speaker recommendations required

[Msekstrand]

need some speaker recommendations for pc gaming/media consumption

at the moment i'm just using the speakers that are in my monitor but since i'm considering buying a new monitor that doesn't have any speakers built in i need some recommendations

[Hinjima]

8 minutes ago, Msekstrand said:

need some speaker recommendations for pc gaming/media consumption

at the moment i'm just using the speakers that are in my monitor but since i'm considering buying a new monitor that doesn't have any speakers built in i need some recommendations

What is your budget and location?

 

Audio equipment vary A LOT in price so a budget to work with is almost necessary.

[GreenLeaf]

i am not a great speaker expert but i think the second hand market is you best bet

it's not like headphones that was on someones greasy head before...

[Mark Kaine]

https://www.bose.com/p/bose-smart-speaker-500/HS500-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html?srsltid=AfmBOopoHYESi7wDXOWs5IACgoD3IrESPdJUTERRke1nnhdz3Vi6n2Ms

 

if you can find one... (used to be in stock until recently) 

[Msekstrand]

location is EU.
I don't really have a budget, but it doesn't have to be the most expensive
I have no problem buying used but don't know what brands to look for.
I just want good sound for media consumption and gaming mostly (single player)

[Mark Kaine]

since you aren't telling us what kind of speakers,  these (kind) have always been my fav: clear, bassy, good mids...

 

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-HS5-Powered-Studio-Monitor/dp/B00CFOX420?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A17MC6HOH9AVE6

 

 

the bose 500 is still a recommendation,  probably best non studio speakers under $1000 

[Cocococo]

Creative Pebbles are acceptable for what they cost, but it depends on desk space more than anything, i love the Kali LP6 for PC use (some of the best imaging and separation until Genelec prices) but they're also really big and expensive, i'll hold off anything more expensive but you can spend basically an unlimited amount of money on speakers if you really want to

[saintlouisbagels]

Considering that your only history is built-in monitor speakers, I think the Creative Pebble V3 would be a fine upgrade for $30.

I recently bought a pair for my father and I honestly understand the appeal. Compact speakers that's completely self-powered by the USB-C data connection? So convenient. And the sound is good for what it is.

[E-waste]

On 11/28/2024 at 2:34 PM, Msekstrand said:

need some speaker recommendations for pc gaming/media consumption

I would look for used Polk, Pioneer, Yamaha, or quality vintage brands like that.  Klipsch is also popular, even seen big speakers at live concert recordings from the 1970s and early 1980s.  Sansui made speakers in the 60s and 70s with manilla speaker cones, where as many other speakers use petroleum / plastic based materials.  Pioneer has made speakers with what look to be paper cones with many small cross-over speakers in the mid and high-end sounds which might have exceptional sound quality, but I am just guessing.

 

If you want expensive speakers with no cabinet (made for door speakers) that are made of hemp, look into Tone Tubby brand, they make full-range and subs too.

 

You'll want a decent amplifier though, not sure what to recommend there, but vintage I would assume has the higher quality.