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Tired of headphones. Suggest me some decent speakers for my computer

TridenT

TridenT

Lifer
Could you suggest some decent speakers for my computer? I am looking at 2.1 at most.

Thanks in advance.
 
For the most bang for your buck, look up craiglist for vintage speakers. Floorstanding ones often go for next to nothing on craiglist. As for receiver, try picking up a vintage Marantz on craigslist as well.

What headphone were you using?
 
Originally posted by: moonboy403
For the most bang for your buck, look up craiglist for vintage speakers. Floorstanding ones often go for next to nothing on craiglist. As for receiver, try picking up a vintage Marantz on craigslist as well.

What headphone were you using?
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Sennheiser HD555s. Too much headphone hair and I get up out of the chair a lot and want to hear music still...
 
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Budget and size requirements?
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I don't know my budget... I don't want to spend a lot. The max I could go is probably around $200?

Size... Uh... Idk, big as you want possibly. I am debating between floorstanding or having a really cramped desk. Either way I am screwed, right?
 
Originally posted by: TridenTBoy3555
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Budget and size requirements?
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I don't know my budget... I don't want to spend a lot. The max I could go is probably around $200?

Size... Uh... Idk, big as you want possibly. I am debating between floorstanding or having a really cramped desk. Either way I am screwed, right?
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There are smallish speakers like the ones s44 suggested. In general the smaller they are, the more you're going to want to add a subwoofer though.
 
promedia 2.1s if you can find them for around $100 are a great deal. For $200, you could get a refurb onkyo receiver + hunt around for a good deal on speakers and save up for a sub later.
 
Another fairly common recommendation is the Swan M200 set (much larger than the Audioengine 2)
http://www.theaudioinsider.com...200mkii/products_id/80

There are other powered monitors from a variety of companies too.

If you want to get passive speakers, there are a lot of options. You could get a small amp or receiver to match with it. In general I think you'd have an easier time integrating a subwoofer later on with a system based on passive speakers and an amp or receiver to power them.
 
I use the behringer powered monitors. They are under $100 and have optical and coax inputs so no pesky generated noise gets added. They use class A amplifiers so if you are a person big on green power you might want to stay away. The 20 watt speakers use 80 watts power.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-MS20-LIST

They also make a 40 watt version that sells for about $130.
 
Originally posted by: TridenTBoy3555
The audioengine 2 are tiny. 4x6?
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Size isn't everything. Compare reviews, including the last few times this came up here (or on AVS).
 
Well... Yoyojello-man is saying size is everything... Everything and a bag of carrots... plus a hemi. >_>

Anyway... What do you suggest for people without size-requirements? Can I get the audioengines for cheaper than $200? I rather pay... less than full... You know?
 
It's not everything, but it sure helps for giving you decent bass output.

There's a plethora of reviews you could read to see what people think of the bass output (I've only skimmed a couple of them).
http://www.audioengineusa.com/..._reviews.htm#a2_awards
It's probably going to depend a lot on what kind of music you listen to and your preferences whether or not something like the A2s would be adequate.

Just looking at some frequency response graphs, the much larger A5 version has a lot more oomph down there (as expected). There's at least one pair of those on ebay for around $200.

I don't know though, I've never even laid eyes on these options, so it would probably be a good idea to see if there are some more comparative reviews out there that consider a couple options in the pricerange.
 
Originally posted by: s44
Originally posted by: TridenTBoy3555
The audioengine 2 are tiny. 4x6?
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Size isn't everything.
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The laws of physics say they are. Bass extension is linked to the volume of air displaced, and a tiny cone with low excursion simply does not move much air.

Originally posted by: TridenT
Anymore suggestions?
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Any used studio monitors - the old KRKs are dynamite, and you can get some old Alesis monitors for not much on eBay. The powered variety are very convenient, but if you already have some sort of amplification, you can get a very good deal on some unpowered monitors. I paid something like $130 for my KRK6000s, which are basically ugly, heavy-duty versions of some of Focal's best stuff with a crossover designed for flatter frequency response.
 
The way to go is with the Klipsch 2.1 or Logitech Z-2300. I've owned both, currently use the Z-2300s. Make your choice based on how loud you can turn them up. If you're in a place where you cant turn them up really really loud, go with the Klipsch. Otherwise get the 2300s for more extreme volume and bass. I use mine to play internet radio through the house.
Other options for me, aren't worth looking into unless you're wanting to spend a lot of time hunting for something special and then you won't have a nice integrated package like the Klipsch / Logitech sets. Just depends on what you want but I like the cheap thrill the 2300s offer.
 
Hmm... I think I might get the audioengines, maybe not.. They are spendy for such speakers... Right now I am debating between speakers or saving for a camera...
 
Swan M200MkII or the new M200MkIII at around $200 are probably still the best value in small, but not tiny, desktop/PC oriented speakers. They look very sharp and they sound great for the size. You will probably not feel a need for a subwoofer as the apparent bass is quite strong. They don't need external amplifiers and they are shielded if you are placing them near a CRT.

While I use and appreciate a variety of monitors, M-Audio and other "audio monitor" manufacturers do try to design for a "flat" frequency response for nearfield home studio audio mixing - which means they will likely sound flat and lifeless in ordinary applications, like PC gaming.

The Swan D1080MkII at $125/pair might also be of interest on a more limited budget.
 
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