2.0 Desktop Speakers

[Phil2008]

ah sideways... I heard years ago that the tweeter should be level with your ears for the best sound, dont know how true that is?

 

[easyrider]

I'm referring to this, using the speaker like this is a 50-100% improvement in audio quality.

https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-can-my-monitors-go-their-sides

 

[JasonM]

The tweeter is level with my ears, that picture is taken from above so speaker does not appear as high.

Speaker sounds better in that position, tried speaker all ways around.

 

[JasonM]

https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-can-my-monitors-go-their-sides

I tried speaker all ways around, it's what sounds best to me.

My original point was about getting the speaker to ear level, and isolating vibration from the desk.

 

[easyrider]

I tried speaker all ways around, it's what sounds best to me.

My original point was about getting the speaker to ear level, and isolating vibration from the desk.

Why not get some real deal speakers first?

 

[JasonM]

Why not get some real deal speakers first?

Well those speakers are working as satellites on a Edifier S530. I'm actually quite happy with the sound on them.

I did almost buy some Elac B6.2, until I found out the Elac's are not shielded and was worried they would magnetise he watches I wear.

I do have over £800 worth of Yamaha floor standing speakers in the lounge downstairs.

 

[Phil2008]

Everyone hear differently and likes different sound... Me I like quite a crisp sound not too warm or you loose the sound quality, with the bass slightly infront of it, so you get a bit of a pounding sound.

 

[JasonM]

Everyone hear differently and likes different sound...

Well desk/office speakers should be raised to ear level, and positioned to the sides of you. Also you need to isolate them else you muddy the bottom end.

Next time your listening to your desk / computer speakers, put your hand flat on the desk. If you can feel vibration that is muddying the sound and reducing sound quality.

 

[JasonM]

https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-can-my-monitors-go-their-sides

Just something on this. I read that link and totally agree with it.

If I put my speakers on their sides with tweeter on INSIDE, they sound terrible! and the tweeter and bass is out of phase.

If I put my speakers on their sides with tweeter on OUTSIDE (as in picture), they sound best and ever better then standing up normally.

 

[dacads]

With speakers sound proofing is also important to get the best out. Otherwise if you standup and go to a corner of your room, you will hear all the bass that you won't hear sitting down.

I'd love to have a dedicated music room with bass traps in each corner etc

 

[Grim5]

https://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/audio-pro/bluetooth-wireless-speaker-addon-t8l_318047

Plus speaker stands for the desk to raise them up

Seriously good value for money When they’re on sale

 

[Zeebedy]

I have some BOSE Companion 2 Series 3 2.0 speakers on for delivery tomorrow.

Will report back how they are, but im sure at £85 for some BOSE speakers..cant be all bad..

 

[Zeebedy]

The BOSE speakers are great value for money IMO..the only thing is, out the box the bass is a bit weak, but with some audio tinkering they will perform pretty damn well for the price point!

 

[Zeebedy]

update -

I know this is over your budget, but, I recently changed to the Logitech G560 2.1 speaker setup, and OMG, night and day for volume and quality against the BOSE Companion speakers!!!