David Martin wrote:


Hello,
I am looking to buy some speakers (2.1) for my new desktop in the
$100-$150(maybe $200) range. I've heard some good things about the
Monsoon MM 1000's, 702's and Planar 14's. Which of these is the best?
The speakers will be used mainly for music listening, not gaming. It
seems as though the company no longer makes theses speakers though...
Is there anywhere online that still sells Monsoon Speakers? If not,
can anyone recommend some other computer speakers in this price range?
Thanks a bunch for any info,

David








Eminent Technology, based in Tallahassee, Florida was the originator of planar
loudspeakers specifically designed for use with computers.

http://www.eminent-tech.com/main.html

You can read about the LFT-11 system at the above website.

While the system, even without an amplifier, is more than your budget, I'd do
the following:

(1) Get in touch with Bruce Thigpen, the President of Eminent Technology, and
ask if it is possible to buy the speakers *without the woofer component" and if
so, what would be the cost. You can presumably always add the woofer later
(provided the main speakers will work OK indepencently - something to check
with Mr. Thigpen). Since they seel direct as well as through dealers, you
could also ask if the have "B-grade" or "blemished" stock on hand for a
suitable discount. It's not all that uncommon for manufacturers to sometimes
have product with cosmetic blemishes which are usually quite minor and don't
affect the performance. If so, you might be able to get a considerable
discount.

(2) Call around to some Eminent Technology dealers (listed on the web site) and
see if they have any demos or used speakers in stock.

(3) Check out both Audiiogon and eBay to see if they have any ET computer
speaker systems for sale.

(4) Check suitable computer magazines that have classified sections to see if
any computer users might be selling this system.

If the computer speakers represent the same level of performance as their
LFT-VIII full size planar hybrids, then they will be well worth the money.






Bruce J. Richman