Recommend Some Computer Speakers?

das Monkey · 07-08-03, 05:30 AM

I don't need anything of home theater quality, but I need to get new speakers for my machine, and I'm not really sure where to start. Right now I'm running the audio through a one-piece 5 disc CD-changer I got in the early 90s, and it works just fine. I only use it for listening to a lot of mp3s while working, and I like it loud, so I need decent sound but nothing special. The problem is that the speakers are old and aren't shielded. They're also a bit large. That combination makes it difficult to position them in a way that suits my listening desires. I want the sound to come from the front (can't really do because of the shielding) or the side (can't really do because of the room setup).

Anyway, that's what I'm dealing with. I want good sound, but I don't need anything fancy. I don't want full-sized speakers, but I don't require anything super tiny. As long as they're shielded and small enough to fit on opposite sides of my monitor, that's fine.

I know those requirements open it up to a wide array of choices, but I'd appreciate any recommendations from anyone who has had a positive experience with a particular product.

Thanks!

das

fumanstan · 07-08-03, 10:40 AM

Depends on your budget... i assume you're looking for just a 2.1 speaker set. I like the Monsoon PM 14's, which are flat panel speakers. They sound great, but they're quite expensive.

das Monkey · 07-08-03, 10:57 AM

I don't have a set budget, but I don't need anything fancy. I just need something that doesn't sound like cheap crap. And stereo would be fine. I don't really need a sub, but I'm not opposed to it either ... space is a minor concern on that.

Looking at the PM 14's, I see they're about $100 - $125? Is that really expensive? $100 for a speaker upgrade sounds pretty reasonable to me, but I don't know jack about this stuff (which is why I came here

).

das

Joshic · 07-08-03, 11:06 AM

If you're looking for a 2.1 speaker set, look no further than Altec Lansing ATP3. It is only $57 at places like buy.com (free shipping too), and it has many excellent reviews at various web sites. The speakers look very cool too. It is in black. If you want a white one, I think newegg.com has white version.

REL77 · 07-08-03, 11:10 AM

Anything made by Klipsch I recommend

07-08-03, 05:30 AM	#1
das Monkey DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35,881	Recommend Some Computer Speakers? I don't need anything of home theater quality, but I need to get new speakers for my machine, and I'm not really sure where to start. Right now I'm running the audio through a one-piece 5 disc CD-changer I got in the early 90s, and it works just fine. I only use it for listening to a lot of mp3s while working, and I like it loud, so I need decent sound but nothing special. The problem is that the speakers are old and aren't shielded. They're also a bit large. That combination makes it difficult to position them in a way that suits my listening desires. I want the sound to come from the front (can't really do because of the shielding) or the side (can't really do because of the room setup). Anyway, that's what I'm dealing with. I want good sound, but I don't need anything fancy. I don't want full-sized speakers, but I don't require anything super tiny. As long as they're shielded and small enough to fit on opposite sides of my monitor, that's fine. I know those requirements open it up to a wide array of choices, but I'd appreciate any recommendations from anyone who has had a positive experience with a particular product. Thanks! das __________________ DragonCon 2004 - 2005 - Lost in Hawaii - DVD Reviews You are not* entitled to your own opinion. You are only entitled to your own informed opinion.** -- Harlan Ellison quoting Gustave Flaubert

07-08-03, 10:40 AM	#2
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,726	Depends on your budget... i assume you're looking for just a 2.1 speaker set. I like the Monsoon PM 14's, which are flat panel speakers. They sound great, but they're quite expensive. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

07-08-03, 10:57 AM	#3
das Monkey DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35,881	I don't have a set budget, but I don't need anything fancy. I just need something that doesn't sound like cheap crap. And stereo would be fine. I don't really need a sub, but I'm not opposed to it either ... space is a minor concern on that. Looking at the PM 14's, I see they're about $100 - $125? Is that really expensive? $100 for a speaker upgrade sounds pretty reasonable to me, but I don't know jack about this stuff (which is why I came here ). das __________________ DragonCon 2004 - 2005 - Lost in Hawaii - DVD Reviews You are not* entitled to your own opinion. You are only entitled to your own informed opinion.** -- Harlan Ellison quoting Gustave Flaubert

07-08-03, 11:10 AM	#5
REL77 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 2,550	Anything made by Klipsch I recommend __________________ I Love Michael Bay!!!!! Xbox 360 Live Gamer Tag : REL1203

07-08-03, 11:06 AM	#4
Joshic DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,034	If you're looking for a 2.1 speaker set, look no further than Altec Lansing ATP3. It is only $57 at places like buy.com (free shipping too), and it has many excellent reviews at various web sites. The speakers look very cool too. It is in black. If you want a white one, I think newegg.com has white version.