Computer speakers used to be an essential part of computer equipment, but as more gamers prefer using only headphones, speakers have become portable, connecting via Bluetooth, and similar methods. It seems like this segment of the sound system has been sidelined, meaning you either don’t have speakers at all or you have some “professional” ones costing hundreds of euros. However, companies like Redragon are striving to provide the market with more affordable alternatives that also bring innovations to the budget segment.
Redragon Kaidas
Kaidas represents a very interestingly designed 2.0 speaker system that is somewhat between small balls and parts with more pronounced angles. It features a very sleek design that will fit into any work or gaming environment, and the only minor complaint could be that the speakers are not always the most stable and can sometimes turn to what could be called the side, but that simply does not affect or disrupt functionality. The device connects to the computer via a USB-A port and does not require any additional power, which is very convenient. There’s also RGB lighting on the back that you can change to several different colors to give your environment a special vibe.
Between the two speakers, there’s a control unit with common options such as volume control, a button to change the RGB lighting color, and several other ports and controls that we didn’t expect. Namely, there’s a 3.5mm jack where you can plug in your headphones, which is very practical so you don’t have to bend over if your case is a bit far away, as well as a similar AUX port. You can connect any device with a “banana” output to AUX, whether it’s an MP3 player, phone, or something else. Finally, the third mode of operation is perhaps the most interesting because we haven’t encountered it on this type of device before – it’s a Bluetooth connection. This way, you can listen to music from your phone through these speakers, which is probably the most common way young people listen to music and is very practical.
When it comes to the sound quality of this model, we can’t expect too much from speakers of such small dimensions, so the declared power of two times 3W probably won’t be enough to play music at a party, but it will be quite okay for some work in a relatively quiet environment. On the other hand, it should be emphasized that the sound is very good, and even the bass sounds very good, which is extremely commendable, regardless of the fact that these are very small speakers.
Redragon Mouthpiece
For those who want a louder sound, Redragon has prepared a similar but enhanced 2.0 system in the form of the Mouthpiece model. True audiophiles do not recognize speakers unless they are in real wooden boxes, and this model comes into its own in this regard. The design is very minimalist and classic, with a very convincing wood grain pattern on the boxes that actually emphasizes their orientation towards quality sound. Since this is a somewhat larger and more powerful model, you will need a power socket for it, and there’s also a separate switch for turning the device on and off, although this simpler variant does not have any RGB lighting. However, special attention is drawn to the panel on one side of the speakers – primarily because it has three potentiometers that you can use to adjust the volume, but also the balance between bass and treble, i.e., low and high tones. Above those three potentiometers is perhaps an even more interesting panel where you’ll find a MicroSD card slot (supports up to 64GB) and a USB-A port where you can plug in a flash drive and play music from it. That’s why there are also controls for playing or skipping songs next to them so you can do that even without turning on the computer. Finally, there’s a mode selection for playing music, and this brings us to the Bluetooth mode, which is most commonly used for playing music from a phone, which is again a very convenient option.
The Mouthpiece simply excels when it comes to sound quality since it features three-inch drivers with a total power of 20W, which is already slightly more serious sound reinforcement, but still, don’t expect the building to shake. All sound ranges are heard very well, actually significantly better than one would expect from such a, still quite small, 2.0 speaker set.
Conclusion
With Kaidas and Mouthpiece speakers, Redragon has shown that even in a traditionally “boring” segment of PC peripherals, innovations can be introduced that keep pace with the times, primarily by increasing the methods of connection and introducing a Bluetooth module as a standard, something we haven’t encountered before. Finally, the price of these devices is not too high, and they definitely worth the money they are sold for on our market. When you add the current extended warranty of up to five years on these Redragon devices, if you need 2.0 desktop speakers, you should definitely pay attention to these models.
