Anyone recommend some speakers for iMac?

[legacyb4]

I just picked up a pair of AL VS2120's for the master bedroom; hooked up to the line out of the iPod dock, the speakers give acceptably good sound despite being on the lower end of the price band. Nothing that will knock you out of your seat, but if you are just looking for a cheaper alternative to really crappy computer speakers, these fit the bill.

[Pengu]

the way i understand it, a higher output rated amp will give you clearer signal (less distortion, so long as the speakers can handle the power) at higher levels. while this isn't an issue for general computer use, some people use their computers for gaming/watching dvds...

[mdnky]

Just because an amp is rated 'high' doesn't mean it'll sound good at all. A lot of manufacturers (especially bargain ones) over-rate their products. That amp might say it puts out 1000w, but it's not "clean" power. In reality it's only putting out 100w or 200w of clean power. Anyone familiar with car audio should know all about this (it's why a 100w Kicker amp would match or outdo most "1000w ones" on the market). The key is finding a good amp, and matching that amp to a good set of speakers that fit the amp's output.

Your best bet is run run your speakers at or close to the upper limit of their power rating. That's when they'll sound the absolute best they can. So if your speakers are rated at 50w RMS, you should run them as close to 50w as possible (40w to 50w); but not over.


If you really want to get some sound, a Stageworks SW1000 amp and Samson RS15PA speakers work well together (amp is 205w x 2 @ 8ohms; speakers are 225w ea @ 8ohms); a little pricey though. All you need for connection to your computer is a mini-stereo to dual RCA adapter cable (cheap one, expensive one). You can use one of those cables to connect to any standard 'home entertainment system' that has RCA inputs too.

[ranasta]

Mira!
Rule of thumb when buying speakers: listen in the store, buy what sounds good to you. Specs don't mean much with speakers because you aren't an oscilloscope. Put them wherever you want, then take the earphone output from the Mac (1/8 inch stereo plug) and lead it into your stereo system. I use 4 conductor telephone wire (nevermind "monster cable"). I'm using KLH 6s which have been great since 1970. If necessary, go to Circuit City and for $79 (on sale) buy a 200 watt stereo receiver. Can't be beat unless your uncle's in the business.

[Gig']

found this thru melablog.it :

http://www.theminimi.com/

have to wait till may but concept seems ok to me and jsut thought some could be interest in these speakers

[freaky]

Harman/Kardon Soundsticks II (buy.com has them for only $108 shipped!!!!!!! )

[stephensavoy]

Hi all.

l just purchased, after extensive research, a set of the Harman Kardon
sound stick ll speakers with subwoofer. l have the end of 2006 imac
with 2GHz lntel core duo processer. The speaker system really kicks A____SS. the subwoofer really does the trick. They are on sale from Amazon
including expedited shipping for $129.00. They are worth every penny l paid
for them. l give them a thumbs up. A healthy and happy new year to all.

Stephen Savoy