Best desktop speakers for a PC or laptop setup
For speakers on a desk close to a wall, about 0.6 m from you, for music, video and calls. Up to €400 per pair.
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Our picks
Best fit
Kali Audio LP-UNF
€295
- Front port: no problem close to the wall
- Enough headroom at 0.6 m (+16 dB)
- Bass reaches 44 Hz (−6 dB): enough for your use
Runner-up
Mackie CR5BT
€216
- 5.25″ woofer suits a medium room
- Maker says bass reaches about 53 Hz (−6 dB)
- Boundary switch helps close to the wall
Top 10
| # | Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kali Audio LP-UNF | €295 | 4.5″ | Front | 44 Hz | 6.67 |
| 2 | Mackie CR5BT · Specs only | €216 | 5.25″ | Rear | 53 Hz* | — |
| 3 | Edifier MR5 · Specs only | ~€350 | 5″ | Rear | 53 Hz* | — |
| 4 | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor · Specs only | €239 | 3″ | Front | 50 Hz* | — |
| 5 | PreSonus Eris Studio 5 · Specs only | €278 | 5.25″ | Front | 55 Hz* | — |
| 6 | ADAM Audio T5V | €358 | 5″ | Rear | 51 Hz | 7.02 |
| 7 | Edifier MR3 | ~€150 | 3.5″ | Rear | 60 Hz | 6.53 |
| 8 | PreSonus Eris Studio 4 · Specs only | €186 | 4.5″ | Front | 63 Hz* | — |
| 9 | JBL Professional 305P MkII | €278 | 5″ | Rear | 47 Hz | 7.52 |
| 10 | ADAM Audio D3V | €299 | 3.5″ | Passive radiator | 48 Hz | 7.59 |
* estimated from the maker's figure. Ranked by our engine from independent measurements and maker specs, for the answers above. Prices are typical pair prices in euros. How the ranking works: About the data
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