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Furd · Mar 23, 2005, 10:37 AM

I've seen EVERYTHING discussed except speakers for the G5. I realize it's up to the individual in what sounds best, but I need a push in the right direction.

First off, I just want to listen to cd's. It doesn't have to be (shouldn't?) elaborate. I'm clueless on the optical input/output plugs. Is that the only way?

What have you guys done?

Furd

Skip Breakfast · Mar 23, 2005, 05:55 PM

Go to a store and listen to some speakers. That's what I did.

subego · Mar 24, 2005, 02:16 PM

How much do you want to spend?

Skip Breakfast · Mar 24, 2005, 06:06 PM

How much do you want to spend?

How much can afford a month?

What will it take for you to buy this car today?

iREZ · Mar 24, 2005, 07:04 PM

Relax there skip.

He's a little antsy but he's got a point. You should check out a store and see what sounds most appealing. Now a days almost all stores have speakers on display for you to give a test run. If you don't want to go through all that, go with the JBL creature speakers. Good sound, great design, and decent quality.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Mar 24, 2005, 07:22 PM

The soundsticks 2 are awesome, better than the creatures.

Garage81 · Mar 25, 2005, 12:23 AM

i put in my vote for the Klipsch 2.1's.

Stogieman · Mar 25, 2005, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
The soundsticks 2 are awesome, better than the creatures.

Can you buy the soundsticks 2 without the subwoofer? I already own an iSub.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Mar 25, 2005, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by Stogieman:
Can you buy the soundsticks 2 without the subwoofer? I already own an iSub.

Nope.

Sell the iSub as the one that comes with the soundsticks is apparently better (and no bugs).

Link · Mar 25, 2005, 02:07 AM

Nice set of 2.1s...

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...82E16836119105

Based off the 5.1s.. bit expensive for a 2.1 set, and they do look weird, but man they sound good -- I have a 5.1 set myself, those you can find in a few places as well sometimes (they got discontinued though)

If you wanted to go all out, you could splurge for a set of Klipsch Ultra 5.1s,

http://froogle.google.com/froogle_ur...2OpAAAAAAAAAAA

They don't come with a DTS decoder, but are some of the best 5.1 "computer speakers"

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Mar 25, 2005, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by Link:
Nice set of 2.1s...

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...82E16836119105

Based off the 5.1s.. bit expensive for a 2.1 set, and they do look weird,

Man those are really unattractive.

Link · Mar 25, 2005, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Man those are really unattractive.

So are most of the harman kardons, but both sound good

Benton · Mar 26, 2005, 01:02 PM

Roger Sound Labs>rslspeakers.com< sound good to me. Only $60.00 plus shipping. Dr Mac uses these and they were reviewed favorably on mymac.com

driven · Mar 26, 2005, 04:51 PM

I'm using the Soundsticks that I purchased for my Cube. (Soundsticks 1 -- USB versions).

I *LOVE* them. They sound AWESOME. I can only imagine that the SS2 sounds even better.

Now if I can ever found the little USB speakerballs that came with my Cube then I can sell the darn Cube.

Smokerz · Mar 26, 2005, 07:42 PM

www.yamaha.com usb OSX recognized in Jaq & Panther. There are digital ins/outs use passive speakers, I use
Polk 3 way book shelf speakers has am/FM not expensive

Link · Mar 27, 2005, 12:24 AM

Oh there are a million and one ways to do a ste of speakers -- and a few amplifier boxes aimed for those who want to use regular speakers....

PASSIVE speakers though? You mean the kind that are essentially a gratified pair of HEADPHONES? I hope not... but that's up to you, lol.

If you're curious, I'll be messing with the g5's optical hookup in a few days.. and drop a few words here, perhaps

wuzup101 · Mar 29, 2005, 10:24 PM

I've got a set of Logitech z5500s running of of an M-Audio Sonica Theater from my powerbook. They sound pretty good to me, especially for computer spearks (okay well expensive computer speakers)...

stevesnj · Mar 30, 2005, 04:14 PM

Don't mess around..you got a great computer...get good quality speakers

Klipsch

Scooterboy · Mar 31, 2005, 05:35 PM

Yes, I'll vouch for Klipsch. Best sounding computer speakers I've ever heard. The ProMedia 2.1 and the ProMedia 5.1 Ultra are more powerful systems but lack digital inputs or built in decoders.

I'd suggest the M-Audio Revolution 5.1

stevesnj · Apr 2, 2005, 10:41 PM

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memyselfandimac · Apr 4, 2005, 01:50 AM

Klipsch or Cambridge soundworks,

Betox · Apr 11, 2005, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by stevesnj:
Don't mess around..you got a great computer...get good quality speakers

Klipsch

Too expensive. This Altec-Lansing MX5021 are incredibly good and not that pricey.