Speakers that can fill a large large room

[Kremlar]

Looking for some PC speakers, something fairly large that can fill a large room with a large ceiling (workshop area).

I'd rather stick with self-amplified PC speakers if possible to save the space that a seperate receiver/amp would take up.

Are there any larger-size PC speakers that I should look at, or should I just go with a receiver + bookshelf speaker setup?

Thanks!!

 

[corsa]

.....whats ur budget?? $$$$

 

[Kelnoen]

I'd sa one of the logitech 5500 sets or similar, but yeh budget is crucial

 

[Kremlar]

I'm flexible, willing to spend $200-$300 tops I'd say.

 

[Oyeve]

I personally would go with a receiver and bookshelf speakers. If on a tight budget and you dont need 5.1 (or even if you do) Get at least an 80w per channel receiver and the JBL E20 bookshelf speakers, they can be had for ~100 a pair and the sound will suprise you. I use a pair as "B" speakers on my PCs stereo system. These JBL E20 can crank!

 

[Kremlar]

Wanted to clarify - I'm looking for 2 big speakers, not 5 small speakers. Plus a sub of course.

 

[mshan]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=45&threadid=1906533&enterthread=y

The iPod Hi-Fi is supposed to sound pretty good when you really crank it.

It has a combined analog and optical 1/8 jack in the back:
http://www.apple.com/ipodhifi/hifiyourhome.html


And customer comments at Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/custom...ews.sort%5Fby=-SubmissionDate&n=172282

 

[spikespiegal]

Get a cheap AV Receiver for less than $100, and any number of bookshelf speakers in the 5-6" woofer range. This will negate your requirement for a sub, and sound a helluva lot better than any of the options above.

If you are dead set against a AV Receiver, then look at bigger powered monitors such as KRK.

 

[Howard]

Know how to work with wood?

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Kremlar
Wanted to clarify - I'm looking for 2 big speakers, not 5 small speakers. Plus a sub of course.

If you want 2 big speakers then why get a sub? I never understood the reasoning on bigass speakers then a subwoofer. To me, the whole point of a sub is for bass, which big speakers would provide (depending on how big and the quality). I find you get better sound from a good set of small speakers and a decent sub.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Howard
Know how to work with wood?

He did say "workshop"

If you do go for computer speakers, I think the Klipsch iFi suggestion is a solid one if they can still be had for $200. It's almost like you're getting a pair of Klipsch RSX-3s with a sub/amp for basically free.

 

[Howard]

It could be a metal shop or something, you never know.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Howard
It could be a metal shop or something, you never know.

Agreed, but I'm seeing some potential

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Howard
It could be a metal shop or something, you never know.

Agreed, but I'm seeing some potential

 

[RebateMonger]

I'm not sure who makes them, but this speaker from "Back to the Future" pretty well fills the room.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: RebateMonger
I'm not sure who makes them, but this speaker from "Back to the Future" pretty well fills the room.

Don't forget the tweeter horn. :laugh:

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Don't forget the tweeter horn. :laugh:

LOL.

 

[Kremlar]

I think I'm going to go with those JBL E20s and a spare receiver I have kicking around.

Thanks guys!

 

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: Oyeve

Originally posted by: Kremlar
Wanted to clarify - I'm looking for 2 big speakers, not 5 small speakers. Plus a sub of course.

If you want 2 big speakers then why get a sub? I never understood the reasoning on bigass speakers then a subwoofer. To me, the whole point of a sub is for bass, which big speakers would provide (depending on how big and the quality). I find you get better sound from a good set of small speakers and a decent sub.

Believe me, you'll still want a sub if you are going for bookshelves. If you go for towers, not so sure, but a sub will still probably be clearer. As good as books are, they just don't have the punch/thump of a sub. I'm waiting for boxing day to do that since subs do seem oddly expensive; cheapest sub ~$300 CDN around here is the price of 4 decent, budget speakers.

Good choice on going the bookshelf route:thumbsup:.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Kremlar
I think I'm going to go with those JBL E20s and a spare receiver I have kicking around.

Thanks guys!

Good choice. Even with my sub turned off the E20s sound great.

 

[tatteredpotato]

Logitec Z-2300, $100 bucks, comes w/ 2 40 watt satellites and a 120 watt sub. I believe they make even higher powered systems for a bit more $$

If you really want a nice sound system i would go with a receiver and a couple of bookshelf speakers + a sub.