JoeDirt Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hello. I presume that many of us spend countless hours in front of our computer screens - I point to this forum as evidence. I am interested in creating a small - high end - sound system to use on my desktop that plugs into my computer so I can listen to music while solving the world's problems on line. I use a Klipsch KMC-3 now and it sounds good. I want to graduate to a 2.1 system with a mini amp. Sub is optional. I'd love to see someone shrink LaScalas from a 24"x24" footprint to a 4"x4" footprint so they'd fit on my desk. Size matters. What do you use? Is there an amp that works better than most? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Klipsch Pro media is a very good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 If it was me, I'd look into the R-15PM's. Plug and play simplicity although they may be bigger than your request. http://www.klipsch.com/products/r-15pm-powered-monitors http://www.avsforum.com/klipsch-r-15pm-powered-bookshelf-speakers-review/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Love my 2.1 desktop setup in my office at work. Cost me $290 to put together, all brand new components. Klipsch XL-12s ($110) Klipsch Sub-10 ($150) Dayton Audio DTA-1 ($30) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have been using a Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 system for about 6 years, and for what it is, the sound quality is terrific. If you've never heard one of these Pro Media systems, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCables Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I admit to being yet another fan of the ProMedia 2.1 system. I have an original; it's the one with the speaker wires that plug into the backs of the satellites. I replaced them with 16 AWG Monster XP speaker wire (custom-made by an audio repair center selling them on eBay), and the sound improvement was very noticeable. At the time, I also still had the plain X-Fi XtremeGamer sound card - it's the one that seems to have a low-profile design. I eventually upgraded to the X-Fi Titanium HD and then I felt that I achieved the absolute best possible computer audio system for my money. Then I "decoupled" my subwoofer from my floor by putting it on something that doesn't let the vibrations travel to the floor very easy (I chose a big fluffy bath towel) , and now my sound is even better. If you can find an original ProMedia 2.1 system on eBay in good condition, then I definitely recommend going for it because you can further upgrade the sound very easily by replacing the speaker wires with some good specially-made 16 AWG speaker wires. I tried the typical lamp cord type of speaker wires, but the Monster XP wire was a noticeable improvement. When I upgraded to the lamp cord type of wire (it was Audiopipe wire of some kind), I had to use lower Graphic EQ settings and X-Fi Crystalizer settings. When I upgraded to the Monster XP wire though, I had to do that yet again! The sound quality being produced by the satellites was improved quite nicely too over those cheap stock 22 AWG aluminum wires. So yeah, this is what I personally recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Could you please post a link to the seller of those wires? I'd like to look at them. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCables Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Could you please post a link to the seller of those wires? I'd like to look at them. Thanks. It seems they don't have them right now. Here's the seller: http://www.ebay.com/usr/audiorepaircenterusa I recommend asking to see if they can make you some that you can buy. What they did for the ones I found on eBay through them was they just used 16 AWG Monster XP speaker wire and put nice Rean brand 1/8" mono plugs on one end (http://www.rean-connectors.com/en/products/35-mm-plugs/nys226bg), and they tinned the bare ends with silver I guess and sold them that way. It's quite convenient for people like me who don't own a soldering iron and have never soldered before and would never solder again after making my own speaker wires. I searched eBay for ProMedia 2.1 speaker wires, but all I found for wires are the stock wires. Of course, that can change quickly on eBay! Edited July 15, 2016 by TwoCables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Ask Mustang Guy what he has on the computer desk in his office. It sounds tremendous, very clean, full sound at near-field listening distance. And from mid-distance, it sounds really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Another vote for the R-15PM recommendation above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffr Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Omega 3T Desktop speakers with Omega 8" sub (under table) and Scott 222c. Lovely sound, distracts me from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 i run cornwalls myself. never heard the pro media 2.1 but i bet they are sweet with as much as they are praised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 i run cornwalls myself. On a desk? Fascinating... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) i run cornwalls myself. On a desk? Fascinating... Dave they sit right next to my desk. but i am pretty sure there is a thread on here talking about cornwalls as near field monitors. Edited July 16, 2016 by Scrappydue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 If you can manage some minor DIY the Overnight sensation's are very nice little speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 On 7/15/2016 at 10:55 PM, Scrappydue said: they sit right next to my desk. but i am pretty sure there is a thread on here talking about cornwalls as near field monitors. Any "nearer" and they'd be headphones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoid Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm on a bit of tight budget. My desktop PC audio system is a pair of these: http://www.stereophile.com/content/pioneer-sp-bs41-lr-loudspeaker Driven by one of these: http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-120-class-t-mini-amplifier-60-wpc--300-3800 I got the speakers on clearance for $99 and the amp pre-owned for $50. Considering the under $150 investment it sounds very VERY good to my ears. I'm currently on the hunt for a decent (but affordable) DAC so I can take the PC's audio out of the mix. I fully expect an outboard DAC to kick up the quality a notch or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCables Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I think you need some stands for those speakers. Stand up and listen to your speakers, and then sit down again and you'll probably hear why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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