As the title says I am currently looking for under-the-computer-screen speaker(s) options.
I have a 24" arm-mounted screen so the whole area under it is available.
I also have some space for a sub-woofer as long as it is slim and preferably wireless.
Main usage would be listening to music while working and watching the occasional video/series/movie.
Requirements:
So far I tried:
It is a home office setup so I definitely prefer sound quality over volume, no need to fill the entire room.
Are sound bars a good option when listening from so close?
And more importantly: do you guys know about better options?
I have a 24" arm-mounted screen so the whole area under it is available.
I also have some space for a sub-woofer as long as it is slim and preferably wireless.
Main usage would be listening to music while working and watching the occasional video/series/movie.
Requirements:
- Stereo: no mono center speaker
- One of:
- Analog input: RCA and/or 3.5mm jack, doesn't matter
- Digital input: optical coax
- Budget is around $300-500, could go up to $600 for something amazing.
- The space for the speakers and possibly desktop amp is W23" x H6.5" x D6.5" or W58.5cm x H16.5cm x D16.5cm
- The space for the possible sub-woofer is narrow, so W8" or W20cm max
So far I tried:
- Marshall Killburn: had one available, used it for a few months while waiting for a permanent solution. Quality is amazing for the price and volume but it's a mono unit which makes watching videos a pain.
- Sony's HT-MT300 soundbar with wireless sub: fits the place nicely but my unit was defective (left channel had permanent noise) and I wasn't very pleased with the "narrow" sound
- ELAC Discovery Z3: comes at a premium and has a lot of features I don't need (all the streaming stuff basicaly)
- Polk Audio MagniFi Mini: not sure what to think, has a lot of features I don't need
- Sony HT-S200F: do I still trust Sony?
- KLH Ames: can be used horizontally with a desktop amp fitting in between
- Razer Leviathan: not a big fan of gaming-oriented gear but it does fit all the requirements
It is a home office setup so I definitely prefer sound quality over volume, no need to fill the entire room.
Are sound bars a good option when listening from so close?
And more importantly: do you guys know about better options?