The Best Computer Multimedia Speaker You Ever Had, Come on vote
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 Feb 20 2011, 01:25 AM
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i have sonic gear evo 5 and using it for the pass 2 years..very good quality and durability..but i wan altec lansing next
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Feb 20 2011, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(hans7474 @ Feb 20 2011, 01:25 AM) i have sonic gear evo 5 and using it for the pass 2 years..very good quality and durability..but i wan altec lansing next   which model 5.1 channel? well....altec lansing atp3 sound quality are really gooding but not the woofer  This post has been edited by herojack41: Feb 20 2011, 08:45 AM |
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Feb 21 2011, 03:40 PM
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i've been using sonic gear BT2 since 2008 till now, and alter lansing V4121 since year 2002 till now. lol. loving both
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Feb 21 2011, 04:46 PM
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I just bought altec lansing Octane7, quite nice with a powerful sound.
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Feb 28 2011, 12:15 AM
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686 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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voted for edifier.
been running the m1335 for quite sometime. never fails. cheap and cheerful. |
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Mar 1 2011, 11:59 AM
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2,236 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: BB Bangi
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Voted for Edifier... had the S2.1D, and recently the S530, good sound for the price i paid.. the S530 is connected permanently to my HTPC/TV now as my living room audio..
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Mar 1 2011, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(kevin613 @ Mar 1 2011, 11:59 AM) Voted for Edifier... had the S2.1D, and recently the S530, good sound for the price i paid.. the S530 is connected permanently to my HTPC/TV now as my living room audio.. And it still sounds good?I'm surprised because PC speakers work best within a very short distance like 2-3 feet, because anything further than that you lose a lot of details, dynamic range, clarity,bass,etc. And also because, PC speakers aren't even designed to drive sound to the whole room, what more for a distance of let's say 8-10 feet? |
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Mar 1 2011, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Mar 1 2011, 12:03 PM) And it still sounds good? i think the S530 is not just another set of PC speakers.. try them if you havent heard them..I'm surprised because PC speakers work best within a very short distance like 2-3 feet, because anything further than that you lose a lot of details, dynamic range, clarity,bass,etc. And also because, PC speakers aren't even designed to drive sound to the whole room, what more for a distance of let's say 8-10 feet? i personally found it to be good, and in fact better than those sub RM1k HTIB set, as most of those are using only a single full range driver with a big woofer housing a tiny sub. Sub is powerful, but not boomy, and sats are reproducing the mids nicely... and also the fact that i like it to be made of wooden MDF housing for all speakers.. check the specs for s530 below » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by kevin613: Mar 1 2011, 12:46 PM |
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Mar 2 2011, 05:53 AM
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Mar 1 2011, 12:03 PM) And it still sounds good? That depends on the output power (or wattage). Nowadays many PC speakers are not the tiny "multimedia speakers" of yesteryears. Many are already quite powerful (looking at the RMS wattage, not the marketing "PMPO" one). I'm surprised because PC speakers work best within a very short distance like 2-3 feet, because anything further than that you lose a lot of details, dynamic range, clarity,bass,etc. And also because, PC speakers aren't even designed to drive sound to the whole room, what more for a distance of let's say 8-10 feet?  This post has been edited by lex: Mar 2 2011, 05:54 AM |
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Mar 2 2011, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(lex @ Mar 2 2011, 05:53 AM) That depends on the output power (or wattage). Nowadays many PC speakers are not the tiny "multimedia speakers" of yesteryears. Many are already quite powerful (looking at the RMS wattage, not the marketing "PMPO" one). Not really. Power isn't the issue most of the time. Do note that speakers are optimized for "throw" meaning due to the inherent design, there is a sweet spot in regards to distortion and frequency response (maybe HTF) in regards to direction and distance. Getting to know the "field" of a pair of speakers is often more important than other characteristics. You have very near fields like the Klipsch Promedia 2.0 Ultra, Bowers and Wilkins MM-1, Harman Kadons GLA-55 and so forth with very tight sweet spots of about 1 to 1.5 meters, with mid field compensated systems such as powered monitors like the M-Audio DSM3, the sweet spot extends to 2 to 4 meters. Knowing where to sit is crucial to knowing what you want  |
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Mar 2 2011, 11:23 AM
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logitech z5500~~~
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Mar 2 2011, 11:47 AM
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Failed poll....most of them sucks....Edifier, Sonic Gear, Altec...yuck...
I vote for Aego-M.  |
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Mar 2 2011, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 2 2011, 11:14 AM) Not really. Power isn't the issue most of the time. Do note that speakers are optimized for "throw" meaning due to the inherent design, there is a sweet spot in regards to distortion and frequency response (maybe HTF) in regards to direction and distance. Getting to know the "field" of a pair of speakers is often more important than other characteristics. As for the sweet spot thingy, there are also other considerations such as speaker design/hardware (especially the tweeters), speaker positioning, distance between the speakers, listening room characteristics, and amplifier matching.  QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 2 2011, 11:14 AM) You have very near fields like the Klipsch Promedia 2.0 Ultra, Bowers and Wilkins MM-1, Harman Kadons GLA-55 and so forth with very tight sweet spots of about 1 to 1.5 meters, with mid field compensated systems such as powered monitors like the M-Audio DSM3, the sweet spot extends to 2 to 4 meters. Knowing where to sit is crucial to knowing what you want With certain high end monitors, sitting position isn't very crucial as those speakers have great transparency, expansive sound stage and stereo imaging (as well as literally can fill the whole room, and the sounds seems to be everywhere rather than from the speakers themselves). Notably System Audio ones have these characteristics. This post has been edited by lex: Mar 2 2011, 04:46 PM |
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Mar 3 2011, 03:17 AM
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QUOTE(lex @ Mar 2 2011, 04:39 PM) As for the sweet spot thingy, there are also other considerations such as speaker design/hardware (especially the tweeters), speaker positioning, distance between the speakers, listening room characteristics, and amplifier matching. Generally the first parts will be factored in by the manufacturer and all have a configuration that delivers optimal performance. Plus most multimedia speakers are self powered and don't work with amps. With certain high end monitors, sitting position isn't very crucial as those speakers have great transparency, expansive sound stage and stereo imaging (as well as literally can fill the whole room, and the sounds seems to be everywhere rather than from the speakers themselves). Notably System Audio ones have these characteristics. Positioning and so forth will depend on what the manufacturer wants from the speaker. Increasing the size of the soundstage and reducing directionality often increases distortion in certain harmonics and so forth. Much like any other form of engineering, not such thing as a free lunch lol. But I do serious audio with my HD650s, my own amps and my standalone DACs. Enjoying the new DAC1 USB I just go though. MM-1 does fine for gaming. This post has been edited by empire23: Mar 3 2011, 03:22 AM |
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Mar 3 2011, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 3 2011, 03:17 AM) Generally the first parts will be factored in by the manufacturer and all have a configuration that delivers optimal performance. Plus most multimedia speakers are self powered and don't work with amps. However depending on design, quite a number of "multimedia speakers" can interchange parts as well... such as the satellite speakers. Replacing a single driver (full range) with a 2-way driver (tweeter and mid-randge) can significantly improve the sound especially bringing out the highs. Of course, one criteria when changing speakers is impedance matching. QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 3 2011, 03:17 AM) Positioning and so forth will depend on what the manufacturer wants from the speaker. Increasing the size of the soundstage and reducing directionality often increases distortion in certain harmonics and so forth. Much like any other form of engineering, not such thing as a free lunch lol. I'd heard those SA speakers before, and I must say their sound stage is pretty accurate actually (can even tell and point out the direction/source of each sound) while filling the room (forward sounding). In comparison with others (e.g. the usual Mission, KEF, JBL, Harmon Kardon, etc), not even close to its performance. But the price of those SAs are out of my range.  This post has been edited by lex: Mar 3 2011, 08:14 PM |
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Mar 4 2011, 09:00 AM
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75 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur 
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i have a creative 5.1 since 2004..its like that 7 years?? hohoho its sure still good!
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Apr 4 2011, 01:24 PM
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1,907 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: Pahang
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User of S5.1 since 2006. Use it for my home theater. Really good set of speaker.
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Apr 5 2011, 10:39 PM
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743 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: Penang
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mine is m3300...xD best ive ever had..
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Apr 6 2011, 07:35 PM
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I miss my Klipsch Promedia GMX
that's one of the best so far. |
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Apr 6 2011, 09:06 PM
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3,809 posts Joined: Sep 2007 From: Jakarta
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QUOTE(clawhammer @ Apr 6 2011, 07:35 PM) I miss my Klipsch Promedia GMX What happened to yours? that's one of the best so far. |
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