Mid Range Speakers

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

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I'm looking for a pair of speakers to sit either side of my monitor and be better than the monitor in-built sound. Budget around £100-200.

Any recommendations?
 
@fobose there's plenty of room on the desk, however the amp may be overkill as it's a small office/study.

So you think they would be good on their own? I'm liking the Bluetooth functionality from the Steljes as it means I could switch easily between PC & TV, and they have in built amp?

I suppose I would really need to hear it all in store as sound quality is subjective. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
 
@fobose thanks, glad I didn't call RS!

I actually got an open box Yamaha unit, so the bundle cost £318 which is ok with me. I'm really liking the sound, it could be placebo but I'm sure I'm hearing sounds I didn't pick up before with headphones. :)

Is that a bass unit in your photo?

@hornetstinger thanks for the advice, I didn't see the suggestion regarding Celestion but I'm happy enough with the purchase.
 
After a few days, I have to say I'm really enjoying this set up and it's a great addition to my cave. :)

I'm using the Bluetooth function to play my LG TV audio but it doesn't sound as good as other sources via Bluetooth. Is this likely due to the Bluetooth format i.e. would I be better connecting the units with a cable?

Or, is Bluetooth a decent format for connectivity?

Oh, and another question that may seem a bit silly... The speakers have L & R on them but surely it doesn't matter which way round they are so long as the cables are connected to the correct L & R for the actual set up?
 
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Unfortunately, my TVs only have optical audio cables and no headphone jack. The Bluetooth function is no use as it has bad audio delay.

Could anyone suggest a reputable solution to take me from optical audio to RCA on the amp? I bought the following unit, but it doesn't work.

DAC Converter, Techole Aluminum... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MB8VCWQ?
 
I've tried using a mains plug for USB and it still didn't work. I'll order the same unit again and see if it was just a faulty unit - Amazon have processed a refund.
 
Another minor query if anyone could be so kind...:)

If I have my TV plugged into my GPU via HDMI, would it be best to link the 3.5mm to RCA cable between the PC-out > amp or the TV. headphone jack > amp

No difference?
 
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