Recommend high end computer speakers please - GoFuckYourself.com

[Labret] · 09-26-2002, 10:49 PM

I have Altec Lansings on one machine, and they rule... but I want bigger, louder, better. I know jack about computer audio however. Any recommendations from the audiophiles?

Amputate Your Head · 09-26-2002, 10:52 PM

Bose.

SpaceAce · 09-26-2002, 10:52 PM

The best I have ever heard are these expensive Klipsch speakers they sell at Best Buy. I can't remember the exact model number, but EVERY Klipsch product I've heard has kicked ass. Very top-notch.

SpaceAce

BV · 09-26-2002, 10:59 PM

I've been thinking about this as well.
I have a decent subwoofer 2 speaker system now,
but i honestly i think it would be best to just route the signal from the pc's soundcard into a home stereo/amp system set up in your office.

thats what i plan to do some day.

cheers,
BV

[Labret] · 09-26-2002, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceAce
The best I have ever heard are these expensive Klipsch speakers they sell at Best Buy. I can't remember the exact model number, but EVERY Klipsch product I've heard has kicked ass. Very top-notch.

SpaceAce

I was looking at those today actually.

I like the idea of going from the sound card to the stereo receiver... but I would have no clue how to do it right. Output from where, input to where?

Is there some sort of tutorial online? I am sure I could half ass rig something up, but I would rather do it right the first time.

09-26-2002, 11:06 PM

Lane just got his 'computer' speakers last week. Bose 5-piece, incl. receiver for about $1400. Sweet mother of Christ, they sound awesomely good. Beats the shit out of any Klipsch, that's for sure.

Oldy · 09-26-2002, 11:06 PM

I like the altec ones, they are quite compact too, get the travel ones

Lane · 09-26-2002, 11:07 PM

here is what i got last week

and an onkyo receiver... i've setup a nice 5 channel surround system

BOSE rocks!!

eru · 09-26-2002, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceAce
The best I have ever heard are these expensive Klipsch speakers they sell at Best Buy. I can't remember the exact model number, but EVERY Klipsch product I've heard has kicked ass. Very top-notch.

SpaceAce

i use the klipsch promedia 2.1 -- they are insane. I can't even imagine how the 5.1 sound.

09-26-2002, 11:08 PM

Speakin of the Devil

Brown Bear · 09-26-2002, 11:16 PM

I have my sound card going directly into a home audio system and it cranks. I never saw the point of buying computer speakers, just go to Circuit City and buy a home stereo system and plug it into that.

Plat · 09-26-2002, 11:28 PM

these are l33t

SpaceAce · 09-26-2002, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by [Labret]

I was looking at those today actually.

I like the idea of going from the sound card to the stereo receiver... but I would have no clue how to do it right. Output from where, input to where?

Is there some sort of tutorial online? I am sure I could half ass rig something up, but I would rather do it right the first time.

It's pretty basic stuff, really. As long as one side is an output, one side is an input and the plugs fit, you're probably doing it right

SpaceAce

galleryseek · 09-26-2002, 11:35 PM

lane, nice damn speakers, where at in ohio r u from?? im northeastern (warren)

SpaceAce · 09-26-2002, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eru

i use the klipsch promedia 2.1 -- they are insane. I can't even imagine how the 5.1 sound.

I'm not sure if it's the 5.1s I saw or not. I know that I have seen 2 or three different models and they all sound awesome. The last set I heard just blew me away. Every sound was perfect: the highs were high, bass was thumping (without obscuring the other sounds)... really nice.

SpaceAce

09-26-2002, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galleryseek
lane, nice damn speakers, where at in ohio r u from?? im northeastern (warren)

We're both in Columbus. In fact, Lane is locked in my basement and is only allowed out for supper.

Yassi · 09-26-2002, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lane
here is what i got last week

and an onkyo receiver... i've setup a nice 5 channel surround system

BOSE rocks!!

Hey man for how much did you get those? If you don'w mind answering of course

magnatique · 09-26-2002, 11:51 PM

Get the klipsch 5.1 THX certified...

had the 4.0 when they first got out... clarity is there, and you can shake your whole house with the 400+ Watts...

I wouldn't choose any other computer speaker... they're real computer speakers, so you just plug it into your sound card... you can get their decoder as well for your home theater if you want...

but for computer, and not sound theater, the klipshes are the best for games, music and any other stuff

I actually just bought my second set this week ;)

FlyingIguana · 09-27-2002, 12:33 AM

klipsch

Amputate Your Head · 09-27-2002, 12:46 AM

when it's all said and done, a computer is not an amplifier. It never was.... probly never will be. If you want real audio and not some half-assed excuse for sound being forced from your box that's not designed to do that, then forget all about "computer" speakers and start thinking sound system.... you'll be much happier in the end.

Get some killer speakers.... whatever brand they may be.... (I personally only use Bose throughout the house) and plug your system to an amplifier. Running tunes straight outta the box and into some geek speakers is just lame.

All you gotta do aside from buying the gear, is run a cable from your sound card output to the amps auxillary inputs... 3.5 jack to a dual, or "Y" RCA (most likely). That's it. (speaker wire of course too) and buy good shit.... quality speakers.... Monster Cable wiring... etc...

FlyingIguana · 09-27-2002, 12:50 AM

save the 'real' speakers for your living room. klipsch gets the job done without making your pc station twice as big.

Amputate Your Head · 09-27-2002, 01:02 AM

didn't know space was an issue.... I have modular workstations and the audio gear easily fits on top of a portion of one unit, completely out of the way, with plenty of room to spare.

FlyingIguana · 09-27-2002, 01:07 AM

the speakers take up tons of room, depending on what you're getting.

gecko · 09-27-2002, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceAce
The best I have ever heard are these expensive Klipsch speakers they sell at Best Buy. I can't remember the exact model number, but EVERY Klipsch product I've heard has kicked ass. Very top-notch.

SpaceAce

i've combined the

klipsch promedia 2.1
klipsch promedia 4.1 together and it fuckin owns!

Lane · 09-27-2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yassi

Hey man for how much did you get those? If you don'w mind answering of course

about $900 for the speakers and $300 for the receiver

bigdog · 09-27-2002, 05:42 AM

Bose speakers suck you got ripped off Lane
you should have gotten a klipsch setup like this http://www.reliableaudiovideo.com/klippacrf7rc.html price is kind of cheap casue they are not a authorized dealer.

WombRaider · 09-27-2002, 06:17 AM

Hey Lane,

What model Onkyo receiver did you get, if you don't mind me asking? I was looking at those the other day. They sounded pretty awesome at Circuit City.

ozjammer · 09-27-2002, 07:19 AM

Go for klipsch.
You guys are easier to get em in US.
The high end altec is up to $500 or less, if I am not mistaken. They got new ones coming. I got one too, it's really nice.
But I prefer klipsch prmodeia 5.1 though, 100W each for the satellite speakers, it's gonna rock da house!
I have not had a test drive for performance. It's hard to get klipsh dealer in OZ. I can only found one and it's on the internet selling for around A$1000 - 1500 or U$500 - $750 most likely to a lot cheaper there. And they got quintet home ent system which I fell in love with, looks tiny but punched with performance. No offense for bose cube but I prefer klipsch.

wouncie · 09-27-2002, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ozjammer
Go for klipsch.
You guys are easier to get em in US.
The high end altec is up to $500 or less, if I am not mistaken. They got new ones coming. I got one too, it's really nice.
But I prefer klipsch prmodeia 5.1 though, 100W each for the satellite speakers, it's gonna rock da house!
I have not had a test drive for performance. It's hard to get klipsh dealer in OZ. I can only found one and it's on the internet selling for around A$1000 - 1500 or U$500 - $750 most likely to a lot cheaper there. And they got quintet home ent system which I fell in love with, looks tiny but punched with performance. No offense for bose cube but I prefer klipsch.

Yea, Im rockin the Klipsch as I type. I scored them from Best Buy for under $200 and they kick ass!

http://www.klipsch.com/

The Promedia 2.1's are all you need Pimp Juice.

magnatique · 09-27-2002, 09:18 AM

I'd rather get computer speakers that were meant to be for computers, and save money there..

wait a little bit, and get myself a bose home theater for the living room..

Game sound is different than normal music, so it makes a different I have heard if using normal sound system on the computer, or computer speaker... but I ain't no gamer LOL, so I wouldn't be able to tell...

all's I know is I love my klipshes ;)

BradShaw · 09-27-2002, 09:26 AM

Bose are pieces of shit speakers made of paper. I have several sets of speakers in my house, anywhere from crappy bose lifestyle(which I regret buying) to $500 old speakers from college, to $30k speakers, to something in between.

Bose is marketing genius, that's about it. Stay away from them if you want good sound.

Check out polk, Klipsch, or Acoustic Research .

Oldy · 09-27-2002, 09:34 AM

Yeah, BOSE is the best.

Eric · 09-27-2002, 10:33 AM

Doing some research on this subject myself I found this page. I thought you guys may want to take a look.

Research Here

Fletch XXX · 09-27-2002, 10:38 AM

Studio Standard Yamaha 10ms w/100 watt pushing.

Every studio across America mixes with these, not every but ALL <u>major </u>studios. Of course this isnt the best pc speakers, but its what I use.

http://www.retroaudio.ru/others/spea...S-10%20M.shtml

From Dre to Fugazi to D all use 10m's.

But I run my shit through my Towers instead. But for clarity and mixing 10ms baby.

Lane · 09-27-2002, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WombRaider
Hey Lane,

What model Onkyo receiver did you get, if you don't mind me asking? I was looking at those the other day. They sounded pretty awesome at Circuit City.

I didnt know anything about receivers, so i asked them to give me what they use in the Bose store. The model is TX-SR500

09-27-2002, 11:43 AM

Buy one of the new Audigy Platinum sound cards and just run a single coax cable from the digital output into the digital input of any dolby digital receiver. Sounds great.

I've got my full 5.1 system hooked up to it that way, but with a soundblaster live instead. My subwoofer alone is 350 watts into 4 ohms (15 inch speaker). There's no comparison to computer speakers.

I can shake a glass off the table if I crank it up.

E-Randy · 09-27-2002, 11:46 AM

definitely klipsch !

Amputate Your Head · 09-27-2002, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradShaw
Bose are pieces of shit speakers made of paper. I have several sets of speakers in my house, anywhere from crappy bose lifestyle(which I regret buying)

hehe.... the Lifestyle series are a ripoff..... but their other shit is perfectly good. I've got several sets of 201's and 301's combined with Polk subs throughout the house and they rock me consistently on a daily basis.

Fro · 09-27-2002, 11:58 AM

Quit fucking around and get yourself a real 5.1 system.

09-26-2002, 10:49 PM	#1
[Labret] Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: Са́нкт-Петербу́рг Posts: 10,945	Recommend high end computer speakers please I have Altec Lansings on one machine, and they rule... but I want bigger, louder, better. I know jack about computer audio however. Any recommendations from the audiophiles?

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Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	Bose. __________________ SIG TOO BIG

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Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	here is what i got last week and an onkyo receiver... i've setup a nice 5 channel surround system BOSE rocks!! __________________

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Brown Bear Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,982	I have my sound card going directly into a home audio system and it cranks. I never saw the point of buying computer speakers, just go to Circuit City and buy a home stereo system and plug it into that. __________________ Surrender all your independent thinking and Click Here for re-programming.

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SpaceAce Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Magrathea Posts: 6,493	The best I have ever heard are these expensive Klipsch speakers they sell at Best Buy. I can't remember the exact model number, but EVERY Klipsch product I've heard has kicked ass. Very top-notch. SpaceAce

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I've been thinking about this as well. I have a decent subwoofer 2 speaker system now, but i honestly i think it would be best to just route the signal from the pc's soundcard into a home stereo/amp system set up in your office. thats what i plan to do some day. cheers, BV

09-26-2002, 11:06 PM	#6
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	Lane just got his 'computer' speakers last week. Bose 5-piece, incl. receiver for about $1400. Sweet mother of Christ, they sound awesomely good. Beats the shit out of any Klipsch, that's for sure.

09-26-2002, 11:06 PM	#7
Oldy Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 348	I like the altec ones, they are quite compact too, get the travel ones

09-26-2002, 11:08 PM	#10
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	Speakin of the Devil

09-26-2002, 11:35 PM	#14
galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	lane, nice damn speakers, where at in ohio r u from?? im northeastern (warren)

09-26-2002, 11:51 PM	#18
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	Get the klipsch 5.1 THX certified... had the 4.0 when they first got out... clarity is there, and you can shake your whole house with the 400+ Watts... I wouldn't choose any other computer speaker... they're real computer speakers, so you just plug it into your sound card... you can get their decoder as well for your home theater if you want... but for computer, and not sound theater, the klipshes are the best for games, music and any other stuff I actually just bought my second set this week ;) __________________ Stunner Media Programs: StandAhead \| IndieBucks \| BoyCrushCash \| Phoenixxx \| EmoProfits \| BritishBucks \| HunkMoney \| LatinoBucks Make $$$ with Gay! Lowest Minimum Payouts in the Business, Perfect Track Record, Amazing Sites

09-27-2002, 12:33 AM	#19
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	klipsch

09-27-2002, 12:46 AM	#20
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	when it's all said and done, a computer is not an amplifier. It never was.... probly never will be. If you want real audio and not some half-assed excuse for sound being forced from your box that's not designed to do that, then forget all about "computer" speakers and start thinking sound system.... you'll be much happier in the end. Get some killer speakers.... whatever brand they may be.... (I personally only use Bose throughout the house) and plug your system to an amplifier. Running tunes straight outta the box and into some geek speakers is just lame. All you gotta do aside from buying the gear, is run a cable from your sound card output to the amps auxillary inputs... 3.5 jack to a dual, or "Y" RCA (most likely). That's it. (speaker wire of course too) and buy good shit.... quality speakers.... Monster Cable wiring... etc... __________________ SIG TOO BIG

09-27-2002, 12:50 AM	#21
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	save the 'real' speakers for your living room. klipsch gets the job done without making your pc station twice as big.

09-27-2002, 01:02 AM	#22
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	didn't know space was an issue.... I have modular workstations and the audio gear easily fits on top of a portion of one unit, completely out of the way, with plenty of room to spare. __________________ SIG TOO BIG

09-27-2002, 01:07 AM	#23
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	the speakers take up tons of room, depending on what you're getting.

09-27-2002, 05:42 AM	#26
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	Bose speakers suck you got ripped off Lane you should have gotten a klipsch setup like this http://www.reliableaudiovideo.com/klippacrf7rc.html price is kind of cheap casue they are not a authorized dealer.

09-27-2002, 06:17 AM	#27
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09-27-2002, 07:19 AM	#28
ozjammer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OZ Posts: 19	Go for klipsch. You guys are easier to get em in US. The high end altec is up to $500 or less, if I am not mistaken. They got new ones coming. I got one too, it's really nice. But I prefer klipsch prmodeia 5.1 though, 100W each for the satellite speakers, it's gonna rock da house! I have not had a test drive for performance. It's hard to get klipsh dealer in OZ. I can only found one and it's on the internet selling for around A$1000 - 1500 or U$500 - $750 most likely to a lot cheaper there. And they got quintet home ent system which I fell in love with, looks tiny but punched with performance. No offense for bose cube but I prefer klipsch.

09-27-2002, 09:18 AM	#30
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	I'd rather get computer speakers that were meant to be for computers, and save money there.. wait a little bit, and get myself a bose home theater for the living room.. Game sound is different than normal music, so it makes a different I have heard if using normal sound system on the computer, or computer speaker... but I ain't no gamer LOL, so I wouldn't be able to tell... all's I know is I love my klipshes ;) __________________ Stunner Media Programs: StandAhead \| IndieBucks \| BoyCrushCash \| Phoenixxx \| EmoProfits \| BritishBucks \| HunkMoney \| LatinoBucks Make $$$ with Gay! Lowest Minimum Payouts in the Business, Perfect Track Record, Amazing Sites

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09-27-2002, 11:43 AM	#36
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Buy one of the new Audigy Platinum sound cards and just run a single coax cable from the digital output into the digital input of any dolby digital receiver. Sounds great. I've got my full 5.1 system hooked up to it that way, but with a soundblaster live instead. My subwoofer alone is 350 watts into 4 ohms (15 inch speaker). There's no comparison to computer speakers. I can shake a glass off the table if I crank it up.

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