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hey everyone... i just ordered my 24" iMac today and i am thinking of getting rid of my current speaks, cause they are kinda huge and the sound isn't what they used to be... so i was wondering, what kinda speakers is everyone out there using? i was thinking about either getting the jbl creature speakers or the harmon kardon soundsticksII... but those are the only two that i have really looked into. so what do you guys use or recommend? thanks for all the input!
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I use JBL Creature Speakers
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I use the JBL Creatures at the office and the iPod Hi-Fi at home.
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I'm using the Klipsch iFi speakers. They work pretty well, but unfortunately the amp is tuned for the lower line-level of the iPod, so I occasionally get some pops and clicks when I listen to audio from the computer. Turning the volume on my computer down to about 75 to 80 percent seems to solve the problem, though.
See a review here: Klipsch iFi Speaker System | iLounge iPod Accessory Reviews
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Soundsticks, the original USB ones, not the later audio jack connector ones (I have a G4 tower though, not an iMac).
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I have the iMac hooked up via optical cable to a technics DTS/DD decoder, fed into a 1976 Technics SA-8500X quadraphonic receiver, and a 1978 technics SU-7700 integrated amp. The speakers are panasonic SB-550s, a custom built center channel, bass shakers, and soon a custom built sub. It sounds FREAKING AMAZING.
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Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO
I use JBL Creature Speakers
Me too... look great next to my iMac, and sound really good.
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Ho ho ho...
I use a MacBook rather than an iMac, but would use the same speakers with an iMac if I had one, so:
Goodmans Active 45 20 Watts PMPO
That's what's written on the front of 'em, so that's all I can tell you.
As I said, "Ho ho ho..."
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Did you guys with the 'creature' speakers listen to anything else? Or buy them purely based on aesthetics? Becuase I thought they sounded like ****.
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Logitech Z-5300e for powermac, Logitech z4 Speakers for PowerBook, and Altec Lansing ACS31 2.1 speakers for my Gateway 2000 486, still run great 12 years later.
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Originally Posted by centerchannel68
Did you guys with the 'creature' speakers listen to anything else? Or buy them purely based on aesthetics? Becuase I thought they sounded like ****.
They sound fine. (better than anything else that I have ever used + low cost)
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has anyone tried the logitech z-10's those looked interesting
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i tried to use the creature speakers for a while, but had to return them due to their crappy-ness
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ESI nEar 05. I think they're pretty difficult to get ahold of in the US, but they were previously sold by M-Audio (or rather Midiman, as they were known back then) as the SP-5B. The bass is pretty lacking, but considering I don't have any sort of acoustical treatment perhaps that's just as well.
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Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO
They sound fine. (better than anything else that I have ever used + low cost)
Did you listen to some plain jane 'cube' looking speakers like cambridge soundworks?
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Originally Posted by brassplayersrock
i tried to use the creature speakers for a while, but had to return them due to their crappy-ness
Whatever... they work really well here.
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I use an older version of the Sony SRS-Z510. I really like them as do most people who I know. Most of my friends went with systems that include a sub-woffer, or nice looking ones from the apple store. Almost all agree mine sound the best, even though they are just silver boxes. You just can't beat really high quality paper and a solid magnet in an acoustically well designed housing. The bass may not rattle your chair and they may not wake up the neighborhood, but for just sitting and listening to some concertos or playing a game, the sound is true and clear with no distortions. Plus, I think the silver boxes look fine next to my Macbook pro and Powerbook AL before that.
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Originally Posted by Dale Sorel
Whatever... they work really well here.
working well yes, sounding well a big no. working well and sounding well are two DIFFERENT things. you'll understand sooner or later
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I've designed an 8 watt triode amplifier that drive some ribbon planar speakers.
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Originally Posted by Dale Sorel
Whatever... they work really well here.
I betcha a cheaper, 'less fancy looking' system would sound better.
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I looked for weeks and decided on a pair of Swan's M-200's for my 20" iMac. Built in amp, excellent sound and beautiful cabinetry. You can buy them from newegg.com for $200. Also, read the reviews on the newegg site.
Newegg.com - Swan M200 Studio Monitor - Pair - Retail
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Originally Posted by brassplayersrock
working well yes, sounding well a big no. working well and sounding well are two DIFFERENT things. you'll understand sooner or later
I'm not sure, but I think "sounding well" is rather subjective, while "working well" is objective. So I can't help you if you think the creature speakers don't sound nice/right/good/whatever.
I think you just lost the debate.
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I use Kef reference series bookshelf speakers with a yamaha hifi amp and yamaha 8" sub
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I want a surround sound setup complete with 5 iPod HiFis and an iSub.
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Originally Posted by Dale Sorel
I'm not sure, but I think "sounding well" is rather subjective, while "working well" is objective. So I can't help you if you think the creature speakers don't sound nice/right/good/whatever.
I think you just lost the debate.
Sure. By that rational, a chevette is a cool car to one person, and a lamborghini to another.
However, from a purely non-biased standpoint, it's pretty obvious which one sucks. In this case, creature speakers suck major ass. Their sound reproduction from 20hz-20khz is all over the place. In audio terms, that sucks.
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he's right, it's not a matter of personal opinion.. if you enjoy the sound of your creature speakers, enjoy them. but in terms of frequency response and actual measurements audiophiles use to objectively say 'these speakers rock' or 'these speakers suck' (which does translate in the real world to how accurate/good they sound), those speakers are very unbalanced. faithful reproduction is everything
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KLIPSCH! They look very spacey, not sure of model or if still available from about 3 yrs ago. Sound ABFAB, as good as my HK's in the living room. Look very cool also.
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I use aluminum JBL Creature IIs with my Power Mac and PowerBook, they sound great.
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I use m-audio sudiopro 4 with my imac. I set up some creative 2.1(don't remember the model), some logitech z-230's and my new purchase at that time of the m-audio's. Hooked each set up to a portable cd player and I hated the creative speakers, the logitechs were much better, but the m-audio's were best even without a subwoofer. If you really need the subwoofer logitch z-230, otherwise m-audio.
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Was not a fan of Bose before, but really like Bose Companion 2 speakers for general listening. Bought them for $67 at Sams Club in-store and have no complaints.
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Duraband. ON SALE, $9.99!
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I use the built-in iMac speakers. Or headphones.
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Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO
I use JBL Creature Speakers
Ditto!!
Wonderful speakers.
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Originally Posted by FCgrabo
Ditto!!
Wonderful speakers.
Wonderfully awful sound reproduction, maybe. But if you meant wonderful as in good, no, sorry, they stink.
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Not everyone can find great vintage audio gear for cheap on craigslist like you.
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Use Soundsticks (the original, with USB) on my iMac G5. Replaced the old iSub I had with the iMac G3. Love the sound, love the fact that I have the audio out port available for headphones (switch between them with the Soundsource Menu Extra.
For the HTPC, I use an LG hometheater system with an optical SPDIF connection. You can get great deals on systems like that, if you look around, but they tend to be large. Only really worth it if you intend to watch DVDs on it.
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Originally Posted by slpdLoad
Not everyone can find great vintage audio gear for cheap on craigslist like you.
Then they aren't willing to look. I just checked today and found a sweet pair of utah speakers for $35, and a vintage sony amp for $20. $55 system that'd be pretty bangin.
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Originally Posted by centerchannel68
Wonderfully awful sound reproduction, maybe. But if you meant wonderful as in good, no, sorry, they stink.
is it possible to not complain about what other people use?
just say what you have and what you think about your own speakers...
remember, different strokes for different folks
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bensone, it also depends on what you dow ith them. if you are the kind of person that just listens to listen, then of course the creature speakers would sound fine, hell even the soundsticks. if you have a trained ear like rob, me, and im sure other people on these forums, you wouldnt be able to stand listening to the above mentioned. when i use pro gear, i can tell the difference, when i went out and got the creature speakers because they were going for a good price, i literally had to return them because i couldnt stand the freq. response they produced. for me they sucked, for you, probably would be fine. enough said. to stay on topic: what speakers do YOU use?
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Originally Posted by centerchannel68
Wonderfully awful sound reproduction, maybe. But if you meant wonderful as in good, no, sorry, they stink.
For the money ( $25 at Target) they are some of the best speakers around. The subwoofer does try to much to be heard, and the tweeters are a bit flat sometimes, but over-all, they are very good.
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I don't have a trained ear, btw... I'm not an audiophile, there's just a diff between mass produced plastic crap and real cabinets with real speakers... even a 15 watt receiver and a decent pair of $20 used speakers will destroy the creature thingies.
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I don't use speakers for listening to music. When I want to listen to music, I use Skullcandy GI's. They look awesome and sound crazy good.
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Someone should hook one of these things up:
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