For nearfield listening while at the computer, a pair of powered studio monitors will get the job done. Here's an example in your budget that you should be able to find locally for a listen.
If you're listening to music, don't splash speakers around the room. Just a pair, somewhere relatively close on either side of you for the best imaging and soundstage.
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