(Part 2) Best computer speakers according to redditors
We found 2,200 Reddit comments discussing the best computer speakers. We ranked the 360 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Since everyone has been asking here's a list of everything.
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PC specs and Peripherals
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | Purchased For $199.99
CPU Cooler | Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | Purchased For $84.99
Motherboard | Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard | Purchased For $59.99
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | Purchased For $129.99
Storage | Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $104.90
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | Purchased For $66.99
Video Card | PowerColor - Radeon RX 580 8GB Red Devil Golden Sample Video Card | Purchased For $339.00
Case | NZXT - S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | Purchased For $99.99
Power Supply | Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | Purchased For $99.99
Case Fan | Corsair - HD120 RGB 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan | Purchased For $26.99
Case Fan | Corsair - HD120 RGB 3-Pack w/Controller 54.4 CFM 120mm Fans | Purchased For $83.78
Monitor | Acer - XF270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor | Purchased For $400.00
Keyboard | Qisan - Magicforce Wired Mini Keyboard | Purchased For $31.98
Mouse | Corsair - M65 PRO RGB FPS (White) Wired Optical Mouse | Purchased For $49.99
Headphones | Superlux - HD668B Headphones | Purchased For $39.95
Headphones | Philips - SHP9500 Headphones | Purchased For $49.99
Other| Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3" Composite Driver 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter – Gloss White| Purchased For $199.99
Other| CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO| Purchased For $54.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $2123.49
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-19 03:24 EDT-0400 |
What are they called?
Edit: i found them https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG
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It's a beauty! I'm very new to the audiophile world. Eventually I want to get a nice vintage turntable. Right now they are hooked up to Audioengine A2 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers. I don't think this is a good pair. I am looking for something vintage but sounding and looking great. Hopefully with a mid century modern look. I love the look of these Dynaco A-25s. But not sure if I should limit myself to finding those exact speakers. Anyone have any speaker suggestions for this receiver?
these z213's are really good:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Stereo-Subwoofer/dp/B00KK9481I
i have a pair of them, and they're small, but they sound GREAT. you don't have to use an EQ with any of your songs. in fact, an equalizer will just make them sound worse, they just naturally sound perfect. the only thing i don't like is the subwoofer, it gives good bass, but not that much. a seperate subwoofer paired with the z213's make them even better.
These are the Bose speakers I have
Here's a set of speakers that are better for half the cost
These blow away the Bose speakers and cost a bit less
By the way - check out /r/audiophile - I'm not an audiophile, but that's what a few guys from over there recommended. The Audioengines would probably be your best bet, though if your budget is $150 get the second one. I haven't used either one so I'm not speaking from personal experience, just what's been recommended to me.
I'm not an expert on the matter but I know the basics, hopefully I can help -
First, your last question - yes, a LOT of good music is still released on vinyl. Most records come with a digital download of some sort so if you want to collect vinyl but still have your iTunes library you can do so for minimal cost on top of what you'd already be paying for the digital music anyway.
For a full setup - you don't have to pay as much as some enthusiasts would lead you to believe you also can't expect to get a halfway decent sound out of $60 unit from Target that has built in speakers. At the very least you are looking at $150, and that's if you can make some awesome garage sale scores. If you want brand new equipment you are looking at at least $300-$400.
You will need a turntable, a pre-amplifier, a stereo receiver, and speakers. A lot of stereo receivers like this one have a built in phonograph pre-amp so if you want to knock out 2 birds with one stone go that route. For a turntable, just find something that has a replaceable cartridge (needle), has a stylus counterweight (to keep weight off your record), and is fairly heavy (weight = no vibration). Speakers aren't really hard to figure out - just find some unpowered speakers on Amazon that have a good rating. You don't need some ridiculous setup with a subwoofer and surround sound...two basic floor speakers will sound great.
If you can't afford all of that you can always just get a cheap turntable with USB output like this and some USB speakers like this. It won't sound amazing but it's plenty good enough for most people.
I would go with the Hardman Kardon set. I haven't actually heard the Logitechs but the only decent Logitech speakers I've heard were the x230's about 10-15 years ago and from what I've read the z623's aren't as good.
I'm using a 2.1 setup which is broadly in the same price range which I can give a solid recommendation for both film and music (house/rock/folk/electronic).
Sure thing! It's a Pok3r with blank white PBT keycaps and a 4-set of zebrawood keycaps on QWER. The ESC key is from Jelly Key, and then I replaced the case with the Royal Glam 60% Case.
Speakers are Kanto YU2's and I couldn't recommend them enough. I picked them over Audioengine A2+'s because of the massive price difference at the time, then paired with with a cheap subwoofer, and am overwhelmed with the power and separation of the sound that comes out of them.
These days it might be worth the extra $50 for the A2+'s, but I can't talk from experience, only hype.
Auto mod deleted this because I added bitly links.
https://imgur.com/a/39ejtqb
My cable management and PC:
i7 6800k overclocked to 4.3 GHz
980 Ti, overclocked to whatever the max is
32 GB 2400MHz RAM
750 W power supply
512 GB SSD
2 x 360 rad water cooling loop
Pretty much all parts were bought second hand. I build this computer approximately 2 years ago, that's why it had outdated parts.
EDIT: Wallpaper
Monitor arm
Speakers
Keyboard
Desk
In case you're a noob like me and never heard of the A2...
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Desktop/dp/B000VKEFMS
Cheap way to upgrade that situation:
Take a pair of over-ear headphones, pull out the speakers then throw the speakers into your helmet under the pad for ear relief. Just make sure to get a pair that has a disconnect near the headphones so that you can tuck the cord away when not listening to jams.
Amazon sells speakers already set up like this, I'm going to swap out the ones in my helmet with them as the cord got pulled and messed up the speaker. But they seem kinda quiet (only tested outside of helmet) and probably not as good as the speakers I originally pulled out of a $30 pair of random headphones.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00RW10WBC
I wouldn't involve your computer if you don't need to and a good audio interface is going to cost twice as much as some other options.
All you're really trying to accomplish is mixing two audio signals (guitar + computer) down to one signal you can listen to through headphones or speakers.
As such something like a 2 channel 'monitor mixer' headphone amp would do quite nicely in this scenario
You can send the ME-70's output into the 'Monitor Input' channel and will need an adapter or two to get the 1/8inch aux cable from your computer into the XLR input but it's doable.
Use the front two knobs to blend the input signals and your headphone output's right there.
Lots of 2.1 PC Speaker systems also have AUX inputs you could use for the ME-70 and a headphone output for when you don't want to make noise. Look for one with both a headphone output and an AUX-input like this.
Speakers hook up to PC/laptop as normal, headphones go in the headphone jack (or not if you want to jam with room volume), ME-70 goes into the AUX-In jack and you balance the levels manually by adjusting guitar output and PC volume.
They're decent, to be honest I had a couple of these babies hooked up originally, but the tweeters were already a bit blown from my computer. I had my eye on the SP BS22s, they dropped down to $60 for the pair (which they do every few months) and I decided to jump on it. They're very comparable to the Bose, and those were great speakers for a long time.
Plain and simple, you're not going to be able to touch anything else in the $60 range when compared to these, they really do produce great sound. Set up a price alert with camelcamelcamel and in a few months you'll get these babies half price, totally worth it.
AudioEngine A2
If you can stretch your budget to $280, these would the best option. The JBL's are breathtaking powered monitors for the price: http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-LSR305-Studio-Monitor/dp/B00DUKP37C
A very good powered speaker option for $180: http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Desktop-Speaker/dp/B000VKEFMS
If you're serious about your budget, you could also do passive speakers:
Lepai 2020 amp ($20): http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B0049P6OTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413670794&sr=8-1&keywords=lepai+2020
Teac LS-H265 ($90 a pair): http://www.amazon.com/Teac-LS-H265-2-Way-Speaker-System/dp/B004R929AY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413670989&sr=1-1&keywords=teac+ls-h265
Those Teacs have pretty punchy bass for its size, but if you find yourself lacking some low end ($90): http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-800-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU30K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413671025&sr=1-1&keywords=dayton+sub+800
The final system is $200 total, or $110 without the subwoofer.
Those speakers look familiar. What are they?
EDIT: Ah, Audioengine A2, for anyone wondering.
The speakers are actually integrated into the monitors, I suppose I should've placed the circles within the monitors. There's only 1 3.5mm audio in port for each monitor.
I already have 2 male-male 3.5mm cables, so if I were to get the cable you linked I'd be able to do it, right?
I'm no audiophile, but would a pair of [$10 USB speakers] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S150-Speakers-Digital-Sound/dp/B000ZH98LU) be that much of an improvement over integrated monitor sound?
Get a set of computer speakers and plug them into the headphone jack. Turn the speakers up to about 1/2 to 3/4 power and adjust the volume with your TV. I don't now how much better these will sound vs the TV speakers but it's about as cheap as you're going to get. You would probably have been luck with a higher quality computer speaker like these Creative T10.
These Creative T40 II's are what I use. I really like them, although I hear the M-Audio Av40's are better.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Multimedia-Audiophile-Configuration-Technology/dp/B001IZZ2PO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413989729&sr=8-1&keywords=creative+t40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-Studiophile-Av40-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0051WAM64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413989768&sr=8-1&keywords=maudio+av40
Oh buddy, I just bought these and they are absolutely fantastic.
I have not had a single problem, and they have wonderful sound quality. Read the reviews, you will not see too many people complain about them that is for sure.
About what Markus said, I agree with him to an extent in the sense that I believe headphones are the way to go. I would recommend these.
If you need speakers though, I couldn't find anything better for under $300.
In that situation, perhaps a cheap pair of 2.1 PC speakers connected to the aux out might work?
For example combine these http://www.amazon.com/Creative-A250-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B00CDJJZV6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1451452697&sr=1-1&keywords=creative+speakers
with this cable http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Audio-Cable-Splitter-1-Mini/dp/B00004Z5CP/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1451452729&sr=1-3&keywords=3.5+to+rca
and you've got yourself a cheap set of speakers for the holidays.
> What speakers are you using?
Kanto YU2GW
> Also I'd recommend an Ikea signum as cable management isn't the best
It's not clear in the second picture but I fixed my cords.
https://www.amazon.com/Kanto-YU2-Powered-Desktop-Speakers/dp/B00GMPDA9K
https://www.kantoaudio.com/powered-speakers/yu2/
I included two links, one to amazon and one to their website. I would recommend keeping an eye out for used ones on ebay since these are a bit pricey. I got mine for cheap and they're in new condition through ebay.
What would you consider a good sound system? I had found this but that's obviously cheap and would only be for my computer, not the TV/consoles.
Hey all! I have a few questions about helmet speakers for music. I have horrible tinnitus and bought that huge bulk thing of foam earpro to wear which helps immensely. But at the same time, I can't wear ear buds. I've tried some of those earpro ear buds but they neither provide enough sound deadening or is loud enough. I've seen some other threads talk about how they can wear earpro and still hear music through their comm systems. I don't need anything fancy, but I need something loud enough to hear through the foam. I don't mind plugging my phone into it, or if it has any sort of comm function. Ive looked at a couple, but I'm just trying to find some other peoples experiences.
Some that I am looking at:
Sena SMH-10
Tork X-Pro Motorcycle helmet speakers
UClear Digital Pulse
These speakers have been so much better than I could have expected. I trusted the reviews and picked them up to add to an older version Echo Dot that I use for multi-room music, ended up picking up a second pair to use as computer speakers. The price point is much lower than your budget but unless you’re set on spending at least $50, I don’t think you’d be disappointed. Wonderful sound quality. I know you said you don’t care about them being able to get too loud, but these things can put out a LOT of volume as well.
Edit: They’re called the Creative Pebble 2.0 USB-Powered Speakers if you don’t want to use the link.
Links to all products pictured:
Mouse: G502 Lightspeed
Mousepad: Powerplay
Mousemat: G840
Keyboard: G910 v2
Palm rest: (Because this wasn't included with the v2)
Speakers: G560
Headset: G533
Microphone: ModMic Wireless
Monitor: MP Zero-G 35" UWQHD
Secondary display: LG 29" UW
Tertiary display: ViewSonic 24" FHD
Charging cables: NetDot Magnetic Micro-USB
Phone dock: Wireless charging stand
Assistant vessel: Google Home Mini
For budget monitoring, I'd recommend a combination of the Alesis Elevate 3 and CyberAcoustics CA-3090. You can take out the extra speakers and just set it up without the satellite speakers from the CyberAcoustics set. All in all, for 120 USD, it's a good set, albeit slightly bass boosted because of the external sub. You can set the sub's volume, though.
I got my Elevate 3's for around 70 dollars in Guitar Center and my CyberAcoustics Sub for 20 dollars in a Radioshack. I am an American; I'm not sure where you can get all this in Europe or otherwise. Sorry.
The Logitech Z-2300 is a great set of speakers.
I'm guessing you mean <$200 (less than 200). Also, it would be good to know what "these" are. For general listening, these are pretty good for the price: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002SQ2P2/itquotes102-20
Just posted a reply, but:
They are these bose speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B000HZDF8W
I would never buy them again as they are just okay. They are very nice, but were a gift a few years ago and retailed for about 100 bucks
(I like the grills, as long as you can make the rest of your setup as aggressive as your PC)
I have included links to each product below the description for you to use.
For what l would recommend, it depends on your desk. Don't go with a glass desk, go with an IKEA Malm in white.
MALM DESK
You won't be getting a corner/L desk that is also standing. Plus standing desks are extremely expensive.
Then get RGB LEDs to go behind your desk and set them in blue for some aggressive looking accents.
LEDs (there are better ones)
For keyboards, go with the Corsair K65 Lux. It's compact design will keep your footprint on your desk down
K65 LUX
And if we are going with corsair stuff, I use the M65 Pro RGB. I love it a lot, it's a great mouse
M65 Pro
Use an extended mousepad, they are better
one example here
The Hyperx Stingers are cheap with great quality and a mic. They are amazing for the $50 price point.
Stingers
The BOSE Companion 2s are great speakers, but with a pricy. Recommend for casual use, not music production
Bose Companion 2s
I can't recommend any chair. Your chair needs might be different than mine, it depends on the person.
One more suggestion: paint one wall to match the color of the LEDs. It will make your room look/feel better.
Please never buy logitech speakers if you care even slightly about sound quality.
My recommendation for your price range is the Audioengine A2 mini monitors. I own a pair of these myself and they have excellent sound quality for such a small set of monitors.
Furthermore, they are capable of a surprising amount of volume (without losing clarity). I keep my pair of A2s at our office, and have used them during office parties with about 50 - 75 people in a relatively small space, and the music is easily heard over the talking.
The one drawback of small monitors is that they lack some of the low end, especially sub bass, that larger monitors are able to produce. Depending on what you're willing to spend and how much space you have, you could use a separate subwoofer if this is problematic. But with that in mind, the A2s are a very clear and balanced set of monitors for their size and certainly produce enough low end that you won't miss it entirely.
Well there's a few options for you here. There's these, which I have a highly recommend. Fluance SX6. Or a cheaper yet still apparently great set of Micca speakers that are quite a bit smaller. These both require something like this to power it, along with some speaker wire and maybe banana plugs. You could also get some powered Audioengine A2
's. Those shouldn't require an amp. Overall I would highly recommend taking the plunge into quality sound equipment. I myself would buy the fluance one's again but it's up to you. The cost is most definitely worth it when it comes to these speakers.
More than your budget, but worth checking out.
A $150 2.1 setup will sound way better than a $150 5.1 setup.
MAudio AV40 - very well regarded at that price.
Audioengine A2 - another great choice.
Swan D1010 IV Couldn't find the D1080 in stock any more, but these have excellent reviews and the price is right.
I recommend M-Audio AV-40's, Audioengine A2's, or Swan M200MkII's.
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-Powered-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0051WAM64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1347067631&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=m-audio+av-40
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Desktop-Speaker/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1347067724&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=audioengine+a2
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?products_id=184&amp;gclid=CMWF6YTrpLICFYk7OgodN0IAAw
I changed the monitors to some slightly different ones that have better user ratings at Newegg; note that they do not have built in speakers, so you'll need some cheapies or some headphones to get sound.
Edit: Found some likely candidates.
> but all that I've seen still require the speakers plugged into the jack.
Copy and paste from my other post: $11.53 USB speakers, don't need anything other than a USB port.
Just generally speaking, the cheapest way to do this that sounds decent is going to be to get a tiny set of bookshelf speakers from your local thrift store, a cheap as fuck amp on Amazon (disclaimer: mine came with a LED not working out of the box and I only used it for six months before upgrading, but it was more or less fine during that time), and some speaker wire. It's still going to be more bulky than a crappy set of powered speakers at a low price point, but they're gonna sound 1000x better.
Since you asked me specifically for my help.
CPU- this is a very solid choice for gaming. The i5 is about where you'd want to be for a build this price a bump up to an i7 won't net you much but it'll be much more expensive. Also this is a locked CPU so you can't overclock but that's perfectly fine. It's a lot of trouble sometimes.
CPU Cooler- you don't have one, that's good since you're not overclocking. Stock cooler will work. Just a note for when you're building, do NOT power on the computer without the cooler installed.
Motherboard- Solid mATX board. I'm not sure why mATX but it doesn't matter. It makes for a smaller build which is useful if you want to hide it or whatever. Also you're not sacrificing much except for SLI/XFire which you don't need either. I'm not a big fan of mATX since I like the freedom of ATX, but that's personal preference.
Storage- Good harddrive from a reputable brand at a good price. There's always the question of SSDs. They're a massive quality of life improvement but have almost no impact on gaming. I have a SSD as my OS drive and it takes longer for the BIOS to POST than it does to load Windows 8. It'll be another $100 for a decent one. You can do it later, but you should reinstall. Don't buy into those imaging tools, Windows doesn't always like it despite the supposed bit by bit copying.
Video Card- Good choice, the GTX760 is really good price/performance wise, maybe even the best. EVGA has amazing customer service so good choice there as well.
Case- I would recommend that you get the Arc Mini because it has a compartment behind the motherboard that you can stick all your cables, that cable management you hear about all the time. Your build will look cleaner. It is significantly more expensive than the Design Core 1000, so I'll leave it up to you.
Power Supply - Good, nothing too exciting.
Optical Drive - Good, there's not much to say here either.
Operating System - Windows 8 is perfect.
Monitor - Here's where I would recommend something different. I've never hear of Hannspree before, I admit that may be my lack of experience but I think it may be one of those crappy knock of brands. I would go with this ASUS that's on sale currently. Solid quality and reliability.
Keyboard and Mouse - Here is where personal preference comes in force. These are what you'll be using to interact with your computer most of the time. I personally spent a good amount on a mouse and keyboard, but if you're a budget this is also one area where upgrading is super easy. That said, you have good choices my friend got that mouse for and he likes it.
Speakers - I have these Logitech speakers for my mom the quality is definite passable. However if you're gaming with headphones then this isn't an issue. Also I think the ASUS monitor may have speakers, I'm not completely sure.
Good luck! Any questions let me know here.
How much is affordable? 100$? 1000$? Do you have speakers already?
$1000 option:
I'd actually suggest getting 6 (or 12) individual USB DACs (USB soundcards) such as these(Relatively cheap one from a known manufacturer):
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Advantage-Digital-Adapter/dp/B0036VO4X4/
You'll also need a 12 channel power amp. (or 6 small stereo amps).
Like 6 of these: http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-TRIPATH-TA2020-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B003P534SW/
or one of these http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-MA1240a-Multi-Zone-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B003DKVZHQ/
$100 Option
If you don't have speakers already you use inexpensive (powered) computer speakers? If so you could get 6 pairs of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S150-Speakers-Digital-Sound/dp/B000ZH98LU
It might be a little trouble to send audio individually to each speaker - but should be doable with some hacking.
Gigaworks T20's $64.97 would probably be a better choice. If you want to keep close to $30, the Inspire T10's $39.74 would be twice the power of the logitech's at 5W per channel, but the Gigaworks are 13W per channel. It's really hard to find a decent 2 channel speaker set.
Wow thanks for the gold!
Clevo laptops are less expensive because they don't spend any(?) money on marketing, that's up their resellers. They manufacture blank (mostly?) brandless units that resellers customize.
Do you mean like an external keyboard? You may want to consider one for your extended programming periods. Maybe a Razer BlackWidow (Amazon Customer Reviews (371) 4.3 out of 5 stars). Or an economic or whatever you already have/prefer.
Since this is going to be your desktop, you may want to consider a stand like this. Better to look straighter ahead rather than down at a laptop for extended periods. And since the Clevo speakers are usually lacking, maybe a pair of these (Amazon customer reviews 4/5). I have them myself, not bad.
https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Speakers-players-Tablets-SP-HF800A/dp/B008F2YEN4/ref=sr_1_25?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494874854&amp;sr=1-25&amp;keywords=edifier
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494874890&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=creative+speakers
Or if you can stretch your budget at all, these will be much better....
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R980T-Active-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B01LXDZ8WB/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494875155&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=edifier
As far as I can tell, these are the speakers. I was thinking about getting them.
OP, how do the speakers sound?
I am currently using my T10s and I really like them, especially for the price. For gaming and general music listening they are great. They are compact but can throw out some great sound. If you want to just read reviews then newegg and amazon have a lot of them. At your price range (which was similar to mine) those are some of the best for 2.0 and what Nyclatus posted would be among the best for 2.1
They are these ones [here.]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015C30J0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1) For $30 I don't think you will find a better set of speakers on Amazon, and I am a fan of them, considering the price, but from what I have heard from friends that actually know about speakers, these are the best set of speakers you can get under $50 on amazon.
On the go, to work, or to the gym I wear these, one charge normally lasts me like 2 and half days of regular use.
I have the same family of speaker you pictured but the second generation in black. Got it for like a blue bill on a christmas sale. I take that to friends houses just in case they got some extra weak set up shit.
I game and "designated dj" with these turtle beach x01s
On my new PC i have these old logitech speakers and subwoofer combo that still boom, got them a few years back for like $20ish
On my main TV i just have the stock built in speaker.
I want to start out with a better set up than cheap logitech computer speakers.
Where do I begin?
For a DAC and speakers is $150 a good start? What should I buy?
And how much improvement will I see in sound quality from these to a hypothetical $150 set up.
these look pretty good.
> Logitech z623.
I thought this was budget audiophile haha (or is £100 considered super low budget :o). The logitechs are only available from about £130~ as far as I can see :/
Would it be complicated to choose an amp and speakers? Just seems quite complex to me.
Also do you happen to know anything about these?. Just saw them for £25 on gumtree (kinda like craigslist for UK).
Thanks :)
Found this with a quick Amazon search.
Arion Legacy. These things sound absolutely amazing for the price. I've had them for a couple years now and I still have yet to find something that sounds anywhere near as good for the price. Highly recommended if you're in the market for new speakers.
Those are the Corsair P2500 2.1 speaker setup
New speakers sound pretty nice, tbh.
http://www.amazon.com/Genius-SW-G2-1-1250-Speaker-System/dp/B0056BPUQC/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i
These are the speakers that I use. And hey, a mouse is a mouse :P.
I have a gaming laptop since I'm way too lazy and broke to build an actual computer myself. So I havent really bought anything for it other than the krakens that i got last week. But I plan on getting around to it eventually.
I bought them off Amazon about 5 years ago. They do a good job and match my setup pretty well! Not too expensive either, although I recall them being closer to $45 when I bought them...
You are going to thank me. Klipsch Promedia 2.1
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/
$150 for the best sound you've probably heard and and a subwoofer that will make everyone in your dorm love/hate you. Small footprint for dorm size.
Only problem here is it's not bluetooth. There is a bluetooth model if you want to look for used or closeout, but they have been discontinued as the sound (while great) was not as good as the non-bluetooth. So get yourself a good bluetooth receiver
OR
being the audio snob I am, I can't recommend bluetooth for sound quality. But just shell out another $40 for a chromecast audio they're still available and you'll have full google home integration, wireless and the best sound you can get. (chromecast can be tricky in campus wifi sometimes, so check that)
I did a pretty quick search on Amazon.de and the lowest cost option for a 7.1 receiver was this for 149EUR but that may be used (I don't read/speak any german) and not comfortable for you?
For you right now I would recommend a simple 2 channel amp like this and two good desktop speakers, those I am having a much more difficult time finding a set I am familiar with in Germany... Then once money is less tight or you find one on sale or used locally you can upgrade to a full receiver, and then eventually a Subwoofer and more speakers.
Alternatively you could get a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 but this isn't upgradeable. Very simple and great set.
What reviews the Amazon ones? They are rated ridiculously high there. There are better but nothing that is better "bang for the buck" you could spend more but you are going to get diminishing returns. This is by far the sweet spot for cheap high quality sound that can fill a whole house.
The only other ones I'd consider is the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. The thing is they are 50% more cost at $150 and they are **not** 50% better, they are more like 5-7% better for 50% more money.
https://smile.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/
You won't find many crazy good sounding PC speakers at that budget. They're meant for one person sitting and not a full room. So as long as that's what you're looking for they do the job well.
The step up would be this: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M
EDIT: IMO the logitechs sound fine though.
I have been told that the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 is supposed to be one of the top tier speakers for sub $200 price range. I'm planning to try it myself when christmas rolls around to replace my shit ass Logitech set with the right speaker wearing out.
IMO, the best 2.0 speaker set for under $100 are the Mackie CR3:
https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-Studio-Monitor-3-inch-CR3/dp/B00KVEIY4E/
If you don't mind something larger and more expensive, the Mackie CR4 fills in the bass a bit better:
https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-Reference-Multimedia-CR4-Pair/dp/B00KVEIY4O/
If you want to go with 2.1 instead, you can't go wrong with the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. These speakers have been around for 15 years and are still one of best 2.1 computer speaker sets:
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/
If you aren't tied to an all-in-one setup, you can use powered speakers instead of a receiver and passive speakers. Turntables require a phono preamp in order to correctly produce sound. Often it will be in the receiver or through an external unit. But if you are trying to reduce clutter, you can get a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.
Here are a couple of recommendations for a good quality setup:
Turntable:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120-USB-Direct-Drive-Professional-Turntable/dp/B002S1CJ2Q
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-DP-300F-Automatic-Analog-Turntable/dp/B000FMNBXG
Powered Speakers:
http://www.amazon.com/Emotiva-Airmotiv-5s-Powered-Monitor/dp/B00JMQB1VA/
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Speaker-White/dp/B005OSR1C8
There is also the VPI Nomad, but it's a headphone only turntable. And if you wanted to get really budget and get the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM acceptable (debatable by some here) turntable / speaker package then you could go this route:
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-LP60-Automatic-Driven-Turntable/dp/B002GYTPAE
http://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG
Disclaimer: I have not personal experience with any of the powered speakers listed here. I am only going by various third-party review sites. Amazon links are for reference only.
It's not a great sale. I'll post any deals here.
EDIT: I'm done for now. I think my post got removed?
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Logitech Z213
I have the same ones. They're not terrible for the $25 you spend.
Gotcha. You can get something like these then:
UCLEAR Digital Pulse Wired Drop-In High Definition Helmet Speakers. And if you wanna go wireless, you can pair the speakers with a bluetooth streamer like this one
UClear Digital Pulse Wired Drop-in High Definition Helmet Speakers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RW10WBC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mSJNDb6CB6K5H
You’ll want something like this.
I’ve used them and they definitely get the job done.
Budget smudgedt. Wait a month,buy these.
Just save for a month, enjoy for a decade. You won’t believe how fast time flies the older you get.
For the love of god do not buy any beats or any other Bluetooth nonsense.
These will all do great for a multimedia speaker system.
Kanto Yu4 (4" speaker) -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kanto-Powered-Speakers-Bluetooth®-Preamp/dp/B01N7OMH3M
Kanto Yu6 (5.25" speaker, bigger but will have better output)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kanto-Powered-Speakers-Bluetooth®-Preamp/dp/B01N1YSXWE
or
Vanatoo Transparent Zero's
https://www.amazon.com/Vanatoo-Transparent-Powered-Speakers-Black/dp/B01N33WUJ9
As for subwoofers you really can get anything you like. From the budget Bic F12 to the matching Yu Sub8 to anything SVS makes. I know you listed your budget in Euro's, but I don't know a common site like Amazon to just get you basic pricing in Euro's so forgive the links to all over the world.
The other option is to go passive.
Amplifier: SMSL AD18 w/ subwoofer output
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AD18-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B071JN7GXN
Speakers/sub: Anything really. This more depends on regional pricing and availability. Here we can get the KEF Q100's for around $250-$300 US. But anything well reviewed that only needs around 40w of power will work well with that amplifier. There's a good number of well reviewed subs that will work for you with the €350 ish left after the DAC/amp and speakers.
Link without referral shilling:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N33WUJ9/
but I would never recommend buying gimmicky speakers like this from a stranger's advice on the internet (especially embedded with a referral link).
Use your ears, go to a hifi store and listen to legit real world speakers, and perhaps go to a music store (like Guitar center) and listen to pro-audio monitors.
Creative Pebble 2.0 USB-Powered Desktop Speakers with Far-Field Drivers and Passive Radiators for PCs and Laptops (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791H74NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kuIiDbGVMK2B0
Cheap and sound so good!
Sounds like you need to search for "computer speakers" instead of just small speakers.
I don't know how good these will sound at that price, but the type is about all that's out there for speakers as small as you say you're looking for.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791H74NT/ref=psdc_172471_t1_B00CD1PTF0
Notice that they are powered via USB rather than having to plug them into a wall outlet. Of course that will have an effect on how long your laptop battery charge lasts.
Here are some more pics of the PC and the cat :)
SPECS: Ryzen 5 2600 @ 4.20GHz
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
CoolerMaster ML120R RGB (LEDs broke and CM was no help)
4x8GB G.Skill TridentZ RGB @ 3000MHz
Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 1070
1TB HDD
512GB SATA SSD
512GB m.2 SSD
Corsair CX650M PSU
3x Corsair LL120 Fans
1x NZXT 120mm Fan
Monitor: MSI MAG341CQ
Keyboards: 2x Anne Pro 2, upper Kailh Box White lower Gateron Blue (upper one is in aftermarket case)
Mouse: Razer Mamba Wireless
Speakers: Pebble Speakers + 3rd party sub and extra speaker under desk
Mousepad
Hello, which speakers should I buy for my SO who build his PC and the only thing missing are some speakers? (Mainly used for gaming) The list includes the finalist based on suggestions:
-Klipsch R-14M https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-14M-Reference-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00MGQAH2M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
-Edifier R1700BT https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1700BT-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016PATXSI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1549288911&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Edifier+R1700BT&psc=1
-Micca PB42X https://smile.amazon.com/Micca-PB42X-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00NXAEPDC
-Logitech G560 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-LIGHTSYNC-Gaming-Speakers-Lighting/dp/B07B2WLS17/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549291982&sr=8-1&keywords=g560+logitech+speakers
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Logitech G560
Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers with Game Driven RGB Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2WLS17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a-XWDbXW6W2WX
Might want to wait, cyber Monday is coming up very soon. You might be able to get a better deal from other dealers.
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Honestly, I ended up buying the Logitech G560 speakers (Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers with Game Driven RGB Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2WLS17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sMAUDbVBE5VE9) instead of the soundbar.
The soundbar market for PC is very small and too niche for what I was looking for. These speakers are great for what I wanted out of the audio part of my set up.
Oh ok thanks. I'll check into those speakers.
Are these also good, or is Fluance better?
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-LIGHTSYNC-Gaming-Speakers-Lighting/dp/B07B2WLS17/ref=asc_df_B07B2WLS17/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312760964359&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14086225495975935629&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021713&hvtargid=pla-522091956602&psc=1
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These! - they use to be my old computer speakers before I got the huge upgrade for my computer.
If you are going to buy speakers I would say get a set of 2.1 they make all the difference when watching movies or gaming. Don't know if these are out of the price range http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-Subwoofer-Satellite-CA-3602a/dp/B0027VT6V4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1377781309&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=2.1+speakers
or maybe these if they are too much http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-Computer-Speakers-CA-3090/dp/B00006B9W1/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1377781353&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=2.1+speakers
that, and i personally have cyber acoustics
this set beats the logitechs i just looked up both at 28$
the set i have is this one thats a little higher quality at 43$ though it was 35 when i bought it...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B9W1/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I recently bought these, and I absolutely love them. They have high quality sound and go pretty loud.
I'm not very good at writing reviews so feel free to shoot me any questions you have.
I have been using the Cyber Acoustics CA-3090 for the last 3 years, and they are sufficient IMO. In all honesty, I didn't do much research at the time and just picked one of the best sellers on Amazon with decent reviews.
For this environment, I'd imagine that a couple desktop computer speakers would work perfectly fine. Or if you can spare the money, maybe a 3-piece stereo system from Amazon.
For reference, I haven't used this one in a DJ setup, but these were cheap and sound great even if they are somewhat quiet. They could probably be good enough for some light background level music at a pool. Not sure how much you might be able to boost them through your controller. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B9W1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The $200 is basically my limit, but with my current set up I don't really have the space for the larger sized speakers such as that.
This is what I current use, and the main selling point was that they fit underneath my main computer monitor since I have no space on the sides and no option to wall mount. But I do greatly appreciate your help with this and I will save this for future reference when I am able to have something like this.
How about the Logitech z2300? Massive base, good audio for games, movies and electronic music. I'd definitely buy that again but don't recommend it for badly soundproofed apartment buildings.
I'm looking for help on how to add a sub to my setup. Would love some advice. It's sorta tough to articulate my question so I made a short video instead:
Here are links to the items I already own that I describe in the video:
Video: https://youtu.be/HBqzZsQv1pQ
Dayton amp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFG3FYA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Audioengine P4 (pair) - https://audioengineusa.com/shop/passivespeakers/p4-passive-speakers/
Logitech Z 2300 - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2
real answer: ipods are designed for casual listeners using headphones. As such, the balance is thrown off, especially at high volumes, to make things sound better through those stupid little ipod headphones.
As for ipod speakers, it is assumed that anyone who would buy one of those is going for style and not good sound, so they're all made to look good, not sound good. I'm would assume the Bose one would sound better than any other brand, but, if you buy those, you'll be paying a good 50% premium for the brand name.
If I were you and I really wanted to blast something, I'd probably go with this. Sure, there's no pretty ipod dock but you basically save $200. If you go with speakers any more expensive than these, you probably want to first invest in a better audio source than an ipod.
Z2300's are all you need.
I fucking love my set.. nothing louder on the market.. No sub hits notes so smoothly without that fucking rattle. They just got discontinued, making a cheaper set for more expensive now..get them while you can
here.
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holyshityes. CS:S played through these speakers at a very high level is just awesome.
the chaingun and pump shotty have such a rumble.
Also willing to trade a Logitech Z2300 plus cash/PayPal.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2
Someone who has auditioned both stereo HomePods and the Z2300 is free to talk me out of it. The Z2300 sounds amazing and I'm not sure if stereo HomePods would be much of an upgrade (if anything, the lack of audio inputs on the HomePod is likely worse).
I appreciate the link, but the price is $280 from Mikes on there
also, just checked my speaker setup is the logitech z-2300 - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2
looks like the jack is a mini plug (male) that looks like a headphone jack...I guess it essentially is...If I buy headphones I'll have the same issue if it comes with a jack, right? I'll have to get a good mobo then..
These Bose?
They have a headphone jack on the front. Just plug in the heaphones into them when you want to use them.
I know you said no to Amazon, but this is just to see a picture of them
Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HZDF8W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_POBoDb63WW5CW
I'm interested in those Bose Companion 2 Series II speakers, found some for 50$ and they fit the grey of my monitor. Would these be a good pick?
Cable management will be great soon, final setup will be online soon.
Also getting an MX Master 2s, would i still need an oversized mouse pad?
I've used a bunch of different speakers with my PVMs and I prefer desktop computer speakers because a) they're compact, b) since they're compact, the speaker magnets are smaller and can be placed closer to my monitors without causing issues, and c) I think the frequency range of a smaller speaker better suits the games I play while still sounding way better than the speakers on any TV I've owned. I currently use a set of Bose Companion IIs that I bought cheap from from someone on Craigslist, and before that I used a pair of Creative Gigaworks T20 speakers which I also liked quite a bit.
I'm looking to invest some money in improving the sound on my gaming PC, and I have no idea what I'm doing. Here is what I have now:
ASUS Xonar Essence STX - I was talked into buying this a year or two ago by somebody who knew a lot more about computers than I did at the time. Since then, I've been told so many conflicting things. Sound cards are irrelevant at this point, sound cards can still be good but mine is shit, mobo sound is more than enough, I need to move to a DAC. I'm totally clueless when it comes to sound, so I don't know what to believe.
Bose Companion 2 Speakers - Bose is a company that, again, I've heard a lot of conflicting opinions on but for $100 I've never really had any complaints with these speakers. The sound is pretty good for a smallish two speaker setup, and that was what I had to spend at the time.
This is all connected to a Asrock Z87 Extreme4/core i7 4790k/nvidia 760 gaming PC.
I mostly play games, and I sometimes like to substitute my own music in the background while I play. Being able to swap to a headset on the fly is a plus, but I don't use my headset much and this can always been done on the software side of things. I briefly pondered this system, but my gut tells me that someone who knows what they're doing could likely put together something much nicer at that price point. Also, that system connects via USB, which would leave my sound card doing absolutely nothing, although that could be it's fate regardless.
I have about $500 to spend right now, and I'd be willing to save up a little more for something nicer if it'd make a good difference, or start a system that would benefit from additional components currently out of my budget.
I wish I could better express what I'm looking to get out of my system, but I don't really know enough about sound to say what I'm looking for. I'm pretty confident that my current setup leaves enough to be desired that it shouldn't be too hard to point me in a good direction.
I'm fairly certain my speakers have an amplifier built in. They are the Bose Companion 2 Series II, I hear huge amounts of noise however even on lower volumes, would that be an issue with the amplifier in the speakers or my on board audio?
Here is the desktop version of your link
My dad gave me these older Bose Companion 2 speakers from almost 10 years ago. I've used them ever since--excluding a short period of time where my old audiophile-esque roommate gave me a couple of his old speakers, which he said were good but honestly I wouldn't be able to tell you if they were or not, let alone what they were even called.
Anyway, since the go-to budget recommendation seems to be the Micca PB42X speakers, would those be a significant upgrade from what I already have (see above), or would it be more like a parallel move? Or even a downgrade? And if that's the case, does anyone have any other recommendations at around the $100 price point?
Ultimately, I'm looking for something that is simple and inexpensive but still good, plus I have a pretty small computer desk now too, so something that isn't a massive setup.
And also...considering everything I said above, should I be worried about DACs or Amps? I don't even totally understand them tbh, but should I consider investing in one or the other? Or both?
Heres my full setup:
I think that's it.
Got a pair of these as a gift. They cost $100. Have worked every single day flawlessly with great highs and lows at every volume. Couldn't be happier.
Thanks for the feedback, looking for a good pair of stereo speakers at Goodwill, just have it going through the surround sound now. In the meantime would my PC stereo speakers make more sense than 5.1? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZDF8W?pc_redir=1406369327&amp;robot_redir=1
If you can tolerate the monitor speakers long enough to save another $50, the Audioengine A2s are fantastic. I've got a pair and they are great, a lot of power in a very compact space. Plus they look really nice (I think so anyway).
If $150 is a hard limit, I've seen the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40s on a few people's setups and they seem to be well liked. Plus they're on sale at the moment. I can't speak for how they perform though.
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-multimedia-speakers-total-high-gloss/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1314464646&amp;sr=1-4
Maybe something like this
http://i.imgur.com/8giG1.jpg
Speakers: Audio Engine A2
Keyboard: Das Keyboard
Mouse Pad: Razer Goliathus (this thing is awesome I've had it for like 5 years.)
Mouse: Steelseries Xai
Thank you for the suggestions. I purchased these speakers a couple of years ago that I've only used for playing music via AUX, but will these work in place of the Micca speakers?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VKEFMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Logitech has a pair of very cheap usb speakers that are said to work by some users on the ps4. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S150-Speakers-Digital-Sound/dp/B000ZH98LU
I doubt it will be much worse than the speakers in a laptop and you wont need to strip the audio off of hdmi in that case. It has to be usb speakers that receive audio from usb and not just powered by usb. I am going to see if my audio engine a2+ speakers will work on it. They show up as generic audio devices under every os I have used them in when using the usb dac.
Edit: the audio engine a2+ works so I assume anything that is a class complaint usb audio interface will work.
You can't use Bluetooth, but it does support USB audio so something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S150-Speakers-Digital-Sound/dp/B000ZH98LU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496959756&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=usb+speaker might work.
Warning: I have not tried anything like that, I just know that plenty of USB headsets work fine on the PS4.
Great to hear! I saw speakers similar to these: Logitech S150 USB Speakers with Digital Sound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZH98LU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dYaOBb5FWRK26
at a thrift store yesterday. Would those work?
A couple options posted to the Braswell ticket linked above:
Note that some "USB speakers" actually use the headphone jack for audio, and are only powered by USB. That will not work. :)
Oo, happy 21! I got shut off from buying drinks at a bar during a FloBots concert for mine. :/ Don't light cigarettes backwards then laugh about it loudly! My under 21 prize are [new speakers] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S150-Speakers-Digital-Sound/dp/B000ZH98LU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=2QHS7FUPJ2CON&amp;coliid=I3CL1WQR1LQN1P) for my recently built gaming pc. I don't know anything about them or if they are good, but anything is better than nothing at this point.
Logitech S150
These are the first ones I came across. Doesn't look to be a whole lot out there.
If you're going cheap a pair of Logitech speakers will do the trick.
For $12 you can get these but don't expect much in the way of sound quality. Even if you aren't regularly using them for music you would easily be able to tell the difference between these and a pair of $30 speakers in games and movies.
Do your speakers not have their own phone/mic jacks? I use these quite modest ones and they have ports on the side.
Well I would recommend these for a simple plug and play experience. - Link
They are two way stereo speakers and they are good for the price. Alternatively you could also get a 2.1 in similar price range if bass is important to you.
okay that makes sense. I was just wondering because the other slots support mono and its alright, but ill probably just buy some speakers and be able to use them for other things too. Somebody recommended these: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-T10-R3-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ I don't know how good of speakers to get because the newest console ill being playing on it is a wii. Thanks so much for the help! Just waiting on it to ship and my setup will be complete!
Here's how I do it... It never really required any fancy mixing boards or anything...
I have a set of these speakers for my computer. I got them at Wal-Mart with a gift card a while back.
If you check out the description, you'll see that it also has an "Aux In" port on the side. So, basically, I can plug two separate things in!
So I have one of those 1/8" to 1/4" adapters on the headphone-out on my amp, with a 1/8" cable that plugs that into my speakers. So, my bass plays through my computer speakers alongside my actual computer, and when I plug in headphones it goes through there too. Everything goes through my computer speakers. It's pretty handy.
Thank you so much!
Any idea why this wasn't an issue with my old speakers? https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ/
For cheap computer speakers, do you know if this Edifier option is any better/worse than an similarly priced option from Creative or Logitech?
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Edifier $29.99 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VBXGT2/ref=psdc_172471_t3_B01LXDZ8WB
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Philips $29.99 - https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SPA8210-37-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00IVI3JD8/ref=pd_sbs_147_4/147-9317156-9591847?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00IVI3JD8&pd_rd_r=5aef47ee-8231-11e9-a3fd-f157ef2b5308&pd_rd_w=N3FrU&pd_rd_wg=Fm7df&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF&psc=1&refRID=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF
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Logitech $34.99 - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multi-Device-Stereo-Speaker/dp/B074KJ6JQW/ref=pd_sbs_147_13?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B074KJ6JQW&pd_rd_r=5aef47ee-8231-11e9-a3fd-f157ef2b5308&pd_rd_w=N3FrU&pd_rd_wg=Fm7df&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF&psc=1&refRID=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF
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Creative $39.74 - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ/ref=pd_sbs_147_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00113PUJQ&pd_rd_r=5aef47ee-8231-11e9-a3fd-f157ef2b5308&pd_rd_w=N3FrU&pd_rd_wg=Fm7df&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF&psc=1&refRID=FKPA052E62A4MX3JCWTF
I have had a version of these these for 7 Years now. (Edit bought them on Newegg in 2010)
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ/ref=sr_1_1?s
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B00113PUJQ/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=2.0+speakers&amp;qid=1555695692&amp;s=electronics&amp;sr=1-17
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-T12-Multimedia-Technology/dp/B0028N6YH0/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=2.0+speakers&amp;qid=1555695718&amp;s=electronics&amp;sr=1-18
https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Hf160-Speakers-Wood-31731063101/dp/B016X33QEY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=SP-HF160&amp;qid=1555695876&amp;s=electronics&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr-spons&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYTDWB8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B07MYTDWB8&amp;pd_rd_w=ahDjI&amp;pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&amp;pd_rd_wg=9tLzM&amp;pf_rd_r=ZWSHY9Z51QXAQQWDRTW5&amp;pd_rd_r=d0acebf1-62ca-11e9-b475-c358acaaf9b4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WXC3C9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B073WXC3C9&amp;pd_rd_w=2PQ48&amp;pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&amp;pd_rd_wg=rOQbx&amp;pf_rd_r=BC6ATARRC9GXG8YHBG0S&amp;pd_rd_r=dce59508-62ca-11e9-aa29-13293a7f6817
IMO, get yourself a cheap 2.1 system like these Logitechs if all this is going to be is a holdover. Take the money saved over a 5.1 or 7.1 system and put it towards your next, better system. No reason to waste money on something you're not going to end up with.
Some TVs have an audio line-in jack. So, if you want to just keep using VGA and your TV has one, all you need is a cable with both ends male 3.5mm jacks (example here.
Another alternative is to get external computer speakers. The sound should be much better than both your computer and your TV. Added bonus: you should also be able to hook them up to your TV and use them even without the computer.
I haven't used these myself, but I use a similar type (cheap computer speakers with a sub). Even cheap ones often sound much better than what is coming out of the TV.
Honestly though, if the Chromecast at $35 is too expensive, then you might be in the wrong game. (Good) Media equipment is not known to be cheap.
Well this is what I use, I personally think if you're gonna drop $100 on speakers, look for quality 2.0 speakers instead of 2.1... 2.1 speakers are the bastard son of speakers in my opinion, you will find far superior 2.0 speakers for the same price and you don't get the directionality of a 5.1 set.
i bought my 2.1's because they where cheap and reccomend them for that, but if i were be willing to shell out for $100 i'd go the extra mile and get 5.1 for gaming (to get true surround sound)
[Logitect Ls21] (https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-LS21-Stereo-Speaker-System/dp/B0015C30J0)
Nothing really good in that price range, just the usual cheapo plastic stuff. If you save up a bit more you can something that sounds miles better, but if you cannot, and just need something, this'll work.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-LS21-Stereo-Speaker-System/dp/B0015C30J0/
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-LS21-Stereo-Speaker-System/dp/B0015C30J0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374284578&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=logitech+2.1&amp;tag=s601000020-20
These Logitech speakers would work well for a classroom.
No problem!
Here are my other recommendations for wireless & optical drive:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $17.78 @ OutletPC
Wireless Network Adapter | Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $29.89 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $47.67
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 13:42 EST-0500 |
As for speakers I've seen people recommend the M-Audio AV 40. Personally I use Logitech LS21 with no complaints, obviously lower budget though haha.
I have THESE. I got them like 5+ years ago for really cheap in LIDL so I don't know if they are worth the money, but they are quite good if you ask me.
I would get this one instead. It's pretty much the same monitor but it doesn't have built in speakers, and a little cheaper.
I wouldn't recommend using the speakers on a monitor. They're not great tbh. You can buy some cheap Logitech speakers for less than $30 that will be way better than monitor speakers.
Unless you're going to hook up a gaming console, as then the built in speakers come in handy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015C30J0?cache=6f79792cc04b035f62810dc01b9f90e8&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&amp;qid=1404570183&amp;sr=8-8#ref=mp_s_a_1_8
Nothing special but they work amazing for 30 bucks!
Should I always plug my headphones directly into my computer, or does plugging them into the computer speakers not change the quality of sound. These are the speakers I have.
really cheap passive audio switch should do what you want.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Av-Link-Stereo-Cdaux-Switch/dp/B000KVODHA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1319015515&amp;sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Jack-Phono-Audio-Cable/dp/B000Q6LSWM/ref=pd_luc_bxgy_01_01_t_lh
http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Stereo-Socket-Phono-Plugs/dp/B0009N1MV4/ref=pd_luc_bxgy_01_02_t_lh
It has 3 inputs and one output. Depending on the output from the computers and TV, you could use a simple RCA phono to phono or male headphone jack cable for each of the inputs and a RCA phono to female headphone jack cable on the back of it to connect your headphones to.
I'm in the UK but I can't imagine it being more than $20 for the whole thing.
I have pretty well this set up and it works just fine.
I've added a set of speakers instead of the headphones socket
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Gigaworks-T40-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B001IZZ2PO/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1319016123&amp;sr=1-4
These have a headphone output on the front so I get the best of both.
5.1 is a pain to setup correctly. Either you have a mess of cables or you spend time cutting them all to size. I used to have 5.1 for my PC and it was not worth it for music alone.
I now have these: Creative GigaWorks T40
They obviously don't have the same bass and volume as my Logitech Z-5500 set but they are perfect for general listening and plenty loud enough.
Currently using https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001IZZ2PO/
Any suggestions for studio monitors? Thanks
How are these?
www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Multimedia-Audiophile-Configuration-Technology/dp/B001IZZ2PO
> creative T40
Hmmmm interesting these look really nice, Slightly cheaper but I'm really liking the fact that there's individual bass, treble and max volume knobs.
I think you may of just changed my mind...?
Creative do some decent ones for not a lot.
Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II (2.0) Multimedia Speakers with MTM Audiophile Configuration and BasXPort Technology https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001IZZ2PO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y8rKDb92QAPEA
I use a separate dac/amp and hifi speakers fed from the optical output of my sound card which is my face but used to have these things and they're decent for the price
Hey guys, So I'm a little confused as to what to buy at the moment. I'm looking for a pair of speakers to be used primarily for music. Looking to spend around £200 ($260~) but I am willing to spend a bit more.
I've been looking at these for a while but i'm not sure about them as I'm guessing I'd need to buy some sort of amp in order to drive these?
Also been looking at these.
I'm pretty new to this audiophile stuff so I'm quite confused as to what to buy and what would sound the best and be worth the money.
Any help / advice would be appreciated.
I'm building a new PC and wound up about $200 under budget so I'm wanting to get something nice for about that much. Currently I'm using ATH M50s and I'm pretty happy with them for now and I'm in a small apartment so nice speakers seem like a waste, so I've been thinking about getting an headphone amp/DAC for my desk.
To be honest I'm wanting this just as much for the ability to control volume and switch sound between my headphones and desk speakers easily as I am wanting to improve the quality of my sound, but obviously that's important too.
Budget is $200, flexible up to about $300
Plugging these into my desktop PC
I prefer a smoother sound I guess
I'd be using the DAC or amp with ATH M50s primarily, but if I can use the DAC to improve the sound quality of my cheap desktop 2.1 speakers that would be a plus.
I listen to mostly folk, jazz, pop and other softer stuff but I also really enjoy EDM as well.
So far I've looked at the audioengine D1, aune T1, schiit M&M stack,
and the Audinst MX1 but to be honest I'm getting lost trying to figure out what I really need. Would any of these (or any others I missed) work for what I want in the ability to toggle sound between speakers and headphones and desktop volume control while still giving me some tangible improvement to my music for the price?
logitech x-530 are really good. Dont recommend ones under $30 though if you want bass and loud clear sound. Logitech overall has really good ones. My cousin has these and they sound great too when he was playing Crysis and Battlefield.
The speakers are for my TV. The sound quality is pretty poor for some movies and I'd like a speaker system with 3 pieces. Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Tech--AR504LR-BK-Soundstage-Subwoofer/dp/B0029Z9UNW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1312896445&amp;sr=8-8
Are you testing all of these from the same audio output from the motherboard (back of machine, green jack)? Still curious if the results are the same using the headphone jack on the front, under the top bay cover on your case.
Those Eagle Arions look like thy require the use of a 3.5 mm to RCA splitter plugged into the AUX jacks. NOT the CD 3.5mm input at the top. See the 3rd picture down on in the left column of pictures here.
Headphones: Have you checked to make sure you didn't jostle one of the case connectors on the mobo? Those things will disconnect if you look at them funny...
Eagle Tech. I got them as a gift along with my monitor (TV) and they're pretty decent for what I use them for, which is mainly music and movies.
Try these
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Tech-ET-AR504LR-BK-Soundstage-Subwoofer/dp/B0029Z9UNW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372971287&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=eagle+tech
or for 20$
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Arion-ET-AR302-BK-Soundstage-Speakers/dp/B0029Z9UNC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372971287&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=eagle+tech
Both would be much better.
These are pretty good. They've got great sound quality IMO, and can get pretty loud. The remote the come with isn't very good though.
I got a set of Eagle Tech from amazon, but they were a bit cheaper than this. Good punch when I need it but for the most part they're just a nice set of speakers.
They feel a bit cheap but on the overall, they've got good sound and I'm not throwing them around so I don't feel that the cheap casing is a big deal.
Anybody have any experience with these
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW
Worth the money?
These are a bit old, but work fantastically from reviews I've seen.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW
Sounds like for what you want, (few wires, no sub) a good pair of headphones might be best.
If you NEED speakers (I dunno, multiple people watch stuff on your laptop much?) just go to amazon and sort by best reviewed, pick something that matches your needs.
There's not a lot of super great 2.0 speaker systems, frankly. All the quality sets are 2.1.
And IF you want a kickass pair of 2.1's, these are great.
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW
Even though you totally don't want those.
aha ofc. Completely noob mistake there. forgot the fact it would technically be a 2.0 system without the sub.
My music tastes are pretty out there for most people. I can listen to pretty much anything but i tend to mostly stick to soundtracks, Classical, Metal and J/K Pop (dont even ask how i managed to go from one end of the spectrum to the other, it just sorta happened:D)
Once i have my gear in front of me i think i will definitely be able to tell if a sub is needed or not. Due to my location i couldnt actually listen to any potential gear beforehand. This lead me to the choice that i have to stick to widely acclaimed gear hence why i went straight for the LS50's given there reputation in the price range. The arcam was picked up much along the same lines with many reviewers stating good synergy with KEF gear. After sifting through the options with my hifi dealer for several hours over the phone i feel pretty safe in the knowledge that it should perform as well as i expect.
My current setup actually consists of a old corsair 2.1 setup and whilst it is a great little system for its price i imagine the kefs should have no problem knocking them out of the park and bringing my audio back into the region im at with headphones currently.
Thanks again for the heads up on Subs i will definitely take a look into a few of those and see if anything takes my fancy.
Budget: $400 is probably the most I'd spend, but would prefer something in the $300 range. Could be persuaded to go higher for something that meets all of my requirements.
Source: Primarily my desktop PC. Bonus points if I could also plug it into my Android phone/tablet and Surface Pro. This is actually my primary source of confusion though. I'm also looking to get a 2.1 speaker set-up for my desktop. I was thinking of getting this. Do I plug my headphones into that? Do I need a DAC/Amp as well, or does that function as both? And what do I need for Dolby Headphones? That definitely seems like something I want for watching movies, but I can't tell if Dolby Headphones is something software driven, hardware driven, or a feature of the headphones themselves. Feel free to recommend an alternative speaker setup if this wouldn't play nice.
Requirements for Isolation: I'll 100% of the time use these at home. I have a fairly loud AC in my room, so it'd be nice to be able to block that out as much as possible. I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but I'd also prefer sound not bleed out of the headphones as well. If I understand correctly, over the ear headphone can be either Open or Closed. If they are Open, people in the same room can hear your music pretty loudly? I'd want to avoid that. How significant a difference is Open vs. Closed?
Preferred Type of Headphone: Full-sized.
Preferred tonal balance: Overall balanced, I suppose. The subtleties of headphone tonal balance will probably largely be lost on me. I'll mostly be using them for gaming and voice chat.
Past headphones: Bose MIE2: I know Bose gets a lot of flack, but they are the most comfortable in-ear headphone I've ever worn. Logitech G930: Tightly squished my head after prolonged use and constantly disconnected (wireless). I don't have a problem with the way they sound though. They are just annoying with the disconnects (thus the reason I'm opting for wired headphones now) and uncomfortable (so comfort is going to be one of my deciding factors in a new pair).
Preferred Music: Just about everything but Country, and very little Rap. Top bands: Nine Inch Nails, Tool, The Magnetic Fields, Regina Spektor, audio podcasts.
Additional Information: Comfort is definitely my #1 priority, since when I do wear headphones, I wear them for hours at a time. I often wear glasses at the same time, so headphones that play nice with glasses are a plus. I don't think I want pleather pads. I absolutely want a detachable/replaceable cord and any suggestions for where I can find quality replacement cords would be appreciated. I was very close to getting another wireless headset, but I only use them 2 feet away from my computer, so their convenience really is lost on me and I decided to spend the money on something of way higher quality. Since I've decided to get a cord, I want something customizable (and preferably purple). The AKG Q 701 are certainly the most attractive looking headphones I've seen, for reference. Thanks in advance for the help!
In the near future of buying some pc stuff and other peripherals, i came across a thought of "which DAC for my dream speakers should i use?" So I plan on getting these sweet puppies:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H0MQYW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&amp;coliid=I5C4DPHEWA9D4
But obviously to get the best sound, I'll need a DAC or an amplifier.
Here's some I have in mind:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IPH5H2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&amp;coliid=I1S7F043SU6CQK
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y5FRNS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&amp;coliid=I1FYZ24Y1G14AO
Help me choose? i want to get a good DAC but I really want to get the cheaper option. HEALP
EDIT: Here's the original thread for better formatting.
I use these Corsair for my computer speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW
I wouldn't suggest buying them for any other use, but for a good computer setup, I haven't been let down with them. I used to have the 2.1 from Klipsch which sounded amazing at lower volumes, but they crackled at higher volumes. The sub on this is loud and booming without creating a muddy sound.
I am by no means an audiophile, and I'm sure you can purchase a much better setup, but everyone I've had listen to these speakers have complimented them.
This is a phenomenal 2.1 speaker set
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1347479026&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sp2500
This is considered the best audio quality soundcard on PCI:
http://www.amazon.com/Xonar-Essence-24-bit-192KHz-Interface/dp/B002UVME88/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1347479068&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=asus+essence+st
Be warned it doesnt support EAX so you might have issues with gaming sounds.
There are plenty of other asus and asus rog cards which are very good and do support EAX so check them out.
Also creative have high end cards with EAX as well.
Corsair SP2500's are amazing. http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW I have a pair that I can't turn past more than 50-60% without it hurting my ears. A good sound card goes along well with this.
No, the power supply is what came with the computer. Let me show you the PC I purchased :
This is the stuff I bought, maybe you can see something is affecting the PC?
Computer - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GW7PJM/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Keyboard - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQMUE30/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Mouse - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CPGHAA/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Monitors (3)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B17C5KO/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
Video card -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CUIVSNS/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Speakers -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056BPUQC/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Thanks!
Are your computer speakers these, if so how do you like them I've had my eye on them for my battlestation.
https://www.amazon.com/Genius-SW-G2-1-1250-Speaker-System/dp/B0056BPUQC
http://www.genius-europe.com/en/produktdetail.php?ID2=45&amp;ID=29&amp;ID3=646
They're Genius SW-G2.1 speakers. I usually use my headset, but the speakers are handy if I want to show someone else a video.
Ehh, alright I guess. Kinda what you would expect for $50 speakers. Despite the name the bass is a little lacking. In my opinion there are better speakers for the money than these. My older brother has some Genius SW-G2.1 1250 speakers. Those sound way better in my opinion for around the sames price. There might be better speakers for the money, but these are the only two I have personally heard.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this; it's not really an audio question, but it does relate to audio hardware, so I'm hoping someone here will have experience. If there's a better place to put it, please let me know.
I have a Genius SW-G2.1 speaker system for my desktop PC. To save space I've got the control box (and other hardware) attached to the underside of my monitor stand with heavy-duty stick-on Velcro. My understanding was that it was designed to hold up heavy speakers.
But it won't hold up. The hook side (attached to the monitor stand) is fine, the actual hook-and-loop connection is fine, but on the loop side (attached to the control box) the glue backing starts to peel away after a few weeks, every time, and leaves it dangling by one edge until I replace it. None of the other hardware I've attached there has this problem; the control box is certainly the heaviest, but it can't be more than a pound or two. I've tried sanding the box and and cleaning it with rubbing alcohol, to get a stronger glue bond, and I've tried using non-sticky Velcro and attaching it with hot glue. Neither one helps much. I'm not sure what to try next short of drilling holes in the box and securing the Velcro with screws and washers, which seems like a bit much. Any ideas?
dunno what your budget is. But I also was looking for some speakers and got this [ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056BPUQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 ] for $56. So far I like them! Warning don't connect to the volume controller it ruins the sound signal on the headset.
I used this site to help me out - http://markmorgangenius.hubpages.com/hub/21-best-computer-speakers-under-100
Genius SW-G2.1 1250 2.1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0056BPUQC?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Definitly worth it.
I doubt this is the reason but how big is your power supply on your PC? It could be that the speakers are trying to draw too much power and are having trouble. I had that happen when I initially plugged my TV into my PC. I only had a 450W power supply and I would get image, then it would black out on me, although it wouldn't come back after. So I upgraded my power supply to 750W and it works fine.
Although these speakers just draw 70W so I doubt that's it.
And I know these are out of your budget but klipsch pro media 2.1 I've had these for around 3 or 4 years now and they're awesome.
The reason I still posted them is that I would suggest shopping around for them. I'm from Canada and I checked how much £75.50 is here and it's $140 and £100 is $185.
Those Klipsch speakers on Amazon.ca are only $140 here (your original £75) so hopefully you can find them where you live for that cheap. Maybe some PC accessory shop has them for less than Amazon.
Sadly mounting the speakers on my wall isn't an option.
What do you think about this for my needs? https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CUGEDIXD47I1 Would I need an amp with that system?
Also I see that this system would remain on as long as the power cord is plugged in. Is there a way to power these speakers based on my PC. Like a USB to wall outlet adapter?
Amazon link to these (as they have another equivalent set in black, but those cost more): https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M
And you guys don't think these are any good, correct?
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https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2F6GPMSMFN63E&keywords=klipsch+promedia+2.1+speakers&qid=1571516521&sprefix=klipsch+pro+media%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-3
Klipsch ProMedia are some of the best pc speakers you can get. If you want to go fancier you can get some bookshelf speakers, but your going to have to get some hardware to hook it up to your pc.
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Pro-Media-Certified-Speakers/dp/B009L1NY0M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Klipsch+ProMedia+2.1+THX+Certified+Computer+Speaker+System+%28Black%29&amp;qid=1572207164&amp;sr=8-1
I have these and I like them a lot, decent bass and good imaging for games, and they look like techno-snails.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523398055&amp;sr=8-29&amp;keywords=2.0+speakers
is this good enough?
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1537904256&sr=8-19&keywords=edifier+speakers
I'm looking for a solid set of speakers (2.0 or 2.1 setup, I'm flexible) for my room at college. I'm in a single-person dorm room, so pretty small, hard surfaces if people factor that in. I like really neutral sound reproduction (I have Shure SRH 840s, and I love the way they sound), especially considering that my music tastes go all over the place. I listen to mostly rock and metal (everything from Zeppelin and Floyd to Dream Theater to Fear Factory to Animals as Leaders, etc. etc.), but also some punk, electronic, pop, rap, folk, and country. I also probably will end up watching TV or movies with these, so that's a factor. I'm gonna be driving these from my custom PC build (no discrete sound card, but I'm willing to add one if it's going to make a huge difference). Only having a wired connection works, but something with Bluetooth would be nice so I can stream music from my tablet or laptop, but it's not a necessity.
So far, thing's I've looked at are:
[Edifier Exclaim e10] (http://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG)
[Harman Kardon Soundsticks III] (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-Powered-Speakers-Previous/dp/B000MUXJCO)
[Audioengine A2+] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=twister_B00KVM3HNO?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
[M-Audio Studiophile AV-40] (http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III-Multimedia/dp/B0042F3K9W)
Anything I'm missing, or is one of these a solid option?
Thanks all!
Hmm, well that's the part I was talking about, the small drivers just have a hard time driving full range. You're not gonna get much better unless the size of the speakers change or the actual set up changes (bigger self amped bookshelves or passive set + amp). This is what I recommend tho.
Edifier Exclaim = $20 higher than your budget, but it fits the size requirements and sounds good.
Edifier R1280T = Same price as above but should offer better sound but is bigger, if you're willing to size up but just want 2.0 set up this is what I recommend.
And tip while you're at it, when looking at audio peripherals don't go for PC peripheral manufacturers, find companies that are actually focus on audio equipment. You can certainly find other manufacturers besides Edifier which I recommended.
Edifier Exclaim E10
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Exclaim-Bi-Amped-Speaker-e10/dp/B009XGH2HG
They sound pretty good, and are 2.0. Pretty good for the money, there is also a Bluetooth version.
Edifier's and thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XGH2HG/
My son recently picked these up. I'm no audiophile, but I was surprised how good they sounded.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-A250-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B00CDJJZV6
it also does NOT have built in speakers
but has a 3.5mm jack so I just use this set
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-A250-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B00CDJJZV6/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=3.5mm+2.1+speaker&amp;qid=1566179054&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-14
Creative A250's are stuupid good value. butt hey are entry level pretty much. If you have money to spend T4's are good, plus they are wireless.
I am currently in the market for a 2.1 Speaker Set for less than €60 to use with my PC. The best speakers I could find were these two: the Logitech Z313 and the Creative A250.
The reviews I've read about them said that they were fairly good speakers (considering their price) but also said that the sound quality was not the best. (Review)
Now my questions are: Which is the best out of them? or if possible, Which would be the best 2.1 Speaker Set for less than €60?
Thanks!
Creative A250 is really good for $30
Amazon Link.
I had this pair that came with our Quantex PC when I was ten years old, pretty similar to these. It lasted a pretty long time too, but finally died. Common failure points on these are the connector plugging the speakers into the sub, also the plastic where the cable comes out of the speaker can get brittle and crack pretty easily. However, if you don't move them a lot this might not be as much of an issue. I agree, though, that altec lansing made some great stuff back then. Currently I'm rocking a pretty cheap pair of creative PC speakers, and they've lasted me a good long time. What's nice about mine is the sub footprint is a bit smaller than the AL set we had which is good for limited space constraints on a desk.
[This](http://www.Creative.com/ A250 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDJJZV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pCt.ybXXR32TC) is the newer model of the ones I have. Should still be reliable for a pretty long time.
If value-for-money is what you're after, then Creative A250's are hard to beat.
I've always been quite happy with Creative's budget offerings for speakers - the Creative A250 speaker set seems to offer good performance for its price. I have the older A220 set and am very happy with it.
I haven't investigated VGA to HDMI scalers as my monitor does a good job of it on its own and I'm not a fan of scanlines (though I don't play many 2D fighting games, which seem to be the games which benefit the most).
picked these up because they are cheap. Surprised they sound as good as they do.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDJJZV6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
How do these sound? Pretty good range and volume? I saw those but was considering this lower cost option here and I like the lower profile speakers but if it's worth the few extra bucks for better sound I might change up my mind.
Speakers.
Stand.
Not sure how much you're looking to spend, but have a look at "powered bookshelf speakers". The amplifier will be integrated into one of the speakers, you connect this one directly to your computer via RCA or 3.5mm. Some will even have an integrated DAC with USB and/or bluetooth connectivity. The second speaker is connected with regular speaker wire to the amplifier in the first speaker.
https://www.amazon.ca/Edifier-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers-Monitors/dp/B016P9HJIA/
https://www.amazon.ca/Kanto-YU2GW-Powered-Desktop-Speakers/dp/B00GMPDA9K
the speakers look like Speakers!
with stand
I believe they're the Kanto YU2.
I recently got Kanto YU2 speakers and I def recommend them. I like the design and they can get really loud if you want that.
I plan on buying either these Kanto's or These AudioEngine Speakers. the problem i have is i have no clue what else i need in order to make these things work on my PC. i just want to be able to listen to music and my videogames. I currently have Sennheiser 598's plugged into a Presonus AudioBox USB but im not sure if i can also plug these speakers into that?
https://www.amazon.ca/Edifier-M1360-Multimedia-2-1-Speaker/dp/B004N35EEM
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Subwoofer-980-000941/dp/B00KK9481I
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Channel-Computer-Speaker-980-000382/dp/B002HWRZ2K
Not really suggestion, but I like those brands. Local Staples and Canada Computers usually have a setup that let you test speakers with your own phone using 3.5mm plug.
My girlfriend uses the [Logitech Z213] (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Stereo-Subwoofer/dp/B00KK9481I) all the time and they're really really great. Super cheap, and very loud if you crank it without audio distortion. Decent subwoofer, and they were so good my girlfriend's brother bought a set for himself.
$25 USD and Amazon has very cheap shipping.
What speakers do most people recommend here? I am using standard (older version of this) speakers; I move around so constantly dealing with these cords is a hassle. Anyone recommend some better speakers with fewer cords (preferably with no island)?
I am looking for a cheap audio control pod similar to [this](http://www.Logitech.com/ Multimedia Speakers Z213 (2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KK9481I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_35gPybRYBMEXV) but without the speakers and maybe some other features. I am not sure how to find it on Amazon and Google hasn't proved helpful. I don't have a subwoofer nor do I want one at this moment. I am looking for one that connects directly to my PC.
Yes I do, get them if you just want a cheap speaker with decent quality they also go quite loud without loosing much quality You can find them here
I got the Logitech Z213 for $30. Definitely worth it including two speakers and a subwoofer.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Stereo-Subwoofer/dp/B00KK9481I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492849711&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=z213
I appreciate the prompt answer my friend!
Do you think I could fit these satellite speakers behind the marquee and against the H-Panel? (ideally without hacking them too much or removing the enclosure):
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Mobile-Devices/dp/B00KK9481I
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Mobile-Devices/dp/B00KK9481I?ref_=mw_olp_product_details
Planning on getting this.
logitech z2-3 series are pretty solid on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multimedia-Speakers-Mobile-Devices/dp/B00KK9481I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CXYG5XCZOUD1&keywords=logitech+z213&qid=1555280246&s=gateway&sprefix=logitech+z2%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1
this is a good option for cheap
Earbuds under my helmet. Sometimes wired, sometimes bluetooth. Although I'm going to be installing Uclear speakers in the new helmet I'm picking up in a couple weeks.
*edit- These combined with a bluetooth receiver https://www.amazon.com/UCLEAR-Digital-Definition-Speakers-Compatible/dp/B00RW10WBC
I'm looking to get the Scorpion Exo 300 due to it's good looks, modularity, and reasonable price, does anyone here own this helmet? I'm looking to add some helmet speakers such as this: https://www.amazon.com/UCLEAR-Digital-Definition-Speakers-Compatible/dp/B00RW10WBC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509732579&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=helmet+speakers and was wondering if the helmet would be roomy enough to accommodate them? Another thing I wanted to add for a experimental project was a Modmic 5: https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Modular-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B01MCYRKY3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509732672&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=modmic+5&amp;psc=1 which I'm not sure whether it would fit or not due to the helmets smaller size. Is the helmet comfortable to wear all day? Is it lighter than other helmets in its class?
> UClear
Like this product? https://www.amazon.com/UCLEAR-Digital-Definition-Speakers-Compatible/dp/B00RW10WBC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497482288&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=UClear
When I used to ride I would use [helmet speaker])https://www.amazon.com/UCLEAR-Digital-Definition-Speakers-Compatible/dp/B00RW10WBC/) for music. I think that was the safest method as it gives a little bit of isolation due to being pressed up hard against your ears, but even when music is playing you can still easily hear cars and your surroundings easily. I think isolating yourself from environmental noise is a big mistake when riding.
You could just get some helmet speaker like this and using a cheap bluetooth remote like this. You could also take apart some good headphones (maybe some Koss Porta pro's) and with some double sided tape, install them in your helmet.
If you happen to live in FL I could give you a BT headset. I have a pair of Uclear Vybe's that I stopped using ever since I got a Cardo Packtalk.
I use one of these (just buy one instead of the multi pack) and a set of these and the sound is very loud and not too tinny.
I use these inside a full face and really like them. They come with Velcro and stick right in. Really easy to use and good sound quality. I always keep the volume pretty low, mostly use them for GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RW10WBC/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1462850653&amp;sr=8-8&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=uclear&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41gepGPeXpL&amp;ref=plSrch
I found these speakers that would fit perfectly on the upper shelf and seem to be of good quality. Would that change your response?
Vanatoo Transparent Zero https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N33WUJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8zeJAb1MJQ5SS
I would say that the Klipsch is a lot better and worth the extra $216, but then again, you would also need an amp and that would cost you a lot more. You just need to really determine if you want to go the passive route and have the ability to upgrade more down the road or get a simple powered system that will work just fine for what you need and sounds great, but not have the ability to upgrade components.
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Here a few good options in either category though that would fit your budget:
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Passive Setup:
Speakers:
Fluance Signature - $269 CAD
Polk S20 - $350 CAD
Elac Debut B6.2 - $343 CAD
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 - $522 CAD (Considered to be just as good as the Klipsch RP-150M)
Klipsch RP-150M - $289 US (plus shipping and taxes to Canada [$unknown])
SVS Prime - $629 CAD (Can’t tell if this listing is for a pair)
Amps:
SMSL AD18 - $174 CAD
Yamaha RX-V385 - $279 CAD
Denon AVR-S540BT - $377 CAD
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Powered Setup:
Fluance Ai40 - $225 CAD
Fluance Ai60 - $403 CAD
Edifier S2000 Pro - $500 CAD
Vanatoo Transparent Zero - $359 US (plus shipping and taxes to Canada [$unknown])
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Studio Monitor Setup:
Monitors:
JBL 305P MKII - $440 CAD
Interfaces:
Behringer UMC202HD - $104 CAD
Focusrite Solo 3rd Gen - $159 CAD
Steinberg UR22MKII - $180 CAD
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The studio monitor setup is one of my favorites. The JBL’s sound amazing on a desktop, but I would not get one without an audio interface with balanced inputs to help reduce noise.
powered speakers like Edifier 1700, S350 , Fluance Ai40, Ai60, more or mini dac/amp and bookshelf speakers.....
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1700BT-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016PATXSI
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-Bookshelf-Subwoofer-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B077Y6PHKQ
https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Bookshelf-Amplifier-Turntable-Bluetooth/dp/B07CLDGXX1
https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Performance-Bookshelf-Amplifier-Turntable/dp/B07MNX7YC5
Nicer Options
https://www.amazon.com/Kanto-Powered-Speakers-Bluetooth-Preamp/dp/B01NAQI236
https://www.amazon.com/Vanatoo-Transparent-Powered-Speakers-Black/dp/B01N33WUJ9/
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-S2000pro-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0725GZQFZ
https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Speakers-M200MKIII-Bookshelf-Long-Throw/dp/B0010LH2VS
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Mini DAC/Amp + Book shelf speakers
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-AD18-Bluetooth-Decoding-Amplifier/dp/B01M3ULDG9
https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-SX6-BK-Definition-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-Black/dp/B00IEDL8EM
https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-BLK-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07J288BRK
https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07B4Q5587
https://www.amazon.com/Wharfedale-Diamond-220-Rosewood/dp/B00QFJ03DY
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or 3.0 with AV reciever
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxv383bl/yamaha-rx-v383-5.1-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2
https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-C-Channel-Speaker-Tweeter/dp/B00HHFBEK6
optional sub for 3.1 (My Pick- $450ish total)
https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-1000-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU3AA
After doing a comparison test, I highly recommend the Vanatoo T0's as a better AND smaller alternative to the Audioengines. The a5's are over-hyped because they look aesthetically pleasing but I promise you the T0's are better sounding, if less well-known. Everyone who's made a direct switch from the Audioengines raves about the Vanatoo's. It also comes with bluetooth, a remote, various useful inputs, and a bunch of cool settings.
Is it better to get an all-in-one desktop solution or a more expensive modular desktop solution?
Right now I just want really good speakers for my desktop. I've been hardset on the Vanatoo T0's, which include bluetooth, usb, optical, and aux in. They're pretty much everything I need in one amazing package.
But on the other hand, I've been looking at near-field studio monitors like the JBL 305P, the Mackie MR524 and audio interfaces like the Mackie Big Knob and other DAC's. The big knob also has an input for a microphone which I might want to use for high-quality recording.
Then there's also buying a desktop amp like the SMSL AD18 paired with an actual pair of speakers.
Both the modularity and upgradability appeal to me, but the compactness of the vanatoo's is also so nice.
Any thoughts?
The cheapest option I would choose would be Micca PB42X
I personally have a pair of Vanatoo Transparent Zero Which are amazing for their size and price. In my opinion. There are also many models of edifier which are not terrible for their price.
Vanatoo Transparent Zero, get yourself a set worthy of that monster of a PC.
Vanatoo T0 if they are in stock. The A2+ always just sound small to me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N33WUJ9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1527465068&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=vanatoo+transparent+zero&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41-gefn1geL&amp;ref=plSrch
I beleive you were looking at the transparent one.
I have these Logitechs and am very pleased with them
If you want just speakers without the sub and headphone jack and all of that, I’ve heard really good things about these pebbles
Okay so I checked the parts you listed. The only original ones that remain are the gpu, liquid cooler, ram and extra fans. The only thing that I couldn't find was the monitor, 0 results on amazon, so I checked it on pccomponentes and I found it. Unfortunately it's original price is 270€ (currently on offer at 240€) so it's too expensive. I'll like to keep the monitor 230 or under if possible.
The current pieces on list are:
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/intel-core-i5-8400-28ghz-box
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-2060-twin-fan-6gb-gddr6
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/msi-b360m-mortar-titanium
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/gskill-ripjaws-v-red-ddr4-3000-pc4-24000-16gb-2x8gb-cl15
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/cooler-master-masterwatt-550-550w-80-plus-bronze-semi-modular
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/crucial-mx500-ssd-250gb-sata
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/seagate-barracuda-35-2tb-sata-3
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/nfortec-hydrus-240-kit-refrigeracion-liquida-azul
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/thermaltake-riing-12-led-rgb-radiator-fan-sync-edition-pack-3-ventiladores
-https://www.amazon.es/Creative-Labs-Pebble-Negro-Altavoz/dp/B0791H74NT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1550437796&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=creative+labs+pebble+2.0+4.4+w&psc=1
I'd like to stick with pccomponentes because my latest purchases on amazon have delayed literally a month or even lost, and I don't want it to happen with the pc parts.
For the tower I was thinking on the Nfortec Antares white that I first posted or the Phanteks Eclipse p400 white. The one you listed was one that I was thinking some time ago but didn't like it in the end.
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/phanteks-eclipse-p400-cristal-templado-usb-30-blanca
-https://www.pccomponentes.com/nfortec-antares-usb-30-cristal-templado-rgb-blanca
And for the monitor I'm not really sure, I'll have to search more till I find the perfect one.
Oh I almost forgot, I looked that Magicforce keyboard you said, it didn't had numpad. I know. I'm one of those who like to have numpad. Call me a weirdo that's what I am. I'll keep searching some other cherry mx red keyboards and reply later on. If not today, tomorrow, it's getting late now.
Also I already have a nice mouse and it's not even 1 y/o so I'm not planning on changing it, at least in the next 1 1/2 y. It's the Razer DeathAdder 2013.
The price now it's 1.100€. With the tower, monitor and keyboard it should be around 1.500€~.
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Sorry for the delayed response, some stuff cropped up for me yesterday, so this is the first I've been on Reddit.
I'll admit, I really have no frame of reference for what sort of audio setup you're looking to get here, in mind of the scope of your budget for the build. You can get [a decent pair of headphones for $100] (https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-559-Open-Headphone/dp/B01L1IIEKM), although there are meaningful improvements [at a higher price] (https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx) depending on your priorities. A microphone could be anything from [a generic microphone on a cable] (https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS) (note that due to Sennheiser's brilliant proprietary locking mechanism, this only works with the first headphone linked, the 559, and others in its series), to a [fancier clip-on] (https://antlionaudio.com/products/modmic-usb), to a [decent condenser and a little audio interface, which would also give you something to plug your headphones into] (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT2020-ScrSl--focusrite-scarlett-solo-audio-interface-and-at2020-recording-package?&amp;mrkgcl=28&amp;mrkgadid=3341929001&amp;product_id=AT2020-ScrSl&amp;campaigntype=shopping&amp;campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520Core%2520-%2520Studio%2520%26%2520Recording%2520-%2520No%2520Token&amp;adgroup=Studio%2520%26%2520Recording%2520-%2520Audio%2520Interfaces&amp;placement=google&amp;creative=353504443384&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA8K7uBRBBEiwACOm4d3qE0PN-3X8mLcnWDImU-a-ej6vw_0fITqAXVNnMvdNb9wTsSwS9fhoCQiMQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds). And for cheap speakers, that could be anything from [a decent low-ish-end $100~ audiophile targeted pair] (https://www.amazon.com/Micca-PB42X-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00NXAEPDC) to [about three times as much for an mid-end speaker standard] (https://www.amazon.com/Kali-Audio-LP-6-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07NWBSJ11), or a pair of [$20 pods] (https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-Pebble-Black-Loudspeaker/dp/B0791H74NT/).
So uh...pretty much it'd be good to have a guideline for how much money you'd like to allocate, unless you'd like to pull from the examples given above - which should fit the bill, other than the condenser and "integrated" mic, but there are extremely limited options for mics on headsets that are better than stuff like the Modmic, so I didn't really want to get into that quagmire unless you particularly need broadcast mic quality on a headset.
This is a step down from what Im running at my office. Its been a dream:
https://www.amazon.com/CHROMEBOX-3-N019U-Intel-Graphics-Power/dp/B07CLRJDCX/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=asus%2Bchromebox&pd_rd_i=B07CN889PL&pd_rd_r=88802a38-0910-414b-908d-f513e7869197&pd_rd_w=v9Wej&pd_rd_wg=Geec5&pf_rd_p=1cb3f32a-ccfd-479b-8a13-b22f56c942c6&pf_rd_r=M9S7609D9QMK6WG57MCG&qid=1574803146&th=1
I got these speakers:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791H74NT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cable:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8SSD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Monitor:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZNDS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mouse:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S3TWHDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Keyboard:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148NPH9I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
webcam/microphone combo: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Widescreen-Calling-Recording/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1-ac_d_pm&crid=TWCEL7HGY2Y7&keywords=logi+webcam&pd_rd_i=B004FHO5Y6&pd_rd_r=fdc0e58f-f544-4b72-9b86-7ca9bee02f13&pd_rd_w=cnFG5&pd_rd_wg=5BpEx&pf_rd_p=02e79b16-eab7-4369-852f-d04a58a4d9b5&pf_rd_r=Z16PEE9APXYQ8CPJA0R8&psc=1&qid=1574803742&sprefix=logi+%2Caps%2C159
usb hub: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-4-Port-Individual-Switches-HB-UM43/dp/B00JX1ZS5O/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDEw-ac_d_pm&crid=1NMZE1BP2MAKN&keywords=usb+expander+hub&pd_rd_i=B00JX1ZS5O&pd_rd_r=2c1f0260-c1f2-417a-a256-6c225f2e4da3&pd_rd_w=CW7oM&pd_rd_wg=dkuW3&pf_rd_p=02e79b16-eab7-4369-852f-d04a58a4d9b5&pf_rd_r=Y9ZQCP7FJG2ZAYQB0RYC&psc=1&qid=1574803826&s=electronics&sprefix=usb+expander%2Celectronics%2C145 (useful for phones etc as the unit mounts on the back)
I think the total comes just under 600 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791H74NT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They actually sound pretty decent but they have 0 bass to them.
Looks like these:
Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers with Game Driven RGB Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2WLS17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g2b7CbG9QMX33
How will this setup compare sound wise to something like Logitech G560?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2WLS17/
I have the bose companion 2 speakers They look great and give pretty good sound. Not too small but pretty good. They recently came out with a series 3 but I haven't tried them yet.
well you can get the bose companion 2 series 2 for 100$
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-multimedia-speaker-system/dp/B000HZDF8W/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1320015608&amp;sr=1-2
I found these on a clearance rack at Target for $75.
The Bose Companion II actually sound pretty good. If you're not looking for earth shattering bass but want full sound quiet to moderate volumes - they sound really good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZDF8W/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1
i wouldn't go wireless, as you pay more normally for wireless speakers. I would go for something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Multimedia-Audiophile-Configuration-Technology/dp/B001IZZ2PO/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468596178&amp;sr=8-16&amp;keywords=2.0+speakers OR https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-51MF1610AA003-GigaWorks-Multimedia-Technology/dp/B001IZZ2PE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468596178&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=2.0+speakers
but your wont find much for 50, mine cost £100 for the speakers "Monitor Audio MR1" and i paid £40 for the amp "SMSL SA-36A" and im sure that they are better than most multimedia speakers
I will call bs on this, I have an sp2500 (there is better but its damn good) sound system and just listened to this. It was not any more unsettling than 4hz or any of the other frequencies listed.
I use these they sound great and they look awesome. They may not be the best brand name but they are a great buy for their price. If you have multiple devices you want to connect, switching between them is incredibly simple and fast as well.
I got this set a few months ago. Nothing crazy, but they sound great for $60
http://www.amazon.com/Genius-SW-G2-1-1250-Speaker-System/dp/B0056BPUQC
Hey guys! I'm looking for some cheap ass speakers for my computer, so they don't need something super special with an amp and a sub woofer. P.S I know nothing about speakers. I want these speakers because I have a gaming computer and I want to be able to play a game without using my headphones all the time. My budget is super cheap and I'll most likely be using these speakers for the next year or 2 until I save up for a dope bookshelf speaker setup. (Basically I'll be back here in a year or so to ask for help again.) Also if they can play music/YouTube kinda good that's a plus.
My budget: $50
My own choices are below. (I don't know if they're any good but there below)
Choice 1: https://www.amazon.ca/Creative-A250-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B00CDJJZV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496018863&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=creative+a250
Choice 2: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00EZ9XLEY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=1BG327DW8P9PW&amp;coliid=INT5NHSC7PCBR&amp;psc=1
Choice 3: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836280008 (These are sold out but they looked promising? This is also coming from someone who knows nothing about speakers!)
Also I live in Canada so it would be great if they're in Canadian price.
Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers (Black, Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N33WUJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r0eIDb33V1EHV
I was able to get these years ago. They're incredible. If you could get them for a decent price (original price was $150) you can't go wrong.
Corsair SP2500:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004H0MQYW?cache=690dfb9b09c4faa44311b186cd1d6ed0&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;qid=1407717655&amp;sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Corsair is known for making quality and reliable pc products, and these speakers are no exception. These speakers are great, absolutely stellar sound quality. Bass is incredible, shakes the house and rattles the windows when you want it to. Absolutely top notch, professional sound quality. I chose these over the similar Logitech Z506 and im glad I did. They are a bit on the pricey end, but you get what you pay for in terms of build quality and sound. Also if youre still wondering, they are LOUD. I love to crank up my music and really feel it in my chest, and this system will do that without even approaching full volume. Even if you do turn them all the way up to max, there is not a bit of distortion.