45 Hz 20 kHz +/- 3 dB. A 6.5 inch woofer.
To save space. But let me clarify that a bit. I am not saying that having a separate amp is necessarily a bad idea. But since you said size is an issue, the extra amp takes up space and a lot of studio monitors do come with a very robust amp built in. Unless you need remote volume control. I would still suggest that you buy a Honda Civic for your 90% daily driving and save gas to have a night out with your girlfriend and when you need to go off road once in a while, then take out your gas guzzling 4x4 Range Rover.
What I am getting at is if you do most of your listening infront of a computer, then you don't need a big amplifier Unless ofcourse you have the space to put an amp. But from my read on your first post - I get that space is an issue? If it isn't an issue, then sure get an amp and a pair of moderately sized bookshelfs.
I will recommend AGAINST any audioengine speaker. I also found them bright and for the money you can do better.
Thanks for the specs. Some amps are small, no? And if it is a VCR/DVD player shaped amp I can just place my monitor on top of that
I was worried more about space in regards to the actual speakers.
**k so I think I have finally been convinced not to go with the audioengines.. they were more expensive anyways D:
I am thinking of going with the USED PSB Alpha B1 Bookshelf Speakers!
The owner is selling them for $180CAD and claims they are like new with under 30 hours of use over 4 months.
Is this a good deal?
I heard that the PSB Alpha B1 are much better than the Polk-Audio-TSi100s that I was considering and comparable to the audioengine P4s.
PS. I want to thank you all for all the help, input, and knowledge you have passed on to me! Really appreciate it- future audiophile in the making ;]
PPS. PSB Alpha 1 Specs:
Frequency Range
On Axis @ 0° ±3dB 65-21,000 Hz
Off Axis @ 30° ±1.5dB 65-10,000 Hz
Lf Cutoff -10dB 55Hz
Sensitivity
(1w (2.83V) @ 1m,
IEC-filtered Pink Noise,
C-weighted)
Anechoic Chamber 89 dB
Typical Listening Room 91 dB
Impedence
Nominal 8 Ohms
Minimum 6 Ohms
Input Power
(RMS,Clipping < 10% of the Time)
Recommended 15-80 Watts
Program 60 Watts
Acoustic Design
Tweeter(Nominal) 3/4'' (19 mm)
Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid
Woofer (Nominal) 5 1/4'' (130 mm)
Injection Molded
Metalized Polypropylene Cone
Damped Rubber Surround
Crossover 3,000 Hz, B3
Internal Volume Design Type 0.29 cu ft (8.0 liter)
Bass reflex
1 1/2'' Rear Port
Video Shielded
Size (W x H x D)
Milimeters(mm) 179 x 300 x 235 mm
Inches('') 7 1/16 x 11 7/8 x 9 1/4''
Net Weight
Kilograms(Kgs) 4.0 kg/each
Pounds(lbs) 8.8 lb /each
Shipping Weight
Kilograms(Kgs) 9.7 kg/each
Pounds(lbs) 21.4 lb /each
Finish
Black Ash, Maple or Sienna
Features
5-way Gold-plated Binding Posts
Keyhole Slot
1/4-20 Threaded Brass Insert
Aluminum Grille
Clear Rubber Bumpers