REN

Hey there! I just set up a new system for pretty much this exact purpose. Here's what I did: I bought the WiiM Ultra as the main "hub" of my system. My record player plugs into the Ultra. Since I already have an external pre-amp, I used the Line-In input, but the Ultra does have a "Phono" input jack

I was personally pretty impressed with the REN, though Kanto doesn't specify they are a "bookshelf" speaker, rather a soundbar replacement. I found them to have a really wide soundstage along with fulfilling treble and good detail, they really immersed me and carried a warm sound profile. I think as

Does that budget include DACs, Amps, an interface, etc? Or just the Speakers? For just speakers, Kali Audio IN-8 V2. Front ported and should play down to around 50 Hz. Can save for a subwoofer later. Otherwise maybe Kali Audio LP-6 V2 with a Topping DX5 II as your DAC / Pre-amp. Also has a solid hea

Those Kefs look awesome. I wish I would have gotten them instead of the Kanto Rens. I do like the Ren though.

Kanto is worth considering. The new Ren is really good. https://www.kantoaudio.com/powered-speakers/ren/

I was on the hunt for budget desktop speakers and ended up keeping the LSX II LT and absolutely love them. I have them paired with an SVS SB1000 which absolutely ties them together. They can easily fill my small room. They were the best speakers I sampled between the Kanto Ora4 Kanto REN, and Adam D

Some all black desktop speakers would look rad on that desk, though. Give Kanto a look when you're ready. I have Rens on my desk and they are one of the few desktop speakers that don't have any accent colors, just blacked out. I think the Ora is similar if you want something slightly smaller.

If high fidelity and clear detail are the priority (or in other words, accurate/flat frequency response and low distortion output) then I highly recommend the Kali Audio LP-6 v2 active studio monitors. For a more living room friendly alternative in size and looks, I can also recommend the Kanto REN.

Gonna say this again. Kanto ren or vanatoo transparent encore plus and be done thinking about things until you are willing to spend some decent money. These are some of the best bang for buck speakers for the money and punch above their weight. One day someone will listen to me 😂

As I recommend for every single person asking this type of question until somebody buys them... Vanatoo transparent encore Plus or Kanto Ren powered speakers. When you can put a really good streamer better than a wiim or a blue sound in front of them they scale quite well