Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Speaker Pair (Gloss White) $399 + Free Shipping

IndigoManatee4695

Aug 19, 2026 1:10 AM

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are these good for desktop gaming with amp

SmilingRiver528

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are these good for desktop gaming with amp

They are wide dispersion vs studio monitor speakers you'll want to use some kind of stands to tilt the tweeter at your ears and might be too boomy anyways cause they go down to 30hz and desks resonate like crazy

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ikonoklast

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ikonoklastAug 19, 2026 6:56 PM

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Interstating speakers but it might be trying to do too much low end with too little space.

No experience/ignorance comment tho.

MaroonLeopard1601

Aug 23, 2026 6:26 AM

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Quote from IndigoManatee4695

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are these good for desktop gaming with amp

People always ask this on slickdeals lol. For gaming, I recommend nearfield desktop monitors like the Kali LP-UNF. Been through a few monitors - these are by far the best I've tried. Front ported, compact, tight/accurate bass, great spatial awareness too. Anything larger than a 5 inch woofer on a desk you'll be dealing with room resonance and that alone could really muddy up the sound.

Last edited by MaroonLeopard1601 August 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM.

IKnowImLost

Aug 26, 2026 2:39 PM

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IKnowImLostAug 26, 2026 2:39 PM

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Any input from people who have heard/used these before? Feedback seems to be love/hate from most reviews I have seen

IndigoManatee4695

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Quote from MaroonLeopard1601

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People always ask this on slickdeals lol. For gaming, I recommend nearfield desktop monitors like the Kali LP-UNF. Been through a few monitors - these are by far the best I've tried. Front ported, compact, tight/accurate bass, great spatial awareness too. Anything larger than a 5 inch woofer on a desk you'll be dealing with room resonance and that alone could really muddy up the sound.

I want to do passive on desk I have a big desk

realmccoy12406

Aug 29, 2026 11:51 PM

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Quote from SmilingRiver528

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They are wide dispersion vs studio monitor speakers you'll want to use some kind of stands to tilt the tweeter at your ears and might be too boomy anyways cause they go down to 30hz and desks resonate like crazy

And you'll need some real power. Sensitivity is like 76. Lowest I've seen. WOW

MaroonLeopard1601

Sep 1, 2026 1:40 AM

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Quote from IndigoManatee4695

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I want to do passive on desk I have a big desk

What really matters is distance from the back wall. I just assume most office desks are pushed up against the wall, but if yours isn't then well, yeah technically a passive speaker would work if placed in optimal position. Keep in mind most passive speakers aren't nearfield monitors either. Most bookshelf speakers are meant to "fill a room" and listen at a distance.

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