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Jul 26, 2002, 03:24 PM
 
hey,

I just recently purchased a 933 G4 and 17 LCD for college. I now need a set a speakers to go along with my system, and am not sure where to look. Anyone have any suggestions for a 3 peice set that isnt that expensive, but has good quality?

Thanks

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Jul 26, 2002, 03:28 PM
 
iSticks and iSub. I don't have them, nor have ever heard them in person, but I've heard that they are quite nice. I also like the look - expecially next to a clear LCD and tower. A little pricy at $180... For less money there are some non-USB speakers available from JBL and others. What type of price point you looking for?

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Jul 26, 2002, 03:35 PM
 
Well, I had been looking through mac connection and saw several ranging from 30-80, so I wouldnt really want to spend more than that. Especially since I just sank 200 into an Eye TV (which is arriving soon, not sure if I'll keep it) $180 seems really high for a 3 piece system.

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Jul 26, 2002, 04:17 PM
 
I visited the new Apple store in nyc yesterday, they have these jbl speakers that sound (to me) just as good as the overpriced soundsticks. One set is $99.00, the others are $129.00 check the apple website.
my macs: quicksilver dual 800 g4, 1.24 gig ram, 500 gig hd, 20 + 17 inch displays
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Jul 26, 2002, 05:22 PM
 
You can't go wrong with <a href="http://www.monsoonpower.com/index_mmedia.htm" target="_blank">Monsoon</a> speakers.
     
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Jul 26, 2002, 05:39 PM
 
These are both great a look awesome:
<a href="http://www.harmanmultimedia.com/" target="_blank">http://www.harmanmultimedia.com/</a>

<img src="http://www.harmanmultimedia.com/productgraphics/pd_soundsticks.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://www.harmanmultimedia.com/productgraphics/pl_creature_white.jpg" alt=" - " />

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Jul 26, 2002, 07:14 PM
 
Take a look at the Enhanced 2100 3 piece system by Altec Lansing at alteclansing.com

I've heard these speakers and they sound great for about $95, they also look great.
     
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Jul 26, 2002, 09:49 PM
 
Cambridge sound works all the way, by the best engineering, Henery Kloss, and they can be had for rather cheap, I have had my digital set for two years and not one plroblem.

<a href="http://hifi.com" target="_blank">hifi.com</a>

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Jul 26, 2002, 10:13 PM
 
Cambridge seems to be exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

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