I can't help but think that any speaker larger than the Audioengine size would be very annoying setting on my desk. The good thing about the Audioengine are that they have a new version that has its own amplifier and dac built in...and they are still very small and have several other features as well. I think the new version is only $250 and that kills several birds with one stone.

I use the Audioengine 2 powered speakers for my computer (with a small subwoofer).

This is a very nice-sounding setup, and should do the job for you.

Self-contained and takes up little space.

I've been using my AEGO 2 for years.  The volume control is shot, often turning off the left channel.  I considered the AEGO M but, of course, these are no longer available in the US.  AE offered to send me an AEGO M (for $400) from UK which, they said, would work with a simple 220 to 120 volt converter.

Bottom line is that I need a decent, inexpensive powered speaker replacement to work with my iMac in a very small room. Best if they could be wall mounted and if they would have a separate input from my NAD CD player C 515BEE. (The AEGO 2 works with the NAD if I just unplug the subwoofer connection from the iMac) Choices seem to be Focal XS Book vs. Audioengine 2.  

I would appreciate any input.

Best,

Marv