Suggestions for a 10 year old child bedroom system

[Berwhale]

I really prefer that he goes his own way. Of course when he tells me he likes whatever i am listening to, i play him more and try to get him interested, but after a couple of hours of fortnite soundtrack i completely loose hope haha

I didn't force them to listen! I just popped some new tracks on every now and again to pique their interest.

 

[Berwhale]

if you knew what he listens to, you would not want to give him those "tools"

I hear rumours that Baby Shark is one of Amir's favourite test tracks.

 

[3125b]

Something like the iLoud Micro might not be a bad idea, integrated metal grills seem like a good idea from a durability standpoint for a child.

The JBL 104 are worse than the iLoud (https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-one-series-104-powered-monitor-review.11076/, disregard the first plot), but they cost less than half as much (129€ vs 289€) and seem ok for that kind of money, certainly better then Eris 3.5 and similar.

 

[Astoneroad]

Time to explore a different loudspeaker brand- you've spent enough on Harman...

I can't get over the price/performance value that I've gotten from buying used Revels. I'm done with spending, let alone on another brand. If I were to explore, what other brand would you suggest John? What speakers do you have in your main rig? Your seal of approval just might convince me to open the wallet once again, as Amir influenced my intimal foray into Revel in the first place. (Apologies to OP for being off topic here... again.)

 

[TheWalkman]

Transistor radio. (Worked great for me!)

 

[HeadDoc12]

Have you checked out Vanatoo? I love my Transparent Zero Plus setup. They have a sub out, BT, lots of ways to adjust tone (or not, they sound great out of the box), and are TINY, which means if he loses interest you can find a use for them somewhere...

 

[MCH]

Have you checked out Vanatoo? I love my Transparent Zero Plus setup. They have a sub out, BT, lots of ways to adjust tone (or not, they sound great out of the box), and are TINY, which means if he loses interest you can find a use for them somewhere...

thanks, digital inputs (to add a rpi streamer anytime) and bluetooth built in at the same price than the Adam and JBL.

Curiously amazon.de only sells the "Clear Zero", that i assume are the Transparent Zero and the Zero + is nowhere to be found where i live.
Added to the list.

 

[RobL]

ILoud Micros would be a good choice for a child. Relatively cheap with Bluetooth connectivity that makes it a snap to stream music from a phone/tablet. They also have rca in’s for whatever else you wish. They sound excellent, and won’t play loud enough he could damage his hearing. I actually bought a pair for my son in university and he loves that they take up so little space in his apartment.

 

[Apesbrain]

Another option is the Audioengine A2+ (if available in Europe).

 

[MCH]

Another option is the Audioengine A2+ (if available in Europe).

indeed available and at a very good price (239 eur). bluetooth and USB input and variable line output. Goes directly to the short list.

 

[GXAlan]

Say max 500eur.

Sonos Era 300. One box with side firing speakers for some stereo. Can let him work UP to buying the second one if he wants. Does Bluetooth but also Atmos music if that becomes the future. Has a line in option as well (requiring dongle)

 

[Apesbrain]

Goes directly to the short list.

May seem superfluous, but the little stands are a worthwhile addition particularly if used on a desktop. Angles the output up and decouples the speaker from the desk surface. Both good things.

 

[JeffS7444]

He listens mostly stuff he finds in YouTube or the sound from his Nintendo switch, everything via Bluetooth, and I don't think this is going to change any time soon. So Bluetooth is a must.

Maybe just as importantly, where does he listen? If he likes to roam about the house, then it's possible that a desktop-anything will not get a lot of love right now.

 

[MCH]

Maybe just as importantly, where does he listen? If he likes to roam about the house, then it's possible that a desktop-anything will not get a lot of love right now.

We have that covered

But more and more often he gets in his bedroom and blasts the JBL flip

 

[DanielT]

Hi,
This Xmas we want to get my son his first desktop audio setup:

We are thinking on a pair of active speakers, that's why I post this in the speakers section.

He listens mostly stuff he finds in YouTube or the sound from his Nintendo switch, everything via Bluetooth, and I don't think this is going to change any time soon. So Bluetooth is a must.

Surprisingly, he doesn't like subwoofers, so not necessary. I would still prefer to have a future proof sub out, but not strictly necessary.

Now he uses an old JBL flip of mine that still goes strong and I thought of just getting a newer bigger one that he can also take out, but the mother doesn't like this option.

No multiple boxes, he would not bother and would continue using the JBL. I guess a Bluetooth receiver that can be always on + regular active speakers would be ok.

Space is very limited, must be small.

I was thinking on a Kef LSX kind of thing, but they go at 750 eur currently and wanted to find something cheaper.

So basically my question is what would be a cheaper alternative to kef LSX that is still decent so he can use them for many years. Say max 500eur.

Suggestions appreciated, thanks.
Ah, we are in Europe.

For a ten-year-old, why not build something together with father or grandfather, made by:

Lego loudspeaker project using Dayton ND91-8

This project is rather for fun but who knows, maybe it will work out well and will do more of these.... I have some spare Dayton ND91-8 full range drivers (leftover from my MCLA and my truncated line array projects) and I will put one of those into a closed cabinet made of Lego bricks Cabinet...

audiosciencereview.com

You just add amplifiers with, for example, bluetooth, etc., and they become active.

 

[Vacceo]

if you knew what he listens to, you would not want to give him those "tools"

Cannot be worse than listening to Napalm Death on an Acuphase...

 

[Vacceo]

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Start them off right.

Money no object, I'd get a Gotham for my kids.

 

[pseudoid]

Stop treating him like a kid: Think, in a few years, he's going get opiniated about everything and those cheezy speakers you are thinking to gift him will be great chat starter with his buddies.
Shop with him for a pair of 'heirloom' speakers that you'd be proud to own yourself.
Better yet, take him out/go audition some speakers together and have him make his own decisions (w/tutelage by YOU).

 

[restorer-john]

I hear rumours that Baby Shark is one of Amir's favourite test tracks.

Damn it. Now it's stuck in my head.

 

[Astrozombie]

Where I started off

Amazon.com