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Dorm Room Speakers for ~$200

Ericde95

As the title states,

 

I am bringing both my laptop (Razer Blade 14) and desktop to college in the Fall and was hoping to get some great speakers for my room.

What I am looking for:

-great bass without overpowering the rest

-can get pretty loud

-Bluetooth connectivity is a huge plus but not 100% necessary

-under $200

-not very large or bulky, if possible, I have a smallish desk

 

I'm not sure if I should be looking for a "kit" or if i should look at a DAC/speaker/woofer separately... Im a complete newbie with audio equipment. Currently I am using a JVC 2.1 set-up that works great.

 

Looking forward to your input,

E

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I personally love my JBL Creature 2 speakers, but they aren't bluetooth or portable, but do sound great, get pretty loud, and have great bass, and also pretty cheap.

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Hifi Bookshelf Speaker System is perfect for that budget.

This is just one example:

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Introducing, the spanky, clean, powerful, awesome....

 

Dell 2.0 Speakers!

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Do you not care for your neighbors and room mates?

Clearly not, which is why I opted out of this one, just waiting for Bose and Sp25k recommendations

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OP, the "what I'm looking for" section has features of about 2-3 different products in it.

 

Loud, portable, and not bulky do not mix.

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Wow guys...

Just assume the dorm is in the middle of the ocean if it makes you feel better. It doesn't need to be obscenely loud; just to carry a good sound when at a high volume/not get muddied out.

@ShearMe, I will take a look, thanks

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@ShearMe, I will take a look, thanks

 

No, there's not a "what I'm looking for" section of the forum :rolleyes: I meant that part of your post.

 

The only thing that matches your description is the Bose SoundLink Mini, and I can tell you straight away you'd be better off with a $100 set of stationary speakers in your room.

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No, there's not a "what I'm looking for" section of the forum :rolleyes: I meant that part of your post.

The only thing that matches your description is the Bose SoundLink Mini, and I can tell you straight away you'd be better off with a $100 set of stationary speakers in your room.

Okay haha sorry I'm on my mobile, was going to check what you said later.

I edited out the "portable" aspect. I merely had that in there as a 'if possible with the rest' and not a requirement.

A desktop /bookshelf size would be perfect.

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Mobile: Nexus 6P (current)  - Razer Blade 256 GB Laptop

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Desktop: ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula - 3570k @ 4.2 Ghz - Gigabyte GTX 670 WF3 - G.Skill 16 GB 1600Mhz - Antec 900W - 128GB Crucial M4 - 2TB Hitachi HDD - NZXT H440

Mobile: Nexus 6P (current)  - Razer Blade 256 GB Laptop

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As the title states,   I am bringing both my laptop (Razer Blade 14) and desktop to college in the Fall and was hoping to get some great speakers for my room. What I am looking for: -great bass without overpowering the rest -can get pretty loud -Bluetooth connectivity is a huge plus but not 100% necessary -under $200 -not very large or bulky, if possible, I have a smallish desk   I'm not sure if I should be looking for a "kit" or if i should look at a DAC/speaker/woofer separately... Im a complete newbie with audio equipment. Currently I am using a JVC 2.1 set-up that works great.   Looking forward to your input, E

M AUDIO BX5 D2 is the best studio monitor for pure balanced accurate sound or Audioengine A5+ if you want desktop friendly sound.

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