Mackie Studio Monitor CR4BT vs Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

I chose these Mackie speakers (w/ the larger 5" drivers) as I've had previous experience with sound reinforcement gear and recognized the brand. These speakers and my Edifier speakers (also purchased from Amazon) are connected via the PCs' 3.5mm audio jack. My opinion: These are large speakers and are in price range where I expected good performance, especially good base performance

Not the best in the price range but due to your size constraints those are your options.

Again, I did not wish to give this 3 stars, in fact, my conflicting feelings about it is what kept me from giving it 2 stars. When it works it is phenomenal, the base and the clarity is unique and so gratifying. But, I would like to get them same result without having to have my phone completely stationary and right next to the speaker. I am very disappointing

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s. Really solid sound and build quality, THX certified, and almost always on sale *somewhere*.

Bluetooth in the speakers is bad and if your WiFi is in the same room interference will happen. They sound best when connected directly. In the end would not recommend these monitors even though they are great for the price (initially).

But as far as this set goes I'll give it a 4 star, because I do not like having to get up and turn the sound up, man they need a remote I didn't think about that when I bought these for my G.daughter and another con is why isn't there a on - off switch??? I have it hooked up to a surge protector but that turns everything off so I have to un-plug them when I leave the room, I don't watch TV back there everyday but if I did which then maybe I wouldn't. I think I will wait till the warranty goes out and will open up the Sub and install a off-on switch that should be in there. I find thou that I can adjust the volume some what thru the TV when I set the volume on the speaker control to about 60 percent and use the remote to adjust some which works for me right now, but I'm looking into getting my electronic friend to help me fix a remote for the speakers their self, like he said he could do something that will work, I guess 45 years doing what he does for a living pays off for me maybe

After a few months using the replacements the I started to notice a bit of crackling when bass would hit. The crackling got worse over the next few weeks and eventually got to a point that on every bass hit it sounds like the woofer is being violently ripped out. At this point I dont want to have to deal with constantly replacing the product, so I just took it as a lesson learned. The only reason I gave them 2 stars was the customer service experience, but ideally I should never have to contact customer service when I buy a quality product

I also noticed that the bass with the klipsch was working as if in a seperate level from any music being played. With T4 any music being played sounded harmonically. If you prefer nonstop booming than get the Klipsch Promedia or the Logitech Z623, but try out the Creative T4. They might be in the same class as the bose companion speakers but with better bass

Music, movies, and gaming all sound rich, loud, and distortion free. This speakers also look very nice on your desk. The design is clean and the cabinets are made from wood, not plastic. Wood cabinets sound better to my ears than plastic, so I appreciate Mackie using quality materials in these Monitors

Still, it would have been nice to have more rounded edges like the SoundSticks III (which you shouldn't buy, I'll explain in a minute). P.S. don't forget to apply the rubber feet included in the box to the bottom of the sub, otherwise it will shake on the floor and sound weird