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Good apartment speakers?

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ptbsbll12
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I need to get some new speakers for my college apartment. The ones I have now are $40 Insignia computer speakers with a sub. I'm looking to upgrade to something better quality that will last me a long time. Any suggestions?
Jul 14 2014 3:31PM
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ABdrummer
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Price range? And do you need a receiver or are you looking for computer speakers pretty much? Bookshelf or floorstanding?
Jul 14 2014 4:22PM
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.Hugo.
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Speakers in apartment = angry neighbors = angry landlord
Jul 14 2014 4:31PM
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El_Barto.
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Logitech z5500

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002WPSBC?pc_redir=1405225046&robot_redir=1
Jul 14 2014 4:35PM
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Laurent.
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B&W Nautilus.

You will be standing knee deep in well fit clunge when you unleash Wonderwall on these shells.

Jul 14 2014 4:37PM
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Jeebus.
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omnidataB&W Nautilus.

You will be standing knee deep in well fit clunge when you unleash Wonderwall on these shells.



lordy lordy
Jul 14 2014 4:41PM
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gRAPEFRUIT
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I've got a fairly small apartment, in a complex and I've never received any complaints.

I've got two of these


Three of these, two behind the couches, one by the TV



And an older JVC receiver. I like Sony stuff, it is crazy durable ( it's survived 4 moves, college parties etc) The best part is I've had these for about 10 years, and they still sound like new. It cost about 600ish when I bought it all, but it's completely worth it if you take care of it.
Jul 14 2014 4:46PM
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daannnnieel
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I have klipsch/thx speakers. They are aux, and have a sub that fucking bumps. Good quality overall, my parents picked them up for me for a couple hundred at london drugs I think.
Jul 14 2014 4:47PM
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gRAPEFRUIT
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KayngBayngI have klipsch/thx speakers. They are aux, and have a sub that fucking bumps. Good quality overall, my parents picked them up for me for a couple hundred at london drugs I think.


Klipsch makes outstanding audio products. I want a pair of ear buds from them, but they cost upwards of $250.
Jul 14 2014 4:56PM
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Sno.
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Why did I picture motivational speakers that talk about apartments? I've lost it.
Jul 14 2014 5:15PM
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DENIM_CHICKEN
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It totally depends on price range. I have NHT bookshelf speakers and an NHT sub with a Yamaha receiver.
Jul 14 2014 5:46PM
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milk_man
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JBL 18



With some tweeters on top

Jul 14 2014 7:19PM
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artfullydodged
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YUMI KANTO

http://www.amazon.com/Kanto-YUMIBLK-Bookshelf-Bluetooth-Technology/dp/B00AMAJG94

Great speakers and you can connect via blueooth.
Jul 14 2014 7:36PM
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Lé.Skiing
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not sure what the price range is but if you're looking for quality these are pretty solid. Sonos


If you're really into it you can get a speaker for each room and bridge them all together for a super sound system.



If you're looking for just a single set of speakers that delivers Awesome sound you can also check out the Monster Clarity HD.

Jul 14 2014 7:54PM
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caucasian_chad
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.Hugo.Speakers in apartment = angry neighbors = angry landlord


This. Computer speakers are even loud enough to piss off you neighbors. If you want to bump loud music, rent a house.
Jul 14 2014 8:36PM
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JAHpow
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omnidataB&W Nautilus.

You will be standing knee deep in well fit clunge when you unleash Wonderwall on these shells.



For those of you that don't know.

MSRP $50,000
Jul 14 2014 8:43PM
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Turd.Ferguson
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JAHpowFor those of you that don't know.

MSRP $50,000


so the spare change in the bottom of yoskis goodie bag for his birthday party that no one went to
Jul 14 2014 8:56PM
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KEVTRON
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Logitech z523 work pretty well for me. May not seem like much but packs a punch.

Jul 15 2014 12:26AM
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.Hugo.
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KEVTRONLogitech z523 work pretty well for me. May not seem like much but packs a punch.


I had those in my dorm room.... the girls below hated me haha
Jul 15 2014 1:31AM
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gRAPEFRUIT
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.Hugo.I had those in my dorm room.... the girls below hated me haha


Nah the girls below hated you because you were the creepy retard that kept trying to hit on them.
Jul 15 2014 9:29AM
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ptbsbll12
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Sorry for the slow response but I'm looking at a price range of around $300. When my dad was in college (close to 30 years ago) he bought some Bose speakers with a receiver that we still use today and sound amazing, so I'm thinking about maybe getting something like that and just take good care of them.

The one thing I do want is good bass so I would want a sub with any speakers I buy.
Jul 15 2014 10:12AM
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ZachAndCheese
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Try something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Acoustimass-Speaker-System-Black/dp/B000069E1H/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405435777&sr=1-19
It will be a solid upgrade from computer speakers, is pretty high quality and made for small spaces such as apartments or dorms.
Jul 15 2014 10:51AM
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ptbsbll12
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ZachAndCheeseTry something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Acoustimass-Speaker-System-Black/dp/B000069E1H/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405435777&sr=1-19
It will be a solid upgrade from computer speakers, is pretty high quality and made for small spaces such as apartments or dorms.


The only problem is I would need to buy a receiver with those plus theyre already above my price range
Jul 15 2014 11:06AM
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HamFaceGirl
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.Hugo.I had those in my dorm room.... the girls below hated me haha


lol keep thinking it was just about the speakers you nerd
Jul 15 2014 11:11AM
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ZachAndCheese
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ptbsbll12The only problem is I would need to buy a receiver with those plus theyre already above my price rang

Didn't see that you were looking for more of a computer type system, try these
http://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Audio-AA5160-Theater-Speaker/dp/B00IAYI938/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405437248&sr=1-11&keywords=speaker+system
Jul 15 2014 11:15AM
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ptbsbll12
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ZachAndCheeseDidn't see that you were looking for more of a computer type system, try these
http://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Audio-AA5160-Theater-Speaker/dp/B00IAYI938/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405437248&sr=1-11&keywords=speaker+system


I wouldn't mind buying a receiver but the speakers themselves are above what I want to pay.
Jul 15 2014 11:33AM
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DENIM_CHICKEN
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Look for a receiver used at a pawn shop or something like that. You can find some real nice ones there on the cheap and then you have more speaker budget. Just test it out there to see if it works.
Jul 15 2014 11:53AM
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El_Barto.
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ptbsbll12Sorry for the slow response but I'm looking at a price range of around $300. When my dad was in college (close to 30 years ago) he bought some Bose speakers with a receiver that we still use today and sound amazing, so I'm thinking about maybe getting something like that and just take good care of them.

The one thing I do want is good bass so I would want a sub with any speakers I buy.


The z5500s i posted are really good, have a big sub that hits its highs and lows and are right in your price range
Jul 15 2014 12:01PM
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CliffyByro
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KRK Rokits
Jul 15 2014 12:08PM
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ptbsbll12
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DENIM_CHICKENLook for a receiver used at a pawn shop or something like that. You can find some real nice ones there on the cheap and then you have more speaker budget. Just test it out there to see if it works.


I never would have thought about this. It's a good idea
Jul 15 2014 12:09PM
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ptbsbll12
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El_Barto.The z5500s i posted are really good, have a big sub that hits its highs and lows and are right in your price range


The reviews on it are really good too
Jul 15 2014 12:13PM
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.Hugo.
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gRAPEFRUITNah the girls below hated you because you were the creepy retard that kept trying to hit on them.


I cant help myself, I love the thick bitches
Jul 15 2014 1:25PM
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daannnnieel
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gRAPEFRUITKlipsch makes outstanding audio products. I want a pair of ear buds from them, but they cost upwards of $250.


too bad no pair of earbuds is durable.
Jul 16 2014 4:48AM
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theminiwheat1316
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Logitech Z600 are damn good for the price
and they are Bluetooth
Jul 16 2014 10:08AM
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skodeo7
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Keep in mind that Bluetooth connected speakers have some loss of quality/clarity/loudness. I highly recommend going wired.
Jul 16 2014 3:08PM
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MadSteezin
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Get a Bose SoundDock. Not only do they thump and fill your apt with sound, but you can take them where ever you damn well please.
Jul 16 2014 3:12PM
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KA-47
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Its a little pricy but bluetooth speakers are the way to go. they are mobile, light, and work pretty damn good. I like my mini Modal. they wont make the whole dorm bump for a party but they def wont piss anyone off
Jul 16 2014 5:05PM
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