[matthewh133]

I'm looking for some great sounding computer speakers to play FLAC music VIA foobar 2k. My source is my headphone DAC/AMP (Schiit Modi 2/Magni 2). I've been limited to headphones for closed headphones (ZMF Eikon) the last couple of years living in a small apartment with my wife, but we're moving to a larger place so it's time to get back into my speakers again.

What are the recommendations these days? I used to have a Rokit RP6 and RP8S before I moved countries which sounded nice, but looking for something a bit more musical this time around. I listen to mostly post-rock (Sigur Ros, This Will Destroy You etc), hip-hop, rock, folk and metal.

Hoping to stay under $600 for the set if possible.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

 

[PurpleAngel]

I would say to check out Craigslist, might find a good deal on used.

 

[heavyd]

My situation is opposite yours...I went from a house to an urban condo, so I listen in headphones now. When I lived in the house, I listened with Genelec 8030. It is a studio type monitor that is mostly used for mixing, but it was a fantastic computer speaker setup. It was about $600 for a pair.

 

[natto lover]

maybe the new version of the jbl lsr305s with a woofer? it's hard to justify spending a lot on bookshelf speakers imo, unless you're wanting a large pair that you can chill on the couch and listen to. the next step up would be the kef ls50s

 

[Fuzziekiwi]

If you have a guitar center near you they may have a bunch of studio monitors available to audition.

 

[PaganDL]

Hi Heavyd.

Nice choice on the Genelecs.

Due to space constraints, I have the 8010s.