Desktop speakers with BASS. LOTS OF BASS

I'm not sure that such speakers exist for under $100, you need something big with large woofers, these http://www.infinitysystems.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=P163BK&ser=PRI&Language=ENG&Region=USA&Country=US , go quite low -3db @ 49hz is very good for a pair of bookshelfs they need a amp to drive them though,  or these http://www.cerwinvega.com/home-audio/bookshelf-speakers/xls-6.html cerwins are known for being bass heavy speakers, they will also require an amp.

 

Bass in non directional thats why most subs are put under tables etc out of the way, but the lower frequencys do get reflected and amplified around the room so thats why the sub may sound best at certain points in a room.

You can look for tower speakers on craigslist, I got some 15" based tower speakers for 50 and ya they BUMP. Clear enough too. But the whole amount of space thing you mentioned...

creative technologies active desktop speakers T40II

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-GigaWorks-Multimedia-Technology/dp/B00113V748

 

has treble/bass controls too. its a ported speaker, but has tuneful, impactful base as opposed to boomy and loud.

I like the big bookshelf/floor stander idea :P You need a min of a power/stereo amp to drive these ^^

The creatives aren't bassy at all they only have 2"drivers , there low frequency reponce confirms naturally to there size.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290208

Lofitech Z2300, Klipsch pro media, Hamen karden.....

 

I second this. I have the Logitech Z2300 from a long time ago. They're a bit murky (especially with low-quality source and connections) but man, does that sub thump. 

 

As far as speaker placement goes, the tweeters should be pointing at your ears and your face and the speakers should be making an equilateral triangle. Sub placement depends on a lot of things (surroundings, materials, etc). If you want lots of thump, I'd keep it pretty close to where you'll be sitting. If you want more accurate bass tones, I'd give it a little distance since low frequency tones have such a large wavelength.  

 

Not to nitpick, but you want bass bass bass bass and clarity. Emphasized bass will, in general, murk up everything else. 

You might find some that make you happy, but big bass requires big drivers and big cabinets. That means floorstanders and 6" or bigger woofers.

Nelson Pass got good bass from Jordan JX92X speakers (4") but the cabinets are huge.

You could try a pair Fostex drivers for $60-$80 and build some big cabinets from MDF. That would go low. You might also find some vntage speakers with large drivers, but those often need some surgery. Foam surrounds wear out and the crossovers often need new caps. Then you migh want to upgrade the tweeters for good high-end.

But like I said, you might find some little plastic boxes around there. They'll make you happy until you hear a full-sized speaker that can truly thump under 30Hz.

klipsch pro media 2.1, they have very good bass for the price. 

 

either those or the z2300.

 

i think pro media 2.1 is like $120 now or something likethat.

I really enjoy the sound of Microlab speakers. 
I've got Microlab Solo 7c for my computer and having no regrets at all. while all, or most- computer speaker systems are muddy, unatural and lacking in mids, the microlab Solo 7c are just what you expect speakers to be. I have been compare them to serious systems not once, as they perform like serious stereo speakers ones. also, their bass is just REAL. deep and fat, and you still can to boost it with no distorations.
 

But I see you need a low space consumption, and the solo 7 are just too big and requires some distance between them. so maybe the solo 6 will be good for you. (not sound that far from solo 7)

Edited by Rayz - 10/20/11 at 8:00am

Actually my relative in Sydney was cracking his head cos electronics are priced out of whack in Australia and after showing me what was available there seems pccasegear.com had the Microlab Solo 6C $109 AUD and he's overjoyed with SQ for the green

Just my 2 pence (Londers eh? lol) but I dont see you getting THAAT much bass that you so crave witout having a sub, unless you're looking at maybe something with 6.5" woofer drivers inside.

On a budget: Monitor Audio BX2 + Amplifier. BIG BIG sound, small speakers, lots of bass, but more of a Hi-Fi Setup.

 

Under $100, your best bet is to scour eBay for some Klipsch ProMedia's, Or z2300. Within your budget the rumble will be there, clarity is good (unless you turn them up stupidly loud)

I even tried the Altec lansing MX 5021 THX certified bla blabla's. I'd say for clarity they are great with a nice low end. Stay away from the Audica's. They were crap to me. lol