Speaker System Recommendations? Ask For Advice Here! - Page 57

doubter · 1st March 2013, 8:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1zmo

Thinking of upgrading from z5500s.

Budget is up to $800, including amplifier/s if necessary.

What I want from the setup is for it to be great with music, especially dance music. They will be in a small room, so I'm not after loudness/loads of power, but I'd like something similar to the z5500s as they are perfect for my room, and go more than loud enough.

I'd like a 2ch or 2.1 setup, so surround is not needed. Will be using it to listen to music on my PC and hook up to my bedroom DJ setup.

Also willing to go 2nd hand! Anyone know what a good 2.1 setup is around my budget? Was considering a pair of KRK Rokits.

Cheers!

I am after something similar..
something with clarity at all frequencies but with punchy bass.
Budget is around $500

stevo4 · 2nd March 2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubter

I am after something similar..
something with clarity at all frequencies but with punchy bass.
Budget is around $500

Just picked up Audioengine's A5+ speakers ($399) which you will not beat for sound quality without spending far more than they are worth.

Also got Audioengine's D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC, which goes well with the speakers.

chi · 3rd March 2013, 1:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo4

Just picked up Audioengine's A5+ speakers ($399) which you will not beat for sound quality without spending far more than they are worth.

Also got Audioengine's D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC, which goes well with the speakers.

aktimate mini , 50~70 more but imo makes the A5 sound like a joke, especially now that the A5 is priced at 400
Not saying the A5 sounds bad, but it doesnt feel like such a good deal anymore (compared to the original 350 price)

Although, it still depends on your room, if youve got a square room and placing the speakers on a table up against a wall, go with the A5

MotorAce · 3rd March 2013, 8:48 AM

im thinking about buying some akimate micros to replace some creative 2.1's for my PC. Usage would be 30/70 split between music and games. They're a bit more then I want to spend but they're supposed to be good. Anyone have some advise?

also, Im using onboard sound card. Any point in upgrading that?

Toxicity11 · 3rd March 2013, 6:35 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at getting a 2.1 system but a budget one. What is best bang for buck under $70 odd dollars? Prefer bass control with it

RAtSAcK · 3rd March 2013, 9:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicity11

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at getting a 2.1 system but a budget one. What is best bang for buck under $70 odd dollars? Prefer bass control with it

I doubt you're gonna get anything decent for $70. Just get a Logitech/Edifier/Creative set from a JB HiFi/Hardly Normal/EB Games...

Frenchpom · 9th March 2013, 8:01 PM

G'day guys,

Always used onboard laptop speakers (yes I know...), or headphones due to constantly being on the move with work. About 6 months ago picked up a set of Logitech LS21's for dirt cheap. Been using them since as a stop gap whilst home. I'm now more stable with work, so looking at moving up in the world of desk audio.

Now I'm a complete noob when it comes to understanding how all this audio stuff works. My basic understanding is the laptop audio is crap. My question, I want to buy a set of Microlab Solo6C speakers. I have a Clevo P150HMA (ATI 6990M) laptop. What do I need to buy to get these speakers working. If I plug them directly into my laptop, will they work, sound like crap? Do I need to buy an external Amp? A DAC? I'm after the most cost effective solution to getting these speakers work well with my laptop. The laptop has Realtek HD Audio manager software, if thats going to make a difference?

Cheers

RAtSAcK · 11th March 2013, 8:36 AM

I'd just try the speakers with the onboard sound of the laptop, if you like them then just use that.
If you don't like the way it sounds, you can try a USB sound card.

But yes, they should just plug and go.

Frenchpom · 11th March 2013, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the reply Rat. My understanding was the sound cards in laptops usually sound like crap and offer up too much "noise" when being used directly. But it's a good suggestion to just plug the Microlab speakers in and see how they go. Seeing as how I'm not really used to decent sounding PC speakers, I'm sure I'd be happy.

If I did say want to get better sound, for a laptop, what route would be best to go? Would I need one of these little DAC boxes I've been seeing a lot of people have plugged in to their computers, with the speakers in turn plugged into the DAC?

HairyMerkin · 26th March 2013, 7:43 PM

What are the best places to buy drivers? I'm looking for some 4" and tweeters to go in an enclosure I have. The enclosures are only small (0.129ft^3), and they'll be computer speakers after I build an amp.

The Australian equivalent of Parts-express?

barbz · 10th April 2013, 12:46 PM

Hi all,

Looking for a set of 2.1'/2.0's around the $150 mark.

System needs to have front mounted or wired remote volume/power and headphones.

Used for a combination of music, movies and gaming.

Let me know if you have any recomendations - currently looking at the logitech z623 or creative t40 SII.

Thankyou
Paul

~Spyne~ · 15th May 2013, 9:11 PM

Well it seems my trusty Logitech X-230 speakers are finally dying after 10 years of solid service, including the famous "uni years" with multiple parties.
The subwoofer "level" knob is getting loose and constantly turning itself to max and the sub driver itself has started rattling a bit.

Budget is pretty slim - I'd love some Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 but they seem to be completely unavailable here in Oz, even though they are still sold in the States.
So, keeping the budget under $100, do people think the Microlab FC530U are a decent speaker for the price?
Wood cabinets, midrange + actual tweeter, 6.5" sub driver.

Other contenders are the Swan M10 or Edifier S330D - though both are at least $50 out of my intended budget. Neither hold a candle to the ProMedias, but at least they are readily available.

seraph84 · 16th May 2013, 9:56 AM

i got the M10s, can't recommend them highly enough at their pricepoint. sound is warm and full to my non-audiophile ears.

as reviews have said, not quite as bassy as some logitech bass-heavy sets, but then that's to my liking.

AudioFX · 18th May 2013, 5:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Spyne~

So, keeping the budget under $100, do people think the Microlab FC530U are a decent speaker for the price?
Wood cabinets, midrange + actual tweeter, 6.5" sub driver.

Other contenders are the Swan M10 or Edifier S330D - though both are at least $50 out of my intended budget. Neither hold a candle to the ProMedias, but at least they are readily available.

I think Microlab make good products for the price, those should be a lot better than the X-230's.
But I'd spend the extra $$ on getting the Swan M10's or the Edifiers.

Now I'm also looking for suggestions as to which sub I should get for my Swan M200MKIII's..
So far I've looked at the Wharfedale SW150, Audioengine S8 and the KRK KRK10S.
The sub would need RCA inputs and RCA output to my speakers as the speakers dont have any outputs

3rd March 2013, 8:48 AM	#844
MotorAce Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: AU Posts: 1,462	im thinking about buying some akimate micros to replace some creative 2.1's for my PC. Usage would be 30/70 split between music and games. They're a bit more then I want to spend but they're supposed to be good. Anyone have some advise? also, Im using onboard sound card. Any point in upgrading that? __________________ :: intel i7 :: 12GB RAM :: ATi 6970 2GB :: 24" ASUS :: Last edited by MotorAce; 3rd March 2013 at 8:52 AM.

3rd March 2013, 6:35 PM	#845
Toxicity11 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 178	Hey Guys, I'm looking at getting a 2.1 system but a budget one. What is best bang for buck under $70 odd dollars? Prefer bass control with it __________________ Main Rig - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 @ 3.2GHz // Asus P5Q Premium // 4GB Corsair Dominators // Leadtek GTX260+ Extreme // Seasonic 700w Modular // NZXT Tempest Case // 2.4TB of storage Selling RAM and P4 PC's - http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=806186

9th March 2013, 8:01 PM	#847
Frenchpom Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 498	G'day guys, Always used onboard laptop speakers (yes I know...), or headphones due to constantly being on the move with work. About 6 months ago picked up a set of Logitech LS21's for dirt cheap. Been using them since as a stop gap whilst home. I'm now more stable with work, so looking at moving up in the world of desk audio. Now I'm a complete noob when it comes to understanding how all this audio stuff works. My basic understanding is the laptop audio is crap. My question, I want to buy a set of Microlab Solo6C speakers. I have a Clevo P150HMA (ATI 6990M) laptop. What do I need to buy to get these speakers working. If I plug them directly into my laptop, will they work, sound like crap? Do I need to buy an external Amp? A DAC? I'm after the most cost effective solution to getting these speakers work well with my laptop. The laptop has Realtek HD Audio manager software, if thats going to make a difference? Cheers Last edited by Frenchpom; 9th March 2013 at 8:12 PM.

11th March 2013, 8:36 AM	#848
RAtSAcK Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Roma, QLD, 4455 Posts: 2,036	I'd just try the speakers with the onboard sound of the laptop, if you like them then just use that. If you don't like the way it sounds, you can try a USB sound card. But yes, they should just plug and go. __________________ My PC: AMD X6 1090T ~ 8GB DDR3 ~ 8800GTS ~ 128GB SSD + 1TB, 2TB External ~ 25.5" LCD ~ Sony 5.1 + ATH-M50S Lounge: 50" Plasma ~ Jamo S 526 ~ WDTV Live ~ Xbox 360 ~ PS3 ~ Wii ~ Thecus N4100EVO NAS 4TB Storage Portable: HP Pavilion dv6-6023tx ~ MSI Wind U100 ~ Ainol Elf II ~ Google Nexus 4 Toys: Losi Muggy * Ofna DM-1 * Ofna Jammin X1 CRT Tekno'd * Ofna Nexx 8 * Ofna Nexx 8SC * Axial SCX10 * LRP S10 Drifter

10th April 2013, 12:46 PM	#851
barbz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 223	Hi all, Looking for a set of 2.1'/2.0's around the $150 mark. System needs to have front mounted or wired remote volume/power and headphones. Used for a combination of music, movies and gaming. Let me know if you have any recomendations - currently looking at the logitech z623 or creative t40 SII. Thankyou Paul Last edited by barbz; 10th April 2013 at 2:00 PM.

11th March 2013, 11:36 AM	#849
Frenchpom Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 498	Thanks for the reply Rat. My understanding was the sound cards in laptops usually sound like crap and offer up too much "noise" when being used directly. But it's a good suggestion to just plug the Microlab speakers in and see how they go. Seeing as how I'm not really used to decent sounding PC speakers, I'm sure I'd be happy. If I did say want to get better sound, for a laptop, what route would be best to go? Would I need one of these little DAC boxes I've been seeing a lot of people have plugged in to their computers, with the speakers in turn plugged into the DAC?

15th May 2013, 9:11 PM	#852
~Spyne~ Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 643	Well it seems my trusty Logitech X-230 speakers are finally dying after 10 years of solid service, including the famous "uni years" with multiple parties. The subwoofer "level" knob is getting loose and constantly turning itself to max and the sub driver itself has started rattling a bit. Budget is pretty slim - I'd love some Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 but they seem to be completely unavailable here in Oz, even though they are still sold in the States. So, keeping the budget under $100, do people think the Microlab FC530U are a decent speaker for the price? Wood cabinets, midrange + actual tweeter, 6.5" sub driver. Other contenders are the Swan M10 or Edifier S330D - though both are at least $50 out of my intended budget. Neither hold a candle to the ProMedias, but at least they are readily available. __________________ Intel i5 2500K - ASRock Z68 E4 G3 - G.Skill 1600 8GB - Powercolor HD6950 2GB - Kingston HyperX 120GB SSD - Samsung F4 2TB - LG BH12L38 - Fractal Define R3 - Antec TP-750 - Dell U2412M

16th May 2013, 9:56 AM	#853
seraph84 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 38	i got the M10s, can't recommend them highly enough at their pricepoint. sound is warm and full to my non-audiophile ears. as reviews have said, not quite as bassy as some logitech bass-heavy sets, but then that's to my liking. __________________ Core i5 3570K \| ASUS P8Z77-M PRO \| 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 \| Sapphire Vapor-X HD7950 \| Intel 330 Series 240GB SSD \| CM Hyper212 EVO \| Seasonic X-760 \| Silverstone TJ08-E \| Samsung P2350