[poisonborz]

Hey, I have a free standing desk setup with multiple monitors (that block the desk) so I use poles for satellites. They can't hold any heavy/large speakers (1.5kg+). I know lightness/small size is bad for quality, but I can live with this trade-off. Do you have any recommendations for a 2.1 setup with smaller satellites, with a max of $4-500 range? I like auto turn-on, standard/non-fixed cabling and possibly a remote to not have to fiddle with on-speaker controls.

My current considerations:

• Klipsch Promedia Heritage - has lightest, nicest looking satellite (0.7kg!) and all the features above. But really pricey (435€ in EU!) and quality is mixed according to reviews.
• Kanto YU2 with a sub - I'd really want to have a sub, so heavy sub-featuring satellites are kinda unneeded
• Audioengine A2+ with a sub - Worried about the wireless stability and longevity

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Had same problem as yours, premium 2.1 with small footprint. I looked at:
- Harman Kardon Soundsticks
- LD Systems
- Kali Audio IN-UNF
- Focal Dome Flax (just way out of budget)

Ended up on a mini soundbar + Sub: Polk Audio Magnifi Mini AX placed below the monitor.

 

[WILLJS]

Hey, I have a free standing desk setup with multiple monitors (that block the desk) so I use poles for satellites. They can't hold any heavy/large speakers (1.5kg+). I know lightness/small size is bad for quality, but I can live with this trade-off. Do you have any recommendations for a 2.1 setup with smaller satellites, with a max of $4-500 range? I like auto turn-on, standard/non-fixed cabling and possibly a remote to not have to fiddle with on-speaker controls.

My current considerations:

• Klipsch Promedia Heritage - has lightest, nicest looking satellite (0.7kg!) and all the features above. But really pricey (435€ in EU!) and quality is mixed according to reviews.
• Kanto YU2 with a sub - I'd really want to have a sub, so heavy sub-featuring satellites are kinda unneeded
• Audioengine A2+ with a sub - Worried about the wireless stability and longevity

try looking second hand, i can recommend Mirage nanosat, these give a very spacious sound, due to the top firing tweeter.
the sub also does a surprising amount of bass, and low distortion/high power handling from sub and speaker owing to an aluminium cone

 

[WILLJS]

try looking second hand, i can recommend Mirage nanosat, these give a very spacious sound, due to the top firing tweeter.
the sub also does a surprising amount of bass, and low distortion/high power handling from sub and speaker owing to an aluminium cone

i can also recommend any older klipsch, mirage, energy, paradigm systems (all those Canadian ones)