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FOXH0UND · 29th July 2012, 7:40 PM

Looking at trading out my current setup, caimbridge 540 a, mission bookshelf speakers, and a Yamaha amp, for a powered setup. I'll be keeping my Beresford Caiman, I was wondering, what would be a good trade off, will be needing something I can plug my Beresford into.

ska' · 30th July 2012, 7:24 PM

Is there such thing as a decent desktop speaker that's <12cm tall????

xok · 30th July 2012, 10:09 PM

Hey everyone,

I bought some Microlab Solo 6c, and I just want to say that I'm impressed with them. They're decent quality, and sound great for the price. I've listened to my friends' setup for about an hour, and he's running a fairly decent setup (I don't have any specs, all I know is that we were listening to Battles - Gloss Drop on vinyl) and the Solo 6cs come close to matching the sound. Obviously not the same, but very good.

They're absolutely massive, and i'm thinking of getting some floor stands, to reclaim some desk space - where would I go about getting some?

FOXH0UND · 31st July 2012, 8:31 PM

Swan M200 MKIIIs, Thoughts?

Suopermanni · 31st July 2012, 8:40 PM

I've had the Swan M200MKIIIs for a short while. I think they are pretty good for the price you pay for them. Though I can't say I've ever used them with a DAC or compared them to a non-powered setup.

I think the nearest competition you can have of them is the Aktimate Minis (+).

FOXH0UND · 31st July 2012, 8:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suopermanni

I've had the Swan M200MKIIIs for a short while. I think they are pretty good for the price you pay for them. Though I can't say I've ever used them with a DAC or compared them to a non-powered setup.

I think the nearest competition you can have of them is the Aktimate Minis (+).

Ah okay, I'm assuming they have analog ports at the back?
Looking at trading my 2.1 setup out for them.

auApex · 7th August 2012, 8:55 AM

Hey guys,

Last night my Logitech Z-5500s died. Unless they're miraculously working when I get home tonight (anything is possible, right?), I'm going to need to grab a new set of speakers.

The speakers are used primarily for watching video through my TV, using my HTPC. I game using my Sennheiser PC-370 headphones. I quite like having 5.1 speakers as it works well with the home theatre setup. I'd consider 2.0 or 2.1 but only if it would be significantly better than a 5.1 setup at a similar price.

Should I just grab the Logitech Z906 kit or is there something better available? Budget is up to $600 or so.

Thanks

Akimbo · 18th August 2012, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auApex

Hey guys,

Last night my Logitech Z-5500s died. Unless they're miraculously working when I get home tonight (anything is possible, right?), I'm going to need to grab a new set of speakers.

The speakers are used primarily for watching video through my TV, using my HTPC. I game using my Sennheiser PC-370 headphones. I quite like having 5.1 speakers as it works well with the home theatre setup. I'd consider 2.0 or 2.1 but only if it would be significantly better than a 5.1 setup at a similar price.

Should I just grab the Logitech Z906 kit or is there something better available? Budget is up to $600 or so.

Thanks

My 680's died unknowingly to me as i thought the pax drivers disabled the optical port somehow. Then i realized there was no background hissing from the speakers (took about 2 weeks to realize that).

So i got the 906's and i must say it sounds clearer by far, the bass is a bit different sounding to the 680, but nothing that tweaking the levels cant fix, that is about the only thing about this set that you will notice straight away.
There's no background hissing either. The satellites are slightly reclined back so make sure you place them at a level where the sound is directly traveling to. They are also nice and solid satellite speakers.

I like em, 2 digital inputs as well (PC, PS3 for me) and analog inputs (6ch analog, ipod using a headphone to stereo RCA cable, COAX). Got my set for $355. Well worth it, not regretting what happened at all. Like it was meant to be.

cdtoaster · 31st August 2012, 10:00 PM

im looking at buying new speakers & soundcard for my media pc for around 1k
ive been considering:
Audioengine 5+, S8 sub, Essence STX
or getting a STX and some higher quality 2.0 speakers, what else is there in the price range?

Yanoflies · 22nd September 2012, 4:53 PM

What set of speakers should I grab to replace my horrible Logitech z503? Don't think I'll be getting a sound card so I'll be using Sabertooth z77's integrated.

Looking for 2.1 as I don't have room for placement.

Swan M10?

Kommandant33 · 29th September 2012, 11:23 AM

Hey guys -
I currently have a set of Audioengine A2 speakers, plugged into Xonar essence one (over kill, but I mainly listen to music through headphones) But the opportunity to buy a set of Swan M50W has come up. The only reason I would get them is because they come with a subwoofer, rather than buying the Audioengine S8 to go with my A2's..

What I need to ask is - is it worth it? Are the Swan's going to be as good as my A2's? I am mainly concerned about the Swans flimsy 1/8th" jack - like a set of Logitech speakers with a wood-grain finish?

Please let me know, and if you could quote this so I know it's been answered

Cheers,
Komm

Gillyske · 2nd October 2012, 6:56 PM

Hey I was looking for a set of 2.0 speakers.
Asus xonar STX is the sound card I have.

The audioengine A2 ($219) seem to be the ones that interest me the most, mainly because of the small form factor. As my desk doesn't have all that much space.
Main purpose is music and movies. I'll rip out my headphones for gaming.

Are there any other suggestions out there for roughly the same price? I don't want to go over $250 in fact, anything cheaper than the A2's would probably get preference.

thanks.

cdtoaster · 13th October 2012, 10:10 PM

what would be best in the $1500-$2000 category? the swan H5 with H10 looks pretty good

Benno1988 · 14th October 2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdtoaster

what would be best in the $1500-$2000 category? the swan H5 with H10 looks pretty good

$150-$200 you mean?

For everyone looking. I feel that the Hardmon Kardon Soundsticks are pretty underrated in general. I have a pair, aesthetically they are amazing, but they also have a clean clear sound that is worthy of the price.

The A5's didn't impress me for their price.

ctn · 22nd October 2012, 7:26 PM

How good are the Creative T40 with the cambridge soundworks drivers.

30th July 2012, 10:09 PM	#813
xok Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 4069 Posts: 599	Hey everyone, I bought some Microlab Solo 6c, and I just want to say that I'm impressed with them. They're decent quality, and sound great for the price. I've listened to my friends' setup for about an hour, and he's running a fairly decent setup (I don't have any specs, all I know is that we were listening to Battles - Gloss Drop on vinyl) and the Solo 6cs come close to matching the sound. Obviously not the same, but very good. They're absolutely massive, and i'm thinking of getting some floor stands, to reclaim some desk space - where would I go about getting some? __________________ i5 3570k :: 8gb DDR3 :: Gigabyte 670 :: Mugen 2 :: Titanium HD :: x760 :: 60gb OCZ vertex 2 :: 4tb storage :: FT03 :: s271950d @ 120hz :: FP222U @ Portrait :: Filco Tenkeyless w/ Browns :: Corsair M60 :: Xtrac Ripper XXL :: Microlab Solo 6c

31st July 2012, 8:40 PM	#815
Suopermanni Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 249	I've had the Swan M200MKIIIs for a short while. I think they are pretty good for the price you pay for them. Though I can't say I've ever used them with a DAC or compared them to a non-powered setup. I think the nearest competition you can have of them is the Aktimate Minis (+). __________________ i7 950 - 4Ghz @ 1.29375v/ASUS Rampage Extreme III/12GB GSkill Ripjaws 1600mhz/Gigabyte GTX 680 SLI/Corsair AX 850/2TB WD Black/Crucial M4 256GB/640GB WD ???/Pioneer Blu-Ray Drive/Random DVD RAM Drive/Asus Essence STX

7th August 2012, 8:55 AM	#817
auApex Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,081	Hey guys, Last night my Logitech Z-5500s died. Unless they're miraculously working when I get home tonight (anything is possible, right?), I'm going to need to grab a new set of speakers. The speakers are used primarily for watching video through my TV, using my HTPC. I game using my Sennheiser PC-370 headphones. I quite like having 5.1 speakers as it works well with the home theatre setup. I'd consider 2.0 or 2.1 but only if it would be significantly better than a 5.1 setup at a similar price. Should I just grab the Logitech Z906 kit or is there something better available? Budget is up to $600 or so. Thanks __________________ 3930K @ 4.4ghz \|\|Asrock Extreme9\|\|7970 Crossfire\|\|16GB Dominator Platinum 2133\|\|720gb SSD + 6TB HDD\|\|Strider 1200w\|\|TJ07\|\|*U3011 + 22007FP\|\|G19 & SS Sensei Pro\|\|ATH-A900X on Asus Essence STX\|\|Custom Watercooling**\|\| My PC BF3 = auApex

31st August 2012, 10:00 PM	#819
cdtoaster Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,430	im looking at buying new speakers & soundcard for my media pc for around 1k ive been considering: Audioengine 5+, S8 sub, Essence STX or getting a STX and some higher quality 2.0 speakers, what else is there in the price range? __________________ There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible. - Henry Ford

22nd September 2012, 4:53 PM	#820
Yanoflies Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 62	What set of speakers should I grab to replace my horrible Logitech z503? Don't think I'll be getting a sound card so I'll be using Sabertooth z77's integrated. Looking for 2.1 as I don't have room for placement. Swan M10? Last edited by Yanoflies; 22nd September 2012 at 6:21 PM.

30th July 2012, 7:24 PM	#812
ska' Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 708	Is there such thing as a decent desktop speaker that's <12cm tall????

29th September 2012, 11:23 AM	#821
Kommandant33 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cheltenham VIC Posts: 879	Hey guys - I currently have a set of Audioengine A2 speakers, plugged into Xonar essence one (over kill, but I mainly listen to music through headphones) But the opportunity to buy a set of Swan M50W has come up. The only reason I would get them is because they come with a subwoofer, rather than buying the Audioengine S8 to go with my A2's.. What I need to ask is - is it worth it? Are the Swan's going to be as good as my A2's? I am mainly concerned about the Swans flimsy 1/8th" jack - like a set of Logitech speakers with a wood-grain finish? Please let me know, and if you could quote this so I know it's been answered Cheers, Komm __________________ Kommandant. Battlefield 3 - ollien33 Steam - ollien33

2nd October 2012, 6:56 PM	#822
Gillyske Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne. SE subs. Posts: 564	Hey I was looking for a set of 2.0 speakers. Asus xonar STX is the sound card I have. The audioengine A2 ($219) seem to be the ones that interest me the most, mainly because of the small form factor. As my desk doesn't have all that much space. Main purpose is music and movies. I'll rip out my headphones for gaming. Are there any other suggestions out there for roughly the same price? I don't want to go over $250 in fact, anything cheaper than the A2's would probably get preference. thanks. __________________ Successful Trades with: MYSRH, dsquad, Seishi, Alba , Miyagi, /\/\usE+, magic, Active Snail, StratosFear, 3stars, wolfmanoz and many more Last edited by Gillyske; 2nd October 2012 at 6:59 PM.

13th October 2012, 10:10 PM	#823
cdtoaster Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,430	what would be best in the $1500-$2000 category? the swan H5 with H10 looks pretty good __________________ There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible. - Henry Ford

22nd October 2012, 7:26 PM	#825
ctn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 111	How good are the Creative T40 with the cambridge soundworks drivers. __________________ QanBa Q4 3in1 Sale