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Wolvin · Sep 10, 2006, 06:08 PM

Hi Folks:

I ordered a 2.16 24" iMac with a 500GB drive, 2GB RAM, and NVIDIA 7600GT 256MB GPU. I also opted for the wired keyboard and mouse. But does anybody know how the wireless keyboard and mouse do on the iMac? Is there much of a delay? I do lots of typing but surely appreciate the ability to put both keyboard and mouse away when not in use.

Also, I plan to buy the Logitech Z-2300 speakers (they have received quite good reviews for 2.1 speakers). Has anybody had any experience with them on any iMac?

Finally, anybody want to share their experiences with Airtunes?

Thanks

larrinski · Sep 10, 2006, 06:16 PM

can't speak to the wireless or speakers, but Airtunes is great! I have all my music on the Mac, and airtunes works seemlessly with itunes. I have been using it for almost 3 years without a hickup. I find that the sound quality is good as well.

Wolvin · Sep 10, 2006, 07:23 PM

Well, I'm also considering the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. On paper quite comparable with the Logitech, but I have read much better comparative reviews for the Klipsch, and I do like the sound from the forward soundstage of the big Klipsch speakers I've experienced. Anybody have these speakers? Apparently, the Logitech are a big hit with gamers, while the Klipsch are better reviewed by music enthusiasts (even though they produce carpet cleaning bass). If that is the case, I'm in the music enthusiast camp.

Excellent review of the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX-Certified here

Thanks for any feedback.

Parky · Sep 11, 2006, 08:17 AM

I use an Apple wireless keyboard on my iMac and I have not seen any issue with typing delays, it works just as well as a wired keyboard.

Ian

Wolvin · Sep 12, 2006, 11:39 AM

Well, I've found out that the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX-Certfied speakers don't have a digital input, which to some apparently signals that the response if connected to a computer, or portable player, is weaker.

But that is only a partial insight. It so happens that, to compensate for lower output voltage in portable devices, and in computers, the stereo input in these speakers (mixed with the main input) includes a +6 dB boost. This boost, and the 24" iMac's beefier 24-watt digital amplifier, not to mention the excellent quality of these Klipsch, go a long way to ease any worries about power, volume, or sound quality. In fact, other considerations carry more weight: quality of the music (thrash in - thrash out) so higher bit-rate encoding probably has much more of an effect on sound quality, and of course, type of music (this system is excellent for music lovers and has been designed with such in mind). Other things come to mind... placing of speakers, room, etc.

So, the answer seems to be, at least for me and my own tastes in music, in listening, and whatever hearing loss I have, that the fact that the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX certified speakers don't have a digital input means very little in terms of getting excellent quality sound connected to your computer.

::maroma:: · Sep 12, 2006, 03:06 PM

Good to know. I'm going to be getting myself a 24" iMac soon, and I'll be getting some speakers, wireless keyboard and mouse with it as well. I've also heard great things about Klipsch, so I'm not surprised about your comments.

Wolvin, if you end up getting those speakers would you mind coming back here and updating us all on your opinions? Thanks!