I think I have decided on a pair of NHT Superzeroes.  DIY isn't the route I want to take for speakers, and I was able to find a local dealer (I'm in Vancouver, BC - no Guitar Centres to demo stuff), so I can order through them.   Thank again, Head-fi, you've been a great help!

Thanks for the replies, everyone!   Before I get to the replies, I have another question:  If I do buy actives, how big of a difference will there be plugged into my onboard card (Realtek) compared to an old Creative X-fi XtremeMusic - don't judge haha, I bought this thing years ago for...

Are there no small passive monitors?  My Marantz receiver will probably end up driving whatever I buy unless actives won't work with it.  Will there be some sort of amp conflict if I route a set of active speakers through my amp?

Hello all!   I want to replace some old Logitech Z5300e speakers that are currently hooked up to my Creative X-fi XtremeMusic soundcard (also old).  My headphone setup is PC -> uDac2 -> Marantz 2235 Receiver -> Beyer DT990.  I am looking for some 2.0 speakers that will fit on a...

Hmm.  I don't see the Arrow on the Headphonia page anymore.  I wonder if there's a reason for this....  I was seriously considering ordering one, but if the wait times are too long, I may have to get a pico slim instead.

I am a new vintage receiver owner!!  Picked this up today.  Haven't had a chance to listen yet.  I idiotically left my headphones at the shop haha.  Picking them up tomorrow.  

Hi!   Is there a reason you don't recommend the Lenco L-85 or L-65?  I ask because these two have popped up in the local craigslist and I'm looking to buy.   Thanks!

I found a local Marantz 2245 receiver for sale for $150.  It is being sold by a local vintage audio shop and comes with a 30-day warranty (I assume it has been serviced).  Is this a good deal?  I'm fairly new to this whole vintage game.  I'll be using it for its phono stage and it will be...

Fractal Design Define R2.  Clean design, quiet, cool (just replace the stock fans - they are dead silent but don't push enough air).     Inside (I've since replaced the case fans):