What Desktop speaker do YOU own?

[mayhem13]

Mine are currently NHT Absolute Zero's and a sub but since I've recently been listening there mostly, time for an improvement. Winter needs a project and I'm in the early design phase of speaker optimized for desktop use. Looking for some feedback on what others prefer from their desktop listening sessions too.

[mav52]

Got the small Genelec-6010a since my desktop is small.

[Part-Time Audiophile]

Magnepan Mini System, CEntrance Masterclass 2504, Audioengine A5+.

[mayhem13]

Like to hear some more about your opinion on the maggies. Logic says a point source speaker 'should' be preferred for nearfield listening where the Maggie's Dipole soundfield may make a small listening window seem much larger and involving?........

[ringenesherre]

I also use two Genelec 6010A. Superb soundstage and imaging.

[Blake]

I am not in the market for new desktop speakers, but if I was, the Ancient Audio Studio Oslo powered desktop speakers would be at the very top of my list of speakers to consider.

 

6moons audio reviews: Ancient Audio Studio Oslo

[Blake]

pic of the Oslo's:

 

[mayhem13]

I am not in the market for new desktop speakers, but if I was, the Ancient Audio Studio Oslo powered desktop speakers would be at the very top of my list of speakers to consider.

 

6moons audio reviews: Ancient Audio Studio Oslo

 

Dayton Audio RS100-4 4" Reference Full-Range Driver 4 Ohm 295-378

 

$1k for $56 worth of drivers..........nice margin.

[ringenesherre]

$1k for $56 worth of drivers..........nice margin.

 

Don't forget the stereo amplifier in the master box.

 

That said, if full-range is not required, I would bet that for the same money a pair of Genelec 8020B - Designed for Monitoring in Difficult Environments - Technical Specifications will beast them - in particular given the low sensitivity (84.2 dB 1W/1m) of the full-range driver.

 

Finally, let's not talk about design. I would never accept such imho ugly things on any of my tables.

 

Cheers,

Peter

[danq]

My more modest setup uses XTZ S-800 DSP speakers, fed from my mac using the Dirac-software and a small Topping TP 30 DAC/amplifier. Sounds quite nice in the office.

[Mika Outola]

Pair of Genelec 6010A here too. Clear crispy sound, I'm very satisfied.

[master]

Another Genelec 6010A user here. Upgraded from Audioengine A5 which are also excellent VFM.

 

I do plan to upgrade to ATC monitors but still need to save up a fair bit.

[m&m's]

just recently upgraded to a pair of paradigm A2's from swan m200mkii

[Old Listener]

Audioengine A5s for 5 years. Obvious limitations relative to my main system in how low they go (50-60 Hz), how loud they play without with distortion (average level ~ 80-85 dB I'd guess) and the amount of detail they provide. However, they are always enjoyable to listen to. I'm always thinking about the music rather than the speakers. $ 350 a pair well spent.

 

My next round might be Neumann KH120 or Focal CMS65 active monitors for $ 1500-2000 a pair.

 

Bill

[wgb113]

Dynaudio BM5A MKII.

 

Interested in the new KEF X300A.

[master]

Interested in the new KEF X300A.

 

Not many reviews online... have been interested in at least having a listen. Have KEF Q300 in one bedroom and a HT with KEFs so you can say I favor the brand.

[wgb113]

Not many reviews online... have been interested in at least having a listen. Have KEF Q300 in one bedroom and a HT with KEFs so you can say I favor the brand.

 

I just brought in the Q series for the family-room surround rig and have been very pleased. I only wish the X300A had the 6-1/2 driver that the Q300 does to give it a little more low-end extension.

 

Bill

[mayhem13]

Truth is your better off without the 6.5 as it's a poored directivity match at the crossover point than the smaller driver. Best to supplement either with a quality subwoofer crossed higher to alleviate cone movement. The cone IS the waveguide for the tweeter so the less movement the better. Coaxs and coincidence drivers have their own specific tradeoffs and NOT producing or attempting frequencies below 250hz is on of em.

[g_iordache]

A pair of Focal Solo 6 Be. Good sound. Reliable. They are a bit big for my desk, but that's OK...

[mrenvy]

Audioengine A2

[mav52]

Not many reviews online... have been interested in at least having a listen. Have KEF Q300 in one bedroom and a HT with KEFs so you can say I favor the brand.

 

I do like Kef's as I still have an old pair of Reference 103.4 that work great and sound good to when I hook them up

[KingAir300]

Swan's D1080 IV active desktop system. Yeah buddy!

[PorkChop]

Another Focal fan here. The other models mentioned in this thread are great, but if you need a small footprint like your NHT's....CMS-40 monitors make wonderful computer speakers. I use them in my home office, connected via XLR to a DacMagic Plus. A nice versatile compact system. Sounds great for near-field music playback, and the upsampling in the DM+ (when used with USB 2 driver and ASIO) dramatically improves SQ of YouTube and other steaming media.

[mav52]

Heard this speaker a few days ago. PSB Alpha B1 @$270 pair. pretty impressive for the price.

PSB Alpha B1 loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

[E8ArmyDiver]

Sonus Faber "Toy Monitors" here.Unreal sound staging & imaging,even when placed desktop & to die for midrange!