the_dong146
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Hello all,
So I'm toying with the idea of upgrading my desktop audio setup. To be honest, even after reading through several threads here I'm a little confused so bear with me. Currently I have laptop -> Audioengine D1 -> Promedia 2.1s. Personally, I don't believe that I need the subwoofer and have been thinking of an upgraded 2.0 setup. For additional future flexibility (and value?) - I was thinking of moving to a passive setup.
After reading through the info here - would I be correct in saying that a possible setup would be D1 -> receiver -> speakers?
In terms of options, likely looking at a "budget" to start for now with an eye towards eventually upgrading. In the range of around $150 I am looking at the Audioengine N22. At this price range, are there any other options I should look into in this price range? I have seen the TP21 etc mentioned.
Are there any recommendations for starter passive speakers in the $150-$200 range? Musical preference is mainly rock based with some additional variety. For example, a current playlist includes Arcade Fire, M83, Black Keys, Chvrches and Daft Punk. Elsewhere, I have seen the Pioneer BS22s and Monoprice BX5 knockoffs recommended.
To close out - would it alternatively be worth just purchasing the Audioengine A5s at around $350? Of course - the question that always comes up with this hobby. How much of an upgrade would this/any potential setup offer over the Promedia 2.1s?
Thanks!
So I'm toying with the idea of upgrading my desktop audio setup. To be honest, even after reading through several threads here I'm a little confused so bear with me. Currently I have laptop -> Audioengine D1 -> Promedia 2.1s. Personally, I don't believe that I need the subwoofer and have been thinking of an upgraded 2.0 setup. For additional future flexibility (and value?) - I was thinking of moving to a passive setup.
After reading through the info here - would I be correct in saying that a possible setup would be D1 -> receiver -> speakers?
In terms of options, likely looking at a "budget" to start for now with an eye towards eventually upgrading. In the range of around $150 I am looking at the Audioengine N22. At this price range, are there any other options I should look into in this price range? I have seen the TP21 etc mentioned.
Are there any recommendations for starter passive speakers in the $150-$200 range? Musical preference is mainly rock based with some additional variety. For example, a current playlist includes Arcade Fire, M83, Black Keys, Chvrches and Daft Punk. Elsewhere, I have seen the Pioneer BS22s and Monoprice BX5 knockoffs recommended.
To close out - would it alternatively be worth just purchasing the Audioengine A5s at around $350? Of course - the question that always comes up with this hobby. How much of an upgrade would this/any potential setup offer over the Promedia 2.1s?
Thanks!