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Tired of computer speakers
I've tried a few sets of computer speakers and I'm left wanting more.
I was thinking of an integrated receiver (that needs to accept USB from my computer), 2 speakers, maybe an REL sub. I work in my home office, which is where I listen to music the most. Trying to design my system, and talking with dealers, I'm left with more questions than ideas. The local dealer I trust the most told me not to bother with a hifi system right now, because speaker placement is not possible in a desk that faces a corner. I need to buy a new desk. Even if I buy a new desk, what is the listening position? My desk would still face a wall, so either the speakers are at a wall behind me and the listening position is ideal when I turn around , or they are in front of me on either sides of my desk, and then there is no listening position unless I sit in a chair across the room. PC speakers are small, and fit on the desk so the listener position isn't an issue. I know you've tackled this before, at least you AA members that aren't retired. There was a time when I'd listen to music the whole day, muting for phone calls and meetings. I'd like to get back to that time. Last edited by Mouse; 01-22-2018 at 07:31 PM. |
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Here are the systems I've tried:
Bose Companion 3 and 5, great system for the money. I just wanted better and more clear vocals. This system got difficult to listen to after I became spoiled by my Mc/SF home theater. Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers Paradigm Millenia CT2. These sound amazing and these are plugged into my PC now, yet so fatiguing I'd rather not listen to music longer than 5 minutes. Lately I've been listening to my wife's McAire temporarily placed on the floor with my cellphone connected via USB streaming tidal. It's not ideal but at least I'm not fatiguing. |
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Mouse
If your computer has a standard audio output from the sound card look at the Audioengine A5+ or HD-6. I use the A5+ on my desk now. The HD-6 has a built in DAC which may interest you. You won't need another amp with either. https://audioengineusa.com/shop/poweredspeakers/
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These KIN Mini from Totem Acoustics look like they may be a good compromise between computer speakers and bigger bookshelf speakers. There is a matching sub available and they are working on an amp solution. Thinking of getting a pair myself for the desk.
https://kinmini.com/en/ |
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Here is a review of the Kin Mini with the NAD D2030 hybrid amp with USB input
https://www.wifihifi.ca/LatestNewsHe...Subwoofer.html |
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Thanks Serge and Jack, both solid recommendations. Both of these are desktop capable solving the listener position problem. Both seem to be like better options than what I have.
How would you tackle the problem if I went with something bigger, like SF Olympica 1 or 2? |
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Casual music all day? I don't know if it matters, I've never tried it. I was hoping you tried it lol. Youtube videos? Reviewing TV commercials or "how to" videos that I pay to have produced? I see how it might matter |
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If you want Hi-Fi sound at your desk, a great pair of headphones and a quality headphone amp/dac and that will beat any portable solution. That's what I use when quality of music is important.
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