B&w mm-1

[dashumshop]

I am looking to buy a nice desktop speaker,

is B&W MM-1 a wise choice ?

or I pay lots of premium on the name ?

 

[fralexandr]

the b&w mm-1 would probably be good if you don't have space for a subwoofer or external amplifier.

an option to look at would be the bluesky exo
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Blue-Sky-EXO-2-1-Studio-Monitoring-System-602003-i1599155.gc
my sister has the mediadesk 2.1 and they're impressive. The satellites are clean sounding, and the subwoofer can put out an impressive amount of bass.

----- amp + speakers route-----
If you have lots of space, you could pick up a stereo amp (lepai makes some nice ones for the price) and any decently priced bookshelf speakers, or even build your own speakers. parts express has that amp for cheaper, but on backorder atm.
http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-168HA.../dp/B0070Z87YO

the klipsch kb-15 are on sale at best buy. klipsch are known to be a bit tiring/harsh/heavy on the treble though.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2296849

Polks are probably the opposites to klipsch, you might want to give them a test listen at places like best buy.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290275

you'll need speaker cable and a 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male cable
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10239&cs_id=1023903&p_id=2749&seq=1&format=2

 

[s44]

I pay lots of premium on the name ?

Basically, though you could do worse. They do have a built-in DAC, which is nice if you don't already have one.

I'd get a T-amp (with or without DAC) and a pair of these -- not hugely sensitive (i.e. it's for nearfield, not deafening home theater), but really refined and with a surprising midbass response from a single 4" woofer.

 

[Railgun]

They're great for small desktop speakers. I've had them for about 6 mo or so and they've been a great addition to my setup. Yes, you're paying a premium for the name, but they're great quality and sound fantastic for what they are.