Best of the Cheapest of the Cheap

Yesterday when mentioning I was listening to an Elvis podcast while paying bills, these were the speakers playing it. Purchase price $7.

Dell AX210 USB-powered computer speakers.

I’ve had numerous wired computer speakers come and go over the years, but I continue to hang onto these humble little cylinders. Whatever outfit in China makes (or made) the AX210, voices are exceptionally well articulated.


Another old audio product I use is a GE Superadio III. Purchase price $40. It was originally noteworthy for AM reception, but its high-fidelity FM sound quality is why it continues to sit in the window next to my desk.

RCA (formerly GE) Superadio III

Finding the Dell speakers and a Superadio is hit-or-miss, but these Sony headphones are readily available. They’re currently priced on Amazon at a whopping 25% more than what I paid six months ago, but we’re talking about $12.50 vs. $10. These are my notebook computer headphones.

Sony MDR-ZX110

This Sony product was discontinued long ago. Purchased for $8 (18 years ago, maybe?), they’re what I use with my Fire HD 10 tablet.

Sony MDR-W08

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