Dafydd Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I need to change my desktop speakers for something better. They've always stunk but now I've really grown tired of them. 2 ugly, small ones that sound like crap, but I usually wear headphones anyway (but they too are worn to pieces and not that good anyway). I might consider getting a nice set of headphones instead of new speakers though. That might actually be a better idea. I don't think I'll be buying anything that's more than $100 though. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsurugi Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 This is more of a gear thread. There are some threads about this in the remixing section as they are necessary for work. I would probably invest in speakers rather than headphones. I worry about eardrum damage over long periods of time. Even if I use headphones I put them on a low volume. Relatively cheap headphones do for me as I'm commuting often and don't need high quality in particular. But really, headphones or speakers is a rather personal decision as you know your needs better than anyone else. As for speakers specifically, I have a 2.1 set from Logitech. I find that they make a decent set of speakers for the price. I can't find my particular model on their site or on Newegg, but it's very similar to the following one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121122 Moving from a 2.0 to a 2.1 system is a rather significant increase though you're just adding a subwoofer. That means that your other speakers have a lesser load and won't output garbage when overworked. For less than 100 dollars, there are a number of 2.1 systems available. I would be wary of a 5.1 system that is under 100 dollars though. Still, reviews are the best way to figure this out. Check out Newegg (even if you aren't in the US) to find reviews for speakers. Specs like RMS power, frequency response and signal to noise ratio are important... to a degree. In general, you'd want these specs to be higher if comparing similarly priced systems. But there are other aspects like aesthetics and such that have to be considered. I usually like a separate remote for my speakers that have a headphone jack. It just makes things so much easier to place them on your desk and convenient too. My recommendation? I'm just going to throw this out there: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121130 For any speakers you do purchase, you need to break them in. Don't judge them right after you set them up. Play music that exercise their highs, mids and lows. Otherwise, you're not making full use of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin GeoDooD Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 As for speakers specifically, I have a 2.1 set from Logitech. I find that they make a decent set of speakers for the price. I can't find my particular model on their site or on Newegg, but it's very similar to the following one.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121122 I'm pretty sure that's the set that I have.. I like 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomicfog Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 If you want something that may have better value than the above, Logitech X-230s, which they don't sell anymore are pretty damn good. I got them off of Ebay for $50 after reading some reviews awhile back, and they're really good for the price in my opinion, and those who reviewed them seem to enjoy them too (Don't get the newer X-240s though, seems they aren't anywhere near as good.) http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-2-Piece-Speakers-Ported-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ0A4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232443866&sr=8-1 They have one set on Ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-X-230-2-Speakers_W0QQitemZ260348569862QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Speakers?hash=item260348569862&_trksid=p4295.c0.m299&_trkparms=240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 The logitech x-230 was the exact set I was looking at in a local store. They're like $80 new here. I'd imagine that even at $20, with overseas shipping it'll probably add up to something like that, and they'd be used. I'm not worried about ear damage, to be honest, I usually listen really loud anyway, but I wouldn't be comfortable doing this with speakers. I have neighbors... EDIT: AKG K240S. Apparently I can get these at a bargain price (though still more than $100). Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 oh, hey, i missed this thread. i was going to suggest the x230 until i saw someone else had already done so. i still think you should buy them, since they're a fantastic sounding set of speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hm, well, I guess I might get those then. Right now I feel a lot more like buying headphones, but I'll keep a look out for the x230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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