Good 2.0 + sub system?
Sep 29, 2016 at 4:59 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 18
Estiui

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I want to replace my old Logitech Z323 speaker system.

After some research, I found out Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 was the best option, according to many internet users. However, I cannot buy them in Europe, so I have to discard them.

Other options are M-Audio AV32.1, Logitech Z623, HiVi M10... but I find different opinions about them.

I cannot get a pair of good monitors because the space in my desk is limited, so I also discarded Behringer 2030s, Edifier DB2730s, JBL LSR305s and others.

So, as a summary, this is what I need:

  1. Main use: music, I play games and watch movies too, but music is when I'm probably more focused on the sound
  2. Active speakers, I don't have an amp and I would simply connect the speakers to my computer output.
  3. Budget: upper limit of 250$/200€, purchasable in Europe
  4. AUX input would be nice, since I might connect an external piano too

 Therefore, I wonder if I could setup a decent 2.1 system by getting separately 2 speakers and a sub, but I've no idea neither about recommendations (I've always looked for complete 2.1 systems) nor about the setup (connections, separate volumes, etc.).

So I'm open to suggestions :)
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 8:25 AM Post #3 of 18
I'd say your money is better spent on proper 2.0 speakers rather than trying to compensate for crappy desktop speakers with a sub.
 
A pair of something like the Audioengine A2+ would be a pretty easy recommendation - LOTS of youtube reviews that will give you a sense of performance. 
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 9:18 AM Post #4 of 18
What sort of space are you working with? Might it be possible to use larger monitors on stands which could decrease their footprint on your desk? Also putting your display on a stand can help free up some space. Just something to consider.
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 9:56 AM Post #5 of 18
mightygrey said:
  I'd say your money is better spent on proper 2.0 speakers rather than trying to compensate for crappy desktop speakers with a sub.
 
A pair of something like the Audioengine A2+ would be a pretty easy recommendation - LOTS of youtube reviews that will give you a sense of performance. 
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I bought Kanto YU2s for less than the Audioengine and are, essentially, the same thing, except the "bass port" or whatever the slit is called is on the rear of the device. They sound amazing and can be had for $150 USD on Amazon's Warehouse. Not sure if they're available in your region, but if you're still looking. Give them a look. The YU3s have a remote and the volume dial is on the front, so you might check those too.
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM Post #6 of 18
protegemaniac said:
  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-E3360BT-BLACK-Audio-Speaker/dp/B00MFNFRNA/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1475151664&sr=8-22&keywords=Edifier
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Thanks, I didn't know these, I'll have a look at them.
 
mightygrey said:
  I'd say your money is better spent on proper 2.0 speakers rather than trying to compensate for crappy desktop speakers with a sub.
 
A pair of something like the Audioengine A2+ would be a pretty easy recommendation - LOTS of youtube reviews that will give you a sense of performance. 
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Those are a bit out of my budget, but don't you think I'll notice the lack in bass? I'm not a EDM basshead, but I like to feel and hear the bass.
 
mindsmirror said:
  What sort of space are you working with? Might it be possible to use larger monitors on stands which could decrease their footprint on your desk? Also putting your display on a stand can help free up some space. Just something to consider.
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I have a desk which is a simple Ikea table. My screen is at about 10 cm to the wall, on the back of the table, so any kind of typical monitors would stand out too much. Besides, I've other things on the table: mouse and keyboard, external hard drive, light, etc.
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 10:02 AM Post #7 of 18
kriswalden said:
  I bought Kanto YU2s for less than the Audioengine and are, essentially, the same thing, except the "bass port" or whatever the slit is called is on the rear of the device. They sound amazing and can be had for $150 USD on Amazon's Warehouse. Not sure if they're available in your region, but if you're still looking. Give them a look. The YU3s have a remote and the volume dial is on the front, so you might check those too.
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They're not easily available in my region and, when they are, they're out of my budget :frowning2:
 
Sep 29, 2016 at 10:12 AM Post #9 of 18
estiui said:
  Those are a bit out of my budget, but don't you think I'll notice the lack in bass? I'm not a EDM basshead, but I like to feel and hear the bass.
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If you get bi-amped monitors (separate amplifier channels for the midwoofers and tweeters) you can skew the balance towards bass a bit by reducing the treble, so there will be considerably less treble for the midwoofer to overcome.
 
I had the HiVi D1080MkII-08 before and at 1:00 on the volume dial I can take a shower across the hall from my room, both doors closed, and I can feel the bass vibrating through the wood interior walls (note that the exterior walls are concrete and I have the windows closed to run the A/C in my room). I was reviewing for my MA exams at the time and I took showers to wake up, the music helped me pretend I was going out rather than getting nerdy and drinking beer alone on a Saturday night.
 
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