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advice: Speaker Reccommendations for iMac

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Kiscokid

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Oct 19, 2005
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Hi all - I have a 24" iMac and am going to get into some simple home recording using logic express and a basic Miglia Audio input.

can anyone give me some thoughts about which speakers to pair up with my machine. Money is not a major issue - but I would rather get as good as I can afford with a ceiling at around £300......

Conversely if you have any speakers that are way cheaper and you think are amazing let me know.....Cheers !
 
skunk

skunk

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Jun 29, 2002
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I am extremely happy with my HK Soundstick II speakers. Unobtrusive, very powerful, and a good, rounded output. I have the bass turned most of the way down as it's much more powerful than I want or need.
 
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kap91

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Dec 29, 2006
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I would recommend the JBL Creature II speakers. They have great sound quality and go with the iMac perfectly.
 
skunk

skunk

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The Creatures, having only 2 high range speakers to the Soundsticks' 8, has little to no middle range and not much top end either. The Soundsticks are far more rounded.
 
Maxwell Smart

Maxwell Smart

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skunk said:
I am extremely happy with my HK Soundstick II speakers. Unobtrusive, very powerful, and a good, rounded output. I have the bass turned most of the way down as it's much more powerful than I want or need.
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I 100% agree with you, I have the Soundsticks II and I LOVE them. They were a little pricey (I think I got mine for like 125 shipped which is pretty good) but they are such high quality. I would highly recommend them, they are the best speakers I've ever had for a computer :) (and I had a creative 5.1 set for a while)
 
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ronni3

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Dec 26, 2006
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djkny

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Get the Altec lansing fx6021's or, with a little more cash, the Swans m200.

You won't regret it.
 
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ronni3

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Dec 26, 2006
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Chicago, IL
How about these?

Logitech Z-5450 Digital 5.1 Speaker System
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2177,CONTENTID=10928


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product26

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May 30, 2005
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I have these (BX5a) and I LOVE them, excellent sound from a reasonable sized speaker. Great low end response from a 5" driver.

I previously had the smaller DX4 and was pleased with the quality of the sound, but they lacked low end response.

If you can afford it (and have the desk space) get the BX8a, they are big (8" drivers) but will give you a full range, and HUGE sound.

M-Audio is the best bang for your buck, and you WILL NOT BE LET DOWN.
 
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