Suggestions for a good cpu speaker

[sholling]

So what receiver should i get?

I think I'm just confusing you. Either that or I'm getting confused. Okay let's step back and start over.

My understanding is that you want speakers for your computer. If that's the case you can either use powered speakers driven off of your sound card or passive speakers driven off of a receiver.

• If you choose to use a receiver it does not need to be a brand new receiver. Just something with base management and a digital input. That would be almost any 5.1 channel or better (I know you will only use 2 channels) audio/video receiver built since about 2003.
• Where I was not clear is that that it doesn't matter if you listen to music or watch videos on your computer because only the audio is going through the receiver. That's why you don't need a brand new receiver with all of the cool video functions.
• It would be different if you were building a home theater PC to use with your TV but that's not the project as I understand it.

So what do you suggest i should get for a decent sub?

The SUB-120 is a popular budget sub. I'm just not an expert on budget subs so I'll leave that to someone else. My only point was that is not a small room.

Also, i have been recommended the audioengine A5 with an external DAC. What's your take on it? and is the external DAC very important?

It was probably recommended because some built in (on motherboard) sound cards pick up interference. If you discover that you have static or pops coming from your speakers then an aftermarket card may be necessary and an external DAC/Card/dongle is easy to install. You'll want one with a subwoofer output. This may be your simplest solution.

 

[raytyej]

I think I'm just confusing you. Either that or I'm getting confused. Okay let's step back and start over.

hey thanks for your time. i've got a lot of questions so pardon me for being long winded =D

My understanding is that you want speakers for your computer. If that's the case you can either use powered speakers driven off of your sound card or passive speakers driven off of a receiver.

• If you choose to use a receiver it does not need to be a brand new receiver. Just something with base management and a digital input. That would be almost any 5.1 channel or better (I know you will only use 2 channels) audio/video receiver built since about 2003.
• Where I was not clear is that that it doesn't matter if you listen to music or watch videos on your computer because only the audio is going through the receiver. That's why you don't need a brand new receiver with all of the cool video functions.
• It would be different if you were building a home theater PC to use with your TV but that's not the project as I understand it.

what is the difference between passive speaker and powered speaker?

The SUB-120 is a popular budget sub. I'm just not an expert on budget subs so I'll leave that to someone else. My only point was that is not a small room.

alright i'll try to start a new post on it =D

It was probably recommended because some built in (on motherboard) sound cards pick up interference. If you discover that you have static or pops coming from your speakers then an aftermarket card may be necessary and an external DAC/Card/dongle is easy to install. You'll want one with a subwoofer output. This may be your simplest solution.

Also, how would i know if i have static or pops coming from my speaker before i purchase the speaker? I would be wasting money if i brought a speaker which produce static and need to buy a DAC. Instead i can just get a speaker which does not produce the static/pops

By the way i'm gettting a new room which is a 19ft X 19ft. So which would you advise me to get? a home threatre PC or just a 2.1 sound system pc? the time spent on my computer is about 60% music 30% movie and 10% video

 

[sholling]

Also, how would i know if i have static or pops coming from my speaker before i purchase the speaker? I would be wasting money if i brought a speaker which produce static and need to buy a DAC. Instead i can just get a speaker which does not produce the static/pops

I was speaking of the built in sound card producing static. All you can do is try it (most are fine) and if there is a problem then buy the external.

 

[GranteedEV]

what is the difference between passive speaker and powered speaker?

The most obvious difference is that a passive speaker requires external amplification whereas the powered speaker does not.

Often, a key difference is that the crossover of a powered speaker is before the amplification stage. This is only true for a powered speaker specified as bi- or tri-amplified. Especially with cost being an object, this can lead to superior sound quality.

I still recommend the 2030A. I know there's "stories" about faulty amps about them, but there's just as many if not more stories of people getting years and years of reliablility.

Also, how would i know if i have static or pops coming from my speaker before i purchase the speaker? I would be wasting money if i brought a speaker which produce static and need to buy a DAC. Instead i can just get a speaker which does not produce the static/pops

Speakers don't produce noise, computers do. Speakers just "reproduce" it. Very poor speakers may mask it while also masking any sound quality.

By the way i'm gettting a new room which is a 19ft X 19ft. So which would you advise me to get? a home threatre PC or just a 2.1 sound system pc? the time spent on my computer is about 60% music 30% movie and 10% video

That's up to you. How you plan on setting it up, how loud you plan on listening, how much money you plan on investing etc.

 

[raytyej]

The most obvious difference is that a passive speaker requires external amplification whereas the powered speaker does not.

Often, a key difference is that the crossover of a powered speaker is before the amplification stage. This is only true for a powered speaker specified as bi- or tri-amplified. Especially with cost being an object, this can lead to superior sound quality.

I still recommend the 2030A. I know there's "stories" about faulty amps about them, but there's just as many if not more stories of people getting years and years of reliablility.

Speakers don't produce noise, computers do. Speakers just "reproduce" it. Very poor speakers may mask it while also masking any sound quality.

That's up to you. How you plan on setting it up, how loud you plan on listening, how much money you plan on investing etc.

thanks! ok so for starters i'll tell you my budget. It's about $500. i maybe able to go up too $600 but that is the max

scenario:my 19ft X 19ft will be used as a bedroom. And i'm intending to get a HD tv as my monitor. so imagine, im going to listen songs/ watch movies on my bed(sounds great eh? haha!) also, i will be doing 60% music 30% videos and 10% games?

worries:what do you mean by external amplification. as in need to buy an external amp?

the main problem is my budget. I have a budget of about 600 only. So should i get a 2.1 or a surround sound?

also i'm thinking of getting a sub if i were to get a 2.1 as my space is quite huge. i've been recommended the dayton 120 for my room spacing. Is it advisable?