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Advice for killer desktop speakers

I am looking to upgrade my desktop listening experience and could use the advice of the community. Is there anything in the same price range as the Audioengine 5+ that I should consider? The Audioengines seem to be the consensus choice, but am unsure if this is just online hype and inertia. I do not want a subwoofer and I do not have enough desk space to go any bigger than the Audioengine 5. I tried using a pair of Kef Q150 speakers paired with a Dayton Audio APA 150 amp, but the speakers are just too big for my desk.  I think i would prefer to have powered speakers for the simplicity and utilize the Dayton in another room. I  normally listen at moderate volumes and need them to sound good at relatively low levels.  Any suggestions?
jplunkettj
jplunkettj OP
5 posts
 
Has anyone used Tannoy Revolution XT Mini monitors on their desktop?
Totem Mites?
They would be powered with a DaytonAudio APA 150 amp and Schiit Fulla DAC.

Or get the Audioengine A5+ and use the Dayton in another room?
keithtexas
226 posts
 

I enjoy the AVI ADM9.1. Kinda big for a desktop, but not bad.

DAC, Subwoofer out, DSP crossover before the amp(s), A/D conversion. Great guy at Overture too.  Newest version:

http://www.overture-audio.com/product_lines/avi/html/ADM_9RSS.html


wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
Last year I bought a set of Edifier R1700BT powered speakers for my daughter, and had never heard them until a later visit to her place in CO. I was amazed at how good the damn things are, and that's coming from an Audio Snob perspective. These things are around 175 bucks, and if they don't make this model anymore (they might) I bet their other stuff sounds good also.
gmercer
21 posts
 
https://www.trenner-friedl.com/index.php?menu=product&sprache=en&second=sun

I can personally vouch for audioengines. Can't believe how much sound comes out of them. 
yyzsantabarbara
647 posts
 
Audience 1+1 v2 with Benchmark amplifier is what I have. I will upgrade to v3 next Saturday. I have been blabbing about the Audience + Benchmark combo on various threads since the beginning of this year.

Next Saturday I am going to also listen to the Magico A3. If I like it then the Audience + Isoaccustics stands will go directly on top of the Magicos’. It should be an interesting office system with 2 speakers. Listen separately to each speaker.

I also own the KEF LS50 + Peachtree Nova 150. I enjoy both the Audience and KEF equally. They are different sounding. The Audience is super clean sounding. A few reviews stating that it is like peeking into the recording studio. I tend to agree though I have never been to a recording studio, so what do I know. The KEF does not sound as clean but I just love the sound from that speaker. I think it images better than the Audience and it is just so enjoyable to listen to.
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