Help with Speakers, Nvidia I choose you!( and others)

I'm looking for some speakers for my room since I'm getting a bit tired of having to wear headphones all the time for good sound quality

My bedroom is about 12x15 feet lengthx width, and I guess about 12-13 feet high( the roof slopes about a foot. What would be a good speaker set up for this? I preferably want laptop speakers. Preferably sub $150, but maybe push it to $200. I want a fairly neutral setup with a slight bass emphasis( although I guess this is what a sub is for)

Thanks guys :)

Audioengine A2MonsieurX

Klipsch Promedia 2.1's. They sound... alive. That's a trait of many Klipsch speakers. They do depend on a subwoofer for their bass, so I hope that's ok. You can pick up a new set for $135 to $150, or a used set for $60 to $100. These are capable of filling a medium-sized room with sound for music or especially home theatre use, and are actually overkill for PC gaming. But overkill is better than no kill. They can produce some listener's fatigue if kept at high volumes for long periods of time.. And they lack slightly in the midrange. Those are the only negatives that I can point out.

If size is a priority, the A2's are a great option. If not, the Swan D1080MKII 08 ($178 on audioinsider.com) gets my vote.

I'm going to have to disagree with the Audioengine and Swan recommendations not because they're bad speakers, because they're excellent, but because the OP specifically wanted an emphasis on bass. You just aren't going to get that without a dedicated subwoofer.

If you want something ready-to-go in your price range the Klipsch Promedia 2.1s are a good recommendation.

The Cambridge Soundworks II is also a good option. It happens to be "on sale" for $130, and is well-reviewed. I bought three of its predecessors from its Newton, MA showroom before it was shuttered at a steal of $50, and they're great. I think I'd prefer having the separate tweeter of the Klipsch Promedias, though.

Happy gaming,

Boz

I'm going to have to disagree with the Audioengine and Swan recommendations not because they're bad speakers, because they're excellent, but because the OP specifically wanted an emphasis on bass. You just aren't going to get that without a dedicated subwoofer.

If you want something ready-to-go in your price range the Klipsch Promedia 2.1s are a good recommendation.

The Cambridge Soundworks II is also a good option. It happens to be "on sale" for $130, and is well-reviewed. I bought three of its predecessors from its Newton, MA showroom before it was shuttered at a steal of $50, and they're great. I think I'd prefer having the separate tweeter of the Klipsch Promedias, though.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Bozanimal

The A2's have a slight emphasis on bass (given their speaker size). The issue is that the bass isn't particularly deep. I'd say it's enough to satisfy someone for a little while, as they save up for a sub. :P

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I'm going to have to disagree with the Audioengine and Swan recommendations not because they're bad speakers, because they're excellent, but because the OP specifically wanted an emphasis on bass. You just aren't going to get that without a dedicated subwoofer.

If you want something ready-to-go in your price range the Klipsch Promedia 2.1s are a good recommendation.

The Cambridge Soundworks II is also a good option. It happens to be "on sale" for $130, and is well-reviewed. I bought three of its predecessors from its Newton, MA showroom before it was shuttered at a steal of $50, and they're great. I think I'd prefer having the separate tweeter of the Klipsch Promedias, though.

Happy gaming,

Boz

KHAndAnime

The A2's have a slight emphasis on bass (given their speaker size). The issue is that the bass isn't particularly deep. I'd say it's enough to satisfy someone for a little while, as they save up for a sub. :P

I also want to make sure that whatever I get can go fairly loud without much distortion