Computer speakers - not crazy expensive

[bmwuk]

My friend is looking for a pair of speakers for his computer. But he doesn't want to break the bank. I only have experience with KRK rokits. Any other suggestions? Not sure his specific budget so I was going to throw out some suggestions. Thanks

 

[Haywood]

Mackie CR3 desktop monitors sound pretty great for $80.

 

[Randy]

Mackie CR3 desktop monitors sound pretty great for $80.

Those look nice. I bought a pair of M-Audio monitors from Best Buy that were about the same price. I like them pretty well. They are not my Audioengine A5's but they were only 1/4th the price.

 

[Zing]

I have the Klipsch ProMedia THX 2.1 system collecting dust in a closet.

 

[hawk52]

I've had these forever. Never had an issue. You aren't going to get them new, but they are cheap used.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00000JBJQ

https://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-ACS33-PowerCube-Computer/dp/B00000JBJQ

 

[lakedmb]

I've used a Yamaha YST-MS50 for many years with no complaints. They're old, but sound pretty solid for computer speakers. I bought my set on Craigslist about 7-8 years ago. I see them pop up from time-to-time. If you were in the upstate of SC area, I'd pass them along.

Now, I use my Mackie HR824's in my setup. That may be overkill for him though.

 

[Haywood]

The Mackie CR3s benefit from a subwoofer, as they only have 3-inch midrange drivers and are a bit lacking on bass. Fortunately, I had the perfect thing lying around:

 

[Randy]

The Mackie CR3s benefit from a subwoofer, as they only have 3-inch midrange drivers and are a bit lacking on bass. Fortunately, I had the perfect thing lying around:

How does the cat effect the Mackie's bass performance???

 

[Lone Stranger]

How does the cat effect the Mackie's bass performance???

It keeps the woofer from barking too loud.

 

[lulimet]

Mackie CR3 desktop monitors sound pretty great for $80.

I had them for a while and bass was boomy and overpowering.

 

[lulimet]

The Mackie CR3s benefit from a subwoofer, as they only have 3-inch midrange drivers and are a bit lacking on bass. Fortunately, I had the perfect thing lying around:

Glad I am not the only one who is not bothered by the lack of wire management.

 

[Haywood]

Glad I am not the only one who is not bothered by the lack of wire management.

It is better now. I took that while I was still dialing everything in and before I cleaned it all up.

 

[Haywood]

I had them for a while and bass was boomy and overpowering.

I found that to be an issue at higher volumes, but eliminated it completely by running them through the subwoofer's crossover.