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February 28th, 2005, 08:25 PM
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| Anyone recommend some speakers for iMac? Loving my new iMac G5, but the speakers - understandably - lack bass and pretty much suck in general. so...can anyone recommend some speakers? I don't want a $1000 job - all I need is some stereo speakers with decent bass. Looking to spend no more than $200 (Australian) if possible. Had a look at the JBL Creature II Speakers on AppleStore.com.au, but I have read very mixed reviews. They look like they would compliment the iMac's design, though. Any suggestions appreciated 
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#3
March 1st, 2005, 03:30 AM
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| I am very happy with my JBL creature II and haven't found a better price/quality ratio. They do fit rather nicely in terms of design and take little room on the desk. I use them on a daily basis and do not regret getting them. I could argue that the harman kardon (same company) are better but they cost double ;-). Do not focus on reviews take some cd's you like go to a shop for a demo a judge by your ear !
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March 1st, 2005, 08:50 AM
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| thanks for the advice guys. I will probably go with the creature IIs.
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#5
March 1st, 2005, 09:55 AM
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| Well, they are getting older now, but I live my Harmon/Kardon speakers with the sub woofer. I have had them on several Mac, still use them on my PB. They are loud. As I said, the newer speakers are perhaps better, these are like three years old. |
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#6
March 1st, 2005, 09:56 AM
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| I would recommend the MX 5021 Altec Lansing speakers, superb sound and they are made in mac-white aswell. I have a set for my imac myself and are very pleased Tjeck them out at: http://www.alteclansing.com/product_...=NO&pID=MX5021 Dont know if i am allowed to link in this forum, if not i am deeply sorry :-) |
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#7
March 1st, 2005, 12:53 PM
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| I've heard several of these "small speakers with subwwofer and DSP". None does sound like a pair of real (10" or more) speaker with a good old linear power amplifier (20W RMS is already good, but if you can get 50W or above that's better).
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#8
March 2nd, 2005, 09:19 AM
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| Chevy Bonjour, You have stated the obvious if I would use my Audio system (naim amp and cd, PE LEON quattro ref speakers) I also would get a much better result but I'm not convinced it would answer thendis needs and budget ? BTW why on earth would you need a 50W power amp ? the active subwoofer of say the JBL creature II is 24W and satellite 8W it's enough to make the neighbours complain ;-)
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