I think out of 5, I will rate 3. Actually it's 4 but due to some misunderstanding, I paid about RM500 for this speaker including shipping to Miri. And this is the main reason feel guilty is because IMO, over RM500 I will opt for hifi speaker. I know others will not agree. I won't describe too much about R1900Tiii because I just received her yesterday, so I think not yet fully burn in. For conclusion, R1900Tiii is good enough for me. The bass is on the same level with my ear, rather than placing subwoofer below desk. And since I venture into headfi, I spend less time for gaming so I appreciate accurate tight bass more than a house shaking powerful bass. In other word, my ear being picky so, gaming headphone and speaker suddenly sound bad. BTW, I'm powering this lady from my UD100.

I listened to C3 previously in a PC shop and I would get this if I can turn back time because it's way cheaper than SP2500. However the bass not as rumbling as Logitech Z623 which I dislike. C3 excellent in midrange but a bit bright and thin when compared to my SP2500. C3 excellent in music more than gaming and movie, and best bang for buck. But I admit, when watching movie or playing game, extra boom form the sub is a good thing. My testing source is phone and DAP along with improper set up and placement. What I like about C3 is appropriate price, medium size sub, and the best clarity within similar price or level for speakers that I ever heard.

Corsair SP2500 however better in gaming and movie due to the bigger sub and warmer sound from the satellite. I will say better treble than C3 but the speaker sub damn huge. About 20kg total man! Served me well when I gaming a lot last time, and sound more 3D like which make me confuse of the sound source, either it's my game or movie, or the noise from outside my house. Source is UD100. Another good thing about Corsair is the satellite doesn't distort or breaking when you blast it. I did once tried to max the volume but unlike other cheap speaker that I tried, I afraid that I will damage the tweeter etc. And, got a lot of EQ and program on the control pod. I know you're not interested but just sharing.

E25, I don't mean to look down the speaker but from most what I read, 4" driver often not enough power for bass. I like the size factor and the design but, as for me it's the bluetooth and wireless function that make the speaker pricey. I never try this speaker yet but just my 2 cent. Judging from Harman Kardon soundstick iii wired vs wireless version. I may be wrong so it's up to your ears to decide mate. Always listen if you can. As for me, I fully depend on review, and luck. Please share with us if you got the chance to try this sexy lady.

I'm surprised you say R2700 disappointed you because my judgement is they might be tad below R2800. My initial plan is to get R2800 but they're over my budget and too large for my desk. If your darling kill you for buying large speaker, tell her speaker is like butt or boobs. Hahaha... M50W, I think on par with my SP2500 but a bit better midrange than my SP2500. Sound thinner but less harsh, the bass is more tight but not really powerful. But, I hate the placement of the bass adjuster which is at the sub. And I will place the sub below my desk, and I'm the type that often change the treble and bass position according to the music type and mood. Some say better than SP2500, some say the other.

If you read at this thread, someone claim R1900Tiii better than D1010. Perhaps due to the bigger driver size, 4" vs 5". For D1080, the main reason I don't buy them because over my budget as I told previously. And, I believe wood body often better than PVC body in sound business. R1900Tiii are much heavier than D1080v. Well, keep in mind wood or heavy size doesn't make R1900Tiii is better than D1080v. This is just my judgement. Sometime, light speaker with PVC casing will sound better than poor technology speaker with cheap wood material. So, I hope you can help me to clear the puzzle too because I want to try D1080v if I was given chance.

Hornet and Thunder, I never heard this brand before so I have no comment. Judging from Amazon price, over RM1k mate. I will hunt for cheap amp and DAC deal, and get hifi speaker. Perhaps Dali Zensor 1? Or Get NAD D 3020 + Dali Zensor 1, within Rm3k price but I doubt you will face similar experience with desktop speaker line up. I don't know what is your favorite sound etc and where is your location. And I never heard most of the speaker that you mentioned before but I will say, go get R1900Tiii for music. and Edifier C3 if you want moar bass. These two recommendation based on feeling guilty for spending over RM500 for a multimedia speaker. For hifi deal, kindly consult this venomancer, Sentinel92. And for R1900Tiii with cheapest shipping, go PM hikari. I regret that I didn't get from her. Don't hesitate to PM me if you want to ask something.

I'm not a kaki, just a fan. Hehe... And still new to this kind of thing too. For postage at malaya, I dare to say damn cheap if compared with postage to Borneo island. So if I were you, I don't really mind postage because from what most seller quote me, likely RM30 for 20kg and below.

And what speaker is that which you want to salvage? Where's your old amp etc?

Hi mate,

Well you are right but... I don't know how to tell you. All I can say is usually improvement for upgrading source (DAC) will not be significant as getting better speaker.

How much is the sound improvement you expect buddy? If I were you, I just will recycle the sound card and get a better speaker. I just use UD100 or Aune T1 DAC for my all speakers. Compared to my stock soundcard, they indeed better but they're not significant like changing speaker.

My speakers path:
Sensonic F7> Corsair SP2500> R1900Tiii

And of course each newer path are better than previous path, according to my ear and needs.

Ai mate! I was hoping you can get D1080v. Anyway,  what USB DAC that you're going to get?

Never tried and heard that DAC before man. But a lot of China DAC got potential but got issue with QC. I can't recommend. Haha... Me just use cheap DAC. Why don't re-use that old sound card first. Spend more on speaker first. Well, people so confident over D1080v, so want to hear your thoughts too. And share with us. But I hope you compare with R1900Tiii.

I can't read Chinese, I'm cheapskate so I get whichever cheaper. This is for my bedroom only. For living room I got a better speaker.

Hahaha... Just try first. Tak suka can sell.

This is how I answer my wife, "If I buy xxx speaker that which doesn't have reputation, it's similar to marrying a woman that doesn't know how to cook." If you dare, answer her like that.

I did, and yes I'm still upgrading. Take the risk on your own mate.

Lol from sp2500 to hkssiii sounds like downgrade like? 200w vs 60w. But since my major is for music, the clarity and smoothness is more important right? Of course the ss base dont disappoint me lar. Going to get soon.

i wanted to get a speaker for my (soon-to-get) tv in apartment living room

usage will be watching tv show/anime/movie (no astro) 33%, gaming 33%, music (mostly pop, jpop, OST, and others) 33%

getting a home theatre system is better or PC speaker is better?
personally i favour PC speaker more

budget is about 400-800 max
any recommendation?

thanks

listened to a few soundbar in senheng/senq, i personally dont think the price can justify the result
nowadays mostly are 5.1
and my contents are >90% stereo only
you're using what spekaer?
read your review on R2800, so heavy
postage would cost a lot if buy from garage sales
i went to the shop near my place, saw S530D
not sure about R2800, have to go there check again

what about soundstick iii? any comment?
i listened to my friend's one, quite good

swan hivi?
saw good comment on swan hivi but too bad my place dont have shops carry it