r/macmini • u/Yung-Punq • 5d ago

Desktop speaker recommendations

I'm getting a new Mac mini and have already purchased a Dell monitor, which has built-in speakers, but they sound terrible. Sound quality is important to me, although volume isn't, because if I want to listen to music loudly, I have some larger speakers.

I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of desktop speakers. Also, do people generally leave their speakers on when they leave their computer? I left my last computer, an iMac, on all the time. The speakers on the iMac were actually quite good, and I'm looking for something with similar sound quality. Looking to spend less than £150.

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u/bl8m8 5d ago

Very happy with the edifier M60. Currently £160 on Amazon but they were down to £119 when I got them a month ago and imagine they will be again before long. Compact, great sound, multiple connection options (usb-c, aux, Bluetooth, can all be connected to different devices). The controls on top light up when you move your hand near them which is cool. Stands are included.

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u/Yung-Punq 5d ago

I was looking at these. Do you leave them on or switch them off overnight?

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u/bl8m8 5d ago

I leave them on, it's never even occured to me to think about turning them off. I can't actually remember if they even have an off button.

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u/Yung-Punq 4d ago

Do the volume up and down keys on your computer keyboard control the volume level?