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    Computer speakers

    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?
    B&K Separates, Energy Veritas 2.4i, 2.0ci, 2.0ri, DVSS rears, EXLS 12.2 Sub

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    you'll probably like klipsch promedias or the higher-end altec lansing speakers.

    these are probably your best bet:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16836119101R

    and im sure the headphone jack will suffice.

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    I use planar speakers

    Quote Originally Posted by Krusty
    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/s...&item=c1mw21ee

    The output from your soundcard will drive both of these.
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    Ming Da MC34-AB 75wpc
    PS Audio Classic 250. 500wpc into 4 ohms.
    PS Audio 4.5 preamp,
    Marantz 6170 TT Shure M97e cart.
    Arcam Alpha 9 CD.- 24 bit dCS Ring DAC.
    Magnepan 3.6r speakers Oak/black,

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    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).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoffcin
    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/s...&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

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    Two totally different beasts

    Quote Originally Posted by bjornb17
    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.
    Audio;
    Ming Da MC34-AB 75wpc
    PS Audio Classic 250. 500wpc into 4 ohms.
    PS Audio 4.5 preamp,
    Marantz 6170 TT Shure M97e cart.
    Arcam Alpha 9 CD.- 24 bit dCS Ring DAC.
    Magnepan 3.6r speakers Oak/black,

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