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What kind of computer speakers are the cool kids buying these days?
Posted on 10/12/21 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 10/12/21 at 2:39 pm
My desktop configuration has changed and now the surface is in a position where its hard to hear the audio for live sessions.
I just need something simple that sounds good; it seems the new usb-cable only speakers are nice (no power cable, no 3.5mm cables) in both satellite speakers configurations and soundbar type configs.
i see there are still 3.5mm jack speakers, bluetooth 5, usb-powered 3.5mm speakers...so i dont know what to buy.
what works the best these days? been out of the computer speaker market for ages. any thoughts?
I just need something simple that sounds good; it seems the new usb-cable only speakers are nice (no power cable, no 3.5mm cables) in both satellite speakers configurations and soundbar type configs.
i see there are still 3.5mm jack speakers, bluetooth 5, usb-powered 3.5mm speakers...so i dont know what to buy.
what works the best these days? been out of the computer speaker market for ages. any thoughts?
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Posted on 10/12/21 at 3:11 pm to CAD703X
Pleased with my new Creatives. USB and 3.5 though.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 3:23 pm to CAD703X
PSB Alphas if you have Bluetooth.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 4:37 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 10/12/21 at 4:39 pm to VABuckeye
quote:
Audioengine A2+
thats nice but i just need a speaker for my teams calls
i already have a sonos in my office but i'm using it for music.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 4:40 pm to VABuckeye
quote:
Audioengine A2+
I have these with a cheap 6" sub and it sounds great.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 4:46 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 10/12/21 at 4:59 pm to CAD703X
quote:
thats nice but i just need a speaker for my teams calls
In that case, you just need a quality USB headset.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 7:42 pm to CAD703X
Wait for Black Friday. Normally will be some good deals. Last year I bought the Logitech mx sound or something like that for pretty cheap.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 7:49 pm to CAD703X
quote:
thats nice but i just need a speaker for my teams calls
I use plantronics headset. Keep the noises down too.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 1:49 am to CAD703X
Imo you're better off getting a good pair of headphones with a good DAC & amp. Unless your use case is to fill a room with sound. I was looking at Klipsch Fives speakers before deciding on the headphone route.
Since I do more conference calls and gaming, headphones work better for me than speakers.
Last year I upgraded my PC audio with the following and very happy with this setup:
Sennheiser HD6XX
Schitt Modi DAC
Schitt Magni Heresey Amp
Logitech Yeti Nano Mic
You could skip the DAC as motherboard DACs have come a long way from when you needed a sound card for decent audio. However at a minimum, you want a good amp. The "Schitt stack" is a pretty popular DAC & amp combo for headphones.
I've had a few expensive headsets over the years but the mics (which move) always start having issues after a couple years. Also, wireless headsets pale in quality compared to good wired headphones hooked up to an amp with sufficient power.
Since I do more conference calls and gaming, headphones work better for me than speakers.
Last year I upgraded my PC audio with the following and very happy with this setup:
Sennheiser HD6XX
Schitt Modi DAC
Schitt Magni Heresey Amp
Logitech Yeti Nano Mic
You could skip the DAC as motherboard DACs have come a long way from when you needed a sound card for decent audio. However at a minimum, you want a good amp. The "Schitt stack" is a pretty popular DAC & amp combo for headphones.
I've had a few expensive headsets over the years but the mics (which move) always start having issues after a couple years. Also, wireless headsets pale in quality compared to good wired headphones hooked up to an amp with sufficient power.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 7:14 am to gpburdell
Picked up these $99 Bose speaks. Works perfect for me. I used an equalizer on them to tune them to my liking and the motherboard can power them no problem. One of the speakers also has a headphone jack that I use my Phillip headphones on. Perfect setup as they both sound great.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 12:39 pm to Ricardo
quote:
Logitech Z623
If you just want a cheap set of speakers that don't sound cheap
+1 here.
Got mine 5 or so years ago, cheap and sound great.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 1:26 pm to CAD703X
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