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2.1 Desktop PC Speakers
2.1 Desktop PC Speakers
A while ago, like 2 years ago or so, I've ordered the Corrsair, a klipsch of similar price, and I think a boss. And. AND. Microlabs. The microlab 2.1 system cost 1/3 or 1/4 of the price of the others, and it sounded much cleaner, and more... "on point" to me than all the others. since then I've gotten microlab for my dad, for my gym, for work. IT's dirt cheap and sounds just amazing. I speak of the FC330 model:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/8vv/Microlab-MICROLABFC330-FC330-Model-2-1-System-Speaker/B0040N3BQI
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/8vv/Microlab-MICROLABFC330-FC330-Model-2-1-System-Speaker/B0040N3BQI
Don't fall for looks. I don't know how the Swan's perform, but I can assure anyone the Klipsch ProMedia are the best computer speakers I've ever heard, and the subwoofer really cranks, (but distorts after about +12db, but it would be stupid to have it that high).
People suggesting a studio monitor for 2.1 speaker sets...
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Chief Product OfficerHi Everyone! It took longer than expected, but the M10 is listed now.
$99.99 Shipped to your US address. International shipping costs a small fortune due to weight.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/swan-m10-multimedia-speaker-system
$99.99 Shipped to your US address. International shipping costs a small fortune due to weight.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/swan-m10-multimedia-speaker-system
Why are people voting for 2.0 speakers in a poll for 2.1 speakers?
Toothless
or even one speaker...
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i have question isn't the hs50m the old model ? and now the new one is HS5 ? so what model will be up for sale ?
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Chief Product OfficerAcidtrip69
HS5 up now. HS50M has been discontinued.
Acidtrip69
Yes hs50m is older and of lower quality, but the difference is not too noticeable.
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Chief Product OfficerHi Everyone,
After disabling some options from companies that aren't interested in working with the community, the top ranking choice is HS50M Active Monitors.
I'll do my best to source these and have them launched within the next few days.
Thanks for your patience and if you have any additional suggestions, post them as an option along with a comment explaining the product.
I'll report back as soon as possible,
After disabling some options from companies that aren't interested in working with the community, the top ranking choice is HS50M Active Monitors.
I'll do my best to source these and have them launched within the next few days.
Thanks for your patience and if you have any additional suggestions, post them as an option along with a comment explaining the product.
I'll report back as soon as possible,
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Yeah, the days of building decent computer speakers seem to be fading away. I'm fine with it, as it encourages people who care about sound quality to look into real audio products, not plastic boxes with silly overpowered and badly tuned subwoofers.
One of my friends has a pair of Logitech Z-5500's that he got a long time ago, and he told me he loved them at the time, but he's been thinking about getting some monitors to replace them for music listening. I went over and listened to them and I don' t blame him. The treble is a bit recessed and not very good, and the subwoofer is just stupidly loud when set to the middle.
I just got the CEntrance MasterClass 2504 monitors that were on here recently and I've been very happy with them. I might eventually add a subwoofer for when I use them for movies/gaming. Maybe I'll get lucky and get it tuned well enough to work for music (90% of subwoofer setups I've heard haven't been great for music, as the majority of subwoofers out there are tuned more for movies). They dip down to 50 Hz, which isn't bad, but it would be nice to be able to hit around 40 Hz (the low E string on a bass is about 42 Hz).
One of my friends has a pair of Logitech Z-5500's that he got a long time ago, and he told me he loved them at the time, but he's been thinking about getting some monitors to replace them for music listening. I went over and listened to them and I don' t blame him. The treble is a bit recessed and not very good, and the subwoofer is just stupidly loud when set to the middle.
I just got the CEntrance MasterClass 2504 monitors that were on here recently and I've been very happy with them. I might eventually add a subwoofer for when I use them for movies/gaming. Maybe I'll get lucky and get it tuned well enough to work for music (90% of subwoofer setups I've heard haven't been great for music, as the majority of subwoofers out there are tuned more for movies). They dip down to 50 Hz, which isn't bad, but it would be nice to be able to hit around 40 Hz (the low E string on a bass is about 42 Hz).
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I'm still using my Logitech Z-2300 THX certified 2.1 setup that was long ago discontinued but they still sound amazing. Maybe not quite audiophile grade, but for the price they were and the sound quality they produce they were/are hard to beat. Lucky for me I haven't had any issues and they're still going strong for being probably 8 years old or more!
I'll definitely be interested to see what comes of this poll.
I'll definitely be interested to see what comes of this poll.
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I have the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s and they're great (got em on sale for around $125). Sound quality and bass are way beyond anything I've seen at that price point. I don't think I'd consider them "Audiophile" speakers, nor any 2.1 Powered AUX speakers, but they're definitely very nice. Only real flaws are that they're not at all portable due to the giant sub, and that Klipsch does not have replacement parts in stock, so if something small breaks you either have to pay a lot to replace the whole thing or try your luck on ebay for parts (which worked out for me).
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chlacher
Well, 99% of "multimedia" (aka computer) speakers aren't "audiophile" quality, but the Klipsch are at least of good quality. Corsair builds great computer components, but I can't imagine them making good speakers, especially since they are marketed as "gaming speakers." Then again, you never know. Look at Asus; their Xonar products are certainly of audiophile quality.
I have an old pair of Altec Lansing MX5021's, which are great for "computer speakers," and I loved them when I got them before I started high school...but these days, they just don't cut it for me. The amp in them is also starting to die. Maybe I'll mod them for fun someday to see what I can get out of them (the electronics have a lot of room for improvement), so we'll see.
Above all, if there's going to be a drop on "desktop PC speakers" in an "audiophile" category, two things that generally don't go well together (not that there aren't exceptions of course), lets get as close to "audiophile" audio as we can. Besides, I personally would rather see a drop on a more expensive item as most computer speakers are pretty affordable for many people.
I have an old pair of Altec Lansing MX5021's, which are great for "computer speakers," and I loved them when I got them before I started high school...but these days, they just don't cut it for me. The amp in them is also starting to die. Maybe I'll mod them for fun someday to see what I can get out of them (the electronics have a lot of room for improvement), so we'll see.
Above all, if there's going to be a drop on "desktop PC speakers" in an "audiophile" category, two things that generally don't go well together (not that there aren't exceptions of course), lets get as close to "audiophile" audio as we can. Besides, I personally would rather see a drop on a more expensive item as most computer speakers are pretty affordable for many people.
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AudioMan612
I took the Corsairs home for a week when they were first released and did not care for them at all. They are excellent for gaming but (IMO) terrible for music. I far prefer my Klipsch PM 2.1.
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How are Bose and Corsair doing so well? I agree that it's unfortunate that Swan can't be sourced, but this section is called "audiophile" is it not? The only 2.1 speakers that I see in this pole that should be contenders are the pairs from Klipsch, Paradigm, Joey Roth, and possibly the pair from Boston Acoustics. The rest of these are pretty much all average computer speakers, which really aren't that great. The Bose pairs are better than average, but every audiophile knows how big of a ripoff Bose is, so it would take one hell of a drop to make them worth it (and that still doesn't make up for the general lack of build quality in their products).
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Chief Product OfficerHi Everyone,
We're sorry to say it but the M10 + 220v to 110v adapter combination isn't a viable solution. The combined shipping cost from the overseas vendor to our fulfillment center to you is too high for us to offer you any meaningful pricing.
At this point, the Swan M10 and M50W are not possibilities due to shipping costs.
That said, we're in contact with the manufacturers of every other poll option and we're working hard to source an alternative as promptly as possible.
We're sorry to say it but the M10 + 220v to 110v adapter combination isn't a viable solution. The combined shipping cost from the overseas vendor to our fulfillment center to you is too high for us to offer you any meaningful pricing.
At this point, the Swan M10 and M50W are not possibilities due to shipping costs.
That said, we're in contact with the manufacturers of every other poll option and we're working hard to source an alternative as promptly as possible.
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Will
Well what is the point of this poll if thoeses are the ones that everyone wants the most ? I would like some swan m10s in black, but looks like thats not going to happen :(
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Chief Product OfficerAcidtrip69
Hi Acidtrip69,
The problem with Swan is based on shipping weight, something we don't have any capability to change or solve by convincing the right people. It's disappointing but now you're part of a group of 1500 people looking to buy a 2.1 speaker setup. Sure swan didn't work out, but the possibilities are essentially endless!
We're looking for alternatives now but if you submit an option, it's a great time for everyone to shuffle your votes and target a new company.
There's a lot of great 2.1 systems out there, it's just a matter of finding one and putting it to a vote : )
The problem with Swan is based on shipping weight, something we don't have any capability to change or solve by convincing the right people. It's disappointing but now you're part of a group of 1500 people looking to buy a 2.1 speaker setup. Sure swan didn't work out, but the possibilities are essentially endless!
We're looking for alternatives now but if you submit an option, it's a great time for everyone to shuffle your votes and target a new company.
There's a lot of great 2.1 systems out there, it's just a matter of finding one and putting it to a vote : )
Any updates on the Swan m10's. I'm still interested in them
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I've looked around and the sawns m10 seem to retail for $99, so can you guys change the price listed so if it does go on sale the price will right with the discount group price ?
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Can we remove the non 2.1 speakers on here? I know the AE A2+ and A5+ drop fairly frequently so it's a bit of a waste to even suggest them.
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