Desktop Speakers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 244 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 85 posts to rank the best Desktop Speakers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/PHbuildapc, r/pcmasterrace, r/audio. Top-rated brands include Edifier (4.0/5), Genelec (4.8/5), JBL (4.6/5).
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Reviews244
Subreddits17
Posts85
Brands48
Products87
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#1
Edifier
4.0
(45)
"Without any doubt edifier is the best"
"Active the new tiny Edifier M60 are amazing at 150 euros, better than bigger MR3 and MR4"
"I ended up with the Edifier r1280ts. Great speaker for the price, sounds great to my ears, has ok bass, sub out and a remote."
"The m60s are great. Just got them for xmas from my wife. These m60's are amazing. So clean and full sounding."
"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."
"Edifiers mr4 and 1280db are active speaker's not passive"
"Decided on either going for the pioneer dj dm40 or edifier mr4"
"I would personally go for the Edifier. The logitech 2.1 system might offer some more 'base', but at that pricepoint it will be bad base"
"Edifier R1700 for you is the best option"
#2
Genelec
4.8
(19)
"Genelec 8020D Around 1 grand for a pair and you can't top them even at 5 times that price."
"Genelec if $ is no issue."
"If you go for Genelecs skip the 80xx series and go for the SAMs (83xx) with a GLM kit."
"Honestly 8020D is borderline too large for most desks, but I love mine."
"Genelec 8020D is the only real answer here."
"I got myself a 7050c and some 8030c' for listening and some producing."
"Genelec 🤤"
"Genelec monitors are pretty darn great for what you want."
"Look at Genelec"
"Genelecs 8010, iLouds MTM, Kalis LP-UNF."
#3
JBL
4.6
(16)
"I use JBL 305P for my desktop. So nice."
"It's hard to beat the JBL 305P, 308P or the Kali Audio powered speaker offerings for their absolute value."
"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 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 Studio 530's are on sale for a ridiculous $239/pair right now."
#4
Audioengine
4.2
(15)
"Used or factory refurbished Audioengine A2+ or higher model."
"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."
"I am currently using the Audioengine A2+ with a Douk Audio DAC."
"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."
"I just use Audioengine A2+'s paired with a nice sub and it gets the job done for relatively cheap..."
"Lots of nice desktop speaker options from companies like AudioEngine."
#5
Vanatoo
4.6
(13)
"Really enjoy both speakers for my desktop."
"Vanatoo Transparent Zero PLUS, or their bigger sibling if you have the budget."
"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."
"I went with Vanatoo T0+ and don't regret it but it depends on your dimensions."
"They also make the Transparent Zero, which is a bit cheaper, but still great."
#6
Kanto
4.0
(13)
"Kanto Ora"
"My favorite has been the kanto yu2."
"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"
"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."
#7
Micca
4.4
(10)
"Buy micaaRb42 it's a great speaker to start I'd say it's the best i. Entry level"
"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."
"The only speakers that are smaller that are worth buying in that price range would be the Micca PB42X."
"I think the Micca RB42 with an amp would be perfect."
"Micca rb42. Will need amplification."
#8
iLoud
4.7
(9)
"Their frequency curve is about the most linear one I've seen in my life"
"I'm very happy with my iLoud Micro. I definitely can recommend"
"It's well worth going slightly over 200 to get a pair of Kalis LP-UNF or iLouds Micro Monitors."
"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."
"I can vouch for the Iloud Micro Monitors."
"For less than half the price, you have the iLoud Micro."
"Active: iLoud micro or MTM"
#9
Adam Audio
4.5
(8)
"I like Adam Audio T5V"
"After years of using various Edifier speakers ... I recently bought a pair of Adam Audio T5Vs, and I was blown away."
"Go for some nice studio monitors like Adam Audio or Neumann."
"Adam t5v"
"Adams are indeed slightly bright but this makes them 'airy' and 'detailed'. Typical AMT tweeter sound."
"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."
#10
Kali
4.6
(7)
"Kali LP-UNF is hard to beat for the $."
"It's well worth going slightly over 200 to get a pair of Kalis LP-UNF or iLouds Micro Monitors."
"You simply can't do better in this budget."
"Get a pair of Kali LP-6 V2s."
"On the slightly larger side of things you have ORA4, Kali LP-UNF."
"Im currently looking at adam audio d3v or Kali Lp-unf."
"You can also check Kalis LP-UNF."
#11
Fluance
4.8
(6)
"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."
"They are well worth the extra $50. Fluance Ai41?"
#12
Logitech
4.0
(6)
"I've been using the same Logitech speakers for 20 years. Excellent sound, and I consider myself an audiophile."
"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."
"Suggestion ko sa Logitech lineup yung Z313."
"Single player / casual: logitech."
#13
Kali Audio
4.6
(5)
"Like €300/350 for a pair of Adam D3V and Kali LP-UNF"
"Get the Kali Audio LP-6 v2s."
"Look for a pair of Kali LP-6 V2s."
"I decided to keep the Kali LP-UNF. I have been very happy with them although they are larger than I would prefer."
"Kali LP-UNF"
#14
Presonus
4.4
(5)
"Habe them as my desktop speaker sand really enjoy them."
"I very much prefer the Presonus Eris E3.5 over the Edifier R1280T."
"I like my Prosonus 3.5s. They sound good and are <$100."
"PreSonus Eris 3.5"
"I personally like the Presonus Eris series in that price range."
#15
Yamaha
4.4
(5)
"Yamaha HS4 plus the nicest subwoofer you can find."
"Clean clear (but not boomy) bass."
"I ended up going with the Yamaha hs5. Obviously not as much low end as the 7s or 8s but I think those would be overkill for a small room."
"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."
#16
Klipsch
4.2
(5)
"There’s only one option: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. I own 2 sets and they blow away every person I demo them for."
"Klipsch Promedia Heritage 2.1. You might have to wait for a sale, but people seems to love them for a desk set up."
"[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."
#17
Adam
4.5
(4)
"Like €300/350 for a pair of Adam D3V and Kali LP-UNF"
"It might be worth saving up for more expensive speakers too (forgive me for this, I know you put a clear budget): for example the Adam D3V."
"Compared to the Kanto Ora, Ora4 and Adam D3V, they sounded best in my room and I didn’t want a sub and the bass was the best out of the bunch."
"Adam offers the D3V refurbished at $254 and it sounds like the firmware was released that addresses many of the issues."
#18
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."
#19
Kef
4.7
(3)
"I’d probably run a set of monitors or KEF lsx"
"Basically the best above all."
"You could look into the LSX LT that cuts out a few features and is cheaper, but the speakers are the same."
#20
Alesis
4.0
(3)
"Used these as budget studio monitors for years, with really no complaints."
"Seems to be getting rave reviews and received a VGP2025 award."
"They are sold as studio monitors and take up a fair bit of desk space but been very happy with these for gaming and general media use."
#21
Neumi
4.0
(3)
"Neumi BS5P powered bookshelf speakers."
"Neumi BS5P is the one you're looking for."
"Neumi BS5P $160."
#22
Focal
4.0
(3)
"Used Focals speakers."
"If Focal Solo St6 fits your desk size wise, i would definitely recommend giving them a listen."
"Have you considered Focal?"
#23
Bose
3.3
(3)
"They have a great set for $99."
"I'm running them with a 1990 Bose AM5 Series II."
"Bose"
#24
Creative
3.3
(3)
"Check out the Creative Stage SE. It's currently £40 on Amazon."
"Creative pebbles, probably. They are not good speakers, but on your budget they are the best."
"I recently picked up a set of Creative Pebble 2.0 got it for $29."
#25
Emotiva
4.5
(2)
"Emotiva B1+ or the bigger bookshelf model… (USD 300-500). Excellent bargain."
"Emotiva B1+."
#26
IK Multimedia
4.5
(2)
"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."
#27
NHT
4.5
(2)
"Wonderful small speakers."
"Im using an old pair of NHT Super Zeros with an 8 inch Polk sub under the desk. Sounds great."
#28
Wharfedale
4.5
(2)
"I have Wharfedale Super Lintons and they are amazing for power metal"
"Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 are the same."
#29
PSB
4.0
(2)
"These sound nice."
"If your budget has a little flex, you can get the AM5 refurbished for $459."
#30
KRK
4.0
(2)
"Those KRK seem like a good choice."
"Those KRK seem like a good choice."
#31
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."
#32
Mini Advent
5.0
(1)
"I have been LOVING my mini advent speakers!!"
#33
3.0
5.0
(1)
"The 3.0 D63s are great speakers. Very hard to beat at $450."
#34
Neumann
5.0
(1)
"Definitely Neumann kh120 II"
#35
Dali
5.0
(1)
"Dali Spectre 2. Amazing sound for their price."
#36
Spendor
4.0
(1)
"I keep looking at Spendor A1s on eBay for when I’m at my computer"
#37
Triangle
4.0
(1)
"I use Triangle Borea BR02 on my Desktop. They sound warm and you can listen to them all day without any fatigue."
#38
Pioneer DJ
4.0
(1)
"Decided on either going for the pioneer dj dm40 or edifier mr4"
#39
NEAT Acoustics
4.0
(1)
"NEAT Acoustics IOTA is worth a listen."
#40
Soundcore
4.0
(1)
"(2) Soundcore X600s, for immersive L & R Spatial Audio."
#41
Polk
4.0
(1)
"Polk xt15"
#42
Axiom
4.0
(1)
"Axiom makes some really great on-wall speakers and offer custom colours and finishes."
#43
Pebbles
4.0
(1)
"I've got a pair of of the Pebbles for my laptop and they're very good for the price."
#44
Swan
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Swan D1010 MkII."
#45
Q Acoustics
4.0
(1)
"Q Acoustics 3020i are 699 NZ."
#46
Vanguard Audio
4.0
(1)
"Check out Vanguard Audio's Scout and Caldera 10" powered ubwoofer."
#47
Bowers & Wilkins
3.0
(1)
"Maybe the B&W Formation Duo or Genelecs"
#48
3.0
(1)
"Stereo pair of Google nest audio"
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