Best Non-Bluetooth Desktop Speaker System with Subwoofer!?

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Best Non-Bluetooth Desktop Speaker System with Subwoofer!?

As stated in title, I am looking to replace my Bose Companion 5 Multimedia System with something similar. I seem to be having a hard time finding anything and was wondering if anyone could offer some suggestions = ) I'm hoping to find something that actually plugs into the Mac Studio and something that has a Bass/Subwoofer module. Also, I didn't think it would ever be an issue but this system would also have to "play nice" with Mac Studio. There seems to be some chatter online but incompatibly with some audio systems and the newer Macs. I appreciate any and all advice offered!

Mac Studio, macOS 14.7

Posted on Nov 1, 2024 01:23 PM

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den.thed

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Nov 1, 2024 02:51 PM in response to TankvilleFarmer

What your looking for is a hard wired 2.1 Speaker System.

for some examples have a look at > https://www.amazon.com/s?k=2.1+computer+speakers&hvadid=557503122475&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032274&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10661563268501636204&hvtargid=kwd-300835505431&hydadcr=947_1014953127&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7d634m846e_e

FWIW I've had my Creative Inspire 2.1 speaker system for all most 20 years and it works just as well with my new Mac's as it did with my 2006 iMac.

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den.thed

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Nov 2, 2024 08:09 AM in response to TankvilleFarmer

You're welcome.

My Sub Woofer sits on the floor under my desk.

My Satellite speakers are spaced out in corners my office instead blaring right in my face.

Plus the right and left stereo effect is way better, with the Satellites spaced out instead of only a few feet apart.

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den.thed

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Nov 6, 2024 08:53 AM in response to TankvilleFarmer

What Razer model are you looking at...? Wired Plug & Play systems do not require any software.

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Nov 2, 2024 06:36 AM in response to den.thed

That's great to know, thank you! I went down a rabbit hole after posting and sort of realized my options were quite limited. Creative, Razer and Logitech seem to be some of the best options depending on how much desk space you have to work with.

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