Computer Speakers

[candyman682]

Hi there, I was at Best Buy the other day and found a pair of Bose desktop speakers. They are they Bose Companion 2 Series II. I thought they sounded pretty good, but wasn't sure if I really wanted to buy them. I went home and started doing some research. I probably should have just bought the Bose, because now I have found so many choices. I just want to upgrade my laptop speakers a bit. So far, I've seemed to narrow it down to the Bose, a Boston Acoustics MM226, Klipsch PM21 ProMedia 2.1, or a Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0. I've read some reviews and I think it's kind of a toss up. If you have some suggestions, I would really appreciate it.

 

[markw]

I'm a cheapskate when it comes to computer speakers. a 2.1 system is all I need or want. As for that, I seem to be a big Altec Lansing fan. Not fancy or expensive, but they do all I want.

I will say that I find the Bose computer speakers waaaaaay overpriced. You pay a LOT for that name.

I just picked up a set of small Altecs at WalMart for $25 that I keep at my step-son's house for use with my Ipod and CD player when we stay there. They do have bigger and better, but not at WalMart.

 

[WmAx]

Hi there, I was at Best Buy the other day and found a pair of Bose desktop speakers. They are they Bose Companion 2 Series II. I thought they sounded pretty good, but wasn't sure if I really wanted to buy them. I went home and started doing some research. I probably should have just bought the Bose, because now I have found so many choices. I just want to upgrade my laptop speakers a bit. So far, I've seemed to narrow it down to the Bose, a Boston Acoustics MM226, Klipsch PM21 ProMedia 2.1, or a Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0. I've read some reviews and I think it's kind of a toss up. If you have some suggestions, I would really appreciate it.

All of the units you have listed are rather low in quality. If you want a really high quality 'computer speaker', side step this junk and get a good quality mini studio monitor. The KRK Rokit 5 is one that I highly recommend. It is magnitudes of an order higher quality in all ways compared to the above listed speakers. It will produce you with true high-fidelity. It has a far more considerably enclosure, likely far better quality amplifiers and very high quality drivers and crossover design. $300 is the regular street price for a pair. Note that they are usually sold EACH for $150. So, you need to buy 2 to get a pair.

Note: This is a serious audio tool, not flashy low quality consumer product intended to be just good enough to play back a common quality 128kbps mp3 and video game.

The monitors have a solid output to 60Hz or so, which is considerable for such a small monitor, as they do keep relatively low distortion while doing it, as I can state from my measurements/analysis of this product. I measured the original G1 version, but I will presume the G2 is of comparable quality - it seems to have only tried to be improved - such as with the new high radius front to reduce baffle diffraction further. If you can find the G1 original, then by all means get it, as it definitely is a superb deal.

Here are my measurements of the KRK Rokit 5: http://www.linaeum.com/productinfo/other/krk_rokit5/

There is no sub, but seriously, you can add one later on if you need to.

-Chris

 

[Brick Top]

I use the Swann M200 computer speakers. Very happy with the performance. They come without a sub as well...but that can be added if you must.

Cheers,
BT

 

[candyman682]

Thanks for all the help. I've done some more searching and have pretty much decided between the Swan M200MkII and the Swan M200MkII speakers. Does anyone have any input about those?