Speakers

Computer Speakers

• cheaper: Creative Pebble Pro
• better: bookshelf speakers

Bookshelf

Powered Speakers

• small: iLoud MTM
• standard: Edifier R1700BTs
  • w/ optical input: Edifier R1850DB / R1855DB (identical sound to R1700BTs)
  • alternative: Edifier MR4
• better: Edifier S1000MKII

Passive Speakers

• standard: Polk XT15
• better: Wharfedale Diamond 12.x
  • 12.0: smallest: best for desktop use
  • 12.1: bassier + but also bigger: might be too big for desktop use
  • 12.2: bassiest + biggest: not suitable for desktop use

Subwoofers

• cheaper: Dayton Sub-800 / Sub-1000 / Sub-1200 / Sub-1500
• standard: SVS SB-1000 Pro

Bluetooth

• pocket: Tribit Stormbox Micro 2
• standard: Soundcore Motion 300
• larger: Soundcore Boom 2
• boombox-size
  • indoor: Harman Kardon Go+ Play 3 (not waterproof)
  • outdoor: Tribit Stormbox Blast (waterproof)

Wireless Surround System

• surround speakers: Sony HT-A9
• subwoofers: Sony SW3 / SW5 (SW5 has better bass at high volumes but pricier)