Desktop audio monitor system and method

A desktop audio loudspeaker system, for placement on a desktop used a work surface by a listener, the system comprising:

• an enclosure for placement on or above the desktop, the enclosure having a front surface;
• a first loudspeaker mounted in the enclosure, the first loudspeaker radiating sound from the enclosure, past the front surface, in a direct path to ears of the listener;
• a first reflective element having a surface, the first reflective element mounted in relation to the enclosure so as to reduce multipath effects caused by reflection of sound by the desktop, wherein the surface of the first reflective element is disposed transversely with respect to the front surface of the enclosure, and forming an angle with the front surface, to reflect sound, emanating from the first loudspeaker, away from the desktop in a direction that avoids a direct path to ears of the listener, wherein relatively little sound reaches the desktop to be reflected thereby and sound that is reflected by the first reflective element lacks a direct path to ears of the listener and is thus attenuated and delayed when it does reach the ears of the listener.