Audiophile Easy! Q Acoustics M20 Powered Speaker Review

[@cheapaudioman]

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[@CraigArnolduk]

Perfect speakers if you don't have a lot of room. College or Uni student? Sorted. Living in a small space? Sorted. You won't need them to go too loud, just good sound, not too big. Simple and clean.

[@Loksx]

Great to hear that metal sounds good with these. I was so looking forward someone commenting how metal sounds with them. I have decided now. Thanks!

[@paulgibson3259]

I love these speakers. I sent the Emotive B1+ back. The detail of emotiva's was therel, but the natural sound of the M20's were more to my taste.I was always turning the Emotiva's down., and just enjoy listening to the M20's

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Appreciate that you said U - shaped and not V - shaped like some reviewers currently like to say. Everyone knows that a V - shape can't be a curve.

[@thewindowguy550]

Would like to see some powered speaker shootouts in the $600-800 range. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@cheapaudioman]

Thanks, Mike!

[@DougMen1]

I've heard comparisons on another KZbin channel between the $499 Edifier S2000 MKIII and the Q Acoustics 3030i and the Monitor Audio Bronze 2, both around $500, and both driven by the $449 Denon PMA600NE, and the Edifier sounded really good, and just as good as the twice as expensive Denon and passive speaker combos

[@thunderpooch]

@@cheapaudioman Klipsch "the Fives" are also available for $600. Watch for deals. But now the Fives are an amazing value. EQ now available! Klipsch finally updated their firmware and their phone app which allows you to EQ them to your liking. Right now I'm liking: dynamic bass on, but I then EQ them where bass is cut by -5. Mid bass is left flat at zero. Treble is left flat at zero. My reasoning: klipsch has this speaker extending 10hz too low. It produces too much distortion and bass which sounds too hefty and out of control (bloated uncontrolled vibration) . But also don't make the mistake of simply plugging in a sub to the back of these speakers. That activates a high pass filter which is much too high. I do hook up a sub woofer, but I'm using outputs on a separate receiver. This allows me to seamlessly overlap the Fives with my sub. The vocals and mids are now very clear, but I still get bass slam from the these speakers-- minus low frequency distortion from trying to extend a bit too low. I'm super happy with these speakers, and my work around to get them performing nearly flawlessly.

[@rrezonkurteshi5460]

Kanto got some good stuff in my opinion

[@CinemaDemocratica]

@@DougMen1 I love my Edifier s2000mkiii's but I'd love to see them compared with the Q M20s here.

[@JoeNahorodny]

12:02 -- you're just adding a DAC in front of the internal DAC here. The analog input gets converted to digital, and then goes through the same internal DAC before the output stage. Maybe the combination sounds "better" but you're not bypassing the internal DAC that way.

[@jim010109]

Between you and other reviewers I've never heard anything bad about Q Acoustics. If im ever in the market for speakers, they are definitely on the list. Great review. Sith Audio rocks! 😎

[@thunderpooch]

It was either this or Klipsch the Fives. Possibly vanatoo's or psb 5's. I'm happy with "the Fives" since they updated their app and you can now EQ them.

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

Q Acoustics are just a good honest brand - I've never seen on of their products fail, they sound great for the price and the price - it's not extorsion

[@tudorm6838]

Great review, especially because you have also checked with an external DAC. I also use an external DAC with these speakers, and sounds even better.

[@davidvestey6014]

Just bought these at £340 on sale in the UK as a second system for my TV and Bluetooth . Really impressive. I’m now wondering if they are good enough for my main system that I was hoping to upgrade soon. They have connected seamlessly and sound brilliant with the TV.

[@ap5672]

Last week i heard the m20, elac debut connex db41 (if i recall the name correctly), the klipsch the 5 and airpulse a100. The airpulse a100 came ahead by a significant margin. Midrange smoothness, airy tops without being too bright, taut punchy deep bass.

[@flak73]

Interesting. I have (and love) a pair of Vanatoo Transparent One Encore's. They're great as a small to medium room soundbar replacement. Great for desktop use. I've never seen anything but amazing reviews. Since you're starting to look at powered speakers, I'd be keen to see a review of them, and maybe a comparison with these M20's or others.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

This and a Cambridge audio CD❤. Thank you for your reviews. I enjoy both of your channels!

[@sailingandpaintingtheworld538]

Thanks Cheapie! I bought the Reisong a 10 and added Rogers LS3's and they're 15ohm so it sounds sublime

[@lindsaywebb1904]

Isn't this speaker digital design non defeatable? i.e sending in an analogue signal from another DAC will just be reconverted with the ADC so that the EQ can be done in DSP before the conversion back to analogue and sending to the passive crossovers. That should mean adding an external DAC couldn't affect the performance. My guess would be if you noticed an audible difference, it was either due to the Bluetooth (if you were using that) codec or some other difference in the source?

[@CheeseGrits_and_Nyquil]

I am so bummed that I have not found this channel sooner. This is outstanding !!

[@cheapaudioman]

Plenty of vids to catch up on, Clutch. New one tomorrow too

[@ashokbehera2815]

which one produces more deep n clean bass, QAquostic M20, magnat multi monitor 220, fluence ai41, Kanto yu6 , audioengine a5

[@devanhubartt9956]

Have you tried the Kanto yu6? I've heard those sound pretty good and it looks to be similarly priced to these. I'm curious how they compare.

[@CrystalNinja07]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks!

[@odwatchguy]

Thanks Randy, nice review of the M20's. I wonder if these might work as an alternative for someone who has always been wireless headphones, might try these for my nephew.

[@onceuponafarmnz]

Super helpful review, thank you so much!

[@david-johnmonney5230]

I saw that the analog inputs (RCA and 3.5mm jack) are transformed to digital and then go through the internal DAC/DSP anyway, like the digital inputs. Any info on this ?

[@aworminmybook8234]

Miagi brings up an important point about how the dsp is implemented. The best way is to use the dsp as an active crossover. It doesn"t look like that"s what"s happening here because the are just using speaker wire to the second speaker. That means passive crossovers.

[@DougMen1]

That's really dumb, because the ability to fine tune the driver's performance using an active network is one of the best things about an active vs. passive speaker, because you can correct driver anomalies in ways that aren't possible with a passive crossover network

[@TheMatsushitaMan]

These Q Acoustics M20 speakers are Powered, not Active. Powered = built in amps, but passive crossovers Active = digital crossovers and separate amps for each driver

[@syanhc]

I’m buying these in walnut. Tks for the recommendation! Love you❤

[@aalexis1398]

Hey first of all thanks for your review and your great work! I have a question, according to q acustic website there is no DAC here, as such as the M20 amplifier operates in the digital domain. Digital input signals are acquired by a digital multiplexer, which then routes them directly to a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for equalisation. Analogue signals are digitally encoded at the input of the amplifier, then follow the same path as digital signals through the digital domain to the speaker. So Im wondering how would the change in the DAC make a difference?

[@MonkY2k2]

Thanks for the review! I want to buy the M20 speakers, but I am worried about what I read regarding the power saving feature. I want to connect them to my TV, via Bluetooth (or optical). As I understand, after 20 minutes of no sounds coming to speakers, they enter in standby mode. In the manual it only says you can wake them via the remote control or the controls on the main speaker. Is it true? I mean, don't they just turn on if signal/sounds come back to them? Because if it's so... I will have to give up on them. I wanted them to "just work" whenever I start my TV, or my movie, or play some music, without me needing to wake them. Can you please confirm this issue? Thanks again!

[@miagi1337]

There is a problem with what you said about running them with another DAC. There are two possibilities. 1. feeding it an analogue signal eliminates the DSP-Correction as the D stands for digital. 2. The provided analogue signal gets converted to digital, run thru the DSP and then still uses the internal DAC. So you either still here the internal DAC or you don't here the DSP.

[@cheapaudioman]

good point. I just know that both dacs I hooked up sounded better than the internal. there could be elves inside hooking up wires for all I know. I just know what I hear

[@miagi1337]

@@cheapaudioman Hmm maybe there is no DSP and you get the "raw" analogue signal thru. Not having a DSP is ... well if it sounds good without DSP it sounds good so no reason to be upset.

[@cheapaudioman]

@@miagi1337 I’m not upset at all, brother. I’m not the most technical reviewer out there. According to Q Acoustics they have DSP going on. How it’s implemented I’m not completely sure.

[@ilianstoimenov6619]

Most likely analogue inputs go directly to the amp bypassing the dac, makes most sense.

[@diosubescu]

By the way I return them , I don't like that the HIGH's are recessed . After this adventure with M20 I'll never buy all in one components anymore .... My old Technics SB-CD320 speakers are High End in comparison

[@Blueshade]

Lol the sound effects are killing me..... I would love to see a review of the Edifier S880db's from you. I own them and I think they would compare pretty well to these and they are only $229.00 right now on sale.

[@tayne1807]

A shirt with only ‘cheap’ printed on it(in your font ofc) is something I would buy in multiple colors

[@wumingkkk]

Hi audioman, thanks for your video I have bought a pair of M20. I love these speakers for the price! I like to add a subwoofer to the speakers but I am not sure if the size and watt of the subwoofer matter or work with M20. Would appreciate your kind advice, please. Thank you.

[@NazSBG]

I have a Teac hifi at home in my lounge. Amp and CD player with two very good teac speakers. But I'm getting tired of having to use a cable plugged in to my phone to the amp to listen to my Amazon music. Would these speakers be up to the job of replacing my teac kit so I can use the Bluetooth way of playing music?

[@rabit818]

Remote control is nice to have. Not relying on an iPhone to control the Q.

[@mellamorodrigo9516]

Hello! I just discovered this channel and I was very impressed by the quality of the information you provide. I am in the market for a set of powered speakers with internal DAC, Bluetooth and a line in port to add a Wiim Mini streamer. I am between two options right now: the Triangle Elara LN01A and the Q Acoustics M20. I intend to listen in my living room, which is about 2m x 2m. I will mostly be connecting to my phone via Bluetooth, but will also be acquiring a NAS server with good quality mp3s in the future. Hence, the Wiim Mini. I found some reviews of the LN01As and I was almost sold on them, as they are retailing now for about GBP 480. The M20s, however, are retailing for GBP 380, with outstanding reviews, even from you. The question is, given the new price points, which speakers would you recommend for someone who will not be upgrading components and is looking for the best bang for buck for around GBP 500? I am open to other suggestions, but I think my budget will not allow for passive speakers with dedicated amp that allow for Bluetooth and line in. Thank you!

[@karlos543]

Wasted buddy. Great comment though.👍

[@levinelson3508]

I would love to hear your take on The Fives

[@heyayay]

Would I need something else to get this hooked to an echo link and the TV? Some sort of input selector?

[@thunderpooch]

Your laughing Adam (he-man) gets an upvote

[@mateojarquin]

These look awesome! Check out the PSB AM3/AM5 - similar price and features (but with tone controls and phono preamp!)

[@SamLGND]

Yea i got the am5 over these , the am5 Are amazing , unfortunately they do not get super loud tho

[@mateojarquin]

@@SamLGND Same here (with the AM3). On the plus side, they sound great at low-moderate volumes, which I’ve found to be rare in budget systems!

[@SamLGND]

@@mateojarquin to be fair they sound great at theyre highest volume due to the cut off... again it isint super loud though which may be a bummer, i tent to have it at 90% most of the time which is not ideal..

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

how do the Q Acoustics M20 compare to the Audioengine HD4?

[@smirkingguru]

(Blew up a set of OSD's (junk) one week after buying them but, that's what you get for $60 JSayin'). Love my Q Acoustics 303i 's. I'm sure these M20's are well made and sound decent. Thanks Rand.

[@michals1108]

I really recommend changing cables for thicker ones

[@themastroiannis]

very interesting review! thanks! do you think they will be an upgrade over the wharfedale 11.2 you reviewed some time ago? wanting to upgrade my second stereo setup....

[@Nicko-f2l]

Interested to know how these compare on sound to B&W 607 S3

[@thewirah1]

There are better/cheaper options out there. I did a side by side comparison using various test tracks, and the only differences I noticed between the M20 and my edifiers S350DB are the slightly better stereo separation, and weaker highs/lows on the M20. The Edifiers also have more inputs (the 3.5mm input doesn't disable the AUX input like on the M20).

[@fredmaloney395]

Question..when you refer to the internal DAC….is it automatically overridden when you attach an outboard DAC via RCA or USB?? Is there anything to first in line or last in line?

[@IamAustinD]

Wondering if I can connect these speakers to my JDS labs element 3 via RCA cables? I basically wanna control volume thru my dac/amp

[@scottbaylor6215]

Sounds like a good solution for a “work-from-desktop” system. 🤔

[@jiteshrohra]

which one would you pick between this and the Elac Debut ConneX DCB41?

[@carlsitler9071]

I have captured a unicorn and I have tears of joy. I bought the best sounding speakers I have ever heard and they were $75. Marantz SP1515 have 15" woofers, 5" mids and 3" tweeters with diffuser made of 8 metal plates mounted at a 45° angle about 3/8" apart. They are they closest I have ever come to a speaker sounding like my planar headphones. My girlfriend saw them and said "There is no way those old speakers are going to sound as good as the Klipsch Mirage OM-9 towers." Then I A/B'ed them and she said "Those are WAY better." Who knows if they ever had an smsl dac, schiit preamp and emotiva amp running them. Wow. 1990 speakers and the paper tweeters sound better than the hybrid titanium tweeters of the OM-9s and the tractrix tweeters of my Klipschs. It is bass reflex so I can only guess that some $10,000 speaker sounds better. The mids are the strongest part as there is no "U" or "V." They are as flat as where I grew up in Nebraska. Oh my goodness! I think I've just gone vintage!

[@glennjones6574]

Not sure if this is sincere. I fear it may be....

[@Grumbledookvid]

Which subwoofer/speaker system doesnt make a bullcrap humming or buzzing sound when turned on? I want complete silence unless i put music or sounds on

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Few questions… Is it 65 watts total or 65 watts for each speaker meaning 130 total watts? How do these compare to Audio Engine A5/HD6 speakers? I’ll be using them for PC desktop speakers. Also what’s the best way to listen to them when connected to the PC/Mac? USB? Optical? Any difference between those 2?

[@krazyolie]

Is the DSP doing anything when provided with an analogue source? Some benefits and downsides vs 3020i +amp

[@mistermushroom652]

How were you able to bypass the internal DAC?

[@billmcginley]

Try using the RCA or 3.5mm analog inputs

[@pwicketts]

Great review, per the usual. Wonder how these stack up against the Klipsch Fives.

[@cheapaudioman]

I don't have any personal experience but I've heard the 5's are bass monsters. Supposedly, there is an app update coming out that would allow for EQ and would be excellent but I don't think it's been released

[@DougMen1]

The Tannoy Golds, with concentric drivers, are also an excellent sounding option in this price range

[@pmf8]

@@cheapaudioman I own these. While the mid-bass is impressive for the size, it can be a bit muddy, unless you are able to pull them into the room a few feet. However, once configured to use "bass cut" mode; and then paired with the SVS 1000 Pro (based largely on your recommendation) to take over everything below 80Hz, they can achieve a fairly flat, yet full-range, frequency response that scales well. Given the recent release of the McLaren edition of The Fives (at twice the price!), I think the long anticipated app+firmware update could be imminent.

[@SamLGND]

Klipsch the fives are unforgiving and very bright , i returned them and purchased the psb am5 instead

[@mihaialexandru6456]

Hi Cheapaudioman, can you be kind enough to help me with a decision I’m torn between these three speakers: Kanto yu6, Fluance ai61 and the M20. The speakers will be used for Bluetooth and vinyl, the turntable has a pre-amp.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

I live in Cambodia which means I basically can't demo anything before I buy. So I'd be doubly grateful if some reviewer out there wanted to A/B compare a pair of Q Acoustics M20's with a pair of Edifier s2000-mkiii's. Also, one thing that confuses me is why it should go without saying that a $300 outboard DAC will make these sound better, since the TI chip inside the M20s will just have to convert the signal back to digital anyway?

[@diosubescu]

I live in Italy and it's the same , can't demo anything so after I purchased this english sound speakers I'm very disappointed , flat and dull sound , freq in the treble area are recessed ... I had to crank up an equalizer on all my players in order to obtain a decent sound in the treble region . The dsp works only for lower freq. ..... for 440 euros there are better options , oh , my advice is to buy separate components ..

[@NinjaGizmo]

I got a pair of these as pc speakers. They sound great! However mine have quite a noisy hiss/white noise whenever an audio stream is playing. Not really noticeable when audio is playing but it is noticeable when quite music is playing. Anyone else in the same boat?

[@RohanMahajan25]

Can someone please tell if brand new speakers back plate has some scratches and the screws also seem to have scratches it's normal cos of hand made assembling or is it a case of refurbished / renewed sold as new? My M20 arrived today with these scratches and I am worried if these are used.

[@MarceloMeireles]

I got those speakers and been using them with Amazon Fire TV 4K via Bluetooth, for 2 weeks. Fire TV doesn't have any kind of tone setup or equaliser (Fire TV sucks), the sound comes out not flat, but somewhat boosted on the midrange. It shadows the treble, I don't like it a bit. When connected to my phone, I can control the frequencies and then it sounds good. I paid £320 for it and I'm thinking of returning it. Anyone recommend a better TV stick or box with tone control for Bluetooth?

[@ginom407]

Would a $100 DAC make small or big difference? I.E. the Schiit dac...

[@cheapaudioman]

Schiit would. Ping me and we can talk about it, G

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

What is that old USB for? Are we going to connect a scanner from 2003?

[@DougMen1]

The specs at Crutchfield say a 4 15/16" woofer and 7/8" tweeter

[@bpalpha]

Good description on features and usage. PreSonus is probably good competition here, maybe Mackie too. Some turntables come with a full sized usb out. Great computer monitors.

[@erics.4113]

I'm a fan of separates because I'm a gear nerd and music lover, however the biggest gains in the future of audio will probably come from these integrated products. All that synergy we audiofks talk about can be built into one box solutions if done by competent engineers.

[@thunderpooch]

Dsp can do wonders for anything below 300hz. And miracles for anything below 150hz. But there are limitations. DSP and room correction modes can't do squat for things above 300hz. If used above 300hz all you're doing is making one seat sound reasonably well (usually not), while the rest of the sound in the room would be a mess. You really do have to fix your room, treat your room, and position your speakers if problems exist primarily in the mid range and all the way to the limits of how high you're able to hear.

[@erics.4113]

@@thunderpooch I hear you on room treatment. Mine is quite the echo box and has bass issues down low and a bump somewhere low, but not that low. Lol. Maybe 50ish Hz is my guess. It's definitely from the subs. I'm looking at getting a mic and using rew next year to check it out. I don't have the ear training to know what I'm getting from the room so that will be next part of my journey. I'm hoping to avoid DSP if possible and do my best to treat and move speakers for ideal response in the room, whatever that may look like layout wise. I've got a blank room to start with and excited to see what I can do before and after.

[@BigMaaaaaaan]

What would be the best way to connect them to a MacBook?

[@apenay]

what do you think of the Fluance ai61 speakers? how do they compare to these for half the price?

[@santiagomolinerocarlier2860]

Nice review, how do these compare with the Kanto Yu6 or Klipsch R-51 PM? I assume The Fives are on another level? Thanks

[@themarklar8759]

Hey Randy! Great review on these powered speakers, I wondered about how these sounded. So, I actually just purchased a pair of Q Acoustics 3030i's that will be arriving soon. I'm using these for my work desk setup and as somebody who has reviewed a LOT of dacs, I wondered what your preferred DAC & AMP desktop combo would be in the (total) 600 dollar range (or less) for both? I've looked into SMSL and Topping and some others and wondered what you felt would complement the sound best on the 3030is? Thanks for your help sir!

[@ecohangout4481]

The da9 is a great pairing since it is slightly more sharp and precise than the 3030i. I got it last week after going thru a ton of reviews and paired them up with my 3030is. Gives them more of a clear sound compared to my cheap fosi.

[@ecohangout4481]

I would also get a separate dac. I'm using the schiit modi 3+. If you want a combo amp dac, check out zreviews recent video on the best combos.

[@pichardojo]

@cheapaudioman how do these compare to the Q active 200?

[@YiannosG]

Thanks for taking the time to do this review. Is the RCAs the only way you can connect a DAC to these then?

[@billmcginley]

3.5mm input is another option.

[@welderfixer]

Randy, Can you add Schiit EQ device to the RCA input on these?

[@drahdown]

Where is link to merch?

[@cheapaudioman]

Lol. I totally forgot it. I’ll add it now.

[@rjzlwop3153]

Great video buddie wasn’t there also a game system back in the day called to say good Genesis? Rock on enjoy your day happy holidays to you and your family

[@RedSinter]

Morning Randy...Awesome Subject maybe a Saturday Powered Speaker Shoot Out? And could we discuss CD Transports...worth a dime? Lastly... can you say...Pong? Yo, Borderlands 1. 2. 3...Forever!

[@RedSinter]

Maybe Fluance Ai 40's or Ai61's, Kanto Yu, Mackie CR5BT, I know Klipsh, JBL and several others make some units...just saying. For CD Transports I haven't got a clue that's the issue lol...maybe I should get a Tee Shirt... Don't Ask Me...Haven't got a Clue....

[@RedSinter]

Iol, and Gamers in their 70's... Suggestion if you do, do a shootout could we have one of the pairs be Klipsh 5's. I'm going to assume you could add a Schiit Loki maybe, and or a R2R DAC in the input line?

[@russelledge645]

Hi, how did you hook up the seperate DAC you described in the video please?

[@James-zu1ij]

I would imagine a digital connection. It probably has optical in

[@ehong123]

I have the M20 => take the RCA output of the DAC and feed into the RCA input of the M20. However, according to the British Audiophile channel, the M20 still digitizes the analog signal and then feeds through its internal DAC so you'll still have to hear the output of the internal DAC's processing. 😐 I fed another DAC to it and I didn't find much difference from feeding the digital source directly into the M20.

[@bobsimmons1470]

How do these compare to the Vanatoo Transport 0?

[@oleplanthafer7034]

On this topic: could you please do a review on the Magnat Transpuls 800A? Really curious about that one! (Just released).

[@cheapaudioman]

I’ve reached out to them but haven’t heard anything back

[@madcrabber1113]

Are Swans available again in the US?

[@marcelomunoz4130]

M20 hd or klipsch the fives?

[@arena_rock_man9030]

I would love to see these go up against a pair of SWANS powered speakers that are similarly priced

[@P194-s3i]

So would I

[@valentinobv]

Nice review! But, pardon me, The Fives are not competition to these. In my country, The Fives are double the price of M20s. Cheers.

[@MrOldandslow]

Have you considered the Adam Audio T7V self-powered speakers? I have them and I'm very happy with them. For $500.00 the pair, it's a real bargain.

[@david-johnmonney5230]

Any USB connection advice ? I installed the driver manually and it doesn't work. Tried on 2 computers with Win 10 and Win 11 🙄

[@cheapaudioman]

I had some issues with mine but when I got it going it was fine. have you contacted customer support?

[@david-johnmonney5230]

@@cheapaudioman I will contact them.

[@tancm4995]

I bought bt3 7 years ago , may I know the m30 sound quality is better than bt3 ?

[@tomhamilton6377]

For like half the money I would bet the JBL 305P MKII active monitors would be more than competitive but no remote

[@lukerabin5079]

Sounds like they could be a perfect hi fi computer desk speaker.

[@awesomemovieclips5990]

How this compared to ruark audio MR1 ?

[@razisn]

Would you have said all this stuff about adding an external dac if you had realised this speaker converts all analog input to digital using a TI ADC? No? I didn't think so... That's what placebo is doing for you or anyone else..

[@Big_Yin]

Wat bout Edifier S3000pro?

[@IamVintage72]

That is 200 $ more than the Q acoustics but u get a 6.5 in woofer and more power. I would have probably bought them if they had a sub out

[@Big_Yin]

@@IamVintage72 strange, here in Australia the Edifier is around 599 and the M20 is 899. Crazy

[@miagi1337]

I wonder if there is a big difference in Sound between S2000 and S3000. The S3000 are more expensive but that might be mainly to the wireless connection between speakers. Not everyone needs that, so is the S2000 premium sound for less?

[@IamVintage72]

@@miagi1337 from the reviews I saw the s2000 sound pretty good .

[@IamVintage72]

@@Big_Yin is that for the S2000 ? Or 3000. I just don't think the Qs will sound as good but they could because of the dsp settings.

[@robertburton295]

I would like to see you do something with power conditioners and if they were which ones

[@markn.9843]

I highly appreciate the valuable information you provide, but the random sound effects in this video are annoyingly loud and make it more difficult to hear what you have to say.

[@miropetrak]

Good video man 👌 but that’s guitar sound sucks.

[@eljoanthonynj6817]

Here I was thinking it's my imagination 😝 Jk 😁

[@Big_Yin]

Definitely not ... *Excellent*

[@cheapaudioman]

man. I thought it was clever... oh well

[@TheWilliamhardie]

@@cheapaudioman I loved it try it with a bit more reverb and wa wa pedal feedback .....perfect

[@DougMen1]

It's really stupid that there's no coax digital input, since that's much more common on CD and DVD players, and, in my experience, always sounds better than optical

[@ufarkingicehole]

You should do Thundercats next..😆

[@cheapaudioman]

Nailed it. I had a crush on Cheetara.

[@ufarkingicehole]

@@cheapaudioman I thought I was the only one! Lol

[@MrStingraybernard]

5” mid bass 3/4” tweeter

[@k-doggy1762]

Not sure how an external DAC would improve the sound since analogue signals are converted to digital then back to analogue internally 🤷‍♂️

[@seaneckhart9914]

How do you know?

[@k-doggy1762]

​@@seaneckhart9914I know because I own a pair and tried both optical input and analogue in from an external DAC and both sound equally mediocre.

[@TheCitizen23]

Tweeter is 22mm so not a full inch tweeters.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Great Speakers

[@34332]

I get it when compromises have to be made at such pricepoint. Wished they implemented WiFi. Btw, you are the 4th review that mentioned USB connection problems. Apparently due to its powersave mode. 1 out of 4 times it will not wake up, resulting in rebooting the PC. Not a major concern, but annoying enough. Also reports of apple laptops, where the powered USB port is an issue (you can't run it on AC, as it messes up the connection. Maybe some early production issues, but somehing to check out if one's interested and USB is a main factor. Lack of dynamics and overall trebble response seems nr. 2 on that list. There is some competition at this price. Like other comments, a shootout would be appreciated 😉 Thanks for the review Cheap guy 👊♥️

[@goodforwatch]

Dude he's wearing a Rolex! What a cheapskate😂

[@johnmcalinden3615]

Very disappointed to find no balance adjustment. I find that one speaker is totally dominating the other.

[@patrickheredia1431]

Shampoo is bettah!

[@MrStingraybernard]

Wish they came in white

[@-Grifter]

They do