Hi HN,
I've been using a set of desktop speakers (the Logitech z333) for a few years, but I am looking to upgrade this Xmas and would like some pointers.
Things I like about my current setup:
- The subwoofer holds most of the electronics, so it's all nice and compact
- Has two inputs (PC and an RCA) that are mixed internally
- Has a very gratifying, smooth volume control knob/puck that sits on my desk and has an on/off switch plus a headphone jack for cut-over
Things that could be improved:
- Audio quality (it's great for calls, OK for listening to music)
- You can't really change any of the wiring (it's all pre-wired)
- No hardware equalizer (I make do with software, it's just a very minor niggle)
Things I had to do to fit my setup, just so you have an idea of how I use it:
- I added a passive mixer to one of the inputs so I could have an Alexa Echo Listen, another PC, a synth and a Pi that is my combo Airplay/PlexAmp speaker all go through the same speakers
- Added a noise/hum filter after that, since some inputs are noisy
I don't need it to have USB audio or be amazingly loud (small office, and the Z333 is plenty loud enough), but would love better audio quality even though I love the convenience of the thing.
(I've been thinking of building my own speakers, but finding a good amp -- or an equivalent sub-woofer that also had a control puck but let me upgrade the speakers -- hasn't been easy).
I've been using a set of desktop speakers (the Logitech z333) for a few years, but I am looking to upgrade this Xmas and would like some pointers.
Things I like about my current setup:
- The subwoofer holds most of the electronics, so it's all nice and compact - Has two inputs (PC and an RCA) that are mixed internally - Has a very gratifying, smooth volume control knob/puck that sits on my desk and has an on/off switch plus a headphone jack for cut-over
Things that could be improved:
- Audio quality (it's great for calls, OK for listening to music) - You can't really change any of the wiring (it's all pre-wired) - No hardware equalizer (I make do with software, it's just a very minor niggle)
Things I had to do to fit my setup, just so you have an idea of how I use it:
- I added a passive mixer to one of the inputs so I could have an Alexa Echo Listen, another PC, a synth and a Pi that is my combo Airplay/PlexAmp speaker all go through the same speakers - Added a noise/hum filter after that, since some inputs are noisy
I don't need it to have USB audio or be amazingly loud (small office, and the Z333 is plenty loud enough), but would love better audio quality even though I love the convenience of the thing.
(I've been thinking of building my own speakers, but finding a good amp -- or an equivalent sub-woofer that also had a control puck but let me upgrade the speakers -- hasn't been easy).