Looking for Decent cheap speakers for a simple 2.0 or 2.1 set up

[clshades]

Regular center channel would work.

 

[Sagath]

This is a speaker replacement for a PC setup on gaming monitor. I'd say 60% gaming use, 30% streaming, 10% music use.

Onboard sound with digital out as an option.

Room is 14x14 with 10ft ceilings.

 

[Marzipan]

This is a speaker replacement for a PC setup on gaming monitor. I'd say 60% gaming use, 30% streaming, 10% music use.

Onboard sound with digital out as an option.

Room is 14x14 with 10ft ceilings.

The Kanto YU6 often go on sale for about $430.

 

[LaughingCrow]

This is a speaker replacement for a PC setup on gaming monitor. I'd say 60% gaming use, 30% streaming, 10% music use.

Onboard sound with digital out as an option.

Room is 14x14 with 10ft ceilings.

I've been happy with these. Mind you the price was much lower when I bought them and you probably can find them cheaper somewhere besides Amazon. I have them on 2 computers. Small enough for the desk, large enough to punch out sound with fairly good bass response for the size. Edifier have other speakers.

Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Stereo Active Near Field Monitors

PC Mag review

 

[Lysrin]

Is there a 5.1-ish setup out there at good value right now? Id rather not get down the passive/amplifier rabbit hole, so lets not tickle my loose credit card habits further than active, please

I am happy with my 2.0 Edifiers too, and was going to suggest them, but then realised Sagath looks to be after a 5.1 set up for this use. Not sure he's interested in 2.0/2.1 options? Yes he hijacked this thread, making the title now confusing

 

[Marzipan]

Edifier does have some real winners.

 

[Sagath]

I am happy with my 2.0 Edifiers too, and was going to suggest them, but then realised Sagath looks to be after a 5.1 set up for this use. Not sure he's interested in 2.0/2.1 options? Yes he hijacked this thread, making the title now confusing

Yeah I'm not sold on 5.1, which is why I posted here actually haha.

I might set up a price check on CCC for Amazon, as I was already looking at the 1280s...

 

[sswilson]

Yeah I'm not sold on 5.1, which is why I posted here actually haha.

I might set up a price check on CCC for Amazon, as I was already looking at the 1280s...

I wouldn't shop for them at Amazon. The canadian Edifier store has frequent sales. They've also got a long standing "certified refurbished" page with significant savings over retail

Online Store - Edifier Canada

Edifier. Enjoy great sound with Edifier quality speakers. Bluetooth, bookshelf, portable and more. Find a sound system for all your living room, home theater or office needs.

edifier-online.com

 

[Lysrin]

Yeah I'm not sold on 5.1, which is why I posted here actually haha.

I might set up a price check on CCC for Amazon, as I was already looking at the 1280s...

I bought my Edifiers directly from Edifier Canada, as @sswilson said, during I think it was a Father's Day sale a couple years back. Good purchasing experience. No issues.