Many standing desk brands now offer speakers, but some owners use them every day while others rarely switch them on. Whether the feature is useful depends on how you work and what else is already on your desk. Here is a practical look at the CyberOne Dual Smart Lift Speakers and the situations where they make sense.
The basic details
Here is what the Dual Smart Lift Speakers include:
- Price: $229 as a CyberOne Modular add-on.
- They rise about 2.36 inches from the desktop when in use and retract when idle.
- Audio: two 15 W drivers, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5 mm input.
- Built-in lighting with seven color effects.
- The speakers mount independently, unlike the RGB light and monitor arm, which need a pegboard.
When the speakers are useful
- Your desk has no room for bookshelf speakers. The lift-and-retract design keeps the surface clear.
- You spend much of the day on calls and want nearby voice audio without wearing a headset for hours.
- You want the audio to move with the desk when you change height instead of repositioning separate speakers.
- You prefer one integrated unit with lighting over two separate devices.
When the speakers are an unnecessary extra
- You already have desktop speakers or dependable headphones, so the speakers duplicate what you own.
- You want HiFi sound or deep bass. The two 15 W drivers are intended for clear audio and calls, not critical listening.
- Your monitor's built-in speakers already cover casual video and meetings.
- You use audio only occasionally, so the lifting mechanism would see little use.
Alternatives to consider
- Standalone speakers: Usually offer more volume and better bass for the same money, but take up desk space and do not move with the desk.
- Headphones: Provide strong isolation and voice clarity, but can be uncomfortable for eight-hour use.
- Monitor speakers: Free and space-saving, though they are often thin-sounding and quiet.
- CyberOne Pro all-in-one: If you want power, storage, and audio built in from the start, the Pro includes those features instead of adding modules later.
Four questions to ask
If you answer yes to at least two of these, the speakers may be a good fit:
- My desk does not have room for standalone speakers.
- I spend more than two hours a day on calls or video meetings.
- I want the audio to move with the desk.
- I prefer one integrated unit over separate devices.
FAQ
- Are the speakers Bluetooth only? No. They also have a 3.5 mm wired input, so you can connect a monitor or PC directly.
- Do they need a pegboard? No. The speakers mount independently, unlike the RGB light and monitor arm.
- Are they loud enough for a small room? With two 15 W drivers, they can fill a home office comfortably. They ar not intended for parties.
Make the choice using the checklist
If your setup matches the checklist, the $229 Dual Smart Lift Speakers can solve a practical space or call-audio problem on the CyberOne Modular. Otherwise, the base desk and a monitor arm may be the more useful choice. Build the configuration around the way you work.
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