Any small speakers equal in sound to Hales Rev III

I would look at the new ProAcs or the SC1's. All would be a step up from the Hales and smaller in physical size. I have not heard the new Dynaudio 42 series, but that too may be a consideration. The new Meadowlard Swallow is more musical than the Hale, but not as detailed. You will have to make some choices here.

Oh,

I would have to disagree with hifiguy RE the 2.9 being a better speaker.

true, it's got a nice bottom end, but it sounds less refined to my ears, with a high end that gets a bit tizzy at higher volumes.
YMMV

Never heard the Hales, but I have heard and own the Revel M 20s. With a killer pair of stands (not Revels) they are supreme. I love 'em. $2000 list, but can be nicely discounted.

Actually, the TOTEM Mani-2 (Totem Acoustics)would be perfect!

peter jasz

I have a pair of Tyler Linbrooks monitors with external crossovers that go very deep in bass and produce pinpoint imgaging.