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Looking to buy a speaker system for my mac..

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crooks
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alright so I just got a macbook pro and i'm looking to get a dope sound system to hook it up to.. all i really need are 2 speakers and a subwoofer, and i'm looking to drop around $150 tops. can anyone give me some feedback about a computer speaker sytem they have and how much they like it. i definitely need something that can krump bass.
Jun 14 2008 11:57PM
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.BaconatoR
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my sister has a set of 2 bose speakers for about $100 that are great, no sub though. each one is about a foot tall
Jun 15 2008 12:02AM
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Schmidnj
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JBL creature II. Put out a lot of sound for little speakers.
Jun 15 2008 12:05AM
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Schmidnj
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I was just looking around and i dont know if they make those anymore, but JBL computer speakers are definitely good.
Jun 15 2008 12:08AM
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crooks
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these are only 2 speakers but they seem bomb, anyone know anything about these..
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TM097ZM/A?fnode=home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/audio_speakers&mco=MTM3NTI
Jun 15 2008 12:12AM
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.BaconatoR
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don't know about those exact speakers, but maudio is quality so they should be good.
Jun 15 2008 12:18AM
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R-Bertsch
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go logitec dude best for your money, great bass, creatures are played you're payin for somethin thats in and looks cool. logitec or bose all the way
Jun 15 2008 12:23AM
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mackinnon
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personally, i'm a fan of bose, but i know they can be pretty expensive. if i were you, i'd definitely make sure the system you get has a separate subwoofer with adjustable bass, it makes a huge difference in the sound and is easy to change depending on what you're listening to...
Jun 15 2008 1:37AM
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charmander
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my reciever has a aux input, jumper from the headphhone jack into 160 watts gong into 2 12" celestions, 4 tweeters and 4 6" speakers

pretty massive bass output
Jun 15 2008 1:44AM
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mizzike
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yes
Jun 15 2008 2:23AM
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.jr
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I have theses speakers, and for the highs and mids they are great but yur probably nto going to get the bass that you would like out of them..
Jun 15 2008 3:28AM
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smuggs
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logi......alot cheaper than the bose, sounds more impressive
Jun 15 2008 10:57AM
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crooks
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can anyone give me a specific system? link? brand names are a little too vague.
Jun 15 2008 11:33AM
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jaylib
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i'm so jeal you got a macbook pro sean
Jun 15 2008 11:40AM
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user098123
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Stay away from Altec Lansing. They make really good sounding stuff but all of their connections and stuff suck and break super easily.
Jun 15 2008 11:55AM
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honeydip
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i have these, they come with a lot of speakers (5) but they are super sick and decently cheap.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/234&cl=us,en
Jun 15 2008 12:45PM
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spudz
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dont buy somthing straight from apple your getting ripped

tigerdirect.com
newegg.com
Jun 15 2008 1:45PM
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mackinnon
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this is what i have http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/755540412?v_c=GoogleBase
just to be more specific(?)
Jun 15 2008 4:39PM
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amo
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http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/231&cl=us,en

my bro had these speakers for his eMac (haha i know) they sound sick. i can hear and feel the bass from upstairs when he is setup down stairs. and when i'm in the same room they sound soo good. high quality speakers, just what you're looking for.
Jun 15 2008 5:06PM
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highfive
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they arent really that good... m-audio isnt really known for its "audiophile speakers". Bose is a ripoff... its just a marketing scheme... honestly unless you wanna spend 500$+ dont spend more than 50-100$
Jun 15 2008 6:53PM
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J_BISCHOF
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http://www.fullcompass.com/product/240406.html these are the best i just got a pair they have the best sound for the price
Jun 15 2008 7:18PM
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-justice-
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I have a pair of JBL creature speakers and i love em.  lots of sound and i paid about half price for em from a private seller on amazon.com.  Find some speakers you like then see if people are selling them on amazon. 
Jun 15 2008 7:59PM
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Parker.
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harmon kardan soundsticks
Jun 15 2008 8:03PM
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goneforever
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Those are some nice speakers, the M-Audio ones. I also have a friend who has the Harman Kardon SoundSticks II ($169.95). I don't have these speakers, but from the reviews and the limited (sorry) price range, either one of these speakers seems like a good choice.
Jun 15 2008 8:07PM
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eheath
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I talked to sean on AIM, but if anyone else is looking for a dope logitec 2.1 200 watt system check this link. 65 + shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-200-Watt-Speaker/dp/B0002SQ2P2/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213575374&sr=8-1
Jun 15 2008 8:16PM
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mackinnon
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i disagree. i've had speakers from polkaudio, boston, cambridge sound and logitech as well as bose and have to say, my bose speakers are BY FAR better quality than any others. computer speakers as well as car speakers.
Jun 16 2008 10:54AM
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switchskier206604
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depending on where you're at you can get a pretty sick system used from craigslist if you're down to go that route, i bought a pioneer surround sound system with 5 speakers including front  and then plus a subwoofer, + macbook pro and the airport extreme so you can hook that shit up wirelessly through iTunes and bump your favorite tunes, that the most ballin... otherwise look on ebay at the logitech sets, determine your price range and go from there. dont shop at bestbuy that shits overpriced as hell.
Jun 16 2008 12:38PM
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ButteredToast.
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JBL Creatures bro.
They never fail to pump the bass.
Jun 16 2008 1:40PM
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dave44
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JBL or Creative. Maybe Logitec. My friend has a pair of Creature II's and they're bomb

I've got some Creative T40's. For a 2-piece stereo speaker, it pummps some pretty good bass.

Get a 2.1 though, if you can.
Jun 16 2008 1:50PM
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joanna
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logitech thx. fuckin baller, 2 speakers and a sub.
Jun 16 2008 2:03PM
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bailer
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THESE!
I bought em about a year ago and am NOT disapointed. You honestl;y wont be able to play them as loud as they go and the sounds is fucking unreal quality. this is a great deal to.
Jun 16 2008 6:34PM
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amo
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Jun 22 2008 8:06PM
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drippynuts
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so how would buying a speaker system for a mac differ from buying one for a PC, or linux for that matter?
Jun 25 2008 5:06PM
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bp.lando
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seconded
Jun 25 2008 8:37PM
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