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I got tired of reading endless forums about the "best budget desktop speakers" so I decided to purchase the following and compare them in real life against each other: Neumi BS5P | Micca PB42X | Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX | Edifier R1280T | Bose Companion 2 Series III | Edifier G2000.I am not an audiophile, I am not technical. I have played instruments my whole life and run sound in some amateur settings, so I'm guessing I have a slightly more critical ear than the average listener, but definitely not of those truly dedicated to hi fidelity listening. I don't know proper terms. I took these notes kind of haphazardly, but they are listed in order of best to worst after personal testing. I intend to play games and listen to music with a slight preference towards gaming as I have another speaker system for music that I can use for music.High level takeaway: the true battle is between the Neumi BS5P and the Micca PB42X. Between those 2 speakers, either would be the right choice of all these options depending on your intended use. I ended up choosing the Neumi because I am going to be playing games quite a bit, and they provided much better low end to fill out a lot of the sound effects. If I were choosing a speaker just for music listening, I would have gone with the Miccas as they have superior mid/high/vocal clarity. The Miccas have a good enough sub that I wouldn't be missing the low end on most music, but if I wanted to, I could just add a sub to fill out the lows on the Miccas (for edm type music)._______________________________________________________________________________________________Neumi BS5P 75-Watt $139.99 - My personal winnerPro:- Sounds full and satisfying right away- Great bass (almost as good as the dedicated sub on the Klipsch, definitely better than all other options without a dedicated sub. I've got adjacent neighbors so I won't ever go sub heavy anyways, so don't need a dedicated sub with the power these pull)- Decently clear mids/highs, though this is less defined than the Miccas. These get better after doing the firmware update, and get it much closer to the Micca's clarity, but still not quite as good- Bluetooth pairing quality stays really high (doesn't make a difference for me)Cons- Mids/highs/vocals still just not as good/clear/crisp as the Micca- Much larger than the other options (might be a pro if you're looking to fill a room with more volume - I'm not looking for that)- Need to update the firmware to get better mids/highs than out of the box (minor inconvenience but might scare some away)Micca PB42X $109.99Pro:- Really nice, crisp/clean mid/highs (better than everything else) The vocals are bright and shiny, unrivaled by any other of these options- Doesn't seem to add much coloration (but this also leads to it feeling slightly emptier than the 1280T, could be good or bad)- Pretty good bass for what it is (far better than the G2000 and Bose, worse than the others)- It comes with a 2 part dc cable that's longer than others, and a longer mp3 cable than others (doesn't really matter, but it's nice)- Fairly flat (might be a good or bad thing for usage)Con:- Getting really nit picky just to find differences, but the connection cable on the back is a twisty, rather than a poke as the Edifiers have. Twistys just seem less stable/more exposed- Mids/lows start to sound more tinny in comparison to the mids/lows of the neumi, leaving a somewhat less satisfying feeling- Ultimately this feels a bit emptier than others with better subs, but is also definitely crisper/clearerKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified $144.99Pro:- Great sound out of the box- Great bass (only one with a dedicated sub, so that should be obvious)Con:- Decent mid/highs, but still not as crisp/clear as the MiccasEdifier R1280T $129.32Pro:- Beautiful aesthetic- Good sound out of the box , there's not the obvious tinny sound of budget speaker- Volume, bass, and treble knobs- I'm satisfied with the sound immediately (I grew less satisfied with the sound the more I A/B compared to the Bose due to the coloration. I then adjusted the tilt of the speakers and it seemed to fix this coloration issue and bring more clarity to the mids/highs)- It's really minor, but the power plug is a plug and not a brick like all the othersCon:- No sub out option- Definitely colors the sound to fill in the space more (which could be a pro for some people too). Ends up adding a layer of mud to the overall sound- The mids/highs are really just muddy due to the colorationBose Companion 2 Series III $149.00Pro:- The mids/highs are nice and bright and clear- Really compact if you don't have a lot of desk space00- I'm satisfied with this sound out of the box- Seems not to color the sound (certainly not nearly like the R1280T), feels more accurate- Has an upward tilt so it seems to naturally position for the sweet spotCon:- Only a volume knob so no automatic control over bass/treble (I assume there's eq software that would fix this?)- Bass is a bit lacking (probably would be satisfied with the amount of bass if I weren't comparing against the others)- Something feels emptier about these speakers against the 1280T and MiccaEdifier G2000 $109.99Pro:- Decent bass and presence- The LED light is kind of niceCon:- Stupid startup car sound is absolutely childish and obnoxious- The LED light stays on (I think you can turn it off but who's going to go through the hassle of turning it off and on if you have to hear the stupid car sound at every startup)- Still clearly sounds like a budget speaker with a constant of tin/noise- Bass can wash out pretty easily at medium volumes- It crackles at other certain sounds like my incoming email ping- Not satisfied with this sound out of the box

I'll be one of the hundreds of good reviews on here, why not. For the price, buy them. Like many others on here, I've owned or been around the high dollar models and when you go budget, something is going to suffer but with these its kept to a very tolerable level. They kind of remind me of some Tannoy's I had as far as the voice range goes.I was looking for some desk speakers that could handle youtube, music, occasional netflix etc and every once in awhile audio mixing in Reaper...and keep the bill at around 100-150...These work just fine for my needs.They would work great as home entertainment speakers, if you have someone in the family that is cranking the treble up more and more for clarity of dialog in movies, these are good. The cabs seem to be tuned right at the voice frequencies. You can always turn the treble up and bass down and if you want the tweeters to max sizzle you can always go to the eq in windows. I'm using this remote a lot more that I thought I would, nice added feature.

The Edifier R1280T is a pair of bookshelf speakers that has been praised by many users for its exceptional sound quality and value for money. The speakers come with a 4-inch woofer and a 13mm silk dome tweeter that provides clear and detailed sound with deep bass and crisp highs.The speakers have a wooden enclosure that gives them a classic and stylish look, making them a great addition to any home or office. They also come with a remote control that allows you to adjust the volume, bass, and treble from a distance.Many users have praised the Edifier R1280T for its versatility, as it can be used with a variety of devices such as TVs, computers, and turntables. The speakers have multiple inputs, including RCA and AUX, which makes them easy to connect to different devices.While some users have noted that the speakers may not be as loud as other models, the majority agree that they provide excellent sound quality and are well worth the price. Overall, the Edifier R1280T is a great choice for anyone looking for high-quality bookshelf speakers at an affordable price.

I was initially a little disappointed that these weren't louder. I compared them to an old set of Harman Kardon speakers I had hooked up to a PC, which were louder. But after listening a while, I went back to the HK's to compare again.....yeah, louder than the Edifiers, but those old speakers now sound like trash! They also blow away my Logitech Z313s...again, might get a little more oomph out of the Logitechs, but the quality of sound coming from the Edifiers is far superior. I use them a little for gaming, mostly for music. I'm hearing details in the music I did not notice before.Driving these with the nice Creative Audigy FX sound card on my gaming PC does help the volume a bit, but you're not gonna blow the roof off. They are perfect for my uses. I will say positioning is important. I sit about 3ft from the speakers, and they are about 3ft apart, at about the same level as my chair. Sounds great. Step out of the chair to the side a couple feet and the sound really softens out...less volume, less depth. Obviously this is not a problem for my use, and may actually be a positive depending on your situation.For not having a sub, the bass is great. It's not gonna rumble your teeth our or anything, but it's a good clean strong sound.I can see how, at the higher levels, a real audiophile might find a little tinniness or muddiness in the highs (and maybe mids), but it's so much better than what I'm used to that I don't really think about it.Anyways, I'm done with "PC speakers". These rock.

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Our two new kittens loved this! They were scratching on it less than a minute after it was out of the box. One kitty likes scratching on sisal rope, but the other we had a challenge with....she preferred our carpet until we got this. We had tried cardboard scratchers, carpet, sisal, and natural wood branches. This wicker tower was the answer. It is sturdy and tall enough for the cats to stretch out while scratching. Delivery was quick, too. It can a few days earlier than expected.