Author Topic: desktop speaker (Read 9968 times)

flashDB · « **on:** May 31, 2017 at 02:47 PM »

so basically im seating in front of my desk for 6+ hours (work) and was watching these "dream desk" vids in youtube. some speakers there are not available here.

what can you recommended for a computer speaker that is budget friendly and/or delivers outstanding sound?

so far i've seen audioengine, bose, also considering q acoustics pero needs amp pa or others. 2 or 2.1 setup max. i have limited space and need to put cactus on both sides

JeromeA · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 04:56 PM »

consider swan brand bro..

flashDB · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:05 PM »

ay sige search ko nga. preferably yun available sana dito

so far these are the options pero nothing is final pa.
- bose companion 5 (probably not new due to price and reviews compared sa cheaper options)
- audioengine (pero mix reviews sa youtube)
- q acoustics 2010i or 3010 depends sa size and need pa ng amp

- other options.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:09 PM »

if you want a world class killer desktop set up then a KEF LS50 powered by a clean sounding amp would be hard to beat. Add in a musical sub to complete the system

flashDB · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:11 PM »

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jun 01, 2017 at 05:09 PM

if you want a world class killer desktop set up then a KEF LS50 powered by a clean sounding amp would be hard to beat. Add in a musical sub to complete the system

ay sir pass dyan

mahal yan eh yun sakto lang sana

traveler69 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:22 PM »

I owned Bose Companion 5. NOT RECOMMENDED.

The control pod broke down in 3 months of moderate use. Then I ordered a replacement. After 6 months the subwoofer broke down and there was a burnt smell coming out of it.

Take note, I own an array of Bose speakers including floorstanders but Companion 5 sucked big time in terms of quality control.

flashDB · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:26 PM »

Quote from: traveler69 on Jun 01, 2017 at 05:22 PM

I owned Bose Companion 5. NOT RECOMMENDED.

thanks for the feedback. out na. right now im looking at audioengine daming good reviews pero have yet to hear in person. a2+ will do sana. ganda pa ng color - flashy red!

of course still open to other options...

traveler69 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:32 PM »

Quote from: Emorej2015 on Jun 01, 2017 at 04:56 PM

consider swan brand bro..

Great tip Sir @emorej2015.

I have the M50W 2.1 powered speaker. Bang for buck. I think it is available locally. This brand exceeded my expectations and even outlasted the Bose Companion 5.

JeromeA · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:33 PM »

magkano ba ang budget meal para sayo?

JeromeA · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 05:37 PM »

Quote from: traveler69 on Jun 01, 2017 at 05:32 PM

Great tip Sir @emorej2015.

I have the M50W 2.1 powered speaker. Bang for buck. I think it is available locally. This brand exceeded my expectations and even outlasted the Bose Companion 5.

i've heard almost all kinds of swan desktop speaker and i really really love it's performance.

flashDB · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 06:23 PM »

^ san meron

traveler69 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 06:45 PM »

^ Check if PCHUB has the M50W (this is 2.1) in stock. The M100 MKII (this is 2.0) is also an excellent bang for buck contender. These Swans are powered speakers.

flashDB · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 06:53 PM »

so found this from an old thread - official distributor

JV DATA ENTERPRISES
Home Theatre | Multimedia
188 Apo St., Maharlika, Quezon City 1114, Philippines
Tel: +639228211078

i'll check youtube later on this brand. right now the audioengine is on the top of the list. pero hanap pa ako iba na pede. hopefully mura

traveler69 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 06:58 PM »

^ What is your budget range?

flashDB · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 07:17 PM »

Quote from: traveler69 on Jun 01, 2017 at 06:58 PM

^ What is your budget range?

im looking at 10-12 unless there is a compelling reason to go beyond that. if there is a cheaper bang for the buck option, i'll check it out too.

bili muna ko cactus sa desk haha

JeromeA · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 08:29 PM »

i think pasok jan sa budget mo ang swan. hear it first bago ka mag audioengine.

flashDB · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 09:20 PM »

^ yup thanks. per what's your take on audioengine? ngayon palang ako mag hanap ng swan reviews.

t-bone · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 10:07 PM »

Quote from: flashDB on Jun 01, 2017 at 09:20 PM

^ yup thanks. per what's your take on audioengine? ngayon palang ako mag hanap ng swan reviews.

Obama's Audioengine setup, White House private residence of POTUS

flashDB · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 01, 2017 at 10:29 PM »

Mga high end ata na model yan haha. Dun lang tayo sa budget.

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traveler69 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 12:51 AM »

Just a few pics unboxing the Swans M50W:

Take note of the pair of white cloth gloves which came with the box. Why? Because the speakers (satellites and sub) have a nice walnut finish while the top is a shiny black piano lacquer surface. That delicate finish on top is a total fingerprint magnet.

The satellites and sub came wrapped in individual bags made of durable fabric.

These specs don't necessarily give the entire picture, just for reference. Your ears will stilll be your best judge when you audition the speaker.

flashDB · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 07:54 AM »

Where and how much? The build looks outstanding

ok found the link - https://tipidpc.com/useritems.php?username=PCHub

next is to check how it sounds. yun mga looks pala ng speaker di bagay sa desk setup pero let's see

traveler69 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 09:07 AM »

Quote from: flashDB on Jun 02, 2017 at 07:54 AM

Where and how much? The build looks outstanding

I did not buy my M50W locally. I got it from Funan in Singapore about two years ago and it was a promotional sale I couldn't resist for almost an equivalent ten grand. I auditioned every single Swans desktop speakers on display. When I heard John Coltrane's sax on the M50W with natural tonal quality and Diana Krall's vocals in her signature drawl without sounding hazy, I did not think twice making a purchase. A lesser-quality speaker will never sound "natural" to my ears.

I posted an earlier comment here:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,60758.msg2366323.html#msg2366323

flashDB · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 09:13 AM »

also reading about it now... i guess im narrowing down to two options: audioengine a2+ and this swan.

at least di na mahirap mamili except maraming options sa swan while sa audioengine isa nalang.

may isang dangkal ba yun height nun m50w?

traveler69 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 09:18 AM »

Quote from: flashDB on Jun 02, 2017 at 09:13 AM

may isang dangkal ba yun height nun m50w?

Satellites: almost isang dangkal ang height. The sub is a bit more than that.

flashDB · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 09:23 AM »

Quote from: traveler69 on Jun 02, 2017 at 09:18 AM

Satellites: almost isang dangkal ang height. The sub is a bit more than that.

thanks. so far eto nalang from the swan brand due to budget cap, and will remove other options if lampas 1 dangkal/6" height

- HiVi D1010-IV 2.0
- HiVi D1080 IV 2.0
- Swan M10
- HiVi M100-MKII 2.0
- HiVi M50W 2.1

and

audioengine a2+

traveler69 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 10:07 AM »

Just want to mention in passing and I know it's not in your shortlist.

I also nearly bought the Audioengine B2. This is a single-cabinet 2.0 speaker with bluetooth. I like the overall sound signature of this one but it lacks bass. Medyo bitin lang kapag yung playlist ko merong songs with considerable bass, and I don't really listen to bass-heavy hip-hop songs. On Amazon this is listed at $179 (about P8900 at current rate). It's priced at nearly P16k locally.

flashDB · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 01:38 PM »

tnx. pero medyo pass ako dyan medyo walang lugar sa gitna yun speaker sa desk. mga cactus ang nasa gitna para naman magka accent haha

-mhan- · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 08:39 PM »

Smsl 36A pro + anthony audio voca speaker

-mhan- · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 08:40 PM »

Smsl 36A pro + anthony audio voca speaker

egzbuen · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 02, 2017 at 10:25 PM »

Are the Voca's still available? Where and how much?

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