Decware makes some mini desktop radials that are impressive if your setup allows. I use them in a setup at the office and they are the best minis for bass I have ever owned. Even at low volumes you can feel the base at the keyboard - I forget sometimes and they can startle me when typing. They are passive while I believe most desktop speakers are active. At home, with a more limited space on my desk, I use some Vienna Waltz wall mounts. They are typically a home theater speaker but produce a nice clear sound. They need a sub. I don't use a sub at work with the radials. I tried a few of the box desktops mentioned but was never impressed. In my opinion, the desk should sound like the main rig, just smaller and more localized. Both these options have that affect.
Desk top speakers at low cost
I am looking for something simple and compact for a desk system while working. The budget is very low since I already have two systems for listening and a third for movies. I am not a big money player. My main systems are in the Parasound, Arcam, Pardigm Pestige level. I get tired of headphones so I just want something simple. I have considered NHT first I have a pair of Q350s but they are too big, and they are likely overkill anyway. I am using a superphon pre-amp and either an older Luxman or Rotel amp tucked away on a shelf. No not your ideal layout, but then neither is listening for your grandson while working and listening. But I just can't listen to old Radio Shack Optimas either. Just wondering if anyone has run into anything surprisingly better than expected in a little package. If not then maybe I will mount some surround speakers on the wall. Thanks for reading.
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these PSB speakers have been my go to computer speaker for a couple years, there's a matching sub available as well. I have the sub as well and its perfect for a computer system and near field listening. They have great dispersion as well. quite small as well for the sound you get out of them. Alpha PS1 – Powered Speaker - PSB Speakers
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Have you considered a headphone system? An AudioQuest USB DAC/headphone amp is affordable and sounds amazing with every model of Focal, Fostex, and Sennheiser headphones I've listened through. You'll get more bang for buck and can put it all in the drawer when you're done or take it all with you. But to answer your question, I've honestly never heard affordable speakers that sounded good except DIY home built speakers. If you're willing to build the speakers yourself then you can get both good sounding and affordable. I feel that the closer I get to the speakers the easier it is to hear that they are cheap. By building them yourself you are cutting out a lot of hungry mouths such as the speaker builder, the parent corporation, the distributer, the showroom overhead and the sales person and they will be affordable. Best of luck to you! |
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