Amazon's $25 Stereo 2.0 desktop speakers, part of the Amazon Basics line, present a peculiar mix of endearing quirks and sonic shortcomings. While they deliver more volume and bass than expected for their modest price, their tendency to physically move across a desk when pushed and a noticeable dip in midrange reproduction may make them a niche purchase.
Unexpected Vibrations and Volume
For a mere $25, the Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 speakers offer a surprisingly high volume output for their compact size, rated at 2.4 Watt RMS. They can adequately fill a medium-sized room, and produce a substantial amount of bass given their diminutive drivers. This power, however, comes with an amusing side effect: the speakers vibrate so much on a flat surface that they can gradually move across the desk. This