Recommendations for computer speakers

[LordReaper]

If you don't have desk space, at least make enough space for iLoud as that is the smallest speaker that sounds proper. Anything else is a compromise between sound quality and space or $$$.

Creative Roar in stereo mode maybe can work? But the speakers themselves stop working when their battery spoil.

Hello, thanks for the reply. Not looking for audiophile level speaker hahaha.

I am currently renting room so having a limited space with only a 100cm desk with a 27inch monitor (no built in speaker). Currently using JBL flip 4 via aux cable connecting to my monitor. However, there is cutting off issue as the speaker will go into standby mode if no input source for 2-3 seconds, kind of annoying as the initial 0.5second sound will be cut out.

So I am looking to replace the flip 4 either with Sony XB-32 (newer version XB23/33 doesnt have aux jack) or Bose soundlink mini 2 or other computer speaker like Creative T10 with budget < $200 . Edifier bookshelves speakers are too large to fit on my 100cm desk lols and not considering logitech due to not a fan of its design. I will mainly use the speakers for multimedia purpose: gaming. music, movie and youtube.

Just wondering what is the community thoughts on using a portable speaker as compared to 2.0/2.1 computer speaker for multimedia purpose due to space constraint?

 

[Entry Level PC]

Hello, thanks for the reply. Not looking for audiophile level speaker hahaha.

I am currently renting room so having a limited space with only a 100cm desk with a 27inch monitor (no built in speaker). Currently using JBL flip 4 via aux cable connecting to my monitor. However, there is cutting off issue as the speaker will go into standby mode if no input source for 2-3 seconds, kind of annoying as the initial 0.5second sound will be cut out.

So I am looking to replace the flip 4 either with Sony XB-32 (newer version XB23/33 doesnt have aux jack) or Bose soundlink mini 2 or other computer speaker like Creative T10 with budget < $200 . Edifier bookshelves speakers are too large to fit on my 100cm desk lols and not considering logitech due to not a fan of its design. I will mainly use the speakers for multimedia purpose: gaming. music, movie and youtube.

Just wondering what is the community thoughts on using a portable speaker as compared to 2.0/2.1 computer speaker for multimedia purpose due to space constraint?

However, there is cutting off issue as the speaker will go into standby mode if no input source for 2-3 seconds, kind of annoying as the initial 0.5second sound will be cut out.

The same will applies for all portable speakers to save battery.
Also constant charging will kill your battery very fast.

Maybe you can consider

Creative Stage Air​

then update the firmware to prevent auto power down.

Of cos Soundbar will mostly lose to proper 2.0 Speakers.

 

[Shahmatt]

Do you have space under the desk? Just get something floor standing.

 

[LordReaper]

However, there is cutting off issue as the speaker will go into standby mode if no input source for 2-3 seconds, kind of annoying as the initial 0.5second sound will be cut out.

The same will applies for all portable speakers to save battery.
Also constant charging will kill your battery very fast.

Maybe you can consider

Creative Stage Air​

then update the firmware to prevent auto power down.

Of cos Soundbar will mostly lose to proper 2.0 Speakers.

At this price point and considering the space, would creative T100 or T60 be the optimal solution for 2.0 speakers?

 

[LordReaper]

Do you have space under the desk? Just get something floor standing.

yeah, have space under desk...

 

[Entry Level PC]

At this price point and considering the space, would creative T100 or T60 be the optimal solution for 2.0 speakers?

with budget < $200 .
Edifier e25HD

https://www.lazada.sg/products/edif...-and-piano-finish-i354026535-s825910912.html?
$177.70 atm
This will crush your T60/T100.
Go check review.

 

[ragnarok95]

with budget < $200 .
Edifier e25HD

https://www.lazada.sg/products/edif...-and-piano-finish-i354026535-s825910912.html?
$177.70 atm
This will crush your T60/T100.
Go check review.

Dun like the shape.

I think i will stick to T60 for the connectivity advantage.

 

[Shahmatt]

yeah, have space under desk...

Buy a few yoga blocks for the floor:
https://shopee.sg/search?keyword=yoga block
Use knife to cut an inclined shape if you want it to point up towards you.

Buy bookshelf speakers of your choice and place on top.

Alternatively can get proper floor standing speakers but those are more expensive.

 

[86technie]

Hello, thanks for the reply. Not looking for audiophile level speaker hahaha.

I am currently renting room so having a limited space with only a 100cm desk with a 27inch monitor (no built in speaker). Currently using JBL flip 4 via aux cable connecting to my monitor. However, there is cutting off issue as the speaker will go into standby mode if no input source for 2-3 seconds, kind of annoying as the initial 0.5second sound will be cut out.

So I am looking to replace the flip 4 either with Sony XB-32 (newer version XB23/33 doesnt have aux jack) or Bose soundlink mini 2 or other computer speaker like Creative T10 with budget < $200 . Edifier bookshelves speakers are too large to fit on my 100cm desk lols and not considering logitech due to not a fan of its design. I will mainly use the speakers for multimedia purpose: gaming. music, movie and youtube.

Just wondering what is the community thoughts on using a portable speaker as compared to 2.0/2.1 computer speaker for multimedia purpose due to space constraint?

Logitech Z407 2.1? Small size speaker can tuck under the monitor, sub can either put under the table or on top.
Or the Edifier G2000 game speaker.
Either way Bluetooth speaker are not intended to be use as desktop speaker.
It will off when no signal is to save power.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Dun like the shape.

I think i will stick to T60 for the connectivity advantage.

You happy can liao lor.

 

[ragnarok95]

You happy can liao lor.

Of cos.

But i used to like this pair since techsource used to feature that a bit.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Of cos.

But i used to like this pair since techsource used to feature that a bit.

Edifier e25HD usually price $299
Now $177.70 is bargain price.

 

[wwenze]

27-inch screen then complain no space? walao eh

I probably have the same table as you and I can do this with a 25-inch screen

27-inch is possible if you go something like R2000DB or R1850DB.

 

[LordReaper]

cramp up man, I still have 1 15inch laptop with external keyboard and mouse...

my monitor is about 70cm, meaning to say I only left with 15cm each side.. u think placing a bookshelve speaker will be a good idea?

 

[LordReaper]

Dun like the shape.

I think i will stick to T60 for the connectivity advantage.

yea, me too.. lols the design is too futuristic to me hahaha

 

[wwenze]

cramp up man, I still have 1 15inch laptop with external keyboard and mouse...

my monitor is about 70cm, meaning to say I only left with 15cm each side.. u think placing a bookshelve speaker will be a good idea?

Can lah.

Better to buy the biggest speaker that fits then enjoy it with your 27-inch screen, than buy a half-fk speaker then see all the empty space left over and suffer buyer's remorse.

 

[ragnarok95]

Edifier e25HD usually price $299
Now $177.70 is bargain price.

Thanks I will relook this 2.0 again.

 

[fantasyrulz]

with budget < $200 .
Edifier e25HD

https://www.lazada.sg/products/edif...-and-piano-finish-i354026535-s825910912.html?
$177.70 atm
This will crush your T60/T100.
Go check review.

im using a pair of this, cant really judge if they are good as staying in hdb limits how loud i can blast it.

but for the price its a steal for the quality build and unique shape and sound decent too

 

[VonDeVous]

i saw in another thread, from home theatre systems. recommend 2.0 / 2.1 desktop speakers.
learned bout this swan brand. where is this product from?

the m10plus has smaller satellites, can save space. (sgd179 from lazada)

 

[i1magic]

Overpriced.
You are paying for the RGB Lights.
Soundwise Edifier sure win.

Yes. I think so also. Which Edifier model are you referring to?