Powered speakers

[sable]

I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a powered speaker system that satisfies this criteria:

1. small enough to be moved around every once in a while (I move a lot) so probably not 5:1 unless rear speakers are wireless
2. Usable with an MP3 player and PC(mostly PC)
3. High quality sound
4. A remote would be nice but I don't think powered systems come with them

I checked out the Bose Companion 5 - but wasn't impressed with the sound

I can spend up to $500

 

[markw]

How many pieces are you looking to lug around

there's a plethora of 2.1 computer speakers out there but that's three pieces.

 

[sable]

Thanks for the reply

I guess I'd prefer a 2:1 unless you know of a good, small 5:1 system. Are all these 2:1 systems out there about the same or does any really stand out of the crowd for sound quality/features?

 

[jcPanny]

AudioEngine 5

Check out the AudioEngine 5 powered speakers. They even have a sub output which you could connect to a small Onix or HSU sub.

 

[sable]

Thanks

the audioengine 5's look great - every review site raved about them. I'll be ordering them next week. thanks for the suggestion.

 

[sable]

Bose Companion 5

Quick question: how would the Bose Companion 5 system measure up to the audioengine 5s? I can't find any reviews of the Bose system on audioholics.com.

It seems hard to find objective seeming opinions on the Bose system

 

[jcPanny]

Bose speaker setup

Quick question: how would the Bose Companion 5 system measure up to the audioengine 5s? I can't find any reviews of the Bose system on audioholics.com.

It seems hard to find objective seeming opinions on the Bose system

Sable,
Here is the Audioholics recommended sutup for Bose cubed speakers:
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/loudspeakers/cubedspeakersplacement.php