Best desktop speakers on Reddit

185 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/PHbuildapc and 12 more subreddits

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Edifier

4.0

(27)

"Totally worth it. It has all input type, good base and sound output, and just fits my setup."

"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."

"Edifier m60"

"I got a couple of pairs of the Edifier R1280DBs, I use one pair at my desk."

"Claiming to be studio speakers(they are not) but they got a neutral tone."

"Better daw sa MR4."

"Get the edifier G5000. They are not studio monitors but they have excellent building quality."

"You could afford something like a pair of Edifiers."

"For your budget: Edifier 1280DBS and you later can add the T5 sub."

JBL

4.7

(16)

"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"

"JBL LSR 305s"

"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."

Vanatoo

4.8

(12)

"Really enjoy both speakers for my desktop."

"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."

"Vanatoo t0"

"Considered pretty much the best choice for powered speakers."

"Vanatoo Transparent Zero for under $500."

"They also make the Transparent Zero, which is a bit cheaper, but still great."

Audioengine

4.1

(14)

"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."

"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."

"I’ve audioengine for my desktop, look at them."

Kanto

4.1

(12)

"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."

"Kanto YU4 powered speakers $380 to $420."

"Https://www.crutchfield.com/p_310YU2MB/Kanto-YU2-Matte-Black.html"

"The YU6 are really great speakers."

"I recommend them - you can even add a sub and that makes them an even better choice."

"The YU4 is a very good option."

Kali

4.4

(8)

"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."

"Im currently looking at adam audio d3v or Kali Lp-unf."

"If they absolutely have to be white..."

"You can also check Kalis LP-UNF."

"I would kept an eye on the Kali MM-6 or LP6 v2."

Genelec

4.7

(7)

"Genelec monitors are pretty darn great for what you want."

"Look at Genelec"

"Genelecs 8010, iLouds MTM, Kalis LP-UNF."

"If you could demo some small Genelec speakers, i think they would really suit your room size and requirement."

"Genelecs are amazing desktop speakers."

"Genelec 8010/20 in used condition might fit your budget."

"Look into powered monitors from Genelec and similar speakers."

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."

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."

#10

KRK

4.2

(6)

"Just one of these will do you for general throwing down."

"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."

#11

iLoud

4.6

(5)

"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."

"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"

#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

KEF

4.4

(5)

"Yeah. I use my KEF LS50 with no sub and I’m happy."

"The KEF was the clear winner to my ears."

"Both great."

"Kef q150 is solid"

"I like the KEFs."

#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

Klipsch

4.3

(4)

"Love my Klipsch 2.1"

"[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."

#16

Logitech

4.0

(4)

"I use Logitech Z623 for almost a decade now, you can consider that though higher priced."

"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."

#17

Neumi

4.0

(4)

"Neumi BS5P powered bookshelf speakers."

"Neumi BS5P is the one you're looking for."

"Neumi BS5P $160."

"Neumi BS5."

#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

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."

#20

Adam Audio

4.0

(3)

"Here's what I like and don't like about each: Adam D3V."

"I'm also looking at trying out the Adam Audio D3V."

"Im currently looking at adam audio d3v or Kali Lp-unf."

#21

PSB

4.0

4.0

3.0

(1)

"Check Bose Companion and Klipsch ProMedia."

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