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10-31-2012 02:08 PM

profundus-sanus

Re: Computer Speakers

Bringing Home The Bass: 2.1-Channel Speaker Roundup : Bass Basics

10-31-2012 12:47 PM

Burkem_10

Re: Computer Speakers

I did some looking around as if hypothetically LKWB bought my 2.1 set and damn, this stuff is more expensive than I thought lol. It's kind of hard to find a decent amp that I could use for some speakers in a t-line that still leaves enough money left over for decent speakers and tweeters

10-31-2012 09:15 AM

Burkem_10

Re: Computer Speakers

Hey LKWB I've got a Logitech Z-2300 set that I'd sell you so you can save a few bucks and still get something that sounds great. I've been wanting to try to make a horn or t-line for my home audio system and have been passively looking to sell my current setup.

Amazon.com: Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer: Electronics

It's the normal Z-2300 set with a pair of Dayton Audio 2-way 6.5" bookshelf speakers. The stock 3.5" full range speakers sounded decent but really lacked in midrange so I replaced them with the Daytons and they sound great. They get loud as fawk too, I can fill the whole apartment with really loud music when it's only turned up 3/4 of the way. The 8" subwoofer is a re-labeled Tang Band and it's pretty nice. The box it's in is tuned kind of high but still manages to get down into the mid 30s. I'm not exactly blown away by the sub-stage but it's enough to shake some things in the apartment. My roommates have a $400 Beats by Dre system in the living room and they constantly remark about how mine sounds better/gets louder lol.

The amp alone in the Z-2300 is almost worth the money. It's hard to find a 2.1 amp that does 40wx2 and 120wx1 for a low price. For example, there's a Dayton 2.1 amp that does 50w rms for the substage and 25w rms x2 for the mids/highs and it costs $100 lol.

Here's an extremely in depth review of the z-2300 and the guy who wrote it seemed to love them. My modified set is even better than the stock ones :P This guy analyzes everything about the set and there's a lot of good info about the amplifiers inside it and even some frequency response graphs: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/57...ch-2300-titans

^^Hah my ears were right!! The dayton bookshelf speakers that I got can get down to 70hz and they take care of that nasty lull^^

Here's the T/S specs of the sub:

Fs = 42.95 Hz
Re = 7.80 ohms [dc]
Le = 7328.42 uH
L2 = 3120.63 uH
R2 = 52.25 ohms
Qt = 0.52
Qes = 0.57
Qms = 6.49
Mms = 50.81 grams
Rms = 2.112233 kg / s
Cms = 0.000270 m / N
Vas = 10.35 liters
Sd = 165.13 cm ^ 2
Bl = 13.755757 Tm
ETA = 0.14%
Lp (2.83V/1m) = 83.66 dB

So, look that article over. Again, I'd be willing to sell you my set for a low price

It's win-win you get a nice 2.1 set and I have an excuse to build a horn/t-line

10-31-2012 08:28 AM

dustin420

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcarver1112

I never recommend sony but this is the one time I will....

this...

Sony Mini Hi-fi Music Shelf System MHC-EC909iP - Walmart.com

Much more then you would expect from a shelf system.

i had the older model of this, the one with yellow colord speakers. i just unhooked the sony sub an hooked up some cheapo kicker comps, then made my own speaker sets useing some old alpine coaxs i had, sounded dam good for what it was had rca inputs in the front hooked it up to my tv an dam movies were poundin.

10-31-2012 08:01 AM

Fallen

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by little-kid-wit-bass

I know what THX is, but what's the certification mean?

It can play return of the jedi properly.

...
I'm not kidding.
Anyways it's more or less a quality thing, for theaters etc.

10-31-2012 07:55 AM

KingPen

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by little-kid-wit-bass

So Sony house subs are decent, but their car subs are garbage?... Makes no since. Lol.

Well not really in either respect. I would say both are similar quality but there built for different purposes. This design just happened to produce good solid bass for a large room and when compared to the other things on the market in your $150 price range its one that really stands out. Despite what many say and all the crap they get, Sony car subs WILL bang pretty decent but I think there a touch over priced compared to other options on the market.

Here's an example of a $90 12" that will take 500W rms. A pair of them will sound pretty decent on 1k believe it or not. But for $180 there are a couple of options that will take a little more power and sound a little better.

Sony XS-GS120LD (xsgs129ld) 12" Dual 4 ohm GS Series Subwoofer

They are what they are I guess. The difference really is there is a HUGE following for car subs when compared to home audio. On top of that the car audio seen is often filled by a bunch of younger guys with limited funds where the high end home audio is filled by a slightly older crowd where money becomes less of a limiting factor.

10-31-2012 04:07 AM

little-kid-wit-bass

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallen

logitech is decent, The Z623 should be close to your budget.

I know what THX is, but what's the certification mean?

10-31-2012 03:46 AM

little-kid-wit-bass

Re: Computer Speakers

My brother has the older bigger version of that stereo. I likes it

10-31-2012 03:44 AM

little-kid-wit-bass

Re: Computer Speakers

So Sony house subs are decent, but their car subs are garbage?... Makes no since. Lol.

10-29-2012 04:05 PM

KingPen

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkmage1991

rca -> audio jack connectors are only like 3$

no audio quality should be lost in it either so i say its still a good thing

For a moment I was lost because there doesnt appear to be any audio in connectors BUT after looking over the spec sheet there is a 3.5mm on the front which could be used.

10-29-2012 03:52 PM

Darkmage1991

Re: Computer Speakers

rca -> audio jack connectors are only like 3$

no audio quality should be lost in it either so i say its still a good thing

10-29-2012 03:49 PM

KingPen

Re: Computer Speakers

ok, just noticed that it doesnt have the audio cable connections... so scratch that I guess.

10-29-2012 03:43 PM

KingPen

Re: Computer Speakers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkmage1991

Sony mini hifi shelfs are no joke. They sound
great for what they are. I would recommend them also

Haha, ya I was totally blown away when I first heard one. Its my buddy's radio that he has on his TV and I was instantly like "WTF is that sony"

Here is the cnet review....

Pros
Pounding bass, good sound quality, affordable price, portable
Cons
Short cables, IPod dock is flimsy, non-removable grills, bass can be overpowering,
Summary
Excellent product, great sound quality and bone-rattling bass. Sounds great with dubstep and hip-hop especially. Minor annoyances are not a huge factor. If you are a bass head, this is for you.

... need i say more lol. Although it seems the bass is good and bad lol

10-29-2012 03:37 PM

Darkmage1991

Re: Computer Speakers

Sony mini hifi shelfs are no joke. They sound
great for what they are. I would recommend them also

10-29-2012 02:39 PM

KingPen

Re: Computer Speakers

I never recommend sony but this is the one time I will....

this...

Sony Mini Hi-fi Music Shelf System MHC-EC909iP - Walmart.com

Much more then you would expect from a shelf system.

10-29-2012 01:43 PM

49konvict

Re: Computer Speakers

i got a sony 2.1 system from wallyworld for fif'd doll hairs that isnt bad at all. i tore out the 3inch sub and just use it fir signal to my oa12 behind my couch. wang bazzzzzzzz

10-29-2012 12:09 PM

Fallen

Re: Computer Speakers

logitech is decent, The Z623 should be close to your budget.

10-29-2012 12:04 PM

profundus-sanus

Re: Computer Speakers

i wouldn't particularly suggest this as computer speakers are meant to be used at short listening distances.

i took a 2.1 htib that sounded HORRIBLE as a ht and it actually does pretty well as computer speakers.

10-29-2012 11:44 AM

little-kid-wit-bass

Computer Speakers

I'm thinking about buying some computer speakers just to use on my T.V in the living room. I live in a small apartment, so I don't need loud sound, but its better then the speakers screen on our flat screen. I was thinking about Logitech. I've heard some pretty good speakers from them. I don't plan on spending more then $150, and only want a 2.1 setup. So any suggestions for some speakers with good bass would be nice.

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