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SJLR

Jun 28, 2023

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UPDATED: Annoyed by the hissing (previously: 4/5 - An overall great desktop speaker)

UPDATE - After owning this pair for several months now, I cannot get over the annoying hissing when these speakers are powered on. The speakers being "always-on" is annoying to me as well because it's just a waste of power. Original Review:
TL:DR - I think it's great overall, but there are certainly some aspects that could be improved for V2 I was in with the first group of folks to preorder and just got mine today. For years I have been looking for a quality wired desktop speaker set that can sit beneath my monitors without getting in the way of the screen, and now I finally have the right pair. What I love:

The sound - Personally, I prefer a warmer sound. While these speakers deliver a more "clear" sound, I don't feel left out with plenty of room given to the lows at higher volumes. The mids are not overpowered by the highs or lows, helping to create a clear soundstage. The highs don't sound harsh like nails on chalkboard. I don't feel like I need to add a subwoofer, but I like that I have the option in case I change my mind (DROP subwoofer when?).
Speaking of sound, these speakers can fill a room easily. I have them set to just 22/100 and they are very loud in a 12ft/10ft room.
The size - Horizontal mounting makes it easy to fit under my dual-monitor setup. This size is exactly what I have wanted for years.

What I don't love:

The 3.5mm cable that was included is too short to route to the back of my computer case, so now I have to have it hanging off the front headphone jack (speaker out mode). I wish DROP would have included at least a 6ft or 10ft cable instead of the 3ft one. I'm not a fan of using Bluetooth, so I won't be using it ever.
The horizontal mounting angle is not as upward facing as I expected from the pictures. The speakers seem to be firing straight ahead instead of towards the listener. I assume this a compromise made to accommodate the "speaker in any room" crowd.
The hot amp on the right speaker is a bit concerning. I have used it for a short amount of time and it is hot to the touch. DROP replies indicate that this is normal.
I don't like always-on lights for my speakers. I wish I could turn off the LED or have V2 redesigned to have it on the back of the speaker instead. However, the light isn't obtrusively bright, so it's honestly a very minor complaint overall.

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Fastnl

Product Development

Jun 28, 2023

SJLRGlad you are finding horizontal desktop placement applicable to your needs 1) Wireless vs. BT - I have similar leanings as you and am prejudiced against BT for a desktop speaker. We did a lot of endurance and took particular care in voicing the BMR for both modes. We were particulary critical for BT and wanted desktop users to feel equally as comfortable as when PC users switched to wireless mice. You'll be hard pressed to tell a difference. Give BT a shot and put the BMR through its paces (Holding the front button and it the BMRS connects quicly and reliably almost like a wireless mouse) 2) Wired mode is a tad more convenient as it doesnt require the added step for your pc to connect. The Class D runs efficiently and there is heat discharged on the R BMR. We use much better amp and electrical components than off shelf desktop amplified speakers. The electronic components have gone through rigorous thermal testing. The Class D amps are 75-85% efficient as wired users would want the audio to engage without a fraction of milisecond of delay.

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Jun 28, 2023

Effigy

Jun 30, 2023

SJLRYah, the amp gets toasty. I unplug it when I leave the house. Don't need the cat lighting on fire, because the cat is dumb as stones. If the cat catches fire, it will likely do dumb stuff like run around and complain, yell, and bla bla bla. Anyways, it likely won't put itself out and will likely run straight to the curtains to light them on fire because it is a jerk like that, and then, being a jerk, it will blame the amp.

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Jun 30, 2023

Vertical_Horizon

Jul 3, 2023

FastnlI'm running bluetooth because hooking up the wired mode is unreliable. I'm running a 2022 MacBook Pro and ran wired with my prior monitors (several sets), so I don't know what the issue is.

Jul 3, 2023

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