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I remember shopping for large format LCD panels in 2011. I equivocated for a while between a 30" HP for around $800 and a 30" Dell, and eventually ended up buy

I remember shopping for large format LCD panels in 2011. I equivocated for a while between a 30" HP for around $800 and a 30" Dell, and eventually ended up buying Dell's u3011 for around $1100. I also remember thinking how unreasonably high the prices were for large LCD panels and hoping that they wouldn't stay that way forever. It was a time when my monitor cost more than my computer. I think it's safe to say that that era has come to an end. Now I'm just hoping that the price of good desktop speakers comes down next....

alan_cx 13y ago
What is your definition of good desktop speakers and price? In the UK we can get this sort of thing: http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/cambridge-audio/sla25/camb-sla25-gls-blk http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/camb... Which are great desktop speakers at £80GBP Nothing like this in your neck of the woods?
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- JonnieCache 13y ago
  It should be pointed out that these are active speakers with a builtin USB DAC. There are a variety of these things out there at this price range atm and they sound surprisingly good. Recommended. Alternatives: http://www.thomann.de/gb/alesis_m1_active_320_usb.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/alesis_m1_active_320_usb.htm http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StuDock3i/?adpos=1t1 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StuDock3i/?adpos=1t1 (There's a decent chance all 3 are the same product rebranded tbh.)
Void_ 13y ago
Soundsticks? http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III-Multimedia/dp/B0042F3K9W http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III-Multimed...
- turval 13y ago
  I've had those speakers since 2005, amazingly good hardware.
  - junto 13y ago
    I concur. Not only is the sound surprisingly good for the price, but they look pretty cool too.
- andrewb 13y ago
  I'm using these at home too. Previously I went through Logitech's every 2-3 years, I've never even considered changing to something else since owning them.
egeozcan 13y ago
I'd suggest to drop the traditional speakers altogether and start using headphones. The industry standard Sennheiser HD650 or Audio Technica M50 will bring more sound quality for the buck from any loudspeaker I can think of. Of course, this is just an uneducated suggestion. Maybe you love to share your music.
- vex 13y ago
  I have HD 485s, but even at the loosest setting I can't wear them for more than 30 minutes because of the way they feel on the tips of my ears.
  - forgotmycreds 13y ago
    I have tritton 720+ and they also hurt my ears after a while. It is because they put the sliding part to low, so it minimaly adjusts the width. (probably to maximise the ear/top of head proportion) Or I have sensitive parts near my ears?
    - egeozcan 13y ago
      Tritton 700 series are pretty decent for gaming. However, gaming headsets aren't designed for long term listening. Maybe you can consider getting something like Beyerdynamics DT990 Pros as an all-round headphone for daily use.
  - egeozcan 13y ago
    Well, I don't want to sound condescending but the headphones I'm recommending are both priced well above HD485, apart from being highly appreciated (mostly) in the audiophile community. Also, HD650 is known to be very comfortable and having 15 headphones to compare, I can tell you that you can go for it without a second thought. It's a very nice investment for one's ears =)
- hoka 13y ago
  He might work from home or in a private office, or these might just be for a home setup. I have AKG K550s for the office (I know I'm paying for the fact that they're closed) but bookshelves, a small amp, and a DAC for home. As comfortable and great as these headphones are, wearing them still fatigues me and I just don't enjoy having them on. I really enjoy speakers. In my college dorm, I had TCA WAF-1s with a TCA Gizmo. I've upgraded my amp and purchased an inexpensive DAC + Energy 12" sub since then, but I'm very happy. You can spend a few hundred and have a really nice setup; after that point, you'll see marginal improvements but with huge leaps in prices.
conflagration 13y ago
For price-worthy PC Speakers I recommend Teufel: http://www.teufel.de/pc/pc-stereo21.html http://www.teufel.de/pc/pc-stereo21.html I am also very satisfied with these headphones: http://www.thomann.de/de/beyerdynamic_dt990pro.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/beyerdynamic_dt990pro.htm The sound is crystal-clear and due to the big and soft earpieces you can wear them for hours without noticing. Perfect for home use.
- andrewb 13y ago
  If I had my time again with headphones, I'd be buying DT770 (work) / DT990 (home)/ Bose QC15 (travel) The Beyer's are very comfortable which I think is the #1 feature for long periods of use. The Bose make my daily commute enjoyable now as I can listen to podcasts with no distraction.
FireBeyond 13y ago
AudioEngine A2+ - $249, active, with integrated USB DAC. Really nice. http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Speakers/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389230754&sr=8-2&keywords=audioengine+a2%2B http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Speaker... Usually pair with DS1 stands (just enough to tilt off the desk and towards your ear), $29 http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-DS1-Desktop-Stand-Pair/dp/B002ATK2OS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389230805&sr=8-1&keywords=audioengine+ds1 http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-DS1-Desktop-Stand-Pair/dp/... and things will sound good.

alan_cx 13y ago

What is your definition of good desktop speakers and price? In the UK we can get this sort of thing: http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/cambridge-audio/sla25/camb-sla25-gls-blk http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/camb... Which are great desktop speakers at £80GBP Nothing like this in your neck of the woods?

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JonnieCache 13y ago
It should be pointed out that these are active speakers with a builtin USB DAC. There are a variety of these things out there at this price range atm and they sound surprisingly good. Recommended. Alternatives: http://www.thomann.de/gb/alesis_m1_active_320_usb.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/alesis_m1_active_320_usb.htm http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StuDock3i/?adpos=1t1 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StuDock3i/?adpos=1t1 (There's a decent chance all 3 are the same product rebranded tbh.)

Void_ 13y ago

Soundsticks? http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III-Multimedia/dp/B0042F3K9W http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III-Multimed...

turval 13y ago
I've had those speakers since 2005, amazingly good hardware.
- junto 13y ago
  I concur. Not only is the sound surprisingly good for the price, but they look pretty cool too.
andrewb 13y ago
I'm using these at home too. Previously I went through Logitech's every 2-3 years, I've never even considered changing to something else since owning them.

egeozcan 13y ago

I'd suggest to drop the traditional speakers altogether and start using headphones. The industry standard Sennheiser HD650 or Audio Technica M50 will bring more sound quality for the buck from any loudspeaker I can think of. Of course, this is just an uneducated suggestion. Maybe you love to share your music.

vex 13y ago
I have HD 485s, but even at the loosest setting I can't wear them for more than 30 minutes because of the way they feel on the tips of my ears.
- forgotmycreds 13y ago
  I have tritton 720+ and they also hurt my ears after a while. It is because they put the sliding part to low, so it minimaly adjusts the width. (probably to maximise the ear/top of head proportion) Or I have sensitive parts near my ears?
  - egeozcan 13y ago
    Tritton 700 series are pretty decent for gaming. However, gaming headsets aren't designed for long term listening. Maybe you can consider getting something like Beyerdynamics DT990 Pros as an all-round headphone for daily use.
- egeozcan 13y ago
  Well, I don't want to sound condescending but the headphones I'm recommending are both priced well above HD485, apart from being highly appreciated (mostly) in the audiophile community. Also, HD650 is known to be very comfortable and having 15 headphones to compare, I can tell you that you can go for it without a second thought. It's a very nice investment for one's ears =)
hoka 13y ago
He might work from home or in a private office, or these might just be for a home setup. I have AKG K550s for the office (I know I'm paying for the fact that they're closed) but bookshelves, a small amp, and a DAC for home. As comfortable and great as these headphones are, wearing them still fatigues me and I just don't enjoy having them on. I really enjoy speakers. In my college dorm, I had TCA WAF-1s with a TCA Gizmo. I've upgraded my amp and purchased an inexpensive DAC + Energy 12" sub since then, but I'm very happy. You can spend a few hundred and have a really nice setup; after that point, you'll see marginal improvements but with huge leaps in prices.

conflagration 13y ago

For price-worthy PC Speakers I recommend Teufel: http://www.teufel.de/pc/pc-stereo21.html http://www.teufel.de/pc/pc-stereo21.html I am also very satisfied with these headphones: http://www.thomann.de/de/beyerdynamic_dt990pro.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/beyerdynamic_dt990pro.htm The sound is crystal-clear and due to the big and soft earpieces you can wear them for hours without noticing. Perfect for home use.

andrewb 13y ago
If I had my time again with headphones, I'd be buying DT770 (work) / DT990 (home)/ Bose QC15 (travel) The Beyer's are very comfortable which I think is the #1 feature for long periods of use. The Bose make my daily commute enjoyable now as I can listen to podcasts with no distraction.

FireBeyond 13y ago

AudioEngine A2+ - $249, active, with integrated USB DAC. Really nice. http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Speakers/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389230754&sr=8-2&keywords=audioengine+a2%2B http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Speaker... Usually pair with DS1 stands (just enough to tilt off the desk and towards your ear), $29 http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-DS1-Desktop-Stand-Pair/dp/B002ATK2OS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389230805&sr=8-1&keywords=audioengine+ds1 http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-DS1-Desktop-Stand-Pair/dp/... and things will sound good.