2/2.1 Channel Speaker Reccomendations
Does anyont have any? After trying to spend ages tracking down the last few dB in noise out of the computer, turns out it was hum from the speaker transformer.
So I'm on the hunt for something to replace them. 2.1 probably due to space considerations. I know a pair of active monitors is the standard reccomendation, but unfortunately size is quite limiting in terms of what will actually fit on the desk, and if they're wall mounted I wouldn't be able to reach the controls.
Not really fussed about hifi quality sound, as they're really only for background music, youtube etc. All my gaming is on headphones.
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What sort of price range are you looking at?
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Anything sensible really - I'd hope £50-£100 should do, preference toward the lower end since I just ordered a vive ;)
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Have you considered a soundbar? I am thinking of getting one to fit under my monitor as space means i cannot find either side of it.
Trying to find one less than 3 inches high.
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Creative T20s get my vote. £60 on Amazon. Or they have the T10s for £30, which still have pretty reasonable sound...
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2nd hand NAD, Creek, 2020, etc amp, and pair of Wharfdale Diamonds off ebay.
No Contest !
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I get the impression space is an issue...
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Agreed G8ina, however its not really the amp space I've got an issue with, its the speakers. I'd rather not wall mount if possible (the mrs is already going nuts about having the lighthouses for the rift up) so 2.1 would be better, not withstanding the sound quality issues.
That amp does look good to replace a rather aging one I have in the kitchen though
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herulach
Agreed G8ina, however its not really the amp space I've got an issue with, its the speakers. I'd rather not wall mount if possible (the mrs is already going nuts about having the lighthouses for the rift up) so 2.1 would be better, not withstanding the sound quality issues.
That amp does look good to replace a rather aging one I have in the kitchen though
If space is an issue, might you have trouble finding room for the subwoofer in a 2.1 system? The Topping amp is a great solution if you have a pair of passive speakers you want to use. Before I sold it to Zak33, I was using the Topping amp with a small pair of hifi speakers.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd9634b53.jpg
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Flat Speakers NxT system ?? Stick a picture on em, wife will think they are just picture frames.
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creative T40s. Awesome sound, small enough package that they sit nicely on my desk, and the bass is good enough without the hassle of a subwoofer.
I have the series I version, but I see they have now released a series II. Hopefully they have not messed around with them as the series I are really good.
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MrJim
If space is an issue, might you have trouble finding room for the subwoofer in a 2.1 system? The Topping amp is a great solution if you have a pair of passive speakers you want to use. Before I sold it to Zak33, I was using the Topping amp with a small pair of hifi speakers.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd9634b53.jpg
Subwoofer is no issue, nor would an amp be, its above the desk space I'm short on (21:9 monitor, normal monitor + laptop don\'t make for a lot of spare space.
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How about a set of Corsair SP2500 speakers
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A pair of Harman Kardon soundsticks should suffice. I picked mine up for 100 new from PC world. Great sound and very reasonably priced.
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MrRockliffe
A pair of Harman Kardon soundsticks should suffice. I picked mine up for 100 new from PC world. Great sound and very reasonably priced.
I agree with the soundsticks, bought myself a pair over Christmas when they were on sale, great sound and look good.
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Without a doubt the best desktop speakers I've ever owned:
M-Audio Studiophile Av40
Looks like the old model has been replaced by these:
AV42
Thing about them is they are low end studio monitors so no gimmicks just good sound.
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What about raising the speakers off the desk?
I built a pair of speaker stands using Ikea Ekby Tore brackets and a slab of MDF, all painted back. Unfortunately, it appears that Ikea no longer carry these particular brackets, but you get the idea.
This was my setup back in 2013, a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 speakers powered by a Topping TP20 MkII amp, located under the left speaker alongside other bits of audio gear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3.jpg~original
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DDY
What about raising the speakers off the desk?
I built a pair of speaker stands using Ikea Ekby Tore brackets and a slab of MDF, all painted back. Unfortunately, it appears that Ikea no longer carry these particular brackets, but you get the idea.
This was my setup back in 2013, a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 speakers powered by a Topping TP20 MkII amp, located under the left speaker alongside other bits of audio gear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3.jpg~original
Mate, when Hexus recommended considering a mechanical keyboard to improve your gaming I'm not sure that kit on the left is quite what they meant ;)
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ps is that a copy of NCE i see on your desk?
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DDY
What about raising the speakers off the desk?
I built a pair of speaker stands using Ikea Ekby Tore brackets and a slab of MDF, all painted back. Unfortunately, it appears that Ikea no longer carry these particular brackets, but you get the idea.
This was my setup back in 2013, a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 speakers powered by a Topping TP20 MkII amp, located under the left speaker alongside other bits of audio gear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3.jpg~original
I remember my failed production days trying to write tunes. Had a desk that size with keyboards and drum machines on it.
Those were the days.
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Smudger
Creative T20s get my vote. £60 on Amazon. Or they have the T10s for £30, which still have pretty reasonable sound...
I would second the T20s, I gave mine away when I got my S30s. I'm still impressed by the sound quality whenever I hear them again.
Digging up an even older photo, when I had a pair of T20s as a student living in a furnished wardrobe, how's this for limited desk space?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...2.jpg~original
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ik9000
ps is that a copy of NCE i see on your desk?
Yeah, I'm a member of the ICE.
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deejayburnout
I remember my failed production days trying to write tunes. Had a desk that size with keyboards and drum machines on it.
Those were the days.
Indeed. My setup has since whittled down to a budget strat and 61-Key KB that comes out once a week, if that :(
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picked up a set of 2.1 logitect ones from amazon for £20 been really impressed with them so far