What 2.1 Speaker should replace a Razer Mako?

[Fatfool]

Hi guys,

Well, to start this off, I've been using a Razer Mako for a long time.

This was Razer's first attempt at producing a proper 2.1 PC sound solution and it was legendary for it's time for using downward firing satellites. I liked it so much, I actually bought 2 sets. I think they were like 600-700 bucks at that time.

Unfortunately, both sets are now broken. I previously got one of them repaired at SLS but it died after a year more. Then this last set has been in use constantly since 2011! But now both are just utterly dead.

Now it's time to replace the set with something. I've shortlisted some options:


Possibly give Razer another chance with the Nommo Pro?
https://www.razer.com/sg-en/gaming-audio/razer-nommo-pro

Go for the
https://www.bose.sg/en_sg/products/...s/companion-50-multimedia-speaker-system.html

Audioengine A5+ OR HD6 + S8 Power Subwoofer
https://audioengineusa.com/shop/wirelessspeakers/hd6-wireless-speakers/
https://audioengineusa.com/shop/wirelessspeakers/a5-wireless/
https://audioengineusa.com/shop/subwoofers/s8-powered-subwoofer/

KEF LSX + whatever subwoofer
https://ap.kef.com/products/lsx

KEF Egg Desktop speaker system + whatever subwoofer
https://us.kef.com/egg-wireless-digital-music-system.html

Give me your thoughts or other recommendations

 

[wwenze]

KEF Egg price $559 here is quite good deal.

LSX is $1.7k...

 

[Fatfool]

Oh okay. Thats an idea. That can connect to a subwoofer? Good ideas on a sub that goes with that?

The KEF egg set seems to be out of stock in Singapore?

 

[wwenze]

What's your budget for speakers and sub?

 

[Fatfool]

What's your budget for speakers and sub?

Hmm I can stretch it to like 1000 or so.

 

[t258jgn]

Oh okay. Thats an idea. That can connect to a subwoofer? Good ideas on a sub that goes with that?

The KEF egg set seems to be out of stock in Singapore?

KEF EGG DUO arriving next ................

 

[Fatfool]

KEF EGG DUO arriving next ................

Ahhh those look awesome. Same performance as the LSX but at a lower price?

I'll ask atlas about when they'll arrive I guess

 

[Fatfool]

Well I checked and they are not giving an expected date

 

[wwenze]

Kali Audio LP-6 - $500

Then get a wharfedale or mission subwoofer 8 inch or 10 inch with the remaining money


$1000 is also just enough for a Elac Debut Reference + a cheap amp

 

[Fatfool]

Kali Audio LP-6 - $500

Then get a wharfedale or mission subwoofer 8 inch or 10 inch with the remaining money


$1000 is also just enough for a Elac Debut Reference + a cheap amp

Ahh I forgot to mention, I don't have much space around the sides of my monitor (which is one of those Ultra wide 34" ones.


Barely 15cm of width before it hits my PC case The Kali LP-6 is huge. That's one of the things I liked about the Razer Mako, they were tiny, could fit below the monitor and were pretty damn loud.

I'd also rather keep it to active speakers as an AMP would take up more desk space I gotta say.

 

[kimsix]

1k is a good budget with many choices, need to listen to suit your taste.
active bookshelf will beat the razer and bose, but for pc desktop, i wont go above 5" drivers because may sound bloated and hollow nearfield

dont know if these klispch will come back in stock https://www.lazada.sg/products/klipsch-rp-400m-bookshelf-speakers-i580212794-s1662198563.html/

 

[wwenze]

iLoud + some subwoofer

 

[Namieboy]

Ahh I forgot to mention, I don't have much space around the sides of my monitor (which is one of those Ultra wide 34" ones.


Barely 15cm of width before it hits my PC case The Kali LP-6 is huge. That's one of the things I liked about the Razer Mako, they were tiny, could fit below the monitor and were pretty damn loud.

I'd also rather keep it to active speakers as an AMP would take up more desk space I gotta say.

Actually looking at the space below the monitor... a Creative KatanaX can fit underneath just nice... coming from a "what fits in that desk" perspective.

 

[Kairos]

Dear TS,

Looking for small speaker? Can consider this:

Source: Audioengine A2+ Wireless

But many claim not value for money.

 

[stupidog]

Actually looking at the space below the monitor... a Creative KatanaX can fit underneath just nice... coming from a "what fits in that desk" perspective.

katana knn no good for music

only good for movies and gaming.

i bot it and regretted. now using m50w. waiting for it to uplorry so i can change to Luna as i dun need a sub

 

[wwenze]

Once you have tasted bass it is hard to go back tho.

 

[stupidog]

Once you have tasted bass it is hard to go back tho.

true. but i find the sub very zhor dang (very extra)

 

[UptheToon]

Klipsh 2.1 Promedia is extremely good

 

[Fatfool]

Actually looking at the space below the monitor... a Creative KatanaX can fit underneath just nice... coming from a "what fits in that desk" perspective.

No......soundbars......ever

I was thinking of a soundbar for my television and i went to listen to some (Focal Dimension). Heck, even my old Focal Bird 2.1 sounded better than it. Didn't bother with it in the end and continued using my Focal Birds.

Sound bars are just terrible

 

[Fatfool]

Dear TS,

Looking for small speaker? Can consider this:

Source: Audioengine A2+ Wireless

But many claim not value for money.

oh, my sister has that! I'll go listen to it.