r/battlestations (about 5.3M members, directory rank #168) showcases complete computer setups (monitor, desk, peripherals, audio). Keyboard collecting, high-fidelity audio and living-room theater each have clearer homes when you are not posting a full station.
How to choose
Stay on battlestations for full desk/setup showcases. Use MechanicalKeyboards for keyboards, audiophile for hi-fi listening gear, and hometheater for TV/AV living-room setups.
Starting point: r/battlestations
r/battlestations
— battlestations
- Members: 5.3M
- Directory rank: #168
- 7-day growth: +800
Battlestations are considered complete computer setups including an external monitor, mouse, keyboard, audio playback and recording devices (if applicable).
Curated alternatives
r/MechanicalKeyboards for all the Click and None of the Clack!
- Members: 1.4M
- Directory rank: #760
When to choose it: Keyboards, switches and keyboard news.
Why it is here: Public description: /r/MechanicalKeyboards is about typing input devices for users of all range of budgets. We provide news / PSAs about the hobby and community hosted content. Feel free to check out (about 1.4M members, rank #760). Listed as related.
How it differs from r/battlestations: Keyboard specialty versus full battlestation photos.
All about quality home stereo, gear, and reviews
- Members: 2.2M
- Directory rank: #507
When to choose it: High-quality audio listening gear.
Why it is here: Public description: • audio·phile: a person with love for, affinity towards or obsession with high-quality playback of sound and music. r/audiophile is a subreddit for the pursuit of quality audio rep (about 2.2M members, rank #507). Listed as related.
How it differs from r/battlestations: Audio gear focus versus complete desk setups.
Home Theater
- Members: 1.1M
- Directory rank: #935
When to choose it: Immersive TV and AV living-room setups.
Why it is here: Public description: For audio visual enthusiasts who want to bring an immersive experience into their homes. (about 1.1M members, rank #935). Listed among related setup neighbourhood names.
How it differs from r/battlestations: Living-room AV versus computer battlestation.
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