Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

“Bookshelf speakers may be an option if you want something nicer but need some background knowledge to install. Edifier makes some powered ones that can connect to your pc like pc speakers but larger ones need an amp or receiver. Computer speakers are often made with considerations for size. The klipsch 2.1 speakers are a good starter set. Other options include audioengine for looks over sound quality or Bose 2.0 for middle of the road. You can find used sets of these if they are out of budget new. I personally run jbl 530s with 520c center, Bose surround modules, sub, and a receiver. Takes a nice chunk of desk space but makes for a small 5.1 system for music, games, and movies.”

“Klipsch Pro media 2.1 set.... Hands down.. you can get them on sale for about $100 every now and then. They have sold this same set since 1999 and changed nothing about them because they don't need to... so no Bluetooth or anything fancy.. all the price goes into just a simple damn good speaker set. You can buy them new today and they have sold the same model for 27 years... if that does not fit the theme of this sub idk what does lol.”

“Just to note about these: They have been discontinued and replaced by the more expensive Klipsch ProMedia Lumina 2.1, which has a much smaller and worse subwoofer.(yay shrinkflation) Also, over the years, the old 2.1's did get bluetooth ( https://www.klipsch.com/products/promedia-2-1-bluetooth ), and suffered enshitification as the factory reduced quality control and some corner cutting design changes. Amazon is still selling the non-BT model for like 170 though. But don't expect to see many sales with them discontinued.”