[Napalm]

Hi gang,

I'm sick of computer speakers, can anyone suggest how I could get to having a decent pair of speakers to be used with my desktop PC?

I'm thinking of several ways to achieve that:

- active smallish monitors (of good quality; any recommendation?)
- get a pair of smallish, decent bookshelves and stick Bryston Powerpac 60's to them (or to the wall); any reommendation for the speakers?
- same as above but powered with a B60.

So what am I looking at, pricewise for Powerpacs vs B60? Also, can I just stick the Line Out from the computer to the Powerpac or do I need some preamp between them????

Nap. 

[alexone]

hi, Nap!

to find good sounding 'computer speakers' is a pretty hard task i think. especially if they should be as small as possible. try the DIY scene- if you have the nerves...

on the PP thing i would say that you need a preamp, depending on your computer's soundcard?!

al.

[Napalm]

on the PP thing i would say that you need a preamp, depending on your computer's soundcard?!

Dunno, I can buy any card you guys would recommend, otherwise I'm quite lost at what I really need for this.

I want something with low distortions. I hate that plastic box sound of regular computer speakers, not to mention clipping and dynamic range. I won't play it loud so I think I can go small. I just want *clean* sound.

Nap. 

[werd]

Dunno, I can buy any card you guys would recommend, otherwise I'm quite lost at what I really need for this.

I want something with low distortions. I hate that plastic box sound of regular computer speakers, not to mention clipping and dynamic range. I won't play it loud so I think I can go small. I just want *clean* sound.

Nap. 

Well i dunno  You filled up half the BDP1 thread with comments and advice,you cant figure this out......wtf is that all about?

[eclein]

Napalm-I use some Event TR5 bi-amplified nearfield monitors and they do the job very well.


I never listen loudly although these little buggers would get loud in a hurry, I heard people talk about Audioengine, don't know if you've looked there. I take the headphone output from my laptop to the speakers...done..no extraneous crap. Too bad I never use them anymore..

[Napalm]

Well i dunno  You filled up half the BDP1 thread with comments and you cant figure this out......wtf is that all about?

Werd, are you just trying to be annoying? I'm talking analog outputs here. The Powerpacs don't have a SPDIF input.

I just found this:

http://ca.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=zCDHPnfR1jymHK2f

if it can drive headphones, could it drive the Powerpacs?

Nap. 

[werd]

Werd, are you just trying to be annoying? I'm talking analog outputs here. The Powerpacs don't have a SPDIF input.

I just found this:

http://ca.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=zCDHPnfR1jymHK2f

if it can drive headphones, could it drive the Powerpacs?

Nap. 

Woot !!! he found an Asus sound card... just bugging ya,now i am being annoying...  don't go hatin 

[coke]

I have a pair of Swans M200MKII and really like them.  I think they are around $250 a pair. 

35 watts per channel
treble and bass control
5" woofer
soft dome tweeter
rear ported

http://www.swanspeaker.com/mul/index.asp

[boead]

The audio output from your computer isn’t necessary for headphone. I know if has a little headphone icon near it or whatever but it’s a standard line-out at about 1.0v which is slightly hotter than an iPod and a lot less powerful than a good CDP.

You want to see and hear active montiros for workstation; Guitar Center or Sam Ash stores will have plenty to hear from.

Mackie are nice, KRK are nice – rich and musical.

Yamaha  tend to be flatter = analytical and dull.

M-Audio, Behringer, Alesis , Adam, Dynaudio, JBLpro are ok too, it’s a matter of taste.

Samson and Numark are usually poor quality. 


KRK active Rokits
http://www.zzounds.com/item--KRKRP5G2

Mackie MR5
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACMR5

JBL C2PS Control
http://www.zzounds.com/item--JBLC2PS
*I have had a number of active speakers from cheap to expensive. I use the JBL’s (older version of the one above) on my home PC and I LOVE them. Good deep and rich bass, nice mids and highs.

[Napalm]

M-Audio, Behringer, Alesis , Adam, Dynaudio, JBLpro are ok too, it’s a matter of taste.

These are readily available here:

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?cPath=35_650_669

any good ones amongst them? (the low price didn't inspire me much confidence...)

Nap. 

[Napalm]

 

They look lovely 

Nap.

[coke]

They look lovely 

Nap.

I agree and that's one of the reasons I bought them.  They make more and less expensive speakers, but those fit my budget and I have 0 complaints about the sound.

[eclein]

http://emusician.com/remixmag/gear_reviews/hardware/monitors/

Napalm, here is bunch reviewed.

SWANS are sweet looking for sure!!

[Napalm]

eclein - thanks for the reviews link.

Werd - this for you:

http://emusician.com/remixmag/gear_reviews/hardware/monitors/remix_dynaudio_acoustics_bm/

Read the "TUNE-UP" section 

Nap. 

[alexone]

Nap,

what if you try to find a good 5.1 speaker system and get the satellites for left+right separately? they are available in different sizes and can sound pretty good. check ebay for that.

maybe it not has to be a 'computer' speaker in any case?!


al.

[werd]

eclein - thanks for the reviews link.

Werd - this for you:

http://emusician.com/remixmag/gear_reviews/hardware/monitors/remix_dynaudio_acoustics_bm/

Read the "TUNE-UP" section 

Nap. 

Don't need to, but i guess when  you are done with this thread we can expect you back on the BDP1 thread 

[Napalm]

Nap,

what if you try to find a good 5.1 speaker system and get the satellites for left+right separately? they are available in different sizes and can sound pretty good. check ebay for that.

maybe it not has to be a 'computer' speaker in any case?!


al.

Alex, I'm thinking of stereo only. Like in listening to some soft music while I work at the computer.
I use a PS3 in a HT setup for games.

Nap.

[alexone]

Alex, I'm thinking of stereo only. Like in listening to some soft music while I work at the computer.
I use a PS3 in a HT setup for games.

Nap.

yes Nap, stereo. sometimes they sell the satellites of a 5.1 system separately. that way you don't have to buy the whole system- only the two for the front.

al.

[sfraser]

How about PMC AML-1's for PC speakers.....complete with built in Bryton amps....

[Napalm]

How about PMC AML-1's for PC speakers.....complete with built in Bryton amps....

  but out of my price league.....