Powered speakers for a turntable

Vanatoo guy here. 

Thinking for simplicity sake to just go for speakers that accept phono. Also she tells me that she has little space in her apartment so the usual type stands may not be acceptable. Speakers may go on a table near wall perhaps on short stands. maybe considering speakers that have a front port?

I’d still consider a small form factor amp and passive speakers. This combo is going to give you WAY more options for speakers. Powered speakers are going to have their own set of issues to deal with. Your going to need a power source for each speaker, plus there’s going to be more cabling involved.