Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me

I’m leaning pretty heavily towards a used pair of the Tablette 10, maybe the Sig version. The Devores are intriguing but probably more than I care to spend on this little system.

Just an OP update: I've made my choice. I'll be getting the Omega Compact Alnico Monitor, with an Omega sub. Thanks to everyone who posted here.

The other option would be the new Voxativ Hagen II, but there's quite a difference between $1500 for the Alnicos and $6000/$8000 (depending on the driver choice) for the Hagen IIs.

Congrats! I’m sure they will sound terrific. I owned pre-Alnico Omegas years ago; they were beautifully made and exceptionally coherent with excellent presence, if a bit bass-shy. No doubt the Alnicos are much better, esp with the sub. I’ve actually been thinking about asking Louis to make me a front-ported pair of your speakers, if he thought they’d work well enough that way. He’s one of the good guys.

Congrats. Tell us how it goes after you get them into your system.

For sitting at a desk. most likely staring at a screen, the AudioEngines are fine. I use the A2 speakers. For more detailed listening while sitting at a desk I use headphones.

I also have the Harbeth P3 speakers.  They activate a larger space and their qualities come out when the sounds has a chance to react to the room.  I am listening in a comfortable chair with no other distractions and can appreciate the more relaxed presentation and the sense of space. They cannot come alive when used nearfield (they sound okay, but they are not in their sweet spot at the low volume levels required for near field listening).

It really all comes down to intent.  Accurate, dry nearfield monitors are what you want for recording and mastering, but are fatiguing for listening for enjoyment.  Big speakers that move a lot of air are great for large rooms and feeling the slam of the bass, but become tiring when you are done being impressed.  If you are sitting at a desk, perhaps doing other things besides listening to music, small speakers designed to have a full range at lower volumes will probably be your best bet. The Audioengines excel at that (especially the A2s).  If you are using a computer as a source, upgrade to a better DAC (I use a Schitt Modi Multibit with my A2s). A2s and  Schitt Modi Multibit < $600.00).