Two speakers for computer

[Amanwholikesmusic]

Hi,

I need your advice. My sub is broken, and I need to buy a new pair of speakers; I'm using the Logitech Z313. I was thinking to buy a pair of PreSonus Eris E5. I was looking at Amazon reviews, and someone recommended this website. He said that he regretted his choice—by buying the Eris E5. What are your recommendations for an alternative? My budget is 100$-200$ CAD for each speaker. I'm open to buying something cheaper too. I do not have an amp or sound card on my computer. My motherboard is Asus Z370-A.

Thank you.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00CP4IJH0/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&th=1

 

[NTK]

Welcome to ASR.

@sweetchaos has lists of recommended passive and active speakers.

Passive Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for PASSIVE speakers. For ACTIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Passive Bookshelf Speakers: Passive Tower/Floorstanding Speakers: RAN OUT...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Active Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for ACTIVE speakers. For PASSIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Active Speakers (aka Studio Monitors): Bookshelf speakers (when turned 90deg)...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

Welcome to ASR.

@sweetchaos has lists of recommended passive and active speakers.

Passive Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for PASSIVE speakers. For ACTIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Passive Bookshelf Speakers: Passive Tower/Floorstanding Speakers: RAN OUT...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Active Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for ACTIVE speakers. For PASSIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Active Speakers (aka Studio Monitors): Bookshelf speakers (when turned 90deg)...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thank you!

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

I really like the JBL 305p's but I am worried about one thing. My space is limited on my desk, and I'm not sure if it would fit (or if I would need to buy another desktop table).

With this height, it seems that the speaker would fit just tight with the tweeter under my screen. Community, I need your thoughts on this. The sound would not be at ear levels.

What do I do?

 

[Berwhale]

Slightly over budget, but I believe they'll fit under your monitors...

https://www.amazon.ca/IK-Multimedia-Monitors-ultra-compact-bluetooth/dp/B01C5RZWCQ?th=1

*edit* under budget here! https://www.long-mcquade.com/71502/...a/iLoud-Bluetooth-Compact-Studio-Monitors.htm

Review and measurements by ASR member here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...surements-and-quasi-anechoic-spinorama.10988/

 

[staticV3]

how about the iLoud Micro Monitor (also comes in black)?


Edit: Berwhale was faster

 

[gondorff]

The distance for converging tweeter and main driver on your desk looks short. Looks like the depth of two keyboards, at the most.

Have a look at used Fostex 6301 as one option (https://www.thomannmusic.com/fostex_6301nx.htm?reload=1). They will come with XLR or 6.3mm jacks unbalanced or even with AES input. They should fit under your monitor and, as having only one full rage driver, conversion is not an issue. You might need to raise them in the front to get them pointing at you.

Possibly avoid the oldest models, identified by „made in Japan“: There are a few indicators pointing to failing capacitors. They are generally fine but may need a recap sooner that the ones made elsewhere.


Edit: remembered the measurements below made by @ernestcarl

[..]

None. Even I've listened and A/B'd this monitor side-by-side the KH120, Fostex 6301, JBL LSR 305, and the Sceptre S8 in the same room. It's not a perfect studio monitor, but it sounds very good to my ears. It can come off as a bit harsh at higher volumes which I presume it due to the higher distortion esp. above 90 dB. Actually, even the smaller Fostex 6301 plays cleaner than the FX50 above 130 Hz or so...

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[Amanwholikesmusic]

Oh my... I didn't know you could buy quality speakers that are that small...

When I was looking at the JBL 305p's, I thought I could drop 1-1.2k. I thought of buying the sub.

I will read all your replies.

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

I don't think I'm going to be buying a guitar soon

 

[AnalogSteph]

Note that the iLouds will play amazingly deep for 3" monitors, but at higher levels the DSP will start throttling back the low end, which can apparently be disconcerting. Hard to get around the laws of physics after all.

And yes, there are a few quality options in this size class, though not restricting yourself quite that much helps out the choice a lot.

As far as I'm aware the Eris E5s are fine budget 5" monitors for what they are. Something to bust ground loops like a Behringer HD400 is very much a must for these and many other monitors if $100-ish for an audio interface is too much, and they seem to be quite sensitive to RFI, to the point where one user resorting to wrapping them in Al foil (which actually helped).

In your setup I would consider dropping the PC monitors and investigate (generic) wall mounting options for the speakers.

 

[Ralph_Cramden]

The JBLs are very good for the money. I also have a small desk, so I have them on stands on either side. Works nicely.

 

[Spkrdctr]

If you can go up to a 4 to 5 inch main driver (2 way system) they will blow away what you have now. If you have a sub then it gets crazy better. You should get a lot of decent recommendations from our ASR members. Most of them own computer speaker set ups. Good Luck and let us know what you get and how they sound to you. That way we all learn a something new.

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

The JBLs are very good for the money. I also have a small desk, so I have them on stands on either side. Works nicely.

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May I ask which stands did you buy?

Note that the iLouds will play amazingly deep for 3" monitors, but at higher levels the DSP will start throttling back the low end, which can apparently be disconcerting. Hard to get around the laws of physics after all.

And yes, there are a few quality options in this size class, though not restricting yourself quite that much helps out the choice a lot.

As far as I'm aware the Eris E5s are fine budget 5" monitors for what they are. Something to bust ground loops like a Behringer HD400 is very much a must for these and many other monitors if $100-ish for an audio interface is too much, and they seem to be quite sensitive to RFI, to the point where one user resorting to wrapping them in Al foil (which actually helped).

In your setup I would consider dropping the PC monitors and investigate (generic) wall mounting options for the speakers.

The speaker stands would do the job too. Would they? @AnalogSteph

 

[AnalogSteph]

Maybe - it's kind of hard to tell how big your desk is from your photos (maybe take another from further out). Ending up with a 120° stereo triangle isn't exactly ideal either.

 

[eddantes]

If Bluetooth is not an issue, I always thought Google Nest Audio pair would make a nice little speaker system for the PC... Cheap too.

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

Maybe - it's kind of hard to tell how big your desk is from your photos (maybe take another from further out). Ending up with a 120° stereo triangle isn't exactly ideal either.

Behind the desk is about 20 feet of open space. I have very little furniture. I can post more if needed.

 

[staticV3]

I'd just get the iLoud Micro tbh.
A pair of JBL 305P on stands/wall mounts in that space looks troublesome.

 

[617]

Tiny - iLoud micro or MTM
Small - Kali Lp-6 (front port and boundary switches are a good idea)

In that space I'd do the small iLouds and maybe upgrade with a sub later if you want. KRK makes some low profile subs.

 

[staticV3]

here they are side by side: https://comparesizes.com/comparison/Kali-LP6-v2-vs-iLoud-Micro-Monitor/1669848148009

 

[Amanwholikesmusic]

Tiny - iLoud micro or MTM
Small - Kali Lp-6 (front port and boundary switches are a good idea)

In that space I'd do the small iLouds and maybe upgrade with a sub later if you want. KRK makes some low profile subs.

Perhaps the JBL sub with them. Let's say I expand my budget by a bit now: would it be better to get a sub now?