Drop’s Miniature Desktop Speakers Promise Audiophile Quality for $129

January 05, 2023 By Raulf Hernes

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Drop is better known for its mechanical keyboards, but the company also has an impressive audio portfolio. Typically, these are headphones and headsets created in collaboration with other brands such as Sennheiser and HiFiMAN. The new BMR1s, on the other hand, is a completely in-house crafted set of desktop near-field monitors. Instead of traditional conical drivers, the BMR1s use balanced mode radiators. This means they can provide a wider frequency response with a single driver and are less prone to breakup. As a result, bass response suffers slightly. Drop is fast to point out that a subwoofer can be connected for the increased low end. Built-in force-canceling radiators also help to limit distortions. The BMR1 Nearfield Monitors from Drop can produce loud, distortion-free audiophile-level sound with a wide and real soundstage. The 2.6 x 3.9 x 11.5-inch (WxDxH) speakers also come with sound-isolating stands. All you get is Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm AUX input for connecting to a computer or other sound source. [caption id="attachment_79511" align="alignright" width="1200"] Drop's tiny desktop speakers

Drop[/caption] Drop speakers are designed for gamers and those who want to improve their PC audio setup. They can be positioned vertically or horizontally to suit your needs, with little effect on the acoustic response. Even though the mids and highs sound natural and balanced, the frequency range of 80Hz to 24kHz tends to leave an apparent hole at the bottom end. A total harmonic distortion rating of 0.40% at 1kHz appears to support the claims of limiting distortion. Still, at $129, they're quite affordable, especially given that, in addition to the 3.5mm audio jack, they can be connected via Bluetooth and have a headphone out jack for when you want to keep things quiet. The Drop BMR1s is now available for preorder, with a delivery date of late February or early March.

By Raulf Hernes

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Drop’s Miniature Desktop Speakers Promise Audiophile Quality for $129

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