nearfield

  1. elshaddai

    For desktop audio, is there any real benefit to going beyond mini-D amplifiers?

    I'm talking about bookshelf and smaller speakers that are at most 3-4 feet away from your listening position. 60-70dB is typical, maybe +10-20 if you want to go crazy. If I understand the general math correctly, we're talking about just a few watts of power. So, is there any realistic difference...
  2. tusing

    Best nearfields under $5k all-in?

    Hi folks, My KEF LS50W Nocturnes crapped out ($2500, active) and I'm looking for a replacement. My request is that these are: - nearfields (sitting ~3ft away), - functional close to the wall (3-5 inches of separation). - active, or if passive, the price of a good amp can fit in the $5k I...
  3. P

    Desktop Nearfield Speakers £1k budget

    For nearfield desktop use between 2 ft and 1M distance from me. Active Studio Monitors vs. Passive Bookshelves + Small Amp? Roughly £1k budget. I’m looking for desktop speakers/amp to pair with Topping DX5 DAC that I currently only use with headphones. Usage will be hi-res music playback...
  4. C

    Looking for first pair of home studio monitors (Video Editor)

    Hello. For context, I work as a full time video editor and often times I have to deal with a little sound mixing on my projects. These include voice EQ, sound effects and music. At this point I'm using my Macbook Pro speakers and Hyperx Cloud II to mix. Of course this might be the worst...
  5. W

    Cheap Desktop All-around Speakers - Edifier R1380BT vs R1700BT vs MR4

    Hello, I'm looking for something better than my laptop speakers for when I don't feel like wearing headphones (summer and with it swamp ears are coming). The most common recommendations aren't really sold here but edifiers are and they're pretty well priced (Equivalent of 88$ for 1380BT, 105 for...
  6. L

    Desktop speakers under $400 / pair

    First off, thanks to everyone here for the info on this forum, both the opinions and especially the detailed reviews / measurements. It's been incredibly helpful as I've been researching my options. I'm looking to get a pair of good speakers for listening to music at my desk, and I'm trying to...
  7. J

    ask for advice on update genelec 8330a to 8331a or jbl 705p

    My PC room is 2.6m wide, 3.5m long, 3m high, PC table is 1.2m wide, now is using PC -> rme adi-2 dac fs -> 8330a with glm, for music, movie, game. Speaker is put on my PC table, so the biggest size is 5 inch, and no plan to add subwoofer. 8331a is one of my option, what can i get if change to...
  8. Boxermotor

    The Ideal Near-Field Desktop Listening Setup

    In our post-COVID world of working from home and oft-repeated virtual meetings (another term for Zoom fatigue), I thought I would reach out and invite others to share their thoughts on the ideal desktop setup for working and listening to music. Beside the benefit of crystal-clear sound for...
  9. S

    Which amp/spker should I use? Used DENON DRA-455 or new AIYIMA A07 & used TANNOY Mercury MX1 vs used Elac Debut Reference DBR62 for my small office

    Hello All, I was hoping someone could help me choose a configuration based on the equipment I could buy and the stuff I have access to already. So I am pretty new to audio - I have a mix of kit I could receive soon, and I am not sure what to use. The goal of the setup was to upgrade my current...
  10. gamersensual14

    Best studio monitors for $500 a pair?

    Hey everyone! Some time ago I created a thread asking for the best monitors for $300 a pair, and the finalists were the Adam T5Vs and the Kali LP-6s. Well, now I wanted to actually buy them but I've thought that if I'm going to keep them for a long time maybe it is wise to spend a little more...
  11. H

    JBL 306p mk2’s for sale

    For sale is a pair of JBL 306p mk2’s in good condition except for some minor cosmetic imperfection in the speaker wraps as shown. Local sale in the Charlotte, NC vicinity preferred as I don’t have the original boxes anymore. I can drive to 50 miles of 28277 to deliver them. Price for the pair...
  12. UltraNearFieldJock

    Anyone has got or had an experience with ultra near field listening?

    For about one year my absolute favourite listening setup is an active stereo 3-way (3 separate amplifiers) DIY construction with listening distance of 10-20 cm (depend on the Head position), made from HIFIMAN HE500, Visaton AL-180 for the bass (analogue crossover) and 2 x Dayton Epique E180 via...
  13. G

    Recommendations for active near field speakers

    Hello! I have Focal Shape Twins with Burson Composer Dac\Preamp for my desktop setup for music, gaming and movies. So wanted to ask, what would be the logical upgrade for active near field speakers\monitors for the same application. Focal Trio6 BE? Focal Trio11 BE? Or they are better for studio...
  14. Walter

    KEF LSX, Genelec 8020D, iLoud MTM, or JBL A130 for desktop use?

    Does anyone have experience with any two (or more) of these to compare? Or has tried one and found it unsuitable? I am looking for general use speakers for my desk, which is where I spend most of my waking hours. This includes low level (60-65db) background music as well as 85db peaks when...
  15. JL8888

    Turning speakers on their sides or upside down? Need solution for my desktop setup

    I know I am not the only one with this challenge, and I suspect fleshing this out here will help others in the future. I spend a ton of time at my desk and want high-quality sound. My desktop setup, however, is not conducive to good speaker placement. I know turning almost any speaker on its...
  16. J

    DIY Passive Speaker Kit for First Timer (Near-Field on Desk)

    Hi all, Does anyone have a DIY passive speaker kit recommendation for a first timer? This would be for use near-field on a desk. In my office at work, so something that sounds good at low volumes. I listen to a wide variety of music and listen to a lot of hip-hop, so a speaker with little bass...
  17. Vict0r

    New near-field speaker setup for a home office? Pictures!

    Hey everyone! I bought a house a while ago and had two extra rooms to go absolutely audio ham in. One of them I already transformed into a cinema, with 2 floor to ceiling corner bass traps, acoustic panels (3 on each side) and diffusers (3 skyline diffusers behind the listening position), a 65"...
  18. dominikz

    How to estimate flared port's effective radiating surface

    The question in the title relates to quasi-anechoic loudspeaker measurements where we do a gated far-field HF measurement, and splice it with nearfield LF measurements of woofers and ports. I've mentioned this already in another thread, but thought it's maybe better suited to a dedicated...
  19. bricko

    Hello! Audio newbie looking for advice

    Hi everyone! :) I'm an engineering student and former forum-lurker looking to start my journey into quality audio. I've been looking to get a decent system for a while, and this year I'm actually going to bite the bullet. I've been obsessing over speaker and amplifier reviews, and before I go...
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