• Which speakers are good for music nowadays?
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Hey FP. I'm trying to find an upgrade for my speakers in my room (Some ghetto ass speakers). I'm looking for a 5 speaker setup and it's mostly going to be used for music (Of the electronic variety, so bass is a must). I've looked at the "They're the most expensive, therefore the best" z5500s by logitech, but after reading some reviews I was turned off when I found out they were good for games but not really for anything else. Any suggestions? 5 Speakers? 2 Speakers? Gimmicks? You know what to do. On a side note, I searched for a speaker guide on FP but didn't find anything and google didn't bring up anything 2011 related (Although I'm not sure if much has changed in the last 1-30 years for speaker technology).
You should really consider getting a nice pair of headphones, I prefer them much more over my speakers.
Ohai TehWhale <3 And I would suggest a nice pair of headphones, but if you really care for the bass I would just buy it all individually... You can find some good deals on speakers/subs/receivers at places such as Goodwill.
I do have a great pair of earphones actually. But they're not too useful for when I have people over or if I want to hear music around the house
I am also in the market for a good desk system, and just so happen to be interested in a quality sub-woofer as well. I have been looking at this [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121048[/url] I was hoping to get some input on a good system for general home use and durability.
Music is meant to be listened to in stereo not 5.1 If you want the best quality a seperate amp and tower speakers is your best bet. I work at a high end Hifi store, the best way to setup your room is: an 5.1/7.1 audio/video amp, 2x tower speakers for music at the front and 3/5 small sattelite speakers+ a sub for movies/games. The tower speakers can be used as front speakers in movies and games.
You could get get a cheap ish pair of monitors and a sub-woofer maybe. I have these and I'm really pleased with them: [img]http://rekkerd.org/img/200907/cakewalk_MA15D.jpg[/img] They were around £89.99, which is like 140 $CAD
[QUOTE=taipan;32501951]Music is meant to be listened to in stereo not 5.1 If you want the best quality a seperate amp and tower speakers is your best bet. I work at a high end Hifi store, the best way to setup your room is: an 5.1/7.1 audio/video amp, 2x tower speakers for music at the front and 3/5 small sattelite speakers+ a sub for movies/games. The tower speakers can be used as front speakers in movies and games.[/QUOTE] Im not entirely interested in extra surround sound at the moment, just looking for 2.1 with my current room setup. Could you suggest a setup for a desktop configuration? ( ie. no receiver, straight to 3.5 ) My price range is ~150-200 USD, but I am flexible.
[url]http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct/WHAR-9.0-BLK/Wharfedale+90+Black.html[/url] I have a set of these, they sound absolutely awesome. [editline]27th September 2011[/editline] [url]http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/Products/Product/tabid/78/PID/10/CID/47/language/en-GB/Default.aspx#detail[/url]
[QUOTE=Fresh?;32506223]You could get get a cheap ish pair of monitors and a sub-woofer maybe. I have these and I'm really pleased with them: [img]http://rekkerd.org/img/200907/cakewalk_MA15D.jpg[/img] They were around £89.99, which is like 140 $CAD[/QUOTE] These are to make music sound as accurate as possible for music editing (hence the Sonar cakewalk brand). They do not make music sound pretty, just accurate I wouldnt advise them for general listening. [QUOTE=MorningWoody;32506790]Im not entirely interested in extra surround sound at the moment, just looking for 2.1 with my current room setup. Could you suggest a setup for a desktop configuration? ( ie. no receiver, straight to 3.5 ) My price range is ~150-200 USD, but I am flexible.[/QUOTE] Well for the real audiophile some logitech system just wont cut it. It not Hifi just sound. If you want a true hifi system you need to select an amp and speakers. Both have a shitton of variables and options that you need to account for. This is a good place to learn about whats good and not: [URL="http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys"]http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys [/URL] But in the end the only way you can tell if something sounds good or not is by listening to it. Bring a CD with music you know well (Not mp3 quality for gods sake) to a store and just listen until you find something you like. Since all amps and speakers have a different sound and taste that cannot be described in specs. Prices are generally pretty steep but you have to note that this stuff is build to last 20 years and is not made to break in 5 years like the current day tv's. Alternatively you can go around yard sale's, second hand shops and the internet to find good deals. I found a high end Marantz amplifier and 2 great Akai (Old ones when akai was still good) speakers for just 30€ but this does require some searching. If you want reference this is what I would consider a very good system: Yamaha A-S500 (Or a Denon amp if you want more warmth) [img]http://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/vanns/531253798?$vdc_normal_image$[/img] Klipsch RF 62 [img]http://www.hifiprestige.it/2109-2447-large/pair-klipsch-rf62-mkii-black-or-cherry.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=taipan;32507784] Well for the real audiophile some logitech system just wont cut it. It not Hifi just sound. If you want a true hifi system you need to select an amp and speakers. Both have a shitton of variables and options that you need to account for. This is a good place to learn about whats good and not: [URL="http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys"]http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys [/URL] [/QUOTE] I am trying my best to stay away from a full-on receiver/speaker system. We have a home theater in the living room with the goods, and Id like to not have to buy another receiver. Im really just looking for a -desktop- configuation, including strong sub for my music tastes. I consider myself a semi-audiophile, but not enough to knock a system because some 10-15% statistics not matching to preferences.
Some logitech sets fit your needs well. I have one, the X540s, and they sound fine and have good bass for a desktop set.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;32508274]Some logitech sets fit your needs well. I have one, the X540s, and they sound fine and have good bass for a desktop set.[/QUOTE] Awesome, thanks for the reply. How long have you had them, and have you noticed any drop in quality since time of purchase?
I've had them for a fair 4 or so years and I haven't had any drops in quality, but I never really gave a shit about their quality anyway. If you just want something that doesn't sound terrible, is well balanced and has a good subwoofer, get the X540s.
Klipsch Pro media 2.1 [IMG]http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/3579/product_image/thm/t450_45a6aa7014c396a25768b7d39ab8ec30.jpg?[/IMG] Jamo p 102 [IMG]http://www.jamo.com/images/c/1646/800x800.aspx[/IMG]
[QUOTE=TehWhale;32499015]You should really consider getting a nice pair of headphones, I prefer them much more over my speakers.[/QUOTE] Why would he get headphones if this thread is about getting a new set of speakers? That's like saying "You should really consider getting a bicycle, I prefer it much more over my car" :v:
I second those klipsch. Klipsch make good stuff.
Get an Edifier S730, it's 2.1 though. Or go full out and get a hifi setup, which you will enjoy loads more.
[QUOTE=QuikKill;32520448]I second those klipsch. Klipsch make good stuff.[/QUOTE]My physics teacher bought one of those for her classroom last year. She ended up getting lots of complaints that her music was too loud. Sounded great though when she let us listen to music in class.
Those klipsh look really nice for music and fit my budget nicely. I just need to look for somewhere to buy them.
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