What I have in mind is LA about 22" high, sits on a desktop as computer speakers, and used for nearfield listen (approx 24" from speakers). Drivers would be 6 Hi-Vi B3S and single tweeter on each side. Kind of like a mini variation of Jim Griffin's Needles. I'm consider the Hi-Vi vs the Tangbands used in the Needles primarily due to cost. The TB's have increased in cost in the past years and I don't consider them to be the value they once were.

Is the LA approach scaleable to allow for a mini desktop model like this? Would I still be able to experience LA benefits in a mini model or should I just save my money and time?

thx,
Gar.

This is a good idea for a desktop system. Of course it is not truly a near field array but you should be OK for near listening at a couple of feet from the source. The only drawback I can think of might be how well the small woofers integrate with the tweeter at that distance.

Another thought for a near field desktop system might be a single full range driver such as the Creative Sound Solutions CSS FR125S per side. No close up integration issues with that driver.

Jim

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