stands. No need to spend to much money on something that will really never sound great. 

Audioengine (audioengineusa.com)

 

 

 

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nonoise
10,551 posts
 

I think some here have overlooked the fact that the OP has an amp and preamp and no need for powered speakers. You might consider the passive version of the Kanto line called the YU Passive 4" or the 5.25".

Their active speakers have gotten some really good reviews and I considered getting them unitl I came across a great deal on something else.

All the best,

Nonoise

lanx0003
653 posts
 

Fluance ai 41 active speakers. $249/pair, 35 Hz - 20 kHz

blackbag20
402 posts
 

+1 Fluance or AudioEngine ... price, sound and connectivity cannot be beaten!!

 

(I own Fluance)

tweak1
3,534 posts
 

Audiophiliac loves the Elac. Check his YouTube videos

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