Recommend an upgrade

[SteveX]

I currently use Creative Gigaworks T40 series 2 after down sizing from a 5.1 system.
Now looking for some kind of upgrade but sticking to 2.0 or possibly 2.1 at a pinch as my days of going full on are definately over and simplicity is now king!

I know the usual advice is to get hifi bookshelf speakers etc and I may end up doing that if necessary.

However I have been looking through the various Edifier options on OC and wonder if any of those would be an upgrade over what I have?
Any thought or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[SteveX]

Initial budget is up to £500 or so, but up to £1,000 or more if something appeals to me and will last for some time.
My needs are not particularly high these days though, some music, a little gaming, and the usual youtubes, etc.

 

[SteveX]

Thanks for the replies folks.
I will look at the various suggestions mentioned:
Prodip Pro 5s
Lepy amp plus Diamond 9s
Tangent amp plus diamond 12s
Ik iLoud mtm speakers

I have Mission mx1s and Tannoy F1s in other rooms with Keff Egg 5.1s for the lounge so have a reasonable idea on the sound I can expect from bookshelf stuff.
Was kinda hoping there were other decent options!
Not keen on soundbars tbh, but thanks for the suggestion.
Current pc has a decent sound card, likely to get a new one early next year and will either have a card or go to an external dac.

Cheers all