2.0 & 2.1 speaker discussion thread IV [consolidated]

[Amon86]

Is there any issue with using wharfedales 220 etc as nearfield? What about monitor audio bronze ? Too big?

Thanks

Will be using for desktop

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You can consider q acoustics 3020 or 3020i if you are in budget, those sounds not bad for it's pricing and is easy to drive, no fussy on amp as well....q acoustics internal cable using QED cables so pairing with QED speaker cables is nice enough

 

[haxyer]

i used the 220 on my desktop before. it is too bright to me.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

What amp you use?
That bad meh

i used the 220 on my desktop before. it is too bright to me.

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[zephyr11]

^^^^^^^^^^


i think all quite personal pref, i've heard some bright speakers, but to other people it is perfect and superb. what i like might also not be what people like, darker notes, more musical, some people must feel the BOOOOOM from the bass.
also depends what you are using it for, like proper listening, background music, watch movies, technically all use different types. also depends on space you have, how much you want to spend.

so if you ask me, it's best to test and try and learn what you like, and what you don't. most bookshelves should be up for simple/basic functions (general listening, background music).
if want can go to shops and test, usually certain brands do certain types of notes, some do stronger bass, some put more attention to mids and highs.

 

[nautilus]

Hmm, is the Naim's prat due to its high current? Aka same kind of thing as Onkyo's HCPS (high current power supply) ?

Naim’s PRAT is mainly due to their excellent power supplies in their equipment. Their watts are way more powerful than it is as it’s able to swing transients due to its power reserve.

Naim 40 watts can easily sound better than some low end manufacturers 150 watts.

 

[boredddddd]

Hello guys, any recommendations for a 2.0 or 2.1?

From what I read from reviews/discussions online, general recommendations in the order of increasing pricing are;

Edifier e10 (~$100)
Creative Gigaworks T40 ($150 from their online store)
Logitech Z623 (~$200 from qoo10)
Klipsch Promedia 2.1
Audioengine A2+ (~$400 from qoo10)
Audioengine A5+ (too high, out of my league)

Though I suspect I'm reading of these speakers because they are paid reviews and you guys have a better idea of what is the current best value-for-money...

I don't have a fixed budget, I consider myself mainstream and not too discerning of sound since where it comes to IEMs, the $30 KZ ZSTs from china is very decent to me. Not keen in 5.1s since I don't have too much space to work with. I'm pretty much noob to this, survived on a pair of XMinis since 2011, and they are still working well to this day, though very rugged and the rubber surface is quite sticky.

 

[86technie]

Hello guys, any recommendations for a 2.0 or 2.1?

From what I read from reviews/discussions online, general recommendations in the order of increasing pricing are;

Edifier e10 (~$100)
Creative Gigaworks T40 ($150 from their online store)
Logitech Z623 (~$200 from qoo10)
Klipsch Promedia 2.1
Audioengine A2+ (~$400 from qoo10)
Audioengine A5+ (too high, out of my league)

Though I suspect I'm reading of these speakers because they are paid reviews and you guys have a better idea of what is the current best value-for-money...

I don't have a fixed budget, I consider myself mainstream and not too discerning of sound since where it comes to IEMs, the $30 KZ ZSTs from china is very decent to me. Not keen in 5.1s since I don't have too much space to work with. I'm pretty much noob to this, survived on a pair of XMinis since 2011, and they are still working well to this day, though very rugged and the rubber surface is quite sticky.

For music or games?
Usually 2.0 are ideal for music.
2.1 wise they are more suited at games and movie.
The woofer will be able to produce low frequency like rumble, earthquake and etc. Much accurate than 2.0.

 

[wwenze]

I think all the speakers mentioned have already existed long enough for non-paid reviews to outnumber paid reviews...

But non-paid reviews are just as dangerous because 1) People are usually upgraders so they are previously using something lower price and the new purchase is the first time they own something higher price so everything sounds good to them and they have no idea how it compares, and 2) Buyer remorse / "My baby is the best" effect leading to favorable review, and 3) Bandwagon effect, a few times I have bought products that are absolutely bullcrap but nobody cares when I inform them because it is just one negative opinion from a hater versus lots of good words from people who mostly probably haven't even heard the product before. Yes I'm talking about you, China IEMs.

 

[boredddddd]

For music or games?
Usually 2.0 are ideal for music.
2.1 wise they are more suited at games and movie.
The woofer will be able to produce low frequency like rumble, earthquake and etc. Much accurate than 2.0.

Hello there! I do all games/music/movies, pretty everything. I am probably more inclined towards an all-rounder 2.0 because I believe I have to start managing desk space if I do go for a 2.1.

 

[5star_pundit]

My 2.0 edifier setup

PC --> optical cable --> edifier S1000db --> HD600

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Processor
AMD Ryzen 1700X | EK-Supremacy EVO
Mainboard
MSI B350 Tomahawk Arctic
Graphics Card
MSI GTX1080 Gaming X | EK-FC1080 GTX TF6
Memory
Adata XPG Spectrix D40 2400mhz 2x8gb
Display
Acer XB271HU
Storage
WD Black NVMe 512Gb SSD
Casing
Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900
PSU
Enermax Platimax DF Platinum 1200w
Audio
Edifier S1000db | Sound Blasterx AE-5 | Sennheiser HD600
OS
Windows 10​

 

[boredddddd]

Almost intending to pull the trigger on swans m200mkii from lazada. Anything I should worry about?

 

[zephyr11]

i think these are quite safe buy right?

just buy and enjoy them!

 

[Cheese Steak]

Should I get the edifier r2000db or the mackie CR5BT. Max Budget around $300. Currently using the swans M10. I had those for around 5 years.

 

[5star_pundit]

my setup with bling bling

 

[meandyou]

Should I get the edifier r2000db or the mackie CR5BT. Max Budget around $300. Currently using the swans M10. I had those for around 5 years.

Pls wait for IT Show if u were to choose over R2000DB

 

[mike911]

Pls wait for IT Show if u were to choose over R2000DB

Actually I duno if it is pricing error or ...?
Plus they are offering 2 year warranty instead of 1 year if buy from lazada.

https://shopee.sg/Edifier-Bookshelf-R2000DB-Bluetooth-120W-i.52792211.860107016

 

[lxXXxl]

slightly off topic, but those speakers that come with bluetooth built-in, do they tend to have latency issues? Or is case by case, so have to be wary when selecting speakers?

 

[meandyou]

Actually I duno if it is pricing error or ...?
Plus they are offering 2 year warranty instead of 1 year if buy from lazada.

https://shopee.sg/Edifier-Bookshelf-R2000DB-Bluetooth-120W-i.52792211.860107016

Should be wrong pricing. SRP is $289

 

[xuan87]

currently using a Creative katana, which is great for gaming and movie watching, but not as good for music. So want to get a small 2.0 speakers to also fit under my monitor.

Was planning to get the Audioengine A2+, I had one before, it was pretty good, and the price is quite cheap, especially for used units.

But saw someone else recommended the JBL Control 2P over the A2+, which is around the same size and cheaper. Anyone has experience with these speakers?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

finally system is UP, will take pic when I tidy up.

All used :
Monitor Audio MR2 ( selected as it's front ported ) slight toe-in
Audiolabs 8000A ( A class ) existing 9 ( Volume @ laptop 75, Vol @ amp 8 o clock )
SDAC + O2 ( O2 for headphones ) existing
Spotify Premium
Accessories : all recycled , Belden, Kimber Kable etc.

Let it run in first.