GregS wrote:
In article , panfilero wrote:
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me any suggestions on how
to select the right speakers and amplifier for my set up.
Here's what I've got, one room about 16' x 13' ... I have a computer
which has my music on it, mp3s, which I usually play through winamp
and a pair of desktop computer speakers.... besides listening to music
on the computer I'm also starting to do a little bit of audio editing
and recording on the computer, mostly guitars, bass, keyboards, synth
stuff...
I'd like to get some new speakers, something that will give a real
good loud and clear sound.... I was hoping for something I could mount
on the wall but would still be loud (not ridiculously loud) .... it
would also be cool if I could route the signal from a mixer to these
speakers as well... so I could use them for playing instruments, as
well as for playing music from the computer....
I'm assuming I will need to buy 2 things, a set of speakers and then
some kind of amplifier... I go to the store and there's a section for
Home Theatre speakers... then there's a stereo section with
speakers... then there's a computer section with speakers.... What
section should I be looking in? does it matter?
If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd much appreciate
it...
I'm looking to stay less than $500.... around $200 would be good....
much thanks!
You have to watch playing HiFi speakers with raw instrument power and sounds.
They will destruct. Mounting speakers on the wall will sound different from
table placement or stand placement, as well as anywhere else. Some speakers
are designed for wall placement, and some are designed for stand placement
as to their sound qualities. Take a look into the Behringer stuff . Try internet
shopping, or try a local Guitar Center.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/
I agree that hi-fi speakers are to be avoided in the OP's application.
I have used Tannoy PBM-6.5's and PBM-5's in similar applications, driven
by a cheap Sony receiver and by an Alesis RA-100. They worked very well.
I don't think the Tannoys are currently in production but they must
have something similar in their current line. The PBM's do appear
on eBay somewhat frequently, too. Their rear ports contraindicate
wall mounting, though.
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