Spec me 2.0/1

Noxia · 3 Dec 2021 at 16:20

I don't really know speakers outside of the PC aimed ones I don't want to use anymore. I had some Logitech Z623 that buzz all the time after 2 years so got rid of them.
I am happy to have 2.0 if they produce enough bass so I don't miss a subwoofer, or allow me to add a sub later on.
I don't want passive ones either as cba with getting an amp too and all the extra wires, I will be connecting them to a Soundblaster G6 which has line/optical in.

I saw Edifier S350DB that looked fine but wasn't a big fan of the adjustment knobs being on the side of the speaker, plus they use a propriety connector just like the ones I had did. Outside of the logitech world, what bookshelf speakers are people using preferably active ones?

Edit: Budget max £500

Triangle Elara LN01A look nice + are wireless

Noxia · 5 Dec 2021 at 22:26

My nephew has some Yamaha HS5 for his amateur music stuff. I believe I'd need an interface like the Schiit DAC that has XLR Outputs and can plug to PC via USB. Not a route I'd considered previously but I was surprised at the prices of the studio stuff.
The 3020i look fine too, Im pretty sure at a certain price point anything will blow my old logitechs out the water.

Use case is purely listening to music. I don't want to wear my headphones all day.

Noxia · 5 Dec 2021 at 23:24

I saw the Ruarks are very highly rated but aesthetics come into it for me and sadly they don't cut it for what I'm looking for there.
I really like the look of those 3030i and I'd like the option to add a subwoofer if I don't find the bass enough but I don't really understand much about amps and certainly the ones I looked at seemed to take up all of my budget just for that.

Saw this but don't get how I connect it to pc.

https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision...kdtvtbAROC2aK9QdoilGvPEaNqxd4y7EaAgexEALw_wcB

Would I run that into my G6 DAC still

Noxia · 6 Dec 2021 at 00:38

Yep you've lost me there lol. I'm currently really interested in the Mackie CR8 though thats mainly because I like the green accent on them and also easy to connect to my pc. Unfortunately though it seems the current ones have green around the outside and not the actual speakers which I saw first.

Noxia · 6 Dec 2021 at 00:49

Ah come on, anything looks better than the Ruarks

New ones don't look like that. Honestly it's a minefield, who knows what I will end up with. Appreciate all your help so far!

Noxia · 6 Dec 2021 at 16:55

Guest2 said:
Not sure about the CR8 but Mackie CR3 build quality and components look shocking - http://noaudiophile.com/Mackie_CR3/

I personally have iLoud micro monitors - http://noaudiophile.com/IK_Multimedia_iLoudMM/

Yes, I've done some more research and it seems these are kind of aimed people who like form over function.
There are a lot of options in my price range but Iike the convenience of the Mackies with the Bluetooth sub and easy connectivity to my existing DAC.

Presonus Eris appear frequently in these best budget monitor lists as do those ones you own. Eventually I'll have to just take a punt and hope I'm happy with it.