PC Speaker recommendation

fs_lim

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Actually a soundbar will be better than using PC speaker.
Not to mention using PC speaker the volume control have to adjust on the speaker itself.
Soundbar wise if it uses HDMI ARC connection than just one remote to control TV and speaker.
Wanted to get SB stage but read something about the sound bar which made me goes back to the left right speakers (can't remember what i read).
Anyway k407 has a wireless controller, but i use it only with android box so can control the volume via the Bluetooth keyboard.
 

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it's preference right? :s13:

sell the 2000 and mk3? :s13:

1280 got sub out or not?
no sub out

not a preference but some how always have access to 1280 the most

buyed r2000 and mkiii at good price feel abit pity to let go
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too big for desktop speakers though.

The R1280DBS really cheap and decent, i bought it during shopee sale maybe about $118 only. Sounds very clear and its loud. Bass of course its not the sub woofer type of bass but its decent for desktop usage.

If want more sub woofer bass, just buy an add on sub woofer and plug in to the subwoofer output lo. R1280DBS have sub out port but the older model R1280DB dont have, so its a no brainer not to get that one. The older one frequency level also abit lesser range.
 

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All cmi , simi bose swan creative altec audioengine aktimate klipsch logitech edifier harmankardon , all cmi

Get a decent desktop amp eg smsl ad18 ($150+) or sa400 ($380+) plus decent speaker eg elac debut 6.2 ($500+) or monitor audio silver rx1 ($700+) , beat the crap out of the above brands
Thank me later

Earlier on someone mention b&w685 with topping amp , now thats good stuff too
 
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Call me nuts but this is the best mini speaker. Bought 1 on impulse for my daughter and the sound clarity just blew me away. Don't expect bass though.

https://s.lazada.sg/s.0iTJo
They also have these speakers paired up with a 5-watt subwoofer... dunno whether it would provide decent enough bass?

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https://www.lazada.sg/products/hp-d...l__32104__null__0.0__0.0________null__null__0
 
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My table is 80cm wide.
Monitor is 64cm.

Left 16 cm of space, meaning 8cm of space left per speaker

Now I'm using my old Bose Companion 3 but it seems to have some problem and probably dying soon.
So I need a replacement.

The bose companion is very wide at about 14.5cm, so i have to slant it and keep it behind the monitor.
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Now I'm moving to a new location, what's the speaker to get if I want to retain the same desk?

Budget below $500.

Promedia is 10.7cm wide per satelite.

I considered using speaker clamps but i think it looks a little ugly, they don't seem cheap.
Also scare that they vibrate or unstable.

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Any ideas or recommendations? :(
 

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My table is 80cm wide.
Monitor is 64cm.

Left 16 cm of space, meaning 8cm of space left per speaker

Now I'm using my old Bose Companion 3 but it seems to have some problem and probably dying soon.
So I need a replacement.

The bose companion is very wide at about 14.5cm, so i have to slant it and keep it behind the monitor.
T92cg0s.png


Now I'm moving to a new location, what's the speaker to get if I want to retain the same desk?

Budget below $500.

Promedia is 10.7cm wide per satelite.

I considered using speaker clamps but i think it looks a little ugly, they don't seem cheap.
Also scare that they vibrate or unstable.

UWNpTZJ.png


Any ideas or recommendations?

Same problem
My desk 80cm
Using 27 inch monitor. Limited space.
Lucky my very old Creative T20 speakers just nicely fits side by side

How often do u use ur PC and speakers? Creative T20 or T40 is good enough
 

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Same problem
My desk 80cm
Using 27 inch monitor. Limited space.
Lucky my very old Creative T20 speakers just nicely fits side by side

How often do u use ur PC and speakers? Creative T20 or T40 is good enough
Can consider under monitor soundbar loh.
 

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Can consider under monitor soundbar loh.
I dun have enough space in between my keyboard and the monitor

And I've always felt that due to the size of the small speaker cones in soundbars, their sound quality is subpar, esp when compared to proper sized speakers
 

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If sound bar, is the sound okay?
I like a woofer for the bass.

I check from google there's actually sound bar mounts to put on top of monitor

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All cmi , simi bose swan creative altec audioengine aktimate klipsch logitech edifier harmankardon , all cmi

Get a decent desktop amp eg smsl ad18 ($150+) or sa400 ($380+) plus decent speaker eg elac debut 6.2 ($500+) or monitor audio silver rx1 ($700+) , beat the crap out of the above brands
Thank me later

Earlier on someone mention b&w685 with topping amp , now thats good stuff too

audiophiles can hear things others cannot...
some say.. they hear whispers aT night too.

i'm lucky .. i dont have golden ears
 
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