Hello! Basically the title.
I'd like to move away from the "gaming" 1337 2.1 PC speaker setup and try out a DAC/AMP with monitors. I'm no audiophile, and don't know much about this type of equipment. I've tried to do a lot of research this weekend, and I have some questions where I'd need some help with, please:
1. I'm currently heavily favoring some wall-mounted monitors that are sleeker and can fit in slightly behind and above my displays - the Dali Oberon On-Wall and Argon Forus 5 Wall. I know that Dali is the bigger brand, but I'm struggling to find reviews for either. Would the Oberons be clearly better (with them being Dalis and all), or would the Foruses work well enough as well? Asking because there's a considerable price difference between the two, and it would be more advantageous for me to get the Forus 5 Wall speakers, but if the Oberon On-Walls are the bees knees in comparison, I can spring the cash for them
2. Is the Topping MX5 a good enough DAC/AMP to power the speakers above? I'd very much prefer either a combo that has both, or 2 separate units, that are as cheap and low-profile on my desk as possible
. I was also looking at the Cambridge AXA25, but it's so big in comparison
3. Completely separate question - I'm also considering a soundbar setup (like a Bose 600 or something), that I'd place higher and behind the displays, but I'd greatly prefer a knob on my desk to control the volume, was thinking that a DAC might also help with the audio quality, and give me the volume knob, but i'm completely unsure about what to choose and if it'll work this way. From my initial research however, I'm unsure if a soundbar is good for near-field listening, and I'm also unsure if the soundbar + DAC -to-PC setup would work or be advisable. Any thoughts on the setup or recommendations for models (both soundbars and/or DACs)?
Thank you, apologies in advance for dumb questions, and any advice is extremely appreciated![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I'd like to move away from the "gaming" 1337 2.1 PC speaker setup and try out a DAC/AMP with monitors. I'm no audiophile, and don't know much about this type of equipment. I've tried to do a lot of research this weekend, and I have some questions where I'd need some help with, please:
1. I'm currently heavily favoring some wall-mounted monitors that are sleeker and can fit in slightly behind and above my displays - the Dali Oberon On-Wall and Argon Forus 5 Wall. I know that Dali is the bigger brand, but I'm struggling to find reviews for either. Would the Oberons be clearly better (with them being Dalis and all), or would the Foruses work well enough as well? Asking because there's a considerable price difference between the two, and it would be more advantageous for me to get the Forus 5 Wall speakers, but if the Oberon On-Walls are the bees knees in comparison, I can spring the cash for them
2. Is the Topping MX5 a good enough DAC/AMP to power the speakers above? I'd very much prefer either a combo that has both, or 2 separate units, that are as cheap and low-profile on my desk as possible
3. Completely separate question - I'm also considering a soundbar setup (like a Bose 600 or something), that I'd place higher and behind the displays, but I'd greatly prefer a knob on my desk to control the volume, was thinking that a DAC might also help with the audio quality, and give me the volume knob, but i'm completely unsure about what to choose and if it'll work this way. From my initial research however, I'm unsure if a soundbar is good for near-field listening, and I'm also unsure if the soundbar + DAC -to-PC setup would work or be advisable. Any thoughts on the setup or recommendations for models (both soundbars and/or DACs)?
Thank you, apologies in advance for dumb questions, and any advice is extremely appreciated