Can’t go wrong with T5Vs
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If you wanted and if it’s possible with asgard or source device?
You could mono the signal and every (3) speaker would sound the same. 
Just for lots of noise and leave it to that. Sounds kinda weird if used to stereo music but loud noises is pretty guaranteed. lol
What the man typed. 
Very good option in budget.
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Edifier and Micca are your two best bets for cheap desk speakers that punch above their weight.
I use Micca PB42X powered desktop speakers in my office when not listening with headphones. Simply plug them into my laptop and let them rip.
I know many purists scoff at powered speakers, saying it’s better to use passive speakers with an amp for future-proof amp upgrades. I disagree, as the amp within powered speakers is made to work well with that speaker. Plus I would rather spend my extra dosh on headphones and gear, not speakers and gear.
The Miccas work really well for me.
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First off thanks so far for the responses, highly appreciated.
I definitely do not doubt edifier as I hear great things about their speakers. Just not sure where to turn when it comes to them as theres alot to choose from.
I mean, I can flex the budget a bit if its really worth while and grab an amp if necessary. If that helps people make some recommendations by all means.
assuming these are adam audios t5v speakers
This ^ is my thought process… I definitely rely much heavier on my headphones and other gear more so I really didn’t think I would need to consider the amp.
then again with some of these so far noticing no subwoofer with them(or low quality) which is a bit disappointing so I want to make sure im getting a good set
Think a version of the edifier r1700 has a sub out and otherwise if i go from my r2000 those are no bass monsters bit can rumble a bit if you crank the bass up
Definitely no new standard for resolution but for background listening a nice little set up 
If you want to go with passive speakers, KEF Q150 can be found for less than 300€ and a good desktop amp like the Sabaj A10a or the all new Smsl A100 are about 100€
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The Micca PB42x won’t boom. There is no sub. The sound is a lot like a neutral, resolving headphone – good detail and balance. But they’re not bass cannons. Far from it.
Correct, ribbon tweeters so your ears don’t fatigue over long listening periods. They have enough bass, so there’s no need for a sub, which keeps clutter to a minimum. And you can spend that amp money on some nice stands, like soundrise or something. I have been using these daily for the past two years and they are great. + They look pretty cool too.
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indeed, the Q150 are supposed to be very good. heck, if you are open to the used market, you might make a killing on the savings and get something much superior than if bought new.
I’d also say take a look over Cheap Audio Man on YouTube…he covers a lot of speakers in the $500 and lower space and that might help open your eyes to a lot of other options you’d not have considered.
Actually prefer used market most of the time as it’s easier to get better equipment
I’ll take a look when I can
Though for used market yea if there’s other options due to buying used I’m all ears
I quite like/enjoy some of the Edifier speakers, I made my own personal listening station/studio just couple years ago. Maybe kind of like your thinking, I made desk from laminated hardwoods and curb side trash I recycled lol, good for planet and better for my wallet!
No knock it, I’ll show pic it’s not that bad lol. and desk for sizing is about 3m or so wide (49inch ultra-wide monitor)
That desk (also made one for wife, so 2 desks/workstations) cost me $100 in total but looks not too cheap/bad…I like anyways…and those are Edifier S2000 Pro speakers.
edit: sorry just read you suggested subwoofer (3.1) lol no look at what’s hiding under my desk…Something down there makes a worrying thudding noise hehehehe
Might give you affordable ideas/inspiration…
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Besides felts being excellent for controlling standing waves and reflections etc…helping with acoustical reflections… they stop my head and neck getting burnt in hot sun here lol. They are either made or customized by wife and I…Sorry for off-topic…back to thread…lol 
edit: thanks for kind words above @TimpTim44
Cheers Wolf
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here we go!
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…deleted post/wrong spot sorry. 
The Vanatoo Transparent Zero is what I use in my current setup for powered speakers. I have been pretty happy with them.
Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers (Black, Set of 2) Amazon.com
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One more to checkout is the iLoud micro monitors. You can usually get them between $200 and $300. I don’t have much to compare them against. But I enjoyed them so much I spent the extra $$$ to upgrade to the iLoud MTMs (to get room correction). The little micro monitors have surprisingly good bass response and fantastic imaging. And they scale surprisingly well with better DAC and pre-amp.
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I actually bought iLouds from @elementze – I don’t use them much, but they are great to have for those occasions. Cheap enough and don’t take up much space. Sound quality is miles ahead of the built in Mac speakers. So, they fit my needs well. Plus, mine came with a sweet Sasquatch sticker!
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Glad you like the speakers, and even more happy that Sasquatch didn’t get pulled off!
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welp, just checked that and they are gone already lol are klipsch worth going for? Not sure on their sound
Quite the amount of speaker recommendations though, highly appreciated.
Curious if this would be better then the Klipsch though like the pro media… as some of them are similar in pricing and they are about the same in terms of sizing.
The more I thought about it, the more I figure yeah just go with 2 speakers but I definitely will prefer to have them just be powered speaker
well from edifier I see the s2000 mkiii with bluetooth is within budget too since its on sale… have any opinion on that? Actually could probably take that further by used market when I think about it…