I do most of my listening while working at the PC. I'd like to upgrade the sound significantly from the BOSE Soundcraft Mini I've had plugged into it for years! The computer has a Creative Labs ZXRI built in to the motherboard, so I assume that's an excellent source. It has optical out.
Basically I'd like to use it for general PC sound, audio via Spotify, YouTube / Netflix on the computer.
Any experience with these setups gratefully received!
Basically I'd like to use it for general PC sound, audio via Spotify, YouTube / Netflix on the computer.
- I'd love to stretch to KEF LSX, but can't justify the budget.
- I tried Q Acoustics M20. Excellent, but the speakers are 30cm deep and with a smaller room / desktop situation I couldn't make that work physically.
- Alternatives I'm considering:
- Ruark MR1 MK2
- Sonos Beam Gen 2
- I know the Sonos is excellent and it would integrate with other SONOS gear I have and sit nicely on the desk. However, what would the sound be like in a near-field, desktop setting and what about stereo separation?
- I know the Ruark's are 5* and the size works well and aesthetic is good. But how would the audio quality compare? Would it be that much better than the BEAM for music that I could forego the additional functionality of the SONOS?
Any experience with these setups gratefully received!