DaveLeeNC Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I have a pretty cramped setup here. I need a pair of desktop speakers (wired via a Dragonfly Red USB DAC) for my home office. This would be near field kind of listening (like 18 inches). What are the best speakers that I could find that would fit inside a roughly 6" x 6" x 8" (front to back) space (single speaker) for general listening purposes? I would prefer black, but ... Assume $400 or less - there is only so much that you can do in that kind of space. Thanks. dave Link to comment
jcbenten Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Audioengine A2+ is probably where I would start....https://audioengineusa.com/shop/wirelessspeakers/a2-wireless-computer-speakers/ Maybe Genelec makes something that small? GregWormald 1 QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 @jcbenten Thanks - that is a very interesting product that would seem to be a good match for what I need. dave Link to comment
GregWormald Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 15 hours ago, DaveLeeNC said: @jcbenten Thanks - that is a very interesting product that would seem to be a good match for what I need. dave Re: Audioengine A2: I really like mine—a reasonable number of years later. Mine are wired, not wireless. OK, maybe an unreasonable number of years ago—anyway, a review: https://www.stereophile.com/content/audioengine-2-powered-loudspeaker-audioengine-a2 Link to comment
ShawnC Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 These might work. I use their bigger brother the MTM monitors. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/index.php?p=info Computer setup - Roon/Qobuz - PS Audio P5 Regenerator - HIFI Rose 250A Streamer - Emotiva XPA-2 Harbeth P3ESR XD - Rel R-528 Sub Comfy Chair - Schitt Jotunheim - Meze Audio Empyrean w/Mitch Barnett's Accurate Sound FilterSet Link to comment
Rexp Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 These sound interesting, haven't heard yet. https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/149-psb-alpha-am5-powered-loudspeakers Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 51 minutes ago, Rexp said: These sound interesting, haven't heard yet. https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/149-psb-alpha-am5-powered-loudspeakers These are too big for my application as are the smaller AM3's. But for completeness https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/155-psb-alpha-am3-powered-loudspeakers - if I had a tad more space I would be interested. dave Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 8:42 AM, ShawnC said: These might work. I use their bigger brother the MTM monitors. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/index.php?p=info There are a lot of attractive options if I was willing to give up a bit more space. Oh well. dave ShawnC 1 Link to comment
jcbenten Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Vanatoo Transparent Zero are a bit taller and deeper than the AE2 Rexp 1 QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
Ballagas Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 What were your final pickers? Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Ballagas said: What were your final pickers? The audioengine A2 line are the only ones that I have seen that fit well into my space requirements. The Bose Companion III Series II was an interesting alternative if I could find a place to stuff a subwoofer. I would have to buy that one used (no longer in production). Still mulling this over. dave Link to comment
GregWormald Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 10:32 PM, DaveLeeNC said: The audioengine A2 line are the only ones that I have seen that fit well into my space requirements. The Bose Companion III Series II was an interesting alternative if I could find a place to stuff a subwoofer. I would have to buy that one used (no longer in production). Still mulling this over. dave Drop in if you want a listen. Adelaide, Australia Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, GregWormald said: Drop in if you want a listen. Adelaide, Australia On the off chance that Australia doesn't make my travel plans this month ( 🤑 ) which set of speakers do you have (or do you have both). Do you have any comments (particularly if you have significant experience with both). Thx. dave Link to comment
GregWormald Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Hi Dave, As I stated above, I have an oldish pair of A2s which I purchased online and have been enjoying for years. I read quite a bit at the time of purchase and it was the Stereophile assessment that finally convinced me to give them a try. I find them to be quite neutral in tonality and with more than reasonable bass for their size. I have a similarly aged set of Logitech satellite/woofer that I could never get to sound more than 'just OK' no matter how I set them up or modified them. They sit in a cupboard; I haven't even been able to give them away! My major listening at this instant is to an even older pair of ARπ (small bookshelves) on stands that leave me wanting more. My SGR CX4F actives have been sent away for a down payment on a new pair of SGR MT3.2 actives that are in the process of being built and painted (I ordered Porsche Jet Black Metallic!). No matter what I have, I insist that it be non-fatiguing in use and do as little harm to the music as possible. Good luck in your choice. Link to comment
DaveLeeNC Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Thanks, @GregWormald that is very helpful (in my experience, that is 'very Aussie'). dave Link to comment
GregWormald Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, DaveLeeNC said: Thanks, @GregWormald that is very helpful (in my experience, that is 'very Aussie'). dave No problems, mate. Happy to help. The bill is in the mail. Link to comment
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