Best portable speaker recommendations?

So, I'm looking to pick up some new speakers and could really use some recommendations.

I’ve been running a 5.1 setup until now, but I think I’m actually ready to scale things down to a solid 2.1 system.
I don't want to drop more than $333 on this.

Since most of my time is spent listening to music—though movies and gaming definitely make the cut too—I'm really hunting for something with high-end sound quality. 🙂

After doing a bit of digging online, this one caught my eye:
https://www.amazon.com/logitech-speakers-tail-100503228

Now, this isn't a 2.1 setup, but it looks pretty sleek to me:
https://www.bestbuy.com/denon-soundbar-black-par.html

Any suggestions or advice out there? 🙂

It’s not even a 2.1 setup; they aren't even active speakers to begin with... You're going to need an amp or a receiver to actually run these...

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Even if these aren't technically a 2.1 setup, you pick these up and you’ll be dancing until sunrise with all your neighbors—whether they want you to or not! 🙂

I couldn't find any direct hits on that specific Genius SP-HF1800A model through our standard domestic supplier databases. It looks like you might be hunting for a discontinued legacy item or perhaps a regional SKU that hasn't made its way into the mainstream US retail channels yet. If you're looking for something with similar specs for a home office setup or a basic desktop upgrade, I'd suggest checking out the current offerings from Logitech or even some of the entry-level Bose kits if you want a step up in clarity. Most of the stuff currently sitting on the shelves at Best Buy or Amazon won't match those exact dimensions, but they'll certainly outperform an older unit in terms of driver response and connectivity.

A $167 What exactly are you supposed to hand over when the police pull you over?

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Maybe consider going with some active studio monitors instead

http://www.amazon.com/active-studio-monitors/search?node=...&orderway=asc

Has anyone actually spent some time with this Bose speaker?

Seems like a decent enough steal for backyard parties or whatever... maybe even outdoor stuff if you're feeling adventurous. Anyone got a better suggestion for something in this price range?

JBL Flip is going for $133. Anyone here actually used one? Can I pair it with my laptop without any issues? Is it actually loud enough for real use? Any advice would be appreciated.

BTW, there's another model on sale that's just a few bucks more, which looks pretty much identical
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Hey everyone, I’m hoping I’ve landed in the right sub here because I’m dealing with a bit of a headache regarding my speakers, so I figured I’d pick your brains. 🙂
So, I’ve got this older desktop setup that generally functions without complaint, and I have these standard computer speakers hooked up to it. Everything was perfectly fine for years, but about a month ago, things took a turn for the worse; the speakers started vibrating violently, and you can actually see the driver rattling like crazy whenever anything plays. This happens even when the volume is turned down to a whisper—we're talking maybe 5% or 10% capacity. At first, I naturally assumed the speakers had simply given up the ghost, so I went out and bought an identical brand-new pair, only to be met with the exact same maddening rattle. Then I thought, "Maybe it's a dirty power issue or a faulty outlet," so I grabbed an extension cord and plugged them into a completely different outlet in a different room, but predictably, the result was the same for both the old and the new set. It’s quite baffling, considering they worked flawlessly for five or six years straight.

Is there any chance that a failing sound card could be causing this much vibration and driver chatter? Oddly enough, the actual audio clarity and volume levels seem perfectly fine.

Have you tried reinstalling the audio drivers for your motherboard, or perhaps for a dedicated sound card if you're using one?

I haven't given it a shot yet, but thanks for the suggestion—I'll definitely keep that in mind and give it a whirl 🙂

Carl Young5 said:Hello everyone, I hope I am in the right thread. I have an issue with some speakers, so I figured I would ask here. 🙂
So, I have an older desktop PC. Everything else functions perfectly fine, and I have these Genius speakers hooked up to it. They worked without incident for years, but about a month ago, I noticed they started vibrating violently; the driver itself shakes uncontrollably during playback. This happens even at extremely low volumes, say around 5% or 10%. Initially, I assumed the speakers were failing, so I purchased an identical brand-new pair, yet the exact same phenomenon occurs. I then suspected a power supply issue—perhaps something unstable with the electrical outlet. To test this, I used an extension cord to plug them into a completely different outlet in another room, but the result remains unchanged for both the old and the new set. For five or six years, everything was seamless.

Is it possible for a sound card to cause such intense vibration and driver rattling? The actual sound clarity and volume levels remain perfectly fine.

It is unlikely to be related to the AC mains voltage, though it could potentially stem from the computer's internal power supply if the ripple voltage has increased due to aging capacitors. My question is: are you using the same audio cable from the PC to the speakers, and do you happen to have a microphone enabled somewhere? That specific combination can trigger the subsonic interference you are experiencing. If so, simply disable any unnecessary inputs on your audio mixer panel or turn down the "pot."

Jerry Robinson56 said:It’s likely not an issue with the AC mains or that standard 120V voltage, though it could certainly be tied to your PC's power supply if the ripple voltage has increased due to aging capacitors. The real question is whether you're running the exact same audio cable from your computer to your speakers, and if you happen to have a microphone active somewhere in your settings—that specific combination can trigger those subsonic frequencies you're hearing. If so, just kill whatever isn't needed on your mixer panel or simply dial back the "pot."

I don't have any microphones active at all, and yes, I am using the same audio cable to connect the computer to the speakers.🙂

Hey guys, I'm looking for some basic, no-frills speakers for my PC and PS4 setup, ideally staying under $150$67.

Also, does anyone know if there’s a way to have both my PS4 and my PC plugged into the same speakers at once, so I can actually toggle the audio back and forth between them without pulling cables every five minutes?

Jonathan Barrett said:Guys, I'm just looking for some basic speakers for my PC or PS4, nothing crazy, maybe under $150$67.

Also, does anyone know if there's a way to have both my PS4 and my PC plugged into the same speakers so I can actually switch the audio back and forth between them?

Sure, these ones are a bit on the pricier side, but honestly, for that kind of money, they're pretty solid.
https://www.amazon.com/genius-wood-speakers

Honestly, I’ve been eyeing these or maybe even those https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/produ...cation-tabular

I'm just completely stumped on how the hell I'm supposed to hook them up to both my PS4 and my PC at the exact same time.

I have a USB/3.5mm speaker designed to be powered by a computer, but I’m plugging the USB into a phone charger and into a wall outlet instead, then connecting the 3.5mm jack to my phone to use as an external speaker. It seems to work fine, but is there any risk of frying something? Can I keep using it this way?

Jonathan Barrett said:I just can't figure out how to get them connected to both the PS4 and the PC at the exact same time.

It’s not possible. You have to pick a side—either they're on the PS4 or they're on the PC.

Raymond Robinson6 said:I’ve got this USB/3.5mm speaker meant to be powered by a computer. Instead of plugging it into a PC, I’m using a phone charger plugged into a wall outlet for power, then running the 3.5mm jack into my phone so I can use it instead of the built-in speakers. It works fine, but is there any chance I'm going to fry something? Is this actually safe to do?

Nothing is going to fry.

Thanks 🙂. When I push the plug into the outlet before it's fully seated, the speaker lets out this nasty high-pitched squeal, so I figured I should check it out just to be safe.

I’m looking for a new speaker—basically, the cheaper the better, but please, let’s not talk about total junk... ugh. $100 Honestly, I mostly just play games and I've been dragging this ancient speaker around for like, eight years now.
I have absolutely no clue what half of you were even talking about in the previous threads...
Maybe check out Best Buy, Amazon, or Micron.

Hey there! I have a quick question about hooking up some Bluetooth speakers to my PC. To be honest, this machine is a bit of a relic—we're talking over a decade old here.
Since it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, I was thinking about just picking up an adapter.
Here is the current setup:
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 Black
DVD drive: LG GH22NS
PSU: Zalman 450-GS PSU
HDD: WD 500GB, 5000AAKX, SATA 3
GPU: MSI R7750 OC Dual Fan, 1GB GDDR5
RAM: dual Channel 2 xDDR3 4GB Kingmax, 1333MHz
Motherboard: Asrock B75M - Intel B75, M-ATX, dual Channel 2 xDDR3 - 1600
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz
SSD: Corsair 60GB Force 3, 2.5", SATA 3
The OS is Linux

I am planning on grabbing these speakers:

And then connecting them to the computer using this specific adapter:

Do you think this will actually work? Or should I be looking for a different combination if I want to get these speakers connected wirelessly?