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Near field monitor advice please

Hey I am looking to get some near field monitors for use at my desk. I was thinking of getting better headphones (i have hd800S and ZMF atticus), namely Hifiman susvara. But I figure a much better use of my cash would be good near field monitors for even less money.
My local dealer recommends Proac Tablette 10 or Spendor classic 4/5, thoughts on these or any other options? Like to spend under $4k. I also have a used ATC Scm19 v2 locally. I want to wall mount them and have them angled down (firing over my triple computer monitors).
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djones51
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They're about $4500 a pair but a  Genelec 8331a is about the best you could get.  Others I would consider Neumann and Adam. 
djones51
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Not all Genelec use class d amps. The ones do with their coaxial mid and tweeter. The 80x0 series use AB amps. Neumann uses AB amps in the KH310. If you want nearfield listening use what the pros use who use them day in day out. DSP is becoming a necessity on the newer monitors don't be afraid of it it works wonders. 
djones51
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The point of day in day out is the new coaxial Genelecs are easier on the ears, less fatigue, it has nothing to do with agendas. They have low distortion in the bass region, very smooth coherent speakers. If he was looking at a higher price point I would toss in Dutch and Dutch 8c, bit more WAF, though my wife thinks the round Genelecs are cute. I was under the impression the OP "audiophile" was looking for nearfield monitors? 
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