speakers or sound bar

[Rogueman2016s]

what are most of you using for sound... 2 channel, 2.1 channel speakers with a sub or sound bar?

my SCEPTRE monitor has built in speakers I think 1w X 2, but are very tinny sounding even watching YouTube becomes fatiguing quickly something with a little more mid-range is needed. I kind of like the look and simplicity of a single USB cable vs desk clutter of multiple wires and power supplies. open to suggestions.

*the monitor connects via HDMI, so audio and video is through one cable I am open to Bluetooth as an option, just not looking to break bank.

 

[cptbarkey]

I've been using this bluetooth sound bar for some time on my PC with a 37 inch LG TV. Flipping between PC, the built in Netflix/Amazon/Video/youtube apps or a console has been effortless.

Amazon.com

 

[Quattro Pete]

My desktop setup is 2.1 currently: 2 KEF150 speakers driven by Emotiva A-100 amp, plus a 12" SVS sub.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

Thinking this will work .

 

[mr_boring]

2.1 Vizio with subwoofer. I don't use the sub. It thumps way too hard for just watching TV and drives the cat insane. I have a house where the space above the fireplace is recessed for a TV (go go 2000 tech!) and the sound bar sits in that recess and the TV sits on the mantle. It sounds really good. The recess directs all of the sound quite nicely.

 

[dubber09]

Cheap small computer speakers of good quality with desktop computer.
Soundbar with separate subwoofer with TV via optical link for bar and Bluetooth for woofer. 2 channel.

 

[Quattro Pete]

 

[Rogueman2016s]

Nice stereo monitors.

 

[Kalle.J]

Thinking this will work .

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Would buy one of these if I were to add speakers at the desktop.
Speakers are in the Livingroom, headphones only at the desktop.

 

[Kalle.J]

Sounds like you are looking for something like this though.
USB is very power limited though and they are full-range drivers, so would not recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R19B...Ro24uS6OK&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...po+speakers,aps,219&sr=8-8&xpid=hrbaRo24uS6OK

 

[walterjay]

For best results I recommend a sound bar with a subwoofer. I have that set up on my TV and it is just great.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

Sounds like you are looking for something like this though.
USB is very power limited though and they are full-range drivers, so would not recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R19B...Ro24uS6OK&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...po+speakers,aps,219&sr=8-8&xpid=hrbaRo24uS6OK

I do like the edifier they have a clean look. The Bose speaker sounds good at the moment just real bass heavy.

 

[Kalle.J]

Most 2.1 or even 2.0 will outplay soundbars 99% of the time dollar for dollar.

 

[Kantaro]

Hard to make a recommendation without knowing your usage, but Edifier generally makes decent bookshelf speakers for the price. I have the R1700BTs and they're a huge step up from "regular" PC speakers, although I got them for cheap during a Black Friday sale

Bookshelf Speakers | Edifier -【Edifier】

Find the perfect bookshelf speakers from Edifier. Edifier bookshelf speakersspecifically designed to maximize sound in small to medium-sized spaces for audiophile.

www.edifier.com

 

[wkcars]

Walmart has these Bose speakers for $80, good computer speakers for the price imo. https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/49988350

 

[berniedd]

Since your application is computer monitor, I'd recommend a sound bar. Small and compact.

But for other BITOGers with much bigger TVs, I'd recommend the bigger bookshelf speakers (my minimum would be 8-inch drivers) and a modest subwoofer. I have both a Bose soundbar and a full fledged home theater system in my house, and the Bose just does not equal the home theater's performance. And I never crank up the volume to unreasonable high levels either.

 

[Toy4x4]

Still rockin' the 2.1 speakers from my first computer from Dell (late 1999?): Altec Lansing ACS340. I'd do 2.1 over sound bar.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

Walmart has these Bose speakers for $80, good computer speakers for the price imo. https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/49988350

Those Bose are real appealing

 

[Kalle.J]

Those Bose are real appealing

Ahh yes shi*ty overpriced full-range driver.
Get something cheap or something actually worth paying for.

Spoiler: Youtube

 

[hemioiler]

Nice Kef's! I'm running the R300s and will never part with them if I can help with it.