discussion Looking for Decent cheap speakers for a simple 2.0 or 2.1 set up

[Urotsukidoji]

So I just picked this up this rig for my son, as his laptop was dying a slow agonizing death

MSI Aegis RS 12TE-257US w/ Core™ i7-12700K, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, GeForce RTX 3080, Win 11 Home, Gaming Keyboard & Mouse - Desktop Computers - Memory Express Inc.

www.memoryexpress.com

Previously he just used his laptop speakers, so needed some sound. I pulled an old ancient pair of PC speakers out of the basement, but they truly do suck. They're all tinny, and not very full / loud. He does not have a lot of room to put speakers, so not looking for any big 5.1 set up. Just a small 2 speaker, or 2 speakers and small subwoofer setup. Also, as I just dropped a bundle on the PC, and he's no audiophile, I want to keep the new speakers under $100 if possible. Any recommendations? I'm currently looking at these:

Logitech Z313 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System - 2.1 Speakers - Memory Express Inc.

www.memoryexpress.com

Logitech Z323 2.1 Speaker System - 2.1 Speakers - Memory Express Inc.

www.memoryexpress.com

 

[Shadowmeph]

I am interested in the outcome of this also.
I bought these years ago

Logitech Multimedia 2.1 Speakers Z213 for PC and Mobile Devices : Amazon.ca: Electronics

Logitech Multimedia 2.1 Speakers Z213 for PC and Mobile Devices : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

and they work but are not that great, they are ok for now but looking to upgrade, i need a plugin for headphones because i get home late at night and watch some shows to settle down so I use headphones with a 25' extension cord hehe

 

[Marzipan]

take a look at Edifier...quite a bit better than your run of the mill Logitech.

or perhaps a soundbar you can sit across the top of his laptop screen since there is no room below?

 

[Urotsukidoji]

I'll look at Edifier, just to be clear, new rig is a desktop..

 

[sswilson]

Edifiers would be my go-to if you had the desktop space, but barring that, I don't think I've ever been disappointed in a set of logitechs (setting realistic expectations based on how much I paid for them).

 

[Urotsukidoji]

so the only Edifier that fits the bill looks to be this:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/edifier-m201bt-2-1-channel-multimedia-computer-speaker-system/15200136

Would like to have a headphone jack, this does not seem to have...

 

[sswilson]

I'm thinking more along the lines of these....

Edifier R1280Ts Powered Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Stereo Active Near Field Monitors - Studio Monitor Speaker - 42 Watts RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wooden Enclosure (Renewed) : Amazon.ca: Electronics

Edifier R1280Ts Powered Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Stereo Active Near Field Monitors - Studio Monitor Speaker - 42 Watts RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wooden Enclosure (Renewed) : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

Those are "refreshed" though.

Is there no headphone jack on the computer case?

 

[Urotsukidoji]

True there is a jack on the case, these do look good, but might be a bit big for his small desk set up...

 

[Prickly007]

https://www.amazon.ca/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO

A little pricer, but damn good speakers.

 

[crazyea]

I have Bose Companion 20 Speakers and I absolutely love them. They sound great and barely take up any space.