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Looking for small active STEREO speakers I can throw in a carry on bag and travel with

With my job I travel very often and spend a large amount of my time sitting in front of a laptop in airbnbs and hotel rooms.

 

I'm looking for the best STEREO audiophile speakers out there that I can throw in a carry on bag and travel with. These will get used sitting in front of a laptop 99% of the time. Probably need something active. Can save the original box if needed if it will help with transport. I am not looking for something that is a bluetooth single speaker, I need stereo sound. I need something that will also work well in crappy rooms. Roon ready would be another bonus if possible. Any suggestions?

nemesis1218
mceljo
1,357 posts
 

I have Audioengine A2 speakers at work and they do ok.  It seems like headphones might be a better option, but I wear glasses and have people coming in and out of my office all day, so it's easier to pause my iPod that it is to remove headphones.

46and2
3 posts
 

KEF LSX is my prescription. 

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carlsbad
1,551 posts
 

I wouldn't call them "audiophile" but I am happy with Audioengine HD3s on my desk.

paradisecom
331 posts
 

I always thought those B&W MM-1 speakers were nice.

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audiojan
415 posts
 

I travel quite a bit for work as well, so I can sympathize. I don't think speakers is the way to go however... first, hotel rooms are notoriously noisy and thin-walled. I won't want to annoy the other guests with my music. Plus the size of packing speakers would mean that I would check a bag each time, which is such a time waster... I pack carry on only for anything less than 10 days.

 

I would highly recommend getting a good pair of headphones and a good DAC/headphone amp instead. Better sound and much more portable.

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