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Computer Speakers

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PowMag
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I need some sick Computer speakers. They need to be able to go loud and am thinking a system with two speakers and a subwoofer. Any ideas?
May 10 2007 4:46PM
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JockinJLoads
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i bought a 2.1 system from wal mart for $20 and it thumps decently for my room.....but then i got a really nice soundcard with optical out and hooked that up to a surround system i have and that my friend, is dope
May 10 2007 5:29PM
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burrows
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best buy has some on sale for $40 there logitech 2 speakers with a sub. they sound great definitly worth the money
May 10 2007 5:58PM
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acoustikrage
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any 2.1 system with at least 50 total watts of power should be good.
May 10 2007 7:52PM
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jhackbeez
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agreed
May 10 2007 7:53PM
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freeskibum82
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if you really want the best sound.. use optical and get a 5.1. i got a sweet altec lansing setup at compUSA for like 60 beans
May 10 2007 7:54PM
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freeridinskier
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bose doesnt make the ones i bought a year back, anymore but these are the closest i could find, they are the same price http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=companion3_computer_index. My speakers absolutely rock! 2 desktop speakers and a sub/amp combo on the floor. best sounding computer speakers i have ever heard, hands down. I think my speakers were 250 from comp usa. i highly recomend bose computer speakers!
May 10 2007 9:22PM
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Bigwoods
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Altec Lansing speakers, there's 2 skinny speakers and a HUGE sub.. Amazing sound, greatest computer speakers ever to roam the planet earth, and they're like $90CND
May 10 2007 9:44PM
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freeskibum82
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altec Lansing

That should be all you need.

May 11 2007 8:41AM
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chipkalback
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i have an altec lansing 2.1 system and it can BUMP. if you put your subwoofer in the corner of the room your computer is in you'll get the most bass if thats what you're going after. ive had a couple altec lansing systems between myself and family members and they've all impressed me alot.
May 11 2007 2:02PM
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mizzike
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JBL Creatures are ill and they look dank with my iMac.
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May 12 2007 6:16PM
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BSI
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Why are you D-Bags telling him to get some budget-minded rig from Wal-Mart when he stated he wanted something "sick"?


I agree with freeridinskier, Bose makes a kickin' 2.1 rig that is compact, clear, and has a solid low end.

Klipsch also makes some pretty reliable gear.
May 12 2007 10:07PM
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Schoellkopf
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i have this too with my imac, they are deffinitely sick, but i could use a better sub though, deffinitely worth the money, i think they were like $55 US, if you have more money though, go with some 5.1 system, i know logitech makes some nice ones, and probably altec too
May 13 2007 1:31AM
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chipkalback
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i cant say im a fan of the JBL creature speakers.. the sub is weak and the satellite's get tinny and distorted at loud volumes in my opinion. i much rather go with altec lansing speakers or ive also heard some pretty nice boston acoustics computer speakers too. i know altec lansing makes a 5.1 (maybe even a 6.1) system, and im sure boston acoustics does too. i think klipsch has a couple 5.1 setups. shop around then buy them on ebay from a wholesaler.
May 13 2007 4:34AM
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Mattman
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Sick!
May 13 2007 5:13AM
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BSI
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Unless you watch a ton of movies on your computer I don't see the point of getting a 5.1 system especially if your compromising quality for quantity.

Go to Best Buy and test all their gear. If you can't tell the difference between a $20 speaker and $150 speaker then go with the economy class.
May 13 2007 9:39AM
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Logitec makes these wireless ones thats like a 5.1 surround sound...theres a radio control base with LCD panel but they're like $500. Best comp speakers I;ve ever heard. I saw them at compUSA here for like $180 and i KNEW i should've gotten them but I wouldn't have had money until the next week, and by then, they were gone :(
May 14 2007 3:27PM
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These buggers:

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May 14 2007 3:33PM
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keepon_trucking
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I've got a nice set of Altecs at home and Logitecs at school. Both sets have 2 speakers and a sub. They're well-priced and have incredible sound:

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/5590/5590416_ra.jpg

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/7338/7338641_ra.jpg
May 14 2007 3:59PM
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keepon_trucking
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[IMG]http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/5590/5590416_ra.jpg [/IMG]

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May 14 2007 4:03PM
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flyinghighagain
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i just picked up a set of 5.1 thx logitech z-5300

unfortunetly my laptop can't support the 5.1 so i have to go out and buy an external sound card to fully appreciated these suckers
May 14 2007 5:23PM
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oh and does anyone know how to hook up speakers via optical audio? like what kind of cord/adapters do I need? All this and I'm assuming the powermac G5 can support 5.1 speakers, yes?
May 14 2007 5:28PM
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