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Cheep and cheerful Stereo setup for ~200€?

Hans Power

So, currently running Creative Gigaworks T40 II on my PC and those are okayish if I equalize them but when I really want to crank up the volume I really need to tune down the bass, otherwise they sound distorted. I also have a set of oooold JBL PC speakers which sound much better but also can't get as loud as I'd like them to. That's why I want to upgrade. I'm not an audiophile so I probably wouldn't notice or care that much about minute differences in audio quality but I want something that doesn't poop itself as soon as I crank up the volume and has at least decent overall quality. And since I mostly listen to Rock, mids and heights shouldn't get drowned by overbearing bass - should still be punchy, though. A 2.1 system is out of the question, btw. - I want to stick to 2.0 Stereo for several reasons and that is not a matter of discussion. One idea is to get passive speakers with a mini amp.

This would be the combo I'm looking at right now:

Fosi Audio BT20A mini amp:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07BQC7GNL/?coliid=I3UEF5AU1VVQ2M&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Edifier P12:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DM7F15C/?coliid=I1Z6S8ZW1FTAVH&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

This seems to be decent bang for the buck.

The other idea are the EDIFIER Studio R2000DB active speakers which I would try to get on sale if one presents itself cause at 220€ they cost more than I'm willing to spend:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00O3K7GP0/?coliid=I38ZD8CC688A9&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

So, which of these would you recommend if any? Other ideas would be welcome but they would have to be available in Germany at a price around (or preferably under) 200€. Searching for the best bang for the buck that sounds okay and doesn't distort when the bass is turned up at high volumes. Again, not an audiophile but I don't want it to sound like a tin can or a muddled mess either if that makes any sense.

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6 hours ago, Hans Power said:

So, currently running Creative Gigaworks T40 II on my PC and those are okayish if I equalize them but when I really want to crank up the volume I really need to tune down the bass, otherwise they sound distorted. I also have a set of oooold JBL PC speakers which sound much better but also can't get as loud as I'd like them to. That's why I want to upgrade. I'm not an audiophile so I probably wouldn't notice or care that much about minute differences in audio quality but I want something that doesn't poop itself as soon as I crank up the volume and has at least decent overall quality. And since I mostly listen to Rock, mids and heights shouldn't get drowned by overbearing bass - should still be punchy, though. A 2.1 system is out of the question, btw. - I want to stick to 2.0 Stereo for several reasons and that is not a matter of discussion. One idea is to get passive speakers with a mini amp.

This would be the combo I'm looking at right now:

Fosi Audio BT20A mini amp:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07BQC7GNL/?coliid=I3UEF5AU1VVQ2M&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Edifier P12:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DM7F15C/?coliid=I1Z6S8ZW1FTAVH&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

This seems to be decent bang for the buck.

The other idea are the EDIFIER Studio R2000DB active speakers which I would try to get on sale if one presents itself cause at 220€ they cost more than I'm willing to spend:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00O3K7GP0/?coliid=I38ZD8CC688A9&colid=1TB4H9TEULUEV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

So, which of these would you recommend if any? Other ideas would be welcome but they would have to be available in Germany at a price around (or preferably under) 200€. Searching for the best bang for the buck that sounds okay and doesn't distort when the bass is turned up at high volumes. Again, not an audiophile but I don't want it to sound like a tin can or a muddled mess either if that makes any sense.

Cheap and cheerful, edifier 1850/1855db's. They're more versatile than the 2000's in terms of placement due to their front port, with the 2000db you'll want some space between the port and the wall, the 1850 doesn't care that much. They're fun speakers, should work well for what you want. 

I am NOT a professional and a lot of the time what I'm saying is based on limited knowledge and experience. I'm going to be incorrect at times. 

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