Audio Advice 1111 Responses

Last post: 2 years, 1 month ago | Thread started: Jan 8, 10, 6:01 p.m.

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• rainman

  I've got a pair of monsoon speakers + Amp (

  

  ) that I've used as a make shift sound system for halloween... for all the creepy sounds. Unfortunately I think I've done some damage to them and they aren't sounding the greatest these days. :)

  Yeah, I know... stupid.

  Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade to a better system. Problem is I'm not an audiophile. I want to purchase something that:

  1. sounds great (duh)
  2. I can play my music on my computer
  3. something that sounds great for movies (when I watch something while I work)
  4. I'd like to hang/attach to my ceiling so something that is designed for that purpose.

  I've read good things about http://www.monitoraudiousa.com and http://www.audioengineusa.com ... but I'm just a little gunshy.. especially since I can't test drive them.

  I'm kinda splurging so, at this point, all suggestions are welcomed.

  Jan 8, 10, 6:01 p.m. – Permalink

• toe_knee

  http://www.krix.com.au/Product/D…

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:06 p.m. – Permalink

• toe_knee

  http://www.spankrecords.com.au/K…

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:07 p.m. – Permalink

• benfal99

  watching movies while working ?
  wow

  • World of Warcraft while working? No way– ukit1/3

    he means porn obviously– ismith2/3

    porn+working=isn't possible :)– rainman3/3

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:12 p.m. – Permalink

• version3

  http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:12 p.m. – Permalink

• acescence

  what's your budget? I assume you want something powered vs separates? the ceiling is not a good place to put speakers, or anywhere near a wall/corner. you can get brackets to wall mount any speakers though, but for optimal quality they should be at ear level.

  • <– monospaced

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:22 p.m. – Permalink

• acescence

  well anyway, regardless, here are my top 3...

  1. Genelec 8030A
  2. Dynaudio BM5a
  3. ADAM A7

  these are all professional studio reference monitors. your favorite records were mixed on a pair of monitors from one of the 3 manufacturers above.

  • You own any of these?– rainman

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 6:53 p.m. – Permalink

• freeskihp

  I am using audioengine a2's right now. They are fantastic desktop speakers and the warranty is absurd, if anything breaks they will send you a replacement next day

  

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  Dog-earJan 8, 10, 7 p.m. – Permalink

• camer

  Advent speakers and Luxman amplifier. Yes from the 1970's. Can't be beat. They will sound really good. And won't break the bank.

  • craig's list might find you the ones you need all for under a grand depending on the amp
    – camer1/2

    Can be beat. There have been some advances in the last 40 years.– monospaced2/2

  

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  Dog-earJan 9, 10, 12:45 a.m. – Permalink

• rainman

  Thanks for all the input!

  What are everyone's thoughts on the 5.1 systems?

  • 5.1 is good for surround. lol– monospaced

  

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  Dog-earJan 9, 10, 8:52 a.m. – Permalink

• version3

  isn't there 7.2 now?

  • For desktop speakers?– rainman1/2

    if the sound card supports it....– version32/2

  

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  Dog-earJan 9, 10, 8:53 a.m. – Permalink

• rainman

  Acescence... Powered means they'd have built in amplifiers but also require more wiring? Like individually powered with their own plug in? Correct?

  I'd prefer a cleaner approach... like the one I have... each speaker wired to subwoofer.

  In regards to ceiling mounted... my office is in the basement and the ceiling is a bunch of joists. I imagined attaching to the joists and pointing downwards towards where I sit. Not a good scenario?

  I guess maybe I'm envisioning something more like a surround sound you'd build around an entertainment system... only for my office. hm...

  

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  Dog-earJan 9, 10, 12:19 p.m. – Permalink