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Krusty
05-21-2005, 02:47 PM
What is a good computer speaker? It is just for my office and at low volumes, but I don't want the $10 speaker from COMP USA. I will be using XM or online music through my ISP (highspeed cable modem).

Is there a big difference between using the headphone output or do I need a special sound card?

bjornb17
05-21-2005, 07:35 PM
you'll probably like klipsch promedias or the higher-end altec lansing speakers.

these are probably your best bet:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836119101R

and im sure the headphone jack will suffice.

Geoffcin
05-22-2005, 03:55 AM
What is a good computer speaker? It is just for my office and at low volumes, but I don't want the $10 speaker from COMP USA. I will be using XM or online music through my ISP (highspeed cable modem).

Is there a big difference between using the headphone output or do I need a special sound card?

http://www.vonschweikert.com/fps_speaker.html

The're great for music, but not so good for gaming.

If your gaming your going to want a more visceral speaker package;

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=spk_multimedia&item=c1mw21ee

The output from your soundcard will drive both of these.

NickWH
05-22-2005, 02:42 PM
Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0

http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=922

Flat response, good imaging, can play suprisingly loud (but sensitive), excellent bass from speakers with no sub (not boomy or one-note).

bjornb17
05-22-2005, 06:35 PM
http://www.vonschweikert.com/fps_speaker.html

The're great for music, but not so good for gaming.

If your gaming your going to want a more visceral speaker package;

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=spk_multimedia&item=c1mw21ee

The output from your soundcard will drive both of these.

i wouldnt spend $249 for the cambridge speakesr. you can find the 6.1 version for $99. i just forgot where :(

Geoffcin
05-22-2005, 06:55 PM
i wouldnt spend $249 for the cambridge speakesr. you can find the 6.1 version for $99. i just forgot where :(

I have the older model, and it's really great.