Computer Speakers

xjghost2
xjghost2 Posts: 1
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Looking for a suggestion for some PC speakers. I have been researching and seems like Polk made some a few years back but they get mixed reviews. My old nick was locked or something. I tried to search but did not find much on the subject here.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,461
    These are actually pretty darn good and can be found on eBay on the cheap. I bought a 2nd set a while back for $21.50 shipped. I was the only bidder and free shipping.

    http://assets.hardwarezone.com/2009/reviews/others/acs295/acs295.htm
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
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    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    I HIGHLY recommend these. Get the wired version.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Wireless-Bluetooth-Amplifier/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17W1J94FBSYY2&dchild=1&keywords=audioengine&qid=1587403393&sprefix=audio,aps,243&sr=8-3&th=1
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,096
    xsmi wrote: »
    I HIGHLY recommend these. Get the wired version.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Wireless-Bluetooth-Amplifier/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17W1J94FBSYY2&dchild=1&keywords=audioengine&qid=1587403393&sprefix=audio,aps,243&sr=8-3&th=1

    Yay I got my old nick back! I read about those. They that good? Was hoping to find something decent used in the $100 mark.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
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    A pair of CRS+ make an excellent pair of computer speakers.
    Home Theater
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Klipsch Promedia

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    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Depends on if you want something more tonally accurate or something that rocks for movies and video games. Those klipsch are hard to beat for the latter: https://www.klipsch.com/products/klipsch-promedia-2-1-thx-certified-computer-speaker?source=googleshopping&locale=en-US&gclid=CjwKCAjwkPX0BRBKEiwA7THxiHI_Df5rodD9lttcdWIE9QZGZ0xsx8_L_XnqpQMcLYsawuNIGAWwuhoCjRAQAvD_BwE

    But for something more tonally I would go a different route..:
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    xjghost wrote: »
    xsmi wrote: »
    I HIGHLY recommend these. Get the wired version.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Wireless-Bluetooth-Amplifier/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17W1J94FBSYY2&dchild=1&keywords=audioengine&qid=1587403393&sprefix=audio,aps,243&sr=8-3&th=1

    Yay I got my old nick back! I read about those. They that good? Was hoping to find something decent used in the $100 mark.

    Yes. They're very, very musical, but not so laid back that you couldn't use them as studio monitors.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    I like the Audioengine stuff, too, but personally I like them with a sub for best results.

    Depending on what you're looking for out of these computer speakers, and to stick within the budget, I'd probably go with one of the computer speaker kits as recommended above. I've enjoyed an old Boston Acoustic 2.1 set that came with a Gateway 2000 computer from around 1998. You can definitely find some of these kinds of speaker sets used. Don't necessarily go for the Bostons, though, as they'll probably need a new woofer driver. Not a difficult replacement, but the driver will probably cost you the same as you'll spend on the speaker set.
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,186
    Polk made some excellent computer speakers some years back. Hewlett-Packard computers came with them standard for a while. This was back when everyone was using CRT monitors to show you how long ago this was. Those are all over eBay now. Problem is the Hewlett-Packard computers had sound cards with amplifiers built in. So these are passive speakers. Polk also made plenty of powered speakers for the aftermarket as well. Since I made a blood vow to myself years ago to stay all Polk until I can afford some Bowers & Wilkins or Wilson or the Focal Utopias that I used to sell. I scowered eBay for some powered Polks and pieced together a halfway decent computer system with a stereo pair of the bass towers. The monitors and the bass speakers all have the power ports. So even though it doesn’t go all that low, it is surprising how full the sound is from such a small set up. Everyone who hears it says I don’t have “computer speakers “ I have a full blown stereo system hooked up to my computer!
    You can see in the pic three of them are behind the monitor. That’s only because I have them spread apart to get some stereo separation.
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    It’s up to you obviously, but you CAN get some decent Polk computer speakers, used or new old stock of you’re patient and willing to do the work to find them. I see them popping up for sale here and there.
    Have fun out there and be safe!
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    I haven't been able to hear these yet, but I do like the look of JBL's newest "studio monitors" - which are really just nice computer speakers being sold by the pro division. Because why not right? Lol.
    https://www.jbl.com/studio-monitors/JBL-104-BT.html?dwvar_JBL-104-BT_color=Black-US-Current&cgid=studio-monitors#start=1
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited April 2020
    Edifier has some cool stuff in all price ranges. https://www.edifier.com/us/en/speakers

    From $29 computer speakers to $1099.99 audio engineer Phil Jones designed AirPulse studio bookies.... and everything in between.

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    Post edited by WLDock on
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    Ooh! Edifer! Great suggestion!
    I forgot all about those. Always been curious.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited April 2020
    I had a chance to listen to some of their active bookies. Great sounding stuff for the money.
    I was actually strongly considering a set of the S3000Pro or AirPulse A200 as a cheaper alternative to the KEF LS50W I wanted to go in my living room. However, the Mrs. has given me a hard time about it. So, that plan is off. Focus is on adding a 2/ch setup to the TV/theater system.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/187849/abt-electronics-audio-innovation-event-10-10-2019#latest
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    The 15 Best Computer Speakers for 2020
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    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Yea I forget that I bought these for my mom: Edifier R1280DB. $130 shipped from amazon. I mean they’re not gonna replace anything in my house, but it does make me wonder why anyone would be a Bluetooth speaker or soundbar for home use when you can get powered stereo speakers with a DAC that’s better than then one in your tv for $130...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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