Best desktop speakers on Reddit
173 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/DJs and 13 more subreddits
173 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
Edifier
4.1
(22)
"For desktop use I would look at the Edifier MR4 over the 1700bt."
"The budget audiophile choice is the Edifier MR4, simply incredible and unmatched at the price point."
"Claiming to be studio speakers(they are not) but they got a neutral tone."
"Get the edifier G5000. They are not studio monitors but they have excellent building quality."
"They sound great."
"For your budget: Edifier 1280DBS and you later can add the T5 sub."
"Edifier might have something for you."
"Edifier R1280DBS active Bluetooth bookshelf speakers."
"I’m a fan of my Edifier R1700BTs for $179."
"4.6/5 in over 6k reviews."
#2
JBL
4.7
(15)
"JBL 305 are perfectly sized for my home studio."
"Incredible stereo imaging, clear mid range, crisp high end and really good low end for their size."
"Love my JBLs. They sound bigger than they are."
"JBL 305p or 306p"
"Seconding JBL. 305p mk2 are great for smallish speakers."
"JBL Monitors are bad ass and affordable."
"A pair of JBL 305 studio monitors, roughly $400-500."
"Scarlett Solo + 2x JBL 305 + DT770 pro + XM8500. This should cost around 500$ and it's the ultimate best bang for your buck PC content creation station set."
"JBL 530 if you have the room."
"JBL Studio 530's are on sale for a ridiculous $239/pair right now."
#3
Vanatoo
4.8
(12)
"Vanatoo Transparent Zero PLUS, or their bigger sibling if you have the budget."
"I just ordered the Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus today."
"I have the Vanatoo T0 with an SVS subwoofer and they both sound absolutely phenomenal."
"I have a pair of Vanatoo T0 and they’re great. Plug n play with excellent sound quality."
"I love them."
"Consider Vanatoo Zero. I love mine. They replaced Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 and they’re much better."
"Vanatoo t0"
"Considered pretty much the best choice for powered speakers."
"Vanatoo Transparent Zero for under $500."
"Vanatoo Transparent Zeros. Easy."
#4
Audioengine
4.2
(13)
"Audioengine’s for whatever they cost and pay the difference to me for my consultation fee."
"I absolutely loved my audio engine a5."
"I LOVE my Audioengine A2+'s."
"Great, if you have a lil extra money the HD4s are even better."
"Great speakers for their size."
"They deliver a similar sound profile to the A5 but in a smaller form factor."
"I will throw out Audioengine HD3s for consideration."
"Lots of nice desktop speaker options from companies like AudioEngine."
"Audioengine HD3s or HD6s are probably good enough, but I would recommend a 6" sub."
"Been using a pair of white A2+’s in my desk for 5 years now."
#5
Kanto
4.1
(11)
"Kanto Ora"
"For ultra compact speakers for desktop usage, I really like the Kanto Oras."
"On the small side of things you have ORA, iLoud Micro Monitors, and Adam Audio D3V."
"Got the YU4s and a cheap Klipsch subwoofer instead. Fairly happy with the setup."
"The Kanto YU-6 are a great all-in-one option."
"Kanto YU4 powered speakers $380 to $420."
"Https://www.crutchfield.com/p_310YU2MB/Kanto-YU2-Matte-Black.html"
"I recommend them - you can even add a sub and that makes them an even better choice."
"The YU4 is a very good option."
"YU doesn't have optical which is the most common audio output on TVs."
#6
Micca
4.6
(7)
"I’m very happy with the set up."
"I am using some Micca MB42X desktop speakers powered by a cheap Fosi Audio T20 tube amplifier."
"I’m very happy with my Micca RB42s."
"I really like the Micca RB42."
"Budget choice of speakers to pair with it: Micca RB42's, $150 a pair."
"I still stand by the sound of the Micca Mb42X 2 way desktop speakers."
"I think the Micca RB42 with an amp would be perfect."
#7
Klipsch
4.3
(7)
"A friend just got Klipsch RP-500M IIs. And they sound amazing. Huge sound stage."
"Love my Klipsch 2.1"
"They sound pretty great for the price ($150ish)."
"I like the Klipsch R41PM and R51PM and the the Fives and the Sevens and The Nines are insane."
"[Klipsch ProMedia 2.1] are pretty decent for the price."
"And klipsch pro media 2.1 would be a solid choice."
"I still think the best bang-for-the-buck in computer speakers is the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set."
#8
Genelec
4.7
(6)
"Look at Genelec"
"Genelecs 8010, iLouds MTM, Kalis LP-UNF."
"Genelec and Neumann are the top two choices from the active studio monitor scene."
"If you could demo some small Genelec speakers, i think they would really suit your room size and requirement."
"Genelec 8010/20 in used condition might fit your budget."
"Look into powered monitors from Genelec and similar speakers."
#9
iLoud
4.7
(6)
"Highly recommending iLoud Micro Monitor + a decent DAC."
"I recently got the iloud micro and they have a surprising amount of bass for how small their footprint are."
"I vote iLoud MTM’s. I have mine mounted on mic stands and I love them."
"The absolute best small footprint speakers are the iLoud Micro Monitors."
"For less than half the price, you have the iLoud Micro."
"Active: iLoud micro or MTM"
#10
Kali
4.7
(6)
"Check out Kali LP6 or 8, beat value desktop speakers I've used."
"You simply can't do better in this budget."
"Get a pair of Kali LP-6 V2s."
"Buy some Kali monitors, bass traps and monitor stands."
"On the slightly larger side of things you have ORA4, Kali LP-UNF."
"You can also check Kalis LP-UNF."
#11
Fluance
5.0
(5)
"I love my Fluance Ai61s on my desk."
"Couldn't be happier."
"Seems to be one of the better choices in the under $300 range of powered speakers."
"[Fluance Ai61](https://www.fluance.com/powered-6-5-inch-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) seems to be one of the better choices in the under $300 range of powered speakers."
"My recommendation are the Fluance Ai41or Ai61 series of active speakers."
#12
Yamaha
4.4
(5)
"Yamaha HS4 plus the nicest subwoofer you can find."
"Clean clear (but not boomy) bass."
"I've heard some good things about Swissonics too."
"Get a pair of Yamaha HS5, well within your budget."
"The Yamaha HS5 s are pretty good and I think you could get a pair for around $500 - $600."
#13
KRK
4.0
(5)
"Rokit sound closest to home hifi and are easy to listen to."
"I'd say check out some Krk Rokits."
"Honestly as a musician too, a pair of krk rockit g4 and an interface sounds great."
"Those KRK seem like a good choice."
"Those KRK seem like a good choice."
#14
Presonus
4.8
(4)
"I think they sound great."
"Habe them as my desktop speaker sand really enjoy them."
"I very much prefer the Presonus Eris E3.5 over the Edifier R1280T."
"I personally like the Presonus Eris series in that price range."
#15
KEF
4.5
(4)
"Yeah. I use my KEF LS50 with no sub and I’m happy."
"The KEF was the clear winner to my ears."
"Kef q150 is solid"
"I like the KEFs."
#16
Neumi
4.0
(4)
"Neumi BS5P powered bookshelf speakers."
"Neumi BS5P is the one you're looking for."
"Neumi BS5P $160."
"Neumi BS5."
#17
Emotiva
4.3
(3)
"Emotiva B1+ or the bigger bookshelf model… (USD 300-500). Excellent bargain."
"Emotiva B1+."
"Emotiva B1s is another good choice for nearfield."
#18
IK Multimedia
4.3
(3)
"ILoud Micro Monitors are small and compact active near field Monitors. They sound amazing."
"A lot of people swear by these as a budget option."
"IK MTM could be an option. Plays from 40 Hz, but might mean compromise on loudness."
#19
Adam Audio
4.3
(3)
"I’m running Adam Audio F5 and love them."
"Here's what I like and don't like about each: Adam D3V."
"I'm also looking at trying out the Adam Audio D3V."
#20
PSB
4.0
(3)
"I'm a fan of the PSB Alpha powered speakers."
"These sound nice."
"If your budget has a little flex, you can get the AM5 refurbished for $459."
#21
Logitech
3.7
(3)
"The subwoofer packs a punch."
"As far as quality for a decent price point I like the Logitech Z623 and Z625 speakers."
"Single player / casual: logitech."
#22
Kali Audio
5.0
(2)
"Get the Kali Audio LP-6 v2s."
"Look for a pair of Kali LP-6 V2s."
#23
NHT
4.5
(2)
"Wonderful small speakers."
"My own desktop setup consists of a pair of NHT SuperZero 2.1 monitors."
#24
Focal
4.0
(2)
"Used Focals speakers."
"Have you considered Focal?"
#25
Cambridge
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend the Cambridge Minx Min22s but you can't do a good system with those for 400."
"Cambridge Minx Min22's - and then you have to dial the subs up to 120."
#26
Bowers & Wilkins
4.0
(2)
"Used Bowers & Wilkins CM5s."
"I’d suggest a small DAC/Amp and some passive speakers. B&W, Klipsch, etc."
#27
Pioneer
4.0
(2)
"I have the pioneer vm50s and they do fine for bedroom practice."
"Pioneer DM-40."
#28
Bose
3.5
(2)
"They have a great set for $99."
"Check Bose Companion and Klipsch ProMedia."
#29
Focusrite
5.0
(1)
"Pro audio guy here- focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and a couple jbl 308p mkII sounds pretty mint."
#30
Creative
5.0
(1)
"Check out Creative Pebble V3"
#31
Boston Acoustics
5.0
(1)
"I've had a pair of Boston Acoustics for like 16 yrs. Still sound great."
#32
ProAc
5.0
(1)
"Also small sealed nearfield monitors like the Spendor Classic 4/5."
#33
Monoprice
5.0
(1)
"My Monoprice DT-5BT for $120 sounds way, way better than the $155 Edifier 1700bt."
#34
Spendor
5.0
(1)
"The vocals are incredibly realistic…like Joe Rogan is in the room with me."
#35
Adam
4.0
(1)
"Adam T5V on sale (or JBL 305/Kali LP6)."
#36
Harman Kardon
4.0
(1)
"Harman Karden sound stick threes can be found for under that on marketplace or craigslist used."
#37
Cambridge Audio
4.0
(1)
"The M20 is an excellent choice. I tend to stick with Cambridge Audio."
#38
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"If your PC has bluetooth I'd recommend getting a 3rd Gen Echo Dot next time they're on sale."
#39
Sterling Audio
4.0
(1)
"I have the Sterling Audio MX5s because they honestly were in my price range and I was surprised with the performance."
#40
Mackie
4.0
(1)
"I like my Mackie CRX-3s, they are basically like powered studio monitors in a desktop speaker size."
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your first customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
