Next Level Speakers for PC/Mac

ForkSnorter on 02/12/2024 - 09:27

Hi,, I have a basic Hercules speaker system for my computer. It consists of a pretty decent plug-in woofer (I keep this on the floor), and 2 smaller desktop speakers, as well as a wired controller with a dial for volume. I think these cost about $100-$150.

I would like to have improved sound without breaking the bank. It doesn't have to be audiophile quality, but just better than what I've got. I have a bit of hearing loss in my right ear, and I'm not sure if that's the reason, but I find these speakers a little hard to listen to even just for videos and podcasts. Maybe because they're so close to me on the desk. Also, there seems to be a lot of bass (from the woofer) and treble (from the smaller speakers), but not much mid-range.

I also would love a system that doesn't require too many wires This Hercules system is a bit complex, with wires/cables running all over the place.

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Comments

  • joka on 02/12/2024 - 10:44

    Maybe spend the money to see an ent specialist instead of speakers. Do a hearing test at the minimum because you will be losing the ability to hear specific frequencies and this may determine the speakers you will buy next.

  • jk82 on 02/12/2024 - 11:52

    sounds like you want studio monitors, not speakers. They give a flat level response and are much easier on the ears. I've got a pair of genelecs, I use them for work and can easily listen to them for 10+ hours a day without my ears getting tired or sore.

    You can't really go wrong with anything from this list - just find something in your budget. 2x bookshelf size would do the job - no need for a subwoofer

    https://www.storedj.com.au/collections/studio-monitors

    If you can head into a store you'll be able to listen to them for yourself and determine which ones sound best to you - doesn't have to be storedj, just whatever your closest music store is. I'd recommend KRK if you're on a budget

    • ForkSnorter on 02/12/2024 - 14:03

      How do you connect them to your computer?

      • jk82 on 02/12/2024 - 14:14
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        with a cable

        • ForkSnorter on 02/12/2024 - 16:15

          so, for example, a 3.5mm to RCA cable?

  • snapper17 on 04/12/2024 - 02:25

    Do you have Bluetooth on your pc? If not you can buy a usb dongle for under $30

    I suggest the jbl xtreme 4 speaker. I just got one after my xtreme 2 died. They sound great. Can be cranked up load. Have good bass.

    I posted a deal on here to get them for $295.

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