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Mostly looking for music playback speakers, not a flat response mixing speaker. I don't do any home recording or anything on my computer at home. Should be a powered speaker.

I have Klipsch Promedia 2.1 now and these have served me well. I blew a fuse on the sub and if that doesn't fix it, may look for something different if there's something better. Trying to stay under $200. Desk is in front of window so rear facing bass port may not be ideal?
 
I use a pair of Behringer Truth monitors for my computer speakers. They're outstanding! If I recall though, they out of your stated price range. I've heard great things about Mackie's CR series. I know those are under $200.
 
Hey bodia, if you don't mind me asking, which model Behringer Truth Monitors do you have and do you have a sub as well, or are a pair, l/r sufficient ?
 
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Blprice said:
Hey bodia, if you don't mind me asking, which model Behringer Truth Monitors do you have and do you have a sub as well, or are a pair, l/r sufficient ?
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I have a pair of B2031A's. Just 2, no sub. Doesn't need it. Here's are links for them on Amazon and Sweetwater

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B20...1&sr=8-1&keywords=behringer+truth+b2031a+pair

Sweetwater
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/B2031A

I bought mine a few years ago at a local family owned music store. The guy I was dealing with raved about them. He said in addition to using them for his recording he bought an extra pair for his home theater.

They suit my needs, and they are LOUD.
 
Thank you for the info guys, will be checking them out tonight !!! I have an Apple computer, not by choice, a Christmas gift a few years ago. Which speakers would be compatible with the Apple ?
 
You should be able to make either work. I will point out that the Behringers are big. They're a little big than bookshelf speakers, but they weigh 33 pounds each.
 
If you can find them used or new still on Ebay, Logitech Z680s.
They were ahead of their time, and I have two sets.
First set I bought new around 2002, second set I bought new off of Ebay unopened around 2008 I think.

5.1 surround sound system, and a big sub woofer.
The control unit can be controlled with a remote, and it also has an optical input for running your Blu-Ray/DVD player to it, or your smart TV if it has an optical input.

One set I use for my TV (second set), the other is hooked up to my computer.
It is loud and proud and will shake your foundation.
MP3s, games, TV, and movies sound great.

You can see my TV one here, but only three of the speakers, only one rear channel one is in the pic behind the Boeing models.
Front channels are on the wall by the guitars, center channel is on the TV stand, the sub which contains the amp is on the floor with the control module on top.
They came out with a newer system later, and it was not as good as these older systems I have.
I have never felt the need to upgrade to a better TV or computer setup, as they sound awesome, and are also Dolby I believe.

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Looks like Amazon has some used one, and if you are interested, take some time to read the reviews on them.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Computer-Speakers-5-Speaker-Silver/dp/B00007AKDP

This setup is "Corey" approved :D
 
bodia said:
I use a pair of Behringer Truth monitors for my computer speakers. They're outstanding! If I recall though, they out of your stated price range. I've heard great things about Mackie's CR series. I know those are under $200.
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Interesting. Great reviews. They might be a little big for my desk.

dsenoj said:
They're a little above your price range ($250) but I've been really happy with my Bose Companion 20 speakers. https://www.bose.com/products/speakers/stereo_speakers/companion-20-multimedia-speaker-system.html There's a separate control pod with headphone jack and volume control.
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I tried these when I bought my Klipsch, but liked the ones I got better. I LOVE my Bose colorsound though.
 
Thanks for the suggestion Corey, that's just way more stuff than I need though.
 
I found a pair of Anchor AN-100 powered speakers on eBay for alittle over $100, used. They are small with a 4" speaker and a bass port coming out the front. Pretty powerful, 25 watts, Vol/Treble/Bass controls, 2 line inputs, mic and instrument inputs. I run them off my Mac book through a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and they're small enough to sit on top of my amp head. See them here: http://www.broadcaststore.com/catal.../Speakers/_models/AN100AN100/AN100-AN-100.htm. Or just Google them and see if you can score a used pair like I did. They truly have amazing sound for their size.
 
If I were you I wouldn't bother with any of the fancy set ups, 5.1 etc, they just aren't 'real', stereo is fine. I write dance music electronically and had all the fancy bells and whistle type audio play back stuff on my PC but found issues between what I was hearing during production and what was heard on vinyl. I ended up scrapping the 5.1 and bought a standard high quality stereo amp and two studio monitors and that's fantastic. I also got rid of my TV surround as well, I think good stereo works better while 5.1 is contrived.
 
I'm not looking for anything more than stereo and maybe a sub if needed.
 
KRK 5" mopnitors / used sound real good. I had Klipsch those were good ten years ago. Their cables were really weak. Get a pair you'll hear everything. No sub / wires everywhere.
 
I am a big fan of the Swan M10's. They run about 100 bucks and they both look and sound great.
 
Blprice said:
Thank you for the info guys, will be checking them out tonight !!! I have an Apple computer, not by choice, a Christmas gift a few years ago. Which speakers would be compatible with the Apple ?
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I have more than one, by choice; they're great computers! A lot of other people on the forum have them too.

You shouldn't have to worry about compatibility unless they connect through USB, in which case you should check to see if they havr Mac support. If they have a 3.5mm input (like most computer speakers) you're fine with any computer, and if they have XLR and/or 1/4" inputs (used on most studio monitors but few basic computer speakers) you'll need an external audio interface to connect to just about any computer. Again you'd want to get one with Mac support, but most have it.
 
Mixstar said:
I ended up scrapping the 5.1 and bought a standard high quality stereo amp and two studio monitors and that's fantastic
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You can drive a normal stereo amp directly out of the back of your PC sound card or motherboard depending where your output's are.
 
tip said:
KRK 5" mopnitors / used sound real good. I had Klipsch those were good ten years ago. Their cables were really weak. Get a pair you'll hear everything. No sub / wires everywhere.
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Which monitors you think sound good is a very personal thing so I can't exactly disagree with you, but when I was testing monitors, out of probably a dozen different sets I tried side by side at a Guitar Center, the 5" KRKs were my least favorite by far. :(

Some people love them, and I won't say you're wrong unless you say they have a flat response or that you don't need a sub with them to do a complete mix on them, but I think it's important to try different models yourself rather than taking anyone's word on what sounds good.

I should also note that I found I didn't love *any* 5" monitors I tried - even the nice new Neumanns (although I did like them better than other 5"s). To me, 6.5-8" give a much more open and realistic sound, especially with ribbon tweeters...but again, some people hate those, so it's good to try them for yourself. :)
 
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