[Soundmancan]

Anyone have any idea on speakers to pair up with the Jot 2? Or maybe just the Modius? Desktop speakers. Need something for my computer setup. I assume powered bookshelf speakers, but have no idea where to start. Nothing too fancy.

What price range are you looking at? I have a pair of Klipsch R-41pm's that are 35 wpc and come with a remote, phono input, line level input, optical & usb inputs as well as a subwoofer output & RCA inputs. They sound great and get plenty loud and not too big as to be able to fit on your desk. I am a fan of Klipsch and their horn speakers and they are currently on sale for $275 on Best Buy's web site.

 

[In1unison]

Anyone have any idea on speakers to pair up with the Jot 2? Or maybe just the Modius? Desktop speakers. Need something for my computer setup. I assume powered bookshelf speakers, but have no idea where to start. Nothing too fancy.

Yamaha HS5 or Adam Audio T5V is a good start. They really make excellent speakers in the $200 range for a single unit.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

What price range are you looking at? I have a pair of Klipsch R-41pm's that are 35 wpc and come with a remote, phono input, line level input, optical & usb inputs as well as a subwoofer output & RCA inputs. They sound great and get plenty loud and not too big as to be able to fit on your desk. I am a fan of Klipsch and their horn speakers and they are currently on sale for $275 on Best Buy's web site.

I haven't decided on price. Probably not so expensive. I need to get into speakers first. I don't need something that serious. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

 

[schneiderdn1974]

I haven't decided on price. Probably not so expensive. I need to get into speakers first. I don't need something that serious. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Well, . . . since you're going to have them on your desktop (i.e., assuming 2-3 feet from your listening position), I'd definitely recommend purchasing some larger non-powered speakers and a pair of mono block Schiit Aegir amps. Sweeten the deal with some really expensive braided speaker cables and a set of high-end XLRs and you'll be set!! . . . In all seriousness, here's a decent recommendation from Mr. Guttenberg ($200/pair):

 

[schneiderdn1974]

I haven't decided on price. Probably not so expensive. I need to get into speakers first. I don't need something that serious. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I've also heard these are pretty good for the price ($150/pair): https://m-audio.com/bx4

 

[DougD]

Anyone have any idea on speakers to pair up with the Jot 2? Or maybe just the Modius? Desktop speakers. Need something for my computer setup. I assume powered bookshelf speakers, but have no idea where to start. Nothing too fancy.

Emotiva has several AirMotiv models that are very affordable, and AudioEngine is another brand that is often recommended in this segment. I'm sure there are others, I quit looking when I got some AirMotivs X years ago. Obviously the upper-end for desktop/nearfield-monitors can go as high as you're willing to spend. I don't do critical listening on speakers, so modest worked for me. The Jot2 will let you connect the powered speakers with XLR connectors, which is a plus.

 

[Mark-sf]

I haven't decided on price. Probably not so expensive. I need to get into speakers first. I don't need something that serious. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Take a look at the desktop ones from Edifier. Their actives start at $99 and are decent.

 

[In1unison]

Another review

 

[chillaxing]

Anyone have any idea on speakers to pair up with the Jot 2? Or maybe just the Modius? Desktop speakers. Need something for my computer setup. I assume powered bookshelf speakers, but have no idea where to start. Nothing too fancy.

sony ss-cs5 $120 but can be had for around $80 during sales.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA

 

[tameral]

Actually, so I've been debating the Asgard but am settling on the Jotenheim 2 for future proofing and more power. I was thinking of getting the multibit installed. I have a topping e30 that I pair with a darkvoice which has the same chip as the modius - so wasn't wanting to duplicate that and was thinking of trying a multibit.

Is the multibit not a sensible choice, dipping the toe in that kind of sound? Maybe taming the brightness a bit that I've read about of this amp?

Of course, in true gear person style - I've been debating just going all out and getting the bifrost 2.

Is there any issue with quality control with these? These are awfully new and I've early adopted a few things in my life (prophet 5 most recently) that turned out to be complicated

 

[In1unison]

Actually, so I've been debating the Asgard but am settling on the Jotenheim 2 for future proofing and more power. I was thinking of getting the multibit installed. I have a topping e30 that I pair with a darkvoice which has the same chip as the modius - so wasn't wanting to duplicate that and was thinking of trying a multibit.

Is the multibit not a sensible choice, dipping the toe in that kind of sound? Maybe taming the brightness a bit that I've read about of this amp?

Of course, in true gear person style - I've been debating just going all out and getting the bifrost 2.

Is there any issue with quality control with these? These are awfully new and I've early adopted a few things in my life (prophet 5 most recently) that turned out to be complicated

C`mon man, you live in Florida! Mine had no issues whatsoever and Schiit support is, from my experience, top notch. Also, either keep E30 or get Bitfrost 2, internal card is a waste.

 

[tameral]

C`mon man, you live in Florida! Mine had no issues whatsoever and Schiit support is, from my experience, top notch. Also, either keep E30 or get Bitfrost 2, internal card is a waste.

Any feedback about the volume knob and lack of travel due to this thing being super powerful?

I have the 6xx and the LCD-2f

Regards

 

[Luckyleo]

Actually, so I've been debating the Asgard but am settling on the Jotenheim 2 for future proofing and more power. I was thinking of getting the multibit installed. I have a topping e30 that I pair with a darkvoice which has the same chip as the modius - so wasn't wanting to duplicate that and was thinking of trying a multibit.

Is the multibit not a sensible choice, dipping the toe in that kind of sound? Maybe taming the brightness a bit that I've read about of this amp?

Of course, in true gear person style - I've been debating just going all out and getting the bifrost 2.

Is there any issue with quality control with these? These are awfully new and I've early adopted a few things in my life (prophet 5 most recently) that turned out to be complicated

When I had the Jot1 (have the Jot2 now) I ordered with the multibit card. Compared to stand alone dacs (especially BF2) I would say you could do better by purchasing a stand alone. I've read comments here and there that seem to agree with me. YMMV

 

[tameral]

I think I'm gonna sell some astronomy gear and go all in with Schiit. I just can't deal with a bunch of Topping.

 

[LittleJoe919]

I have added the Bifrost 2 and The Jot 2 in the last week and I think it's sounds excellent with my elex. Keep in mind, I was upgrading from the drop/grace dac balanced and a 789.