Speaker recommendation for PC

[Tyrwarz]

Hello guys,
I'm currently searching for some small speakers to pair with my Topping DX3 Pro+.

I just want to use the speakers to listen to music, nothing else.

My current top choice is the Genelec "G One" as they are small and often recommended.
However, I'm not sure if they might be overkill since I'm only intending to use them for listening to music.

I live in Germany and my budget is up to 500€.

Edit: Sorry i meant the "G One" not "The One"

 

[Simfunk]

Ahoy, I use a pair of KRK Rokit 5 G 4 on my small PC desk, hooked up to a MOTU M2 and am very happy.

 

[staticV3]

How is your top choice Genelec's The Ones with a budget of 500€?

The cheapest of Genelec's The Ones, the 8331a, costs 4000€ a pair.

Or do you mean the Genelec G One?

 

[Berwhale]

How is your top choice Genelec's The Ones with a budget of 500€?

The cheapest of Genelec's The Ones, the 8331a, costs 4000€ a pair.

Or do you mean the Genelec G One?

You beat me to it I'd be very interested in a pair of 8331a's for 500€

 

[Tyrwarz]

How is your top choice Genelec's The Ones with a budget of 500€?

The cheapest of Genelec's The Ones, the 8331a, costs 4000€ a pair.

Or do you mean the Genelec G One?

Yes sorry for the confusion i meant the Genelec G One

 

[staticV3]

Yes sorry for the confusion i meant the Genelec G One

If you're interested in the G One, then I'd strongly recommend you choose the 8010a instead.

Not only is it usually about 100-150€ less expensive per pair, but its balanced XLR input is resilient against ground loops and interference, even if your DAC has RCA output.

XLR inputs are fully compatible with RCA outputs and, using the right cable, the connection can be properly impedance balanced, just like a native XLR connection, with all its noise cancelling attributes.

Topping DX3 Pro+ Review (DAC & Headphone Amp)

Nice, have not seen that error thought but i dont play loud or have demanding headphones. Will wait until some ppl in this thread can confirm the update works without issue until i update. Well, I've updated and do not notice any difference. (Used windows 11, turned the DAC on and simply ran...

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As for whether the G One/8010a is the best choice with ~500€ budget, I guess it depends on how small you want your speakers to be.

It's possible to get better bass extension for example, if you can compromise slightly on speaker size.

 

[Tyrwarz]

If you're interested in the G One, then I'd strongly recommend you choose the 8010a instead.

Not only is it usually about 100-150€ less expensive per pair, but its balanced XLR input is resilient against ground loops and interference, even if your DAC has RCA output.

XLR inputs are fully compatible with RCA outputs and, using the right cable, the connection can be properly impedance balanced, just like a native XLR connection, with all its noise cancelling attributes.

Topping DX3 Pro+ Review (DAC & Headphone Amp)

Nice, have not seen that error thought but i dont play loud or have demanding headphones. Will wait until some ppl in this thread can confirm the update works without issue until i update. Well, I've updated and do not notice any difference. (Used windows 11, turned the DAC on and simply ran...

www.audiosciencereview.com

As for whether the G One/8010a is the best choice with ~500€ budget, I guess it depends on how small you want your speakers to be.

It's possible to get better bass extension for example, if you can compromise slightly on speaker size.

Thank you, i didn't know about impedance balanced RCA to XLR, i will have to look more into it.

I don't mind compromising on a "slightly" bigger size as the genelec are fairly small in comparison to others.

 

[staticV3]

@Tyrwarz
Here's a list of micro/compact Monitors at or around your budget, that I'd look into:

Kanto ORA vs iLoud Micro vs Genelec 8010A vs EVE SC203 vs Vanatoo

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Here are some reviews with measurements:

Spoiler: Links

Genelec 8010A Powered Studio Monitor Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Genelec 8010A Powered Studio Monitor (speaker). It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me for testing. It costs US $350 each for $700 for a pair. I don't know that the scale comes across in this picture but the 8010A is tiny...

www.audiosciencereview.com

IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Review

noaudiophile.com

iLoud Micro Monitors measurements and quasi-anechoic spinorama

I've had these little monitors for a while. I'm a big fan. Their name might sound like a cheap Apple knockoff product, but for $300 a pair, they sound great so long as you intend to use them in the nearfield and don't intend to listen at ridiculous volumes. I'm a 70dB kind of guy, so that's...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus Review

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Unfortunately, no measurements exist of the ORA, Pro 4, and Shape 40, so those are somewhat wildcards.

The other six monitors are completely flat on-axis.
In terms of bass extension, here's how they compare:

ASR=AudioScienceReview
EAC=Erin's Audio Corner
MFR=Manufacturer

Basically, of the six that we have measurements for, the iLoud Micro and Vanatoo Encore Plus play the deepest.

 

[Tyrwarz]

@Tyrwarz
Here's a list of micro/compact Monitors at or around your budget, that I'd look into:

Kanto ORA vs iLoud Micro vs Genelec 8010A vs EVE SC203 vs Vanatoo

comparesizes.com

Here are some reviews with measurements:

Spoiler: Links

Genelec 8010A Powered Studio Monitor Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Genelec 8010A Powered Studio Monitor (speaker). It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me for testing. It costs US $350 each for $700 for a pair. I don't know that the scale comes across in this picture but the 8010A is tiny...

www.audiosciencereview.com

IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Review

noaudiophile.com

iLoud Micro Monitors measurements and quasi-anechoic spinorama

I've had these little monitors for a while. I'm a big fan. Their name might sound like a cheap Apple knockoff product, but for $300 a pair, they sound great so long as you intend to use them in the nearfield and don't intend to listen at ridiculous volumes. I'm a 70dB kind of guy, so that's...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus Review

Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Unfortunately, no measurements exist of the ORA, Pro 4, and Shape 40, so those are somewhat wildcards.

The other six monitors are completely flat on-axis.
In terms of bass extension, here's how they compare:
View attachment 351774
ASR=AudioScienceReview
EAC=Erin's Audio Corner
MFR=Manufacturer

Basically, of the six that we have measurements for, the iLoud Micro and Vanatoo Encore Plus play the deepest.

thank you so much for taking the time to help me and putting the dimension into perspective.

I will probably buy the iLoud Micro, as I'm not planning to add a sub, so the slightly deeper bass should be a nice addition.

 

[zonk]

The Adam Audio T5V is about 340€ a pair and has 5 years warranty after registration. Amir has tested that speaker too.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/adam-t5v-review-studio-monitor.18122/

 

[staticV3]

The Adam Audio T5V is about 340€ a pair and has 5 years warranty after registration. Amir has tested that speaker too.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/adam-t5v-review-studio-monitor.18122/

OP wants something that's at most :

"slightly" bigger size as the genelec 8010a

I don't think the T5V qualifies:

Genelec 8010A vs Adam T5V

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