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I'm finally going to add audio for my computer and am curious as to what I should be looking for. I'm not interested in audiophile type speakers as my main listening system will far surpass any computer set-up.
How many watts should I be looking for? Any manufacturers stand out for quality and price? Thanks.:)
pigmode
11-09-2002, 12:45 PM
Price range? I have the Videologic Crossfire 4.1. They also have a 2.1 system that might be cheaper. Very sweet.
Joseph
11-09-2002, 12:54 PM
One suggestion Dave is to stick with well known speaker manufacturers who also make computer speakers. e.g. Altec Lansing, Polk etc.
pigmode
11-09-2002, 01:01 PM
I've had the better Altec Lansing and Polk and they were good for the price, but the Videologic was a clear improvement. Many rockers like klispch.
Well I don't know about spending anything over $75.00 as it's kind of pointless for me because all of my critical/enjoyment listenig will be done through the main system. I'm only running a Soundblaster 20 sound card (not very high-end) plus I'm extremely limited for space. Oh yeah! How many watts?
I just use - believe it or not - Radio Shack Nimbus 9's. Full range, compact speakers that sound a *****load better than a lot of those cheap computer speakers out there. Used to cost $99.00 a pair. Wait for a sale.
I have never cared to compare upscale speakers like Polk, Altec Lansing, etc. It's only a computer after all - "not a listening" system.
aashton
11-09-2002, 03:36 PM
On my PC - I use Blue Room MiniPod speakers (blue ones) they match the colo(u)r of my computer desk :D and I like the curves :D
&ru
petzi
11-10-2002, 10:21 AM
Check out JBL.
Metralla
11-10-2002, 03:52 PM
Originally posted by sasaki kojiro
Price range? I have the Videologic Crossfire 4.1. They also have a 2.1 system that might be cheaper. Very sweet.
I'm not in the market (I don't even have a sound card) but I read reviews and I recall the Videologic Sirocco and Crossfire getting outstanding reviews. These systems are more expensive than most of the competition, but if I was buying a computer-based sound system I'd look seriously at this brand.
Regards,
Geoff
I like the JBL Sonnet's for a cheaper setup ($80-100). JBL's new "Creature" speakers are REALLY cool looking for about $125.
If cheap is what you want, the computer review magazines seem to love Logitech even over more expensive units. A five piece Logitech Z-540 can be had for about $70.
I have PCWorks, by Cambridge Soundworks. They were designed by Henry Kloss and cost me about 30 dollars. They sound quite good. They are still being made and can be had for under $50.
Sckott
11-11-2002, 08:20 PM
Yes. Cambridge Soundworks PC works.
Speaking of Cambridge. Amazon has a small Cambridge setup for $36 and change shipped on clearance.
The link is here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Z28H/dealnewscom/102-4743203-6360154
Sckott
11-12-2002, 06:43 AM
The normal PC works, which incorporates 2 sattelites and a sub should be going for under $45 at their retail outlets. They also have 5.1 sets, but requires the optical or coax out of their co-op Soundblaster Live! or equiv.
The same $45 set used to go for $145-165 at one time. Worth every penny. I own 3 sets. Great little quickie speaker/amp sets.
tamman
11-12-2002, 08:51 AM
One of my systems is the 20th Anniversary Macintosh, with a proprietary Bose sound system. It is by far the best computer system I've ever heard. I also have a Monsoon MH 500 system with ribbon tweeters that I can highly recommend for music, not as good with games - somehow too bright with game voices in certain applications.
Claus
11-13-2002, 02:30 AM
BradOlson
11-13-2002, 07:48 AM
I used to use the cheap computer speakers for years but I am using JBLs now, much better sounding.
Claus
11-13-2002, 09:08 AM
I had JBL's monitor speakers a couple years ago... but they are soooo big! But very good sound indeed!!!
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