Mini office system?

At that price point, you might consider another direction: Swan M200 active monitors, plus your PC. The Swans a bit hard to find, at the moment, but probably ranging from around 150 used to 200 new. They are not tiny, but they're the only thing you need, in addition to your computer. Just received a pair bought on Agon today, and am pleased. They compare quite favorably (though they won't go as loud) to my "odds n ends" office system of old NAD integrated, old Sony CDP, and some Rocket ELT surrounds. The Swans seem to me a space/$ elegant solution for small areas like bedrooms, and have the advantages of a PC source.

jmd

When I tried to order the Swans from Newegg this summer, they were backordered. I signed up for email notification of restocking, and never heard. If the Swans are in now, NE had a competitive price. I don't see them all that often used.

jmd

Ralpheburns: You are right that the Swans are a little imposing on the desktop; in my case a 3'X5' table, also holding laptop, Dell 19" flat screen, and a 14 lb. Maine Coon. I am findingthem a bit cluttering, and in fact purchased them as a gift for someone who would like some sounds and is likely to change apartments a lot in the near term. On the other hand, they are very uncluttering technology-wise (e.g., only one new power cord), and sound surprisingly good. Not sure one gets much imaging, though, with the monitor clogging the centerfield. jmd

Ralpheburns: The Swans would be fine on the credenza (?) behind you. I'd certainly not want them on your desk space. Interesting question, about imaging from the rear. jmd