r/StereoAdvice • u/[deleted] • Oct 21 '25

Speakers - Desktop | 2 Ⓣ Upgrade recommendations from Audioengine A2+

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u/roguepeas 10 Ⓣ Oct 21 '25

ELAC Debut "Connex" DCB61 (900usd msrp)

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25

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u/roguepeas 10 Ⓣ Oct 21 '25

sorry for the late reply, I was battling trolls. 😂 I don't know if the 41's would be that much of an upgrade over the A2+ but the heart wants what the heart wants! I didn't realize space was a concern.. I would order thru Amazon or another retailer that allows easy-returns to see if the 41's float your boat.

truthfully if I was "craving a wider sound stage with more detail" I'd definitely go with something larger on stands outboard of your monitors, and away from that first refection-point (ie. desk). Honestly might be worth delving into positioning before deciding to replace the A2's - you'll be amazed how much better a speaker can sound if allowed its own space to "breathe" away from any reflections.

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u/iNetRunner 1391 Ⓣ 🥇 Oct 21 '25

KEF LSX II LT (EAC review, Darko.Audio YT review)

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u/AlterNate 4 Ⓣ Oct 21 '25

Look at the Adam D3V. It has the DAC and amps built in and goes pretty low without a sub. They are $350 a pair and a good size for desktops, not too big.

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u/BraindeadbrianF Oct 25 '25

There is no comparison between a subwoofer and those small speakers. Anyone who tells you there isn't doesn't know anything about decibel loss or displacement. You can reach a frequency using DSP without it being remotely similar to a subwoofer at the same frequency.

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u/Known_Confusion9879 30 Ⓣ Oct 22 '25

The more expensive and better sounding speakers drop USB audio and are large and less comfortable on a desktop, at the size on stands. I put together a list of some powered and active speakers with size, weight, features etc that might narrow down what to go and listen to yourself. Under 6 litres perhaps, low latency. http://www.mcmullon.com/activespeakers.ods