Premium9753

Premium9753 Aug. 6, 2024, 4:49 p.m.

Best speakers for macbook pro: my ears need an upgrade!

Sup Mac heads,


Just scored a new MacBook Pro for my music gig. Built-in speakers are meh. Need some external speakers that'll do justice to my tracks (and Netflix binges, let's be real).


Setup: 16" MacBook Pro, latest model. Mainly for Ableton and Final Cut. 


Hit me with your MacBook Pro speaker wisdom. Compact is key - my desk is already a war zone. Bluetooth or wired, I'm open. Just need that crisp sound.


Thanks, legends!

kody

kody Aug. 11, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

For solid macbook pro speakers that won't break the bank, check out the presonus eris 3.5. They pack a punch without emptying your wallet. Great for beats and netflix binges alike.

betty

betty Aug. 6, 2024, 10:15 p.m.

Yo, welcome to the "I blew my budget on a MacBook" club! For music, you want speakers for your MacBook Pro that are flatter than my singing voice. Trust me, it matters.

unifire

unifire Aug. 7, 2024, 12:38 p.m.

Yo, heads up - Apple Support's got a decent guide on hooking up external speakers to Macs. Nothing mind-blowing, but it's got some solid tips. Helped me not screw up my setup too bad.

snirdex

snirdex Aug. 8, 2024, 5:59 p.m.

Placement is key, dude. Even the best speakers for MacBook Pro sound like trash if they're crammed in a corner.

snn674

snn674 Aug. 9, 2024, 10:20 a.m.

RIP to your neighbors if you're in an apartment. These external speakers for MacBook Pro can really pump out the jams.

qwst

qwst Aug. 9, 2024, 7:43 p.m.

Been vibing with the Audioengine A2+ for my MacBook setup. Small but mighty, like a caffeinated chihuahua.

skyup

skyup Aug. 10, 2024, 11:26 a.m.

If you're gonna game too, look for wide soundstage. It's like surround sound without the hassle.

kody

kody Aug. 11, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

For solid macbook pro speakers that won't break the bank, check out the presonus eris 3.5. They pack a punch without emptying your wallet. Great for beats and netflix binges alike.

Sooul

Sooul Aug. 11, 2024, 11:51 p.m.

Yo, good shout on the PreSonus! Been using them with my MacBook for a few months now. They're like the unsung heroes of budget audio - nobody expects them to be as good as they are.

Just_Hardcore

Just_Hardcore Aug. 12, 2024, 1:03 a.m.

Bruh, get an audio interface if you're serious about production. It's like deodorant for your sound - essential.

liberty

liberty Aug. 12, 2024, 6:33 p.m.

Ever thought about a 2.1 setup? Subwoofer under the desk = stealth bass mode activated.

qwerty!234

qwerty!234 Aug. 13, 2024, 9:55 a.m.

Easy volume control is clutch. Nothing kills the vibe like a volume treasure hunt mid-session.

Smith6460

Smith6460 Aug. 13, 2024, 9:39 p.m.

Calibrate those bad boys once you get 'em. Plenty of free tools online. It's like glasses for your ears.

sms152

sms152 Aug. 14, 2024, 3:24 p.m.

If you're a nomad with your Mac, maybe snag some portable speakers too. Studio vibes anywhere, you know?

Jz13

Jz13 Aug. 15, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

trust your ears, not some rando on the internet (yes, that includes me). If it sounds good, it is good.

CrIcKeT11111

CrIcKeT11111 Jan. 19, 2025, 11:14 a.m.

When ur macbook costs more than ur car but ur still using tv speakers from 2010 as monitors 🀑

pshek

pshek Feb. 21, 2025, 6:34 p.m.

hot take: any speaker sounds good after using macbook built-in speakers for a month straight

alfi

alfi March 6, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Anyone else rocking Edifier R1280DBs? picked em up last week, kinda surprised how good they sound for the price. thoughts? 🎡

angel(-_-)

angel(-_-) March 23, 2025, 8:33 p.m.

imagine buying speakers for music production but using them exclusively for discord and minecraft

whaltaftest

whaltaftest April 1, 2025, 10 p.m.

feel attacked rn ngl

Promo

Promo April 11, 2025, 12:06 p.m.

love seeing these "budget friendly" recommendations for $300+ like bro we eating ramen this month

Rana

Rana April 29, 2025, 6:18 p.m.

Tell ur roommates its a "professional audio setup" so they dont question why ur watching cat videos in 5.1 surround

neo27

neo27 Sept. 1, 2025, 12:41 a.m.

had studio monitors for two years before i figured out i was mixing in mono the entire time because i'd plugged both into the wrong outputs on my interface. genuinely do not know what i was hearing. my tracks from that era are a mystery to me

asss4

asss4 Jan. 2, 2026, 7:22 p.m.

My desk is roughly the size of a cutting board so i went with the IK iLoud Micros and honestly they're absurd for how small they are. Zero complaints after six months of daily ableton sessions

myenin

myenin March 16, 2026, 12:03 a.m.

three weeks ago my roommate asked why i was "playing the same five seconds over and over" for two hours. That's just mixing bro. she's moved her desk to the other room