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Top Notch Desktop System

I have been spending more and more time at my desk and am consequently listening to more and more music there. So I need a desktop music system which is really fulfilling. Here are the speakers I am considering in order of cost:

Tannoy Reveal 402
Revel M16
KEF LSX
Mini Maggie
KEF LS50
Audience The One V3
Bluesound Duo
KEF LS50 Wireless

The LSX, LS50W and Bluesound have the the advantage of being more of all in one type systems.

Depending on the speakers, I may add a sub.

Has anyone heard more than one of these speakers in a near field / desktop system? Any other speakers to add to the mix?

Thanks.
americanflag
rockadanny
1,222 posts
 
Adam A7X active monitors are awesome! I've got a pair of their F7's on my desk and that X-ART tweeter is superb.
2-way system with 1 x 7" carbon/glass fiber woofer
X-ART folded tweeter
150W PWM bi-amplification
42Hz–50kHz
Maximum peak sound pressure per pair at 1m ≥ 114dB
mcanaday
168 posts
 
I am planning to do Omega Super 3i (single driver) with a Decware Zen amp on my desktop.  I have the speakers and they sound amazing close up.  Really thrilled with them...They do take a bit of room on the desktop, however.

If I wasn’t going this direction, it would be Harbeth P3ESR or possibly Falcons Ls3/5a.

Also intrigued by the Audience...Among other things, great customer support from the times I have called to ask about their products.

Keep us posted!
Margot
americanflag OP
39 posts
 
As usual, going after max performance involves more complexity than one would expect. Here are some of the things which are becoming apparent to me from all the helpful posts.

1) desktop speakers are becoming more and more important,
2) there are numerous great options for desktop speakers,
3) good speakers meant to be listened to in the near field will likely sound better than great speakers which are not,
4) room correction might help,
5) the location of the desk is very important, and
6) the size of the desk (distance from ear to speaker) is very important.


gdnrbob
4,417 posts
 
@americanflag ,
Space demanded that I mount the speakers near the ceiling and angle them downward. I prefer it over having them clutter up my desk or having them play directly at my ears.
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americanflag OP
39 posts
 
@gdnrbob ,
That sounds like a good solution.

I am going to be replacing my desk in the not too distant future so desk space is certainly another potential issue. I guess if I am at my desk, I should probably be able to (reluctantly) get some work done.
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