[SeSawaya]

I posted this in the A/V forum but its a little slow there, so.....

I've been looking for a little while now for some good speakers for my powerbook. I have an airport express too. I would like to use these as quasi monitors too, so quality is important. I cant really afford "real" monitors though.

Trying to decide between the Sound sticks and the
Klipsch Ultra 2.0 Pro Speakers

I have an old subwoofer (yamaha beige thing) so I dont NEED the one with the sound sticks, unless I NEED THE ONE WITH THE SOUND STICKS!!!

Any suggestions outside of these two are welcome as well.

thanks!

[KeriVit]

Originally posted by SeSawaya:
I posted this in the A/V forum but its a little slow there, so.....

I've been looking for a little while now for some good speakers for my powerbook. I have an airport express too. I would like to use these as quasi monitors too, so quality is important. I cant really afford "real" monitors though.

Trying to decide between the Sound sticks and the
Klipsch Ultra 2.0 Pro Speakers

I have an old subwoofer (yamaha beige thing) so I dont NEED the one with the sound sticks, unless I NEED THE ONE WITH THE SOUND STICKS!!!

Any suggestions outside of these two are welcome as well.

thanks!

I'd go for the sound sticks. But try Peripherals for more feedback....

[mydog8mymac]

Make sure the sound sticks will work with a powerbook. I remember something about the round apple speakers not working with a laptop. The JBL creature speakers are pretty good, but a little under powered.

[Socially Awkward Solo]

I got the soundsticks 5 years ago and they are amazing

[Mafia]

i got the creature's, great sound for such small speakers. i want to upgrade but don't have the money right now. i think it shows something that the soundsticks are such great speakers after all this time.

[Sage]

Have you considered Creative's i-Trigue i-3350? I have them connected right here to my iBook, and they're wonderful � far exceeded my expectations. (BTW, they're about $90 at Newegg.com.)

[SeSawaya]

Originally posted by Sage:
Have you considered Creative's i-Trigue i-3350? I have them connected right here to my iBook, and they're wonderful � far exceeded my expectations. (BTW, they're about $90 at Newegg.com.)

interesting, I have not seen those before. I posted in the periphs too. I know the sticks sound great but the extra $70 IS an issue right now. mmmmmm

thanks for all the comments!!!

[Randman]

Another vote for the SoundSticks.

[Agasthya]

Between those two it would be hands down the SoundSticks but if you were to compare a ProMedia 2.1 set to the soundsticks I would take the klipschs

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-101&depa=0

[Lancer409]

soundstick looks great, klipsch sound awesome .. klipsch better sound, soundsticks = good sound and great looks. i voted soundsticks.

[Ozmodiar]

I've had Soundsticks on my PB 400 for four years now. They get my vote.

[drive-thru]

Soundsticks - I have the original USB version, but now they've gone with the standard 3.5mm jack I couldn't really fault them.
The 'cone' of sound is a little narrow, but as I'm always sat at the same position at my desk it's not an issue.

I haven't heard the Klipsch speakers so I can't compare, all I know is that I'm very happy with my 'sticks and they were well worth the price.

[SeSawaya]

ooooooo, 11 to 9 in favor of the sound sticks. interesting. I love how they look no question. Might have to venture to an apple store soon to hear them again. I wish they had more choices on display (even all hooked to one computer)

thanks guys!

[Shaddim]

Klipsch sound better, HK Soundsticks look better... I suppose it depends on whether you prefer form or function. IMO, all desktop speakers suck. So, go with the ones that are cheap and offend you the least.

[wdlove]

I'm for the SoundSticks II.

[Agasthya]

The Klipsch are cheaper and will sound better. I don't see the problem here

Unless, of course, the translucent look is that important.