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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
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What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Given that and the cost of interconnects, is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? Any particular recommendations either way? Thanks. |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
"Akilesh Ayyar" wrote ...
What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. Are you looking for conventional 2-channels (with or without sub-woofer)? Or are you looking for 5.1 or something more exotic? I believe the general opinion around here is that any kind of speaker that features the word "compter" in the name or description should be avoided at any cost. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? None that are worth typing here. I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. The best use of a modest speaker budget is for a couple of low-end "nearfield monitor" speakers as used by home recording studios, etc. Either passive (requiring an amplifier), or self- powered. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Yes many (most?) of them are made for use near computers and are magnetically shielded. That should be no great issue, Given that and the cost of interconnects I hope you don't mean expensive "snake-oil" cable/wires. If you spend any more than $10 on all the cables you need, you are wasting your money where you will never hear it. is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? No, it is not "possible". It is certain. To maximize your bang per buck, you might want to get a good pair of speakers with your current budget, then add a subwoofer when you have another $100 or so saved up. |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:53:38 -0800, "Richard Crowley"
wrote: "Akilesh Ayyar" wrote ... What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. Are you looking for conventional 2-channels (with or without sub-woofer)? Or are you looking for 5.1 or something more exotic? I'm looking for 2-channel, thanks. I believe the general opinion around here is that any kind of speaker that features the word "compter" in the name or description should be avoided at any cost. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? None that are worth typing here. I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. The best use of a modest speaker budget is for a couple of low-end "nearfield monitor" speakers as used by home recording studios, etc. Either passive (requiring an amplifier), or self- powered. Any specific suggestions for either type that would be within budget? That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Yes many (most?) of them are made for use near computers and are magnetically shielded. That should be no great issue, Given that and the cost of interconnects I hope you don't mean expensive "snake-oil" cable/wires. If you spend any more than $10 on all the cables you need, you are wasting your money where you will never hear it. is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? No, it is not "possible". It is certain. To maximize your bang per buck, you might want to get a good pair of speakers with your current budget, then add a subwoofer when you have another $100 or so saved up. Again, any suggestions? What if I wanted to shoehorn a subwoofer into the budget at the expense of some speaker quality? Thank you very much. |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
"Akilesh Ayyar" wrote ...
Any specific suggestions for either type that would be within budget? Something like M-Audio StudioPro 3 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/603709/ or Edirol MA-7A stereo micro monitors http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/603677/ I believe there are other speakers in that general category. Avoid anything that says "computer" or "multimedia", etc. unles you want just another "me-too" cheap plastic speaker. Here is the category... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...Ns=P_Price%7C0 Beware that there are a couple of "computer speakers" in that list which are definitely NOT recommended. Again, any suggestions? What if I wanted to shoehorn a subwoofer into the budget at the expense of some speaker quality? Thank you very much. If you really want a pair of powered speakers with a sub- woofer all for $100, you have condemned yourself to a cheap pair of plastic computer speakers. Just buy whatever your girlfriend/wife thinks is "pretty" because they all sound quite lousy. I wouldn't waste my money on such a thing if I really wanted even halfway-quality sound playback. |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
On 12 Dec 2005 19:17:31 -0800, "Akilesh Ayyar"
wrote: What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Given that and the cost of interconnects, is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? Any particular recommendations either way? Thanks. Why do they need to be magnetically shielded? Is there a law that requires speakers to be mounted right up against the monitor screen? Maybe there's something sold as a "computer" speaker that isn't plastic trash. But I've not seen it yet. Plug to your existing hi-fi system, or buy one. You might as well include a CD player for those times you want to listen to music without a computer whirring away in the background. |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
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A subwoofer can be useful if you choose tiny main speakers. So choose bigger ones. What's an "interconnect"? You'll need cable to hook everything up. But I'm sure you know that esoteric audio cables are a scam? |
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Best Computer Speaker Setup $100
For the low price range you are in I believe that Cambridge Soundworks would
offer the best sound for the money. I have used their 2.1 systems for years and am currently VERY happy with their MegaWorks 215 system which is a 2.1 speaker system and sells for $399. But I also use their Soundworks 2.1 speaker system, with a CD player, and it sounds fine and sells for $79. -- DaveW ---------------- "Akilesh Ayyar" wrote in message oups.com... Hi, What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Given that and the cost of interconnects, is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? Any particular recommendations either way? Thanks. |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
On 12 Dec 2005 19:17:31 -0800, in rec.audio.tech , "Akilesh Ayyar"
in .com wrote: Hi, What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Given that and the cost of interconnects, is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? Any particular recommendations either way? Thanks. So is there a reasonable system under, say, $400, preferably self-powered, 2.1 for music for a medium (14x18 ish) room? Bookshelf if possible. -- Matt Silberstein Do something today about the Darfur Genocide http://www.beawitness.org http://www.darfurgenocide.org http://www.savedarfur.org "Darfur: A Genocide We can Stop" |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:58:05 GMT, in rec.audio.tech , Matt Silberstein
in wrote: On 12 Dec 2005 19:17:31 -0800, in rec.audio.tech , "Akilesh Ayyar" in s.com wrote: Hi, What would be the best computer-speaker setup under $100? It has to be good for both music and computer games. I've heard good things about Klipsch and Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers... opinions? I've also heard some people suggest going with regular speakers and a receiver. That would be fine, but I would need magnetically shielded speakers. Given that and the cost of interconnects, is it possible to get a setup that would beat regular computer speakers for music *and* games (for which a subwoofer would be helpful, no?) under $100? Any particular recommendations either way? Thanks. So is there a reasonable system under, say, $400, preferably self-powered, 2.1 for music for a medium (14x18 ish) room? Bookshelf if possible. doh You know, just once I would like to post a new thread and not screw it up. The subject should agree with the body and both say $400. head slap -- Matt Silberstein Do something today about the Darfur Genocide http://www.beawitness.org http://www.darfurgenocide.org http://www.savedarfur.org "Darfur: A Genocide We can Stop" |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
In rec.audio.tech Matt Silberstein wrote:
You know, just once I would like to post a new thread and not screw it up. The subject should agree with the body and both say $400. PSB Alpha B. Look around about $250 I bet. Maybe less. Go to bestbuy etc and buy the cheapest receiver you can find. Should have money left over for cables etc. Or if you have an old unused receiver sitting around it's just the cost of the speakers. Nick -- --------------------------------------- "Digital the new ice fishing" --------------------------------------- |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:33:19 -0500, in rec.audio.tech , Nick Zentena
in wrote: In rec.audio.tech Matt Silberstein wrote: You know, just once I would like to post a new thread and not screw it up. The subject should agree with the body and both say $400. PSB Alpha B. Look around about $250 I bet. Maybe less. Go to bestbuy etc and buy the cheapest receiver you can find. Should have money left over for cables etc. Or if you have an old unused receiver sitting around it's just the cost of the speakers. Nice, they seem to have gotten good reviews. Only available from two people on-line and not close in a store, but two is one more than the minimum necessary. -- Matt Silberstein Do something today about the Darfur Genocide http://www.beawitness.org http://www.darfurgenocide.org http://www.savedarfur.org "Darfur: A Genocide We can Stop" |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
In article , Matt Silberstein wrote:
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:33:19 -0500, in rec.audio.tech , Nick Zentena in wrote: In rec.audio.tech Matt Silberstein wrote: You know, just once I would like to post a new thread and not screw it up. The subject should agree with the body and both say $400. PSB Alpha B. Look around about $250 I bet. Maybe less. Go to bestbuy etc and buy the cheapest receiver you can find. Should have money left over for cables etc. Or if you have an old unused receiver sitting around it's just the cost of the speakers. Nice, they seem to have gotten good reviews. Only available from two people on-line and not close in a store, but two is one more than the minimum necessary. For low bass computer games they would probably lack, but otherwise would be a good choice. I bought a pair to play around with. Just a bit heavy on the upper bass, but good. Probably best on stands out from the wall. greg |
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Ok, how about $300 (was Best Computer Speaker Setup $100)
"Matt Silberstein" wrote in message ... So is there a reasonable system under, say, $400, preferably self-powered, 2.1 for music for a medium (14x18 ish) room? Bookshelf if possible. http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2031A |
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