I saw on You Tube that Totem is bringng a Powered 2way Bookshelf to their line up.
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Advice for killer desktop speakers
I am looking to upgrade my desktop listening experience and could use the advice of the community. Is there anything in the same price range as the Audioengine 5+ that I should consider? The Audioengines seem to be the consensus choice, but am unsure if this is just online hype and inertia. I do not want a subwoofer and I do not have enough desk space to go any bigger than the Audioengine 5. I tried using a pair of Kef Q150 speakers paired with a Dayton Audio APA 150 amp, but the speakers are just too big for my desk. I think i would prefer to have powered speakers for the simplicity and utilize the Dayton in another room. I normally listen at moderate volumes and need them to sound good at relatively low levels. Any suggestions?
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Several have mentioned other types of studio monitors. They all have their benefits for mixing engineers, but the sound isn't always as nice as a set of audiophile speakers. Studio Monitors are usually designed for mixing engineers that have a very different requirement (need to pull out and identify individual instruments for a good mix). That doesn't always equal a pleasant sound (or as pleasant). The Acoustic Energy AE1 are some very excellent active speakers, but they are basically four times as much as Audioengine 5+. I think the good old Yamaha studio monitors sound very natural as well. The HS5 are at the same price point of Audioengine 5+. |
I enjoy the AVI ADM9.1. Kinda big for a desktop, but not bad. DAC, Subwoofer out, DSP crossover before the amp(s), A/D conversion. Great guy at Overture too. Newest version: http://www.overture-audio.com/product_lines/avi/html/ADM_9RSS.html |
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