My impression so far, testing single driver desktop speakers:
If you want pleasant subdued background music at your desktop, look elsewhere.
If you want sound that grabs your attention, these single driver speakers are leaders of the pack.
Desktop single-driver speakers?
I have looked in vain for upgrades
from Sony, and have not seen much else in this way, either, from other
companies. Maybe someone else can fill me out?
I am looking for single driver speakers with desktop or small monitor dimensions, preferably easy to drive for a low power tube amp. They can be active speakers, like the ZX1, or passive. The room is 12 x 9 x 7 feet, but I am mainly listening nearfield just 3-5 feet away from the speakers. I am looking for the best nearfield moderate volume sound, not speakers or amps that can «fill» the room with volume.
@o_holter What leads you to your conclusion regarding "If you want pleasant subdued background music at your desktop, look elsewhere." ???
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@o_holter - I've been enjoying a pair of John Blue JB-3 speakers on my desktop for several years. Currently powered by a little NuForce Icon integrated amp/DAC. They are very nice for nearfield listening. And they have excellent build quality. I do not use a sub. |
Here's something I read about a day ago: Active single driver monitors with DSP. Here's the preview to a possible review. All the best, |