Computer Speakers

[maxnine11]

Wanting recommendations for a good set of computer speakers/ sub.

My JBL Creature served me well until i sent the right (controller) speaker crashing to the floor,



Was considering the Klipsch ProMedia set, but haven't found a retailer nearby, and have subsequently learned of their high failure rate.

Any suggestions ??

TIA,
max

[scottmandue]

IMHO use the line out of you computer to an inexpensive used stereo and a good set of small near field monitor speakers.

That is what I have and sounds WAY better than any computer speakers you can buy.

[Rot 911]

Been real happy with the way these sound and the price is not bad either:



Altec Lansing VS4121BLK 3-Piece Computer Speakers: Lots of bangs and booms, few bucks spent. That is what you will quickly realize when you purchase the Altec Lansing VS4121BLK 3-Piece Computer Speakers setup to rock out your PC and your desk. Featuring Altec’s signature tweeters in each desktop speaker which provide optimum clarity and resonance, and each speaker is also equipped with a down-firing midrange driver, which creates some of the best and most balanced sounds you will ever hear from a computer speaker setup. A 6.5” long throw woofer, encased in the signature black wood, offers up to 97db of booming bass clarity. Toss in the 1 year all parts all labor warranty and exceptional online price of $79.99, and you have one hell of a setup for one heck of a low price!

Specs:
• Total Continuous Power: 31 Watts RMS
• Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 97 dB
• Front Speakers: 6 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 150 – 20000 Hz 2 Channels
• Subwoofer: 19 Watts @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 20 – 150 Hz Single Channel Loaded
• System Response: 25 Hz – 15 kHz (-10dB)
• Signal To Noise Ratio @ 1 KHZ Input: > 73 dB
• Drivers (Per Satellite): Two 28mm full-range and one 3″ mid-bass driver
• Dimensions: 4″ (W) x 4.7″ (D) x 9.2″ (H)
• Subwoofer Driver: One 6.5″ long-throw woofer
• Dimensions: 8″ (W) x 9.9″ (D) x 13.6″ (H)

[david914]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

Been real happy with the way these sound and the price is not bad either...

+1

Have an older version of those and they sound great, especially for the price.

[surflvr911sc]

Hey Max! Long time no see!

Bose Companion 3 speakers Rock! I use them in my shop, hooked up to the computer.

I also have a set of Companion 2 speakers for travel/laptop speakers.

[gprsh924]

+2 to Rot

[porsche4life]

Find another set of creatures? I really like mine.

[motion]

Harmon Soundsticks III FTW! Love em.

[maxnine11]

Agreed Scottmandue, but i am going small scale at this desk.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Looks like i will have to get out and listen to some of the offerings.

Oh yeah, cheers Ryan and Richard !! Best wishes to you in 2011

[Mrmerlin]

I have the Altec, it does rock,
fills the room with quality music if turned up,
and I can feel the vibes in the floor

[madmmac]

I have the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 going on 4+ years, never a problem and they rock.

I do not turn the amp on and off--always left on except when I'm out of town.

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO

Free shipping...great reviews

[motion]

Originally Posted by maxnine11

Oh yeah, cheers Ryan and Richard !! Best wishes to you in 2011

You too, Jerk!

[WolfeMacleod]

I have a set of Altec Lansing 5.1. Love them.

Although I just picked up an older set of JBL home theater speakers (for cheap) w/ powered Sub that I'm thinking about trying out on the PC... dang I love thrift stores.

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

IMHO use the line out of you computer to an inexpensive used stereo and a good set of small near field monitor speakers.

That is what I have and sounds WAY better than any computer speakers you can buy.

+1

I use KRK Rokit 5 monitors. Excellent given the low price point.

(Not my setup)

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[MysticLlama]

I was going to suggest powered KRKs too.

[imcarthur]

A wee bit better than KRKs . . .

Ian

[jyl]

I also have and like an older version of the Altec Lansings. I chose them because the treble is pretty good at the price, the bass is ample too but high end was my main criteria.

[enzo1]

[David]

For the garage where I do the most listening, I run the sound through the stereo. I found the trick is to turn the computer volume very low and let the stereo amp drive the speakers. I'm listening to Pandora as I type this.

[stealthn]

I have bose as well and they are the best speakers for a computer I've heard (just 2 speakers, no sub)