Premium Two-Channel PC Speaker Roundup

[Guest]

Yet another person who knows more about audio than computers here to say that none of these are great choices for 2.0 computer sound. Audioengine A5 are a way better choice, as mentioned, and A2 are more for the money as well. Another way to do well in this price range is with a small & cheap tripath amp and any pair of speakers (hint: not marketed as computer speakers) with a high efficiency/sensitivity spec.

 

[gerry410]

I've owned the M-Audio's for a little over a year now. The sound is clear and crisp without distortion even when I pump them up. They are heavy made of wood which gives them an additional solid feel and sound. You can't go wrong with this choice.

 

[cleeve]

[citation][nom]dtns[/nom]Yet another person who knows more about audio than computers here to say that none of these are great choices for 2.0 computer sound. Audioengine A5 are a way better choice...[/citation]

Have you actually tested the M-Audio and Audioengines out side by side, or are you just another self-styled 'audiophile' who assumes it's better?

If it's the second option, we have waaaayyyy too many comments like this.

 

[mravitz]

As an old time speaker designer/closet audiophile I have to agree with orodreth and also point out that the similarities in the measurements; peaks at about 75 and 180 Hz and the dip around 100 Hz are probably more room related than product related. My own setup is an old stereo receiver and a pair of JBL monitors. All from Ebay for far less than $200. One more comment: were the speakers along the long wall or the short wall and how far from the wall? Most speakers of this type rely on wall reflection and coupling to reinforce the bass. (The long or short wall positioning affects "presence" to the listener.)