Monitors for Extreme Near-field listening

Edit: those "Acoustic Energy" speakers are Aural Ecstacy TAD-805SD's - my mistake.

For now I will swap the Aural Ecstacys with some Linn Kan's.

Well, there is Mcintosh and then there is everything else (this comment is both true and designed to for effect)

I couldn't be happier with my Audio Engine A5's paired with a single SVS SB12-Plus subwoofer. Smooth and natural highs that are never fatiguing and a fantastic midrange. Plus you don't need an amp and they image like never before.

Happy Listening

Highly recommend the Focal XS desktop rig. Love mine.

Mark and Daniel Maximus Mini's make for first rate ultra near-field monitors. Exceptional sound quality, output, and range from these affordable tots.

Dynaudio Focus 110A's would be a good bet if you were up for disregarding your amp. A passive set of Focus 110's would also be good, although you have to be mindful of placing them real close to walls.

Meadowlark Swallow's - if you can find a set used. Warning, the company hasn't been around in awhile so there's no support. Great speakers though.

Finally, on the pricier side of town - we have the Guru QM-10. Exceptional monitors that deliver the hi-fi good's in spades and best of all, can work well against walls and in both near-field and mid-field apps.

Whatever you end up with, be it my suggestions or something else entirely - I hope you end up finding what you're looking for.