Speakers for computer room

[slipperybidness]

That's pretty tempting. Not that it would matter much for a desktop setup, but looks like the deal is for white only.

I would (am going to) insist on using a small stand and tilt as HD suggested.

For the price difference, I could live with white. Personally, I would probably go with angled iso-pads rather than stands.

or, work around it

 

[Irvrobinson]

That's pretty tempting. Not that it would matter much for a desktop setup, but looks like the deal is for white only.

I would (am going to) insist on using a small stand and tilt as HD suggested.

And to think I paid SVS $100 extra for white.

 

[slipperybidness]

And to think I paid SVS $100 extra for white.

I would choose white over piano gloss black any day! fingerprints!

 

[Pogre]

And to think I paid SVS $100 extra for white.

An extra $100 for white? I didn't know there's an up charge for white. Was it a sub?

 

[Irvrobinson]

An extra $100 for white? I didn't know there's an up charge for white. Was it a sub?

SVS SB1000.

 

[sholling]

The JBL LSR305 are nice but I like the sound of KRK Rokit 6 G3 better (personal taste) and I like front-ported for use on a desktop for ease of placement. You'll want 18" of free space behind and around a rear-ported speaker. All that you need is 1/8" stereo to dual RCA adapter and a couple of RCA cables. With the JBLs you'll need to go from 1/8" stereo to dual 1/4" mono plugs (if memory serves).

For stands you can use these speaker wedges or if you need more height slide a couple of 3" cork blocks under each of the wedges.

From KRK's site:

KRK ROKIT 6 G3 Technical Specifications

• Configuration:2-Way.
• System type:Active Studio Monitor.
• Low-Frequency:6" Aramid Glass Composite woofer.
• Mid-Frequency:N/A.
• High-Frequency:1" soft dome tweeter.
• Frequency Response:38Hz - 35kHz.
• Max Peak SPL:107 dB.
• Amplifier Class:Class A-B.

 

[slipperybidness]

The JBL LSR305 are nice but I like the sound of KRK Rokit 6 G3 better (personal taste) and I like front-ported for use on a desktop for ease of placement. You'll want 18" of free space behind and around a rear-ported speaker. All that you need is 1/8" stereo to dual RCA adapter and a couple of RCA cables. With the JBLs you'll need to go from 1/8" stereo to dual 1/4" mono plugs (if memory serves).

For stands you can use these speaker wedges or if you need more height slide a couple of 3" cork blocks under each of the wedges.

From KRK's site:

KRK ROKIT 6 G3 Technical Specifications

• Configuration:2-Way.
• System type:Active Studio Monitor.
• Low-Frequency:6" Aramid Glass Composite woofer.
• Mid-Frequency:N/A.
• High-Frequency:1" soft dome tweeter.
• Frequency Response:38Hz - 35kHz.
• Max Peak SPL:107 dB.
• Amplifier Class:Class A-B.

KRK's are ubiquitous, but I would personally choose JBL any day.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

An extra $100 for white? I didn't know there's an up charge for white. Was it a sub?

In this country you gotta pay extra for that 'white privilege'.

 

[sholling]

KRK's are ubiquitous, but I would personally choose JBL any day.

That's why there is more than one speaker maker - we all have different tastes (and yours is pretty darned good). Don't get me wrong, I like the LSR305s, but not if the OP's desk is up against a wall. If so, placement becomes an issue due to the 18 inches or so of rear and side clearance needed for the JBL's rear facing ports. Both the KRKs and the JBLs are are on the large side for a desk and I doubt that the OP wants his speakers sitting practically in his lap. Hopefully he has a musical instrument store in his area where he can listen to both.

 

[lovinthehd]

That's why there is more than one speaker maker - we all have different tastes (and yours is pretty darned good). Don't get me wrong, I like the LSR305s, but not if the OP's desk is up against a wall. If so, placement becomes an issue due to the 18 inches or so of rear and side clearance needed for the JBL's rear facing ports. Both the KRKs and the JBLs are are on the large side for a desk and I doubt that the OP wants his speakers sitting practically in his lap. Hopefully he has a musical instrument store in his area where he can listen to both.

Rear ported speakers don't "need" that much room behind them....

 

[sholling]

Rear ported speakers don't "need" that much room behind them....

18-24" is a general rule of thumb but I would not go closer than 6" and would prefer 12" when bass frequencies aren't being crossed over to a sub above the port frequency. That's what I've done with the rear ported speakers in my bedroom and my home-office. That was on the advice of the man that designed my bedroom's main speakers.

 

[lovinthehd]

18-24" is a general rule of thumb but I would not go closer than 6" and would prefer 12" when bass frequencies aren't being crossed over to a sub above the port frequency. That's what I've done with the rear ported speakers in my bedroom and my home-office. That was on the advice of the man that designed my bedroom's main speakers.

A more general rule of thumb is 2x the port diameter for air flow...but the reaction with the boundary is another consideration.

 

[sholling]

A more general rule of thumb is 2x the port diameter for air flow...but the reaction with the boundary is another consideration.

Then I stand corrected, but still prefer front porting when the speaker will be near a rear wall.

 

[slipperybidness]

Then I stand corrected, but still prefer front porting when the speaker will be near a rear wall.

Yeah, I tend to prefer front ports just for better flexibility on placement options.

For a front port, I prefer a slot port even more, just for aesthetics.