IN-5

X32 Rack as a mixer running to a stereo pair of Kali Audio In5's with a mono Kali WS 6.2 sub. Plex server playing FLAC files only via the X32 USB connection. Technics 1200 (single) and a surprisingly nicely built Gemini rack mounted CD player. Basic, but sounds great in the space, and allows me to e

If it's for a battle station, then you're sitting in one place, so there's no need for 5.1. Surround sound was invented to compensate for different listening positions in movie theaters and couches. You can make all the same sounds with 2 well-aimed speakers for your 2 ears. If you're willing to go

the best subs at the moment are the iLoud subwoofer since it has built in room correction, but if you just want a plain sub the Kali 6.2 is great. I personally ran the IN5's with the WS-12 but that was the only sub they had at the time, it was kinda overkill for how much space it took up. and curren

The audio quality on those should be rather good for the money, for a desktop setup. See e.g. Erin’s and Darko’s reviews (if you haven’t already): EAC review, Darko.Audio YT review. Other options could be powered speakers from Vanatoo or active studio monitors from Kali. Though, looks probably aren’

I feel you on wanting good bass without a sub. For your desk size and budget, the Kali Audio IN-5 actually has surprising low-end extension for a studio monitor. I've found they handle movie soundtracks really well. Another option that might work is the Audioengine A5+ - they're designed for near-fi

I ordered the Kali Audio IN-5, I hope they will fit in my setup but I just had to find out before moving on to smaller options. Thanks for the suggestions!

I think I'll stick with the kali in-5 model just because I'm doing a bedroom studio and my space sadly might not support the in-8. However knowing that they have three sets of speakers in one monitor to control low mids and highs kind of feels like a given go to. Thank you for pointing these out to