Monoprice may not be a household name, but for decades it has quietly sold tech gear that rivals brand-name goods in quality-in a fashion. Rather than undercutting more expensive brands by pumping up a few key features and dramatically paring back others, items with Monoprice's label go for a solid but no-frills approach.
The Monoprice DT-3BT (fave.co/ 3HpXHSS) firmly upholds that philosophy. At $100, these 50W desktop speakers offer an understated appearance and clear audio, and blend in well with a typical computer desk setup. They also focus more on function, rather than control over audio tuning. You get Bluetooth 5.0 support in addition to TRS and RCA jacks, allowing you to use them with a wide array of devices.
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