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

Some TV's have a setting for the TOSLINK output that allows you to choose whether it's always at 100% volume or if the TV volume control works. If you can get that working, then at least you can use your TV's remote. If you can't figure out a solution, then no matter what you get, be sure it support

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.

The TUKS sound amazing for the price and I can't imagine needing much more for a TV system (besides maybe adding a small subwoofer). The tech is a little outdated, but Kanto is planning on refreshing the TUK at some point and adding eARC and some other features, hopefully in 2026. If you can, I woul

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.