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Other => Reviews and recommendations => Topic started by: StevenMal on May 25, 2021, 06:24:57 AM
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Budget: $300-$600
Purpose: Enhancing the listening experience with my laptop in my basement. I am willing to spend more if it isn't too difficult or expensive to switch usage between my laptop and TV.
These will be my first speakers, unfortunately purchased online. I want a better experience listening to music and/or the TV because I'm tired of listening to my subpar laptop and TV speakers. The main goal is to improve the sound of my laptop, but I've read that there are methods to connect speakers to a TV as well. Again, if this is not too difficult or expensive, I am willing to spend more. I do not have a preference between wired/wireless, or between bookshelf /floorstanding speakers, or active/passive as long as the entire purchase fits within the budget. Should I look for an amplifier first and speakers that go with it, or pick out speakers first and look for an amplifier that goes well with them? What speakers and amplifier are recommended in a $600 budget? Are there any brands or products I should avoid? Thanks.
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I have received many suggestions from others and am attempting to investigate them all. The more I learn, the more confusing and difficult the decision becomes. I have also received reccomendations for a Bluetooth soundbar. Unfortunately, due to the bizarre, idiotic design of my TV stand I am limited to a soundbar smaller than 32". For better or worse I'm open-minded and so I'm interested not only in soundbars but also bookshelf speakers and tower speakers, with or without a subwoofer. To make matters worse, I don't know anything about choosing an amplifier for speakers, which is why I'm partial to powered speakers. Of course, because the subwoofer can be added later I am willing to go without one for now if I find a particularly encouraging set-up.
SWAN 300
https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Speakers-Powered-Bookshelf-Warranty/dp/B07C1TVLDX
Creative T4 Wireless
https://us.creative.com/p/speakers/creative-t4-wireless
JBL Professional Studio Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-Next-Generation-Powered-305PMKII/dp/B077NHM2K6?th=1
Adam T5V
https://www.amazon.com/ADAM-Audio-Two-Way-Nearfield-Monitor/dp/B07B6JXBZH
Klipsch The Fives
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Powered-Speaker-System-HDMI-ARC/dp/B08KYNYJ8D/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+the+fives&qid=1622658648&sr=8-3
Klipsch The Sixes
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Sixes-Powered-Monitor-Walnut/dp/B01MZYT1RF/ref=sr_1_5?crid=SR5HA7ZXPKFY&dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+the+fives&qid=1622658716&refinements=p_36%3A30000-60000&rnid=386442011&sprefix=Klipsch+%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-5
(Unfortunately I've gotten different recommendations from most, however I've also had more recommendations for the Klipsch Fives and Sixes than any other products)
VIZIO SB2920-C6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMBFZNG?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US
Bose TV Speaker
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KRPCQJ?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US
Sonos Beam
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4734HR?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US
I should have mentioned earlier, the primary usage will be listening to music with my laptop. The ability to use the speakers with my LG OLED 65B7A is a welcome bonus, but not a deal-breaker. In other words, if I can't use the speakers with my TV, it's not a problem. Of course, if there's an adapter to use the speakers with my TV, that is also a welcome idea.