best sounding small speakers

The Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signatures are contenders, IMO.

---Dave

The Tyler Reference Monitors with matching stands will get you in with awesome sound, and the wife factor also. Speaker placement is very forgiving. Get some good electronics. Find a pair on the 'Gon at very low prices and don't let that low price be a factor.

my vote goes to the Acapella Fidelio, the most transparent and lively monitors i've ever heard.

I second the Acapella Fidelio. An awesome little speaker.

LS3/5a