Very Small Desktop Speakers


Can anyone give me advice on small to very small speakers that could sit on a desktop? I have moved to a new open office situation where I have walls but no ceiling so my old Plinius 8200 and B&W 805 speakers are just too instrusive to some the others around me. My source would be my Apple powerbook or maybe a small CD player. Let's face it, sound quality is not the most important issue but size is. I was thinking of a Sophia "Baby" amp or something equivalently small--so speaker efficiency is also a consideration.
thanks for the tips in advance.
huntermusic

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I've been looking for a small pair of speakers to replace my B&W LM monitors. I've been looking at the JM Labs Sib http://www.audioplusservices.com/frame.html which retails for $350/pair. Also looking into the Gallo Due' http://www.roundsound.com/due.html which retail for $1200/pair. Both speakers would have to be used with a subwoofer.

Good luck,
Tannoy is coming out with a stylish little pair of monitors next week called the arena. Retail is $800 pair.

http://www.tannoy.com/ArenaOverview
Budrew,

I've been leaning toward the Tannoys myself. I love the looks in the bronze color. I also like the fact that they can be wall mounted which I need. The problem I'm having is the price; $1100 with the wall mount brackets. Granted, the are a niche product and also very stylish, but they are also pretty small.

I'm also considering a small pair of Tyler acoustics with an adjustable wall mount speaker bracket that you don't have to drill holes in the speaker to use. Or maybe a pair of Totem Dreamcatchers with a wall mount bracket. I had a pair of Totems in my big rig for a few weeks which I borrow from a friend. I was impressed with them for the money.

I guess I'll make a decision when I hear the Tannoy's. I'm trying to get the best sound for the least amount of money, but I also want if to look good.
I owned a pair of the Swans. They don't really require a sub, but they are pretty big. The wife said that they took up too much desk space so I moved on.