QUOTE(HeartRoxas @ Jan 22 2013, 03:50 PM)
Thanks for the insights. Do I even need a subwoofer for my setup? I do not have any space left on my desk for subwoofer, not even big satellites so if I get one i'll probably put it on floor. I had never considered 2.0 speakers but now I do. What makes the subwoofer different and in what situation will it shine best?
it's really up to preference when it's about speakers with subwoofers
I personally do not need a subwoofer unless I'm gaming or watching some serious action movies (even so I still do not need a subwoofer because my stereo bookshelves are able to do it but it's better to have a separate subwoofer for some helping hands)
and plus subwoofers are meant to be on the floor so it should be fine if you are on a 2.1 setup
Subwoofers are just an extra for boom effects like explosions or deep hard hitting beats of music
usually hip hop,pop,rap, or any electro music needs a subwoofer to give taste to music.
but if a funky rock music with a melodic bassist inside, it's good to have a subwoofer too.
But don't worry as 2.0 setups are capable of producing bass
just that it's unable to produce sub levels that pounds hearts
in return bass in 2.0 are usually smooth flowing and doesn't feel separated since they are all in ear level
Well the 2.0 series I mentioned may be a little too big so............ I hope you can clean up some space for a brand new speakers XD