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HiVi-Swans M10 Plus White Bookshelf Speaker, Bluetooth Powered Computer Speakers with Subwoofer 2.1 Home Speakers Stereo System – 60W RMS – AUX Audio
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Brand | HiVi-Swans |
Model Name | M10 Plus |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Connectivity Technology | RCA |
Special Feature | Optical, Coaxial, Auxiliary inputs, Subwoofer, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX |
About this item
- BLUETOOTH COMPUTER SPEAKERS: High-fidelity satellite speakers & 5" subwoofer create powerful bass low frequency below 140Hz; Bluetooth 5.0 available to multiple portable devices, enjoy music with true stereo sound anytime.
- HOME THEATER SPEAKERS: Speakers with line/coaxial/optical inputs, 20mm soft dome tweeter optimized magnetic circuit system presens clear high frequency effect, easily compatible with pc/computer/TV/record player/monitor and so on.
- BACK-PLACED DOUBLE INVENTER TUBE DESIGN: Lower wind noise at resonance frequency point with shocking bass, connection cable has also been upgraded to a dedicated speakers wire, and adopts an integrated port design, making the connection more convenient and listening to good sound at any time.
- POWERED HIFI SPEAKERS: 3" long stroke mid-low speaker and built-in digital power amplifier module work more stable and safe. In addition, the M10 Plus has two amplification chips to drive the subwoofer and satellite speakers.
- EASY to USE: Remote control included. The changed color of the Swan logo indicates different input modes.
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Product Description
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Enjoy music with true stereo sound anytime.
Bluetooth 5.0 available to multiple portable devices, enjoy music with true stereo sound anytime.
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Volume Control Knob
Easy to switch input signal channels
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Stylish design with matte black cabinet, white front panel.
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20mm Soft Dome Tweeter
Optimized magnetic circuit system presens clear high frequency effect.
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easy to place
Support line/coaxial/optical input can connect to the device like PC, game console, or TV
BT Computer Speakers with Subwoofer
HiVi-Swans M10 Plus
Speakers with line/coaxial/optical inputs, easily compatible with pc/computer/TV/record player and so on.
Back-placed Double Inverter Tube
- Lower windnoise at resonance frequency point
- Shocking bass
Powerful and Robust High-Power Output
High-efficiency, low-distortion digital power amplifier module, output power up to 60WRMS, delivering a dynamic and powerful output that fully satisfies users' desktop and near-field listening needs.
Any difference as the old M10s?
M10 PLUS add fiber coaxial, remote control, bluetooth and with new appearance, the sound quality is better than the old version.
Is there or will there be a full black version?
Currently we only have white color.
Any advices to place M10 Plus as desk speakers?
Place the M10 Plus's midwoofer away from you and under something. For most of us, under a desk worked best. Because of the changes to the M10 Plus's port design, we recommend placing it somewhere with surfaces to bounce sound off.
Accessories included
Speaker connecting cable *1pcs, Instruction Manual*1pcs, and Remote Control*1 pcs (with battery)
Is it a great choice as desktop speakers/computer speakers?
Absolutely yes, 2.1 speaker system independent subwoofer provides more sufficient low frequency energy when watching movies and playing games, creating a better sense of sound atmosphere.
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Remote Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Total Power Output
| 60W RMS | 62 RMS | 62 RMS | 62 RMS |
Signal to noise ratio
| >92 dB | >92 dB | >92 dB | >92 dB |
Input Sensitivity
| 190mV | 300mV | 300mV | 360mV |
Bass driver
| 5'' | 4“ | 4“ | 4“ |
Item Weight
| 13.71 pounds | 13.22 pounds | 13.08 pounds | 9.26 pounds |
Treble Driver
| 20mm Soft Dome Tweeter | Isodynamic Ribbon Tweeter | 20mm Soft Dome Tweeter | 20mm Soft Dome Tweeter |
Voltage/Frequency
| 100-240V~50/60Hz | 100-240V~50/60Hz | 100-240V~50/60Hz | 100-240V~50/60Hz |
From the brand
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Swans 17 times honor CES Innovation Awards, including two “Best of CES”, mark its ability to innovate electroacoustic technology. As Hi-End audio manufacturer, Swans is appraised internationally as follows:
With advanced electroacoustic technology combined with China's precision industrial manufacturing, Swans products have excellent sound quality and cost performance.
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HiVi-Swans M200MKII WIFI
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How did we get our start?
In 1997, Swans merged with Swans Speaker Systems, a highly regarded American audio manufacturer. And Swans logo was born.
What makes our products unique?
After more than 30 years fast growth, Swans is now one of the renowned high-end audio manufacturers in the world and is highly acclaimed for its so many remarkable loudspeaker products.
Why do we love what we do?
Swans loudspeaker won the favor and adoption of many famous audio manufacturers in Europe and America with its excellent quality and perfect sound. They believe that Swans lead the trend of the audio industry.
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Value for money | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Remote Control | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Accuracy | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Zhuhai SWAN Speaker | Zhuhai SWAN Speaker | Zhuhai SWAN Speaker | Edifier Online Store | SunWin | Zhuhai SWAN Speaker |
speaker size | 5 inches | 4 inches | 5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 6.5 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | RCA | Auxiliary, Bluetooth | Coaxial, Bluetooth, Optical | wired, wireless | 6.35mm TRS, Optical, Coaxial, Auxiliary, USB, Bluetooth 5.0 | Optical, XLR |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Tweeter & Woofer | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Tweeter & Woofer |
mounting type | Bookshelf, Tabletop | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Floor Standing | Bookshelf, Desktop, Studio, TV, Computer, Phone | Shelf Mount |
weight | 14 pounds | 12 pounds | — | 10.8 pounds | 12.94 pounds | 45 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 17.6 x 12.6 x 10 inches |
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Item Weight | 14 pounds |
ASIN | B09XDY4NZH |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #137,395 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #33,956 in Home Audio & Theater Products |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 7, 2022 |
Manufacturer | SWAN |
Country of Origin | China |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 60 Watts |
Item Weight | 14 Pounds |
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say that it sounds decent, spacious, and has more bass than any other speaker system. They also say that the speakers have pretty good fidelity and the sub is alright. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of these speakers.
"...two coming from the satellites are in perfect balance, making vocals and words so clear and transparent making any kind of voice/dialog sparkle with..." Read more
"...This fit the bill: the speakers have pretty good fidelity, and the sub was alright...." Read more
"...All of a sudden BOOM, the system sounded completely different. The bass filled my room and the speakers came to life!!..." Read more
"...these speakers for my home office and honestly was really impressed by the sound quality. For the price, I have not found anything comparable...." Read more
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"...At the end of the day, I got what I wanted! An affordable 3 piece system that surrounded my room with high-quality sound!" Read more
"...You can use them portable as well, whichvads to the value. Decent low range for the money, but don't expect Bose or Sonos sound and depth...." Read more
"...These are reasonably priced, full-featured and sound decent...." Read more
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"...Treble sparkles so cleanly. The mids are brilliantly clear and articulate...." Read more
"...And of course, they look sharp (just see the pictures).On the whole, this is a solid budget system with really nice looks" Read more
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I've now had much time to extensively listen and tune this great little system. Instrumental separation and imaging and layering in the treble/mid satellites are simply phenomenal! I was able to achieve kind of a 'holographic' effect, where the singer, band/instruments are sonically placed somewhere in 3D space in between the satellites. At that point, depending on the track, the speakers "disappear". It's as if the speakers are not even there, or rather, it's as if the speakers are not the the objects which are making the sound, and seems as if the sound is somehow coming out from 'thin air'.
The best way I can describe it to those who don't know what that means is that the singer and all instruments sound sonically 3D, sounding as if they are all performing right in front of you, with each sound/instrument sounding like its own separate entity in space. There. That's the best I can describe it. It's such a cool effect that I seem to never tire of. The music is kind of like its own entity in space. Think of a an ethereal ghost of sound surrounding you sprinkling your ears with the sonic equivalent of sparkling diamond dust. So darned clean.
Same could be said with the bass. I cannot pinpoint its source with my ears. The bass sounds as if it's being generated out of thin air. If you place this sytem correctly, you can achieve musical nirvana for such little money and such small footprint. This setup of mine is like a hi-fi 'audiophile' experience packed into a mini form factor. The achieved sound can be described similarly. It doesn't need to get loud, but if you're sitting in the right spot within the 'bubble of sound' (your sweet spot), you can enjoy the full sound without bothering neighbors. Seriously love this thing.
The tune on them out of the box is spot on. Currently, I have it connected to an SMSL SH-6 headphone amp through the pre-amp out, which is connected to an SMSL DO100 DAC via RCA.
Out of curiosity, and initially to just mess around, I added a Partybox Encore into the chain to act as a pseudo-subwoofer via the headphone out of the SMSL HO100 headphone amp, which in turn is also connected to the DO100 DAC via XLR. I placed it also under my desk right by my left foot along the desk's leg/wall (the mid-woofer of M10+ next to my right foot and right against the right side of the underdesk so that if you're looking at my setup as you're approaching my desk, both "subs" are facing me.
I turned the treble and mids all the way down in the JBL app (you never have to open the app again after that if you don't want to, unless you want to mess with the lighting, etc...), and it does a fantastic job at grabbing those lower frequencies the M10 Plus' mid-woofer can't reach. I am actually quite shocked. I'd say it's plenty good enough to keep it there and pull double duty if I need to go anywhere with it. I imagine something similar might be achievable with something like the Stormbox Blast. Although the bass won't go as low, it will be close at louder volumes. At the very least it's fun to play around with the concept to see what you can achieve.
I also hiked up the 31.3 Hz adjustment in JRiver and, believe it or not, but it many times can sound like a 8-10", although, I recommend this setup be in a small to small-medium sized room to get the full benefit of the sub-bass you can hear, as understandably the speaker cannot hit those ultra-low frequencies with strength, given that the woofer on the JBL is only 5.25". But it does reach much further down than the M10's mid-woofer ever can, adding quite a bit of richness and enjoyment out of this system. It will add the sound of a 10", depending on the track and listening volume, although, even without it, this system sounds very balanced and enough for much music.
If you also happen to have the Encore/Encore Essential and decide to try this, make sure it's a good 3" - 4" away from the wall. I'm listening to this setup as I type this, and it just sound so darned good. Who would have ever thought this pairing would work, let alone leave me so stoked with the sound signature?
Lastly, I do want to reiterate the importance of the mid-woofer placement of the M10 Plus. I would suggest not putting it on the desk in front of you at any cost. It WILL sound muddy and weak, or muddy and too much, and far from ideal, as it WILL interfere with the satellites, and the acoustics get all kinds of funky. For me it never sounded nice at any point, no matter how I tried to tune it.
Give it distance from you, and place it under something. For me, under the desk has worked out best. Due to the design changes in the M10 Plus' ports, I would suggest placing it in a place where it has surfaces to bounce the sound off. Putting it in front of you is the worst place you can put this model, as both ports are on the rear and needs distance from the woofer and the listener. At your feet under the desk should be enough distance from you. Note that in my example, I have my desk pulled away from the wall, so that sound from my "subs" can travel up the wall between the wall and the rear of my desk and come up to my ears that way, kind of like a "port", if you will, with my space under my desk kind of acting as a pseudo-enclosure.
Place it in front of a wall with having other surfaces, preferably "surrounding" it, such as in my desk/table example, or if there are additional desks/walls/couch/bookshelf, etc around the desk/table without blocking the front, that would definitely help. I'll try and include a picture for those wanting a visual example of what I mean.
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I purchased this after watching ZReviews, and I do not regret it one bit. I pretty much never do that, by the way.
I'll admit that the first few hours I was so disappointed that I was about to return it. Here's why it sounded bad:
In every existing review of Swan's previous model (M10) people stated that optimal sub placement was on the desk right in front of them. That is how I tried this M10 Plus initially, and it sounded way off and super thin with muddy low-mids, no matter the gain on the sub, which is what some other reviews here state.
Moving the subwoofer under the desk (close to the wall, preferably), however, fixed all that. Apparently, the bass ports need to be at least a certain distance from the listener for the bass to travel and do its thing and give the overall sound depth. For this new 'Plus' model, the best place for the sub is *not* on top of the desk in front of them.
This makes sense. The port is on the front on the previous model, while the dual ports of the M10 Plus is placed on the rear this time around.
The sound is oh so good, especially for a small - medium sized room. Treble sparkles so cleanly. The mids are brilliantly clear and articulate. The combo of the two coming from the satellites are in perfect balance, making vocals and words so clear and transparent making any kind of voice/dialog sparkle with clarity and detail.
The bass, while limited in its extension down low, sounds very controlled, tight, and clean, provided you're not cranking up the sub gain without regard for room size/sub placement.
I do have Edifier MR4's I use for accuracy. While I think the MR4 sounds fantastic, and are enjoyable to use casually as well, the M10 Plus is a more enjoyable sound when listening for pleasure. I am someone who normally much prefers neutral tunes over bass-heavy ones (maybe with VERY slightly elevated bass on super rare occasions), and the sound signature/tune from this setup is exactly my cup of tea.
I really can't believe such good, clean sound is coming from a $150 kit. The bass gain knob on the back of the sub feels nice, but the volume knob on the front is the forever turning digital kind. I know. Bummer. But on the bright side, the remote works well, and Swan includes some very high quality, thick RCA to 3.5mm.
Seriously, give these a try. For the sound you get out of these for a mere $150, I feel most will not regret it, and the ones who do are surely going to be those who do not place the sub in the proper location, or had expected low sub-bass frequencies. For most music genres, the bass extension on this setup is ample, but I can see how on some dance/club/hip-hop/rap tracks you might be missing some of that low-end reach. For me, that amounts to like 0.5% of my entire library, so I definitely won't be giving these up for a few songs!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022
I've now had much time to extensively listen and tune this great little system. Instrumental separation and imaging and layering in the treble/mid satellites are simply phenomenal! I was able to achieve kind of a 'holographic' effect, where the singer, band/instruments are sonically placed somewhere in 3D space in between the satellites. At that point, depending on the track, the speakers "disappear". It's as if the speakers are not even there, or rather, it's as if the speakers are not the the objects which are making the sound, and seems as if the sound is somehow coming out from 'thin air'.
The best way I can describe it to those who don't know what that means is that the singer and all instruments sound sonically 3D, sounding as if they are all performing right in front of you, with each sound/instrument sounding like its own separate entity in space. There. That's the best I can describe it. It's such a cool effect that I seem to never tire of. The music is kind of like its own entity in space. Think of a an ethereal ghost of sound surrounding you sprinkling your ears with the sonic equivalent of sparkling diamond dust. So darned clean.
Same could be said with the bass. I cannot pinpoint its source with my ears. The bass sounds as if it's being generated out of thin air. If you place this sytem correctly, you can achieve musical nirvana for such little money and such small footprint. This setup of mine is like a hi-fi 'audiophile' experience packed into a mini form factor. The achieved sound can be described similarly. It doesn't need to get loud, but if you're sitting in the right spot within the 'bubble of sound' (your sweet spot), you can enjoy the full sound without bothering neighbors. Seriously love this thing.
The tune on them out of the box is spot on. Currently, I have it connected to an SMSL SH-6 headphone amp through the pre-amp out, which is connected to an SMSL DO100 DAC via RCA.
Out of curiosity, and initially to just mess around, I added a Partybox Encore into the chain to act as a pseudo-subwoofer via the headphone out of the SMSL HO100 headphone amp, which in turn is also connected to the DO100 DAC via XLR. I placed it also under my desk right by my left foot along the desk's leg/wall (the mid-woofer of M10+ next to my right foot and right against the right side of the underdesk so that if you're looking at my setup as you're approaching my desk, both "subs" are facing me.
I turned the treble and mids all the way down in the JBL app (you never have to open the app again after that if you don't want to, unless you want to mess with the lighting, etc...), and it does a fantastic job at grabbing those lower frequencies the M10 Plus' mid-woofer can't reach. I am actually quite shocked. I'd say it's plenty good enough to keep it there and pull double duty if I need to go anywhere with it. I imagine something similar might be achievable with something like the Stormbox Blast. Although the bass won't go as low, it will be close at louder volumes. At the very least it's fun to play around with the concept to see what you can achieve.
I also hiked up the 31.3 Hz adjustment in JRiver and, believe it or not, but it many times can sound like a 8-10", although, I recommend this setup be in a small to small-medium sized room to get the full benefit of the sub-bass you can hear, as understandably the speaker cannot hit those ultra-low frequencies with strength, given that the woofer on the JBL is only 5.25". But it does reach much further down than the M10's mid-woofer ever can, adding quite a bit of richness and enjoyment out of this system. It will add the sound of a 10", depending on the track and listening volume, although, even without it, this system sounds very balanced and enough for much music.
If you also happen to have the Encore/Encore Essential and decide to try this, make sure it's a good 3" - 4" away from the wall. I'm listening to this setup as I type this, and it just sound so darned good. Who would have ever thought this pairing would work, let alone leave me so stoked with the sound signature?
Lastly, I do want to reiterate the importance of the mid-woofer placement of the M10 Plus. I would suggest not putting it on the desk in front of you at any cost. It WILL sound muddy and weak, or muddy and too much, and far from ideal, as it WILL interfere with the satellites, and the acoustics get all kinds of funky. For me it never sounded nice at any point, no matter how I tried to tune it.
Give it distance from you, and place it under something. For me, under the desk has worked out best. Due to the design changes in the M10 Plus' ports, I would suggest placing it in a place where it has surfaces to bounce the sound off. Putting it in front of you is the worst place you can put this model, as both ports are on the rear and needs distance from the woofer and the listener. At your feet under the desk should be enough distance from you. Note that in my example, I have my desk pulled away from the wall, so that sound from my "subs" can travel up the wall between the wall and the rear of my desk and come up to my ears that way, kind of like a "port", if you will, with my space under my desk kind of acting as a pseudo-enclosure.
Place it in front of a wall with having other surfaces, preferably "surrounding" it, such as in my desk/table example, or if there are additional desks/walls/couch/bookshelf, etc around the desk/table without blocking the front, that would definitely help. I'll try and include a picture for those wanting a visual example of what I mean.
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I purchased this after watching ZReviews, and I do not regret it one bit. I pretty much never do that, by the way.
I'll admit that the first few hours I was so disappointed that I was about to return it. Here's why it sounded bad:
In every existing review of Swan's previous model (M10) people stated that optimal sub placement was on the desk right in front of them. That is how I tried this M10 Plus initially, and it sounded way off and super thin with muddy low-mids, no matter the gain on the sub, which is what some other reviews here state.
Moving the subwoofer under the desk (close to the wall, preferably), however, fixed all that. Apparently, the bass ports need to be at least a certain distance from the listener for the bass to travel and do its thing and give the overall sound depth. For this new 'Plus' model, the best place for the sub is *not* on top of the desk in front of them.
This makes sense. The port is on the front on the previous model, while the dual ports of the M10 Plus is placed on the rear this time around.
The sound is oh so good, especially for a small - medium sized room. Treble sparkles so cleanly. The mids are brilliantly clear and articulate. The combo of the two coming from the satellites are in perfect balance, making vocals and words so clear and transparent making any kind of voice/dialog sparkle with clarity and detail.
The bass, while limited in its extension down low, sounds very controlled, tight, and clean, provided you're not cranking up the sub gain without regard for room size/sub placement.
I do have Edifier MR4's I use for accuracy. While I think the MR4 sounds fantastic, and are enjoyable to use casually as well, the M10 Plus is a more enjoyable sound when listening for pleasure. I am someone who normally much prefers neutral tunes over bass-heavy ones (maybe with VERY slightly elevated bass on super rare occasions), and the sound signature/tune from this setup is exactly my cup of tea.
I really can't believe such good, clean sound is coming from a $150 kit. The bass gain knob on the back of the sub feels nice, but the volume knob on the front is the forever turning digital kind. I know. Bummer. But on the bright side, the remote works well, and Swan includes some very high quality, thick RCA to 3.5mm.
Seriously, give these a try. For the sound you get out of these for a mere $150, I feel most will not regret it, and the ones who do are surely going to be those who do not place the sub in the proper location, or had expected low sub-bass frequencies. For most music genres, the bass extension on this setup is ample, but I can see how on some dance/club/hip-hop/rap tracks you might be missing some of that low-end reach. For me, that amounts to like 0.5% of my entire library, so I definitely won't be giving these up for a few songs!
On the whole, this is a solid budget system with really nice looks
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
On the whole, this is a solid budget system with really nice looks
The most important thing is where you place the sub.
For my setup, I spread out the speakers in my room and originally had the sub facing me about three feet off the ground with the back to the wall. The sound was very one-dimensional and not "separated". I debated returning it but then went back to the reviews on Amazon that I skimmed over the first time. After reading everything I moved the sub down to a foot off the ground and flipped it upright on its side to let the bass port and speaker breathe to the sides of my room.
All of a sudden BOOM, the system sounded completely different. The bass filled my room and the speakers came to life!! The sound was more separated and much clearer than before.
At the end of the day, I got what I wanted! An affordable 3 piece system that surrounded my room with high-quality sound!
This is a GREAT BUY for anyone looking to replace blown out speakers.