Help choosing a desktop passive speaker

[ces160]

Hi All,

This is my first post!

I’m looking for some assistance on choosing a speaker for my desk.

I currently have the SMSL SA300 DAC/AMP powering my Wharfedale 10.0 speakers.

I use the desk for and even mixture of youtube, gaming and music listening.

I live in Australia, so choice is very limited. I have done a lot of research and have narrowed it down to the following. I’m having serious trouble choosing one as they are all review well. I’m also not sure which one would be best for near field listening as I sit less than a metre (3 feet) away from them. The list is in price ascending order all within my budget from A$600 – A$1200.

• Jamo S803
• KEF Q150
• KEFQ350
• JBL Studio 530BK
• KLIPSCH RP500m
• KLIPSCH RP600m

Any assistance would be great!

PS: I have also considered the KEF Q100 and KLIPSCH RP150m but these are unavailable in my country and very hard to find.

Thanks!

[Therealduckofdeath]

I think, the cheapaudioman on the youtubes has tested all of those, so that would be a good place to start?

[geo3]

Off that list I think the JBLs are probably best. And the Jamos are the best bang for the buck.  But personally with your budget I'd get a decent DIY speaker like GR Research's X-LS Encore or Bravo.