I'm not sure I can get there from here...PC 7.1 to amp/reciever...

[TheWarrior]

It is funny in a way, as this just started by wanting more RAM for my older computer. Before I knew it, I was building a completely new, high performance computer and since my thing is editing/listening to music and video, it just brought more and more into the picture. Sort of a "domino effect". I think I am aquiring very good building blocks to have a system that I will truly like and be able to use for the things I am into. I am going to Craigslist my old 5.1 Altec Lansing 5.1 system that came with my old computer as it is not really bad at all, but I wanted to upgrade everything so that is where the 7.1 idea came into all of this...also having a receiver that accepts HDMI so there is no loss like there would be with some older receivers that offer optical or coax only digital inputs. I checked out the studio monitors you suggested and the Presonas line looks really good.

I do have a questions though...since they list several Presonas speakers, I was thinking of the PreSonus Eris E44 speakers (they seem to be "middle of the road" as far as price). Since I am not as knowledgeable, I wanted to get your thoughts on these for my "front pair" so that as time goes on, I wouldn't be having to upgrade them immediately and then could either add to them or buy other front speakers and use them in other positions (rear, side, overhead, etc.) when I get to that point.

Thanks for your help,

Steven

Excellent! If thats the monitor you are considering I would jump on this sale immediately! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ErisE8

For one simple reason: You are working with pipe organs. With out a sub, these will inherently play lower due to the larger woofer. And they're on steep sale right now, same price!

I think ANY of these monitors will make such a big improvement for you that I would only buy a sound card with RCA left and right connections. If you have one, then even better! I suggest you spend time with just a pair of monitors to get adjusted to the difference in sound quality. Those E8's will almost certainly play lower than what you've been using. And considering the investment of a proper subwoofer (cheap subs just don't play deep, cleanly) I think these will serve your purpose for a while!

Post pics of your set up when you get the new monitors! And when future upgrades are due, we're here to help!

 

[selden]

kiaya611,

You mentioned wanting to be able to hear (feel) the lowest infrasonic frequencies from organ music. I hope you don't have nearby neighbors! At any rate, no bookshelf speakers (like the PreSonus) can reach that low. You're going to need a separate, large, subwoofer. Internet companies like HSU, SVS (and some others I'm not remembering) provide the most cost-effective subs.

 

[TheWarrior]

kiaya611,

You mentioned wanting to be able to hear (feel) the lowest infrasonic frequencies from organ music. I hope you don't have nearby neighbors! At any rate, no bookshelf speakers (like the PreSonus) can reach that low. You're going to need a separate, large, subwoofer. Internet companies like HSU, SVS (and some others I'm not remembering) provide the most cost-effective subs.

This is true, but keep in mind he has not be hearing anywhere close to the low frequencies an active monitor can produce. So while a compromise, monitors are still hands down an instant upgrade to which he can add to later!

Unfortunately when you buy a subwoofer, you buy an amp and a big magnet, and a heavy enclosure. So let's not run him off with that kind of sticker shock, yet!