Do you live in an apartment, studio or student room? Or do you simply not want large speakers and audio equipment taking over your living room or home office? Even with limited space, you can still enjoy great sound. It mainly comes down to choosing, connecting and positioning your speakers wisely.
This is especially relevant because we use more and more devices for entertainment. We watch films and series on the TV or laptop, listen to music on our smartphones and use the PC for work, videos and gaming. Setting up a separate speaker solution for every device does not exactly help create a calm, uncluttered interior.
Fortunately, that is not necessary. With compact speakers that can be used for multiple purposes, you can get more from both your available space and your sound.
In short: Great sound in a small space does not automatically require large speakers. Choose speakers that are compact, can be positioned intelligently and, preferably, can be used with multiple devices or for different purposes. This keeps your audio setup small without unnecessarily compromising the listening experience.
In this article:
- Choose speakers that suit the space
- Use one speaker set for multiple devices
- Think carefully about speaker placement
- Keep your audio setup flexible
- Which speaker is best for a small space?
1. Choose speakers that suit the space
When choosing speakers, we quickly look at power, size and sound quality. But in a smaller room there is another important question: where are you actually going to place the speakers?
A large audio setup with a separate amplifier and multiple components can sound fantastic, but it also requires enough space. In an apartment, bedroom or home office, a compact solution can therefore be more practical.
Do not just look at the dimensions of the speakers, but also at the amount of space the complete setup takes up. Active speakers, for example, have a built-in amplifier. This means you do not need a separate amplifier and can keep the setup neat and simple.
2. Use one speaker set for multiple devices
A small room can quickly feel cluttered when every device has its own accessories. Speakers for the TV, speakers for the computer and another Bluetooth speaker somewhere for music: before you know it, you have more speakers than houseplants.
That is why it makes sense to look for a speaker set that you can use with multiple devices.
The Soundex S300, for example, is designed for TV, PC and music. You can connect a TV via HDMI ARC, a PC or laptop via USB and stream music wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth 5.4.
Because the amplifier is already built into the speakers, you do not need a separate amplifier. With one compact speaker set, you can create an audio solution for different everyday moments.
3. Think carefully about speaker placement
Great sound is not only about which speakers you buy. Placement can also make a difference.
For stereo sound, for example, it is better if the left and right speakers are not positioned directly next to each other. By placing them to the left and right of your screen or listening position, you create a wider soundstage.
Especially in a small room, that can take a bit of puzzling. The desk is already full, the windowsill is occupied and that one free bit of shelf space was actually reserved for something else.
Compact speakers give you more freedom. The Soundex B200 consists of two separate Bluetooth speakers that can be positioned individually. Thanks to the integrated magnets, the speakers can also be attached to suitable metal surfaces. With the included metal ring stickers, this is also possible on non-magnetic surfaces.
This means you can use not only the space on your furniture, but other places as well.
4. Keep your audio setup flexible
Not every small room has one fixed function. During the day, the dining table might be your workspace and in the evening the place where you watch a series on your laptop. A bedroom can also serve as both a gaming area and a place to listen to music.
In this kind of situation, a fixed audio setup is not always ideal.
The Soundex B200 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery, you can listen wirelessly for up to 6 hours. This means you can use the speakers wherever you need them at that moment and easily move them afterwards.
That makes compact wireless speakers particularly appealing when flexibility is more important than a permanent speaker setup.
5. Fewer cables create a calmer look
Cables may not take up many square metres, but in a small room they can quickly make the space look cluttered.
Wireless streaming via Bluetooth can therefore be a simple way to reduce the number of cables. With portable speakers that have a built-in battery, you do not even need a power cable while listening.
If you use a fixed speaker set with your TV or computer, cables cannot always be avoided. In that case, focus on connections that keep everyday use simple.
With HDMI ARC, for example, audio from a compatible TV can be sent to the speakers while the volume can also be controlled using the TV remote. That saves an extra step in daily use.
6. More bass is not automatically better
A huge subwoofer may sound appealing, but your downstairs neighbours may feel surprisingly different about it.
In a smaller room, bigger is therefore not automatically better. Start with a speaker set that suits the room and the way you listen. Only then decide whether you actually need more low-end.
Would you still like to expand your audio system later? Then it is useful if that option is already available. The Soundex S300, for example, has a subwoofer output, allowing you to add an external active subwoofer later.
This way, you do not have to fill your entire audio setup – and possibly half your living room – right away.
Which speaker is best for a small space?
The best solution mainly depends on how you use the space.
| Soundex B200 | Soundex S300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Flexible listening at home and on the go | A fixed, compact audio setup |
| Use | Films, series, sports, games and music | TV, PC, laptop, gaming and music |
| Works with | Smartphone, tablet and laptop | TV, PC, laptop, smartphone and tablet |
| Connection | Bluetooth | HDMI ARC, USB, Bluetooth and more |
| Placement | Place freely or mount magnetically | Desk, cabinet or next to the TV |
| Power | Rechargeable battery, up to 6 hours of wireless listening | Mains power |
| Main advantage | Flexible and easy to move | One speaker set for multiple devices |
Smaller space, more from your sound
Great sound does not automatically require large speakers, a separate amplifier or a room full of audio equipment. Especially in a smaller home, it often makes more sense to choose a solution that suits both the devices you use every day and the available space.
Do you want speakers that are easy to move and use with your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Then a compact wireless solution such as the Soundex B200 gives you plenty of flexibility.
Are you instead looking for one fixed speaker set that you can use with your TV, PC, laptop and music? Then the Soundex S300 is a better fit for that situation.
Ultimately, small-space audio is not about fitting as much sound as possible into as few square metres as possible, but about getting more from both your space and your sound.
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