Asklemmy

I have been using a pair of Roth Audio OLi-RA1 speakers with my computer, they are real stereo speakers and require an amplifier to wire them up and power them.

The are excellent speakers, good general speakers, and not that expensive.

I don't use a subwoofer, but it isn't really needed for me, I do miss some sub bass, but that never bothered me.

I am currently running them with a no brand Chinese analog amp, from the soubd out on my monitor that is connected to my computer with DisplayPort.

Works great.

I sm considering getting a Dennon RCD-M41 tl replace my amp, but have not had any need to do so in the last eight years.

This "Amazon's Choice" is actually really valid, I've had mine for a few years and they perform great

Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers https://a.co/d/03UMQk4c

Normal hifi gear, particularly second hand can sound way way better than generic computer crap. However normal hi-fi speakers are designed to work best a certain distance from the wall **and ** a certain distance from you. These distances vary between speakers but it is important to check this before spending any cash as some speakers need to be many feet from you, which isn't always remotely practical for most pc setups.

I went with Dali Minutes for this reason, so they can be right on the wall and really close to me. I paired mine with a Rega Brio amp and RME ADI 2 USB DAC, then added a monitor audio sub later.

Most proper studio monitors are designed for near field listening they also make a good choice although they can be a little clean for some people's taste.

Vanatoo transparent zeros, you can use optical input if your motherboard has optical out (mine did and I didn't select for it intentionally) cleanest audio ever and you can tell the difference in HD audio compared to mp3/Spotify

They have other speakers but these are the best for Desktop use. They also support USB for audio! https://vanatoo.com/shop/speakers/transparent-zero-plus/

Honestly just keep your old ones.

Speaker technology hasn't exactly advanced by leaps and bounds like graphics. The greatest innovations have mainly been adding RGB lights and manufacturing then more cheaply.

I run a pair of Audioengine combined with a 24bit DAC of the same brand and they sound great without breaking the bank too much.

You might consider the Mackie Crx Cubes. They use bmr drivers that allow a wider Soundstage without needing as much physical space and can be had at a pretty reasonable price. Bass is lacking though, so allocate funding for a small woofer if you want the absolute best experience.

I'm running a pair of JBL 305p MKIIs with the matching LSR310S sub. I have it hooked to my PC and mixer with a Behringer UMC204HD which allows me to record the signal from my mixer. I've been happy with them for a couple of years now. Regardless, I would recommend studio monitors if you want a true sound.

A friend of mine who owns a music studio recommended Edifiers to me, and they sound great. He was originally looking for a cheap temporary studio monitor and bought a pair and ended up liking them just as well as his expensive studio monitors. My wife and I have 3 pairs of them for 3 different computer systems and have been really happy with them.

I'm not an audiophile (I listen to different genres of music), but two years ago I wanted new speakers. Genelec was the brand that was recommended to me. Never heard of the brand, never heard them in action before buying. After a few days of test driving a pair, which by the way, this was the most expensive pair of speakers (monitors as they called) I've ever bought, I realized these were by far the best sounding speakers I have ever heard. I don't know if there are far superior brands out there but I don't think I'll ever buy another brand of speakers. Next year, assuming chit stain is kicked out of the WH, and the economy bounces back, I plan to buy another pair for my pole barn which I'm planning to convert into my home gym.

So uh, openback headphones get any interest?

Micca PB42X I have some of these and I like them.

Logitech Z623 are great, I've had them for over a decade now and they're still pretty great

I bought a Fosi BT20A and connected regular speakers to it

When I researched and tested some, I found the Presonus Eris E3.5 to be the best bang for the buck. The other close one was Mackie CR3, but the Presonus is better.

Assuming you have at least a 5.1 capable sound card, the Edifier S760D is the best powered surround set up I’ve been able to find. There really doesn’t seem to be a lot of options anymore but for gaming and movies/tv the surround is definitely worth it.

Edit: Though looking around it seems like they’re basically impossible to find atm

I don't know that I'd consider myself an audiophile, but I am a musician. I run a pair of powered studio monitors out of the back of a Focusrite Scarlett usb audio interface for recording, and it's way better than any computer speakers I've ever owned in terms of sound quality and fidelity. Of course, I'm also not trying to have a dance club setup that's going to rattle the windows on my nextdoor neighbor's house with super-ultra-mega bass, but it's an avenue to consider.

Im no audiophile but here are my takes

For powered bookshelf speakers : either presonus eris 4.5 (with or without bt) or edifier r1700bt but mostly leaning to presonus, i went with edifier since presonus was priced almost double in my country.

Here's a good sample of these speakers

https://youtu.be/dB_4zqiaY5g

Not an audiophile but I've been using Eltax Monitor III speakers with a SMSL Q5 Pro amp for years. I believe it's a nice 2.0 setup for around 250€.

Your budget will play a role. I 100% agree with people saying don't get computer speakers if you're looking for quality, but the catch is they need to be powered.

I did a bunch of research and got the below on sale after a few reccos and agonizing over specs. For reference, previously I have used spreadsheets to tune a room to a flat frequency response with my own custom crossover designs, so... I'm picky.

I've been happy with my choice. And since they are fairly portable, they are versatile. Also used them with a Midi keyboard and a portable projector.

Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field Speaker - 42W RMS - Wood Grain (Black) https://a.co/d/0cpcTsI0