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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 15:10:03 GMT 1, Can anyone recommend a decent speaker system for an iMac?
Don't really have a budget in mind and not looking for something that will dislodge the roofing tiles from the rafters but a superb (or thereabouts) quality of sound is definitely a must.
Advice/thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Ged
Can anyone recommend a decent speaker system for an iMac?
Don't really have a budget in mind and not looking for something that will dislodge the roofing tiles from the rafters but a superb (or thereabouts) quality of sound is definitely a must.
Advice/thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Ged
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Question for Mac users, by richy00 on Apr 29, 2009 15:14:07 GMT 1, depends on the size???
bose companion 5 is a decent table top system...
if you can go bigger a decent amp and a set of nice floorstanders 
depends on the size??? bose companion 5 is a decent table top system... if you can go bigger a decent amp and a set of nice floorstanders |
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Question for Mac users, by Guest on Apr 29, 2009 15:18:30 GMT 1, Thats what i do, you can then use any amp and speakers of your choice.
Thats what i do, you can then use any amp and speakers of your choice.
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Question for Mac users, by richy00 on Apr 29, 2009 15:18:47 GMT 1, get a lead, 3.5mm jack one end, and wire the iMac in via its headphone jack, and the other end into the aux port on your amp...
he would first need an amp....
get a lead, 3.5mm jack one end, and wire the iMac in via its headphone jack, and the other end into the aux port on your amp... he would first need an amp.... |
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 15:24:48 GMT 1, depends on the size??? bose companion 5 is a decent table top system... if you can go bigger a decent amp and a set of nice floorstanders
Cheers guys.
Yeh, just after a desk top system. Will look into that Bose, cheers. May check B&O as well.
Any other suggestions?
depends on the size??? bose companion 5 is a decent table top system... if you can go bigger a decent amp and a set of nice floorstanders Cheers guys. Yeh, just after a desk top system. Will look into that Bose, cheers. May check B&O as well. Any other suggestions? |
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Question for Mac users, by howlinjack on Apr 29, 2009 15:25:21 GMT 1, get an airtunes box and connect that to any speakers/amp in the house and stream your music from your mac over the wifi. i have mine streaming to a bose system. sounds great but only works with itunes though. other than that harmon kardon sound sticks are rather meaty and look good taboot.
get an airtunes box and connect that to any speakers/amp in the house and stream your music from your mac over the wifi. i have mine streaming to a bose system. sounds great but only works with itunes though. other than that harmon kardon sound sticks are rather meaty and look good taboot.
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 15:25:27 GMT 1, he would first need an amp.... Thanks for the clarification ;D I presume that everyone has some kind of amp/hifi that can take aux in. Unless Ged's some kind of Luddite and/or Amish which i doubt somehoe...
LMAO!!! Don't speak to soon mate ;D
he would first need an amp.... Thanks for the clarification ;D I presume that everyone has some kind of amp/hifi that can take aux in. Unless Ged's some kind of Luddite and/or Amish which i doubt somehoe... LMAO!!! Don't speak to soon mate ;D |
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Question for Mac users, by Daniel Silk on Apr 29, 2009 15:29:17 GMT 1, I was thinkin about getting some speakers a few months back (cant afford it at the moment) and had a look at what they had in the Apple shop in Regents Street.
The base on this system was brilliant - Harman Kardon Soundsticks II ยฃ127.95
Not sure if you might be after something bigger 
I was thinkin about getting some speakers a few months back (cant afford it at the moment) and had a look at what they had in the Apple shop in Regents Street. The base on this system was brilliant - Harman Kardon Soundsticks II ยฃ127.95 Not sure if you might be after something bigger |
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Question for Mac users, by Daniel Silk on Apr 29, 2009 15:30:56 GMT 1, Sorry Howlin ;D Just saw your post ;D
Sorry Howlin ;D Just saw your post ;D
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Question for Mac users, by doublehelix on Apr 29, 2009 15:31:52 GMT 1, Make sure you get a good quality woofer:
Make sure you get a good quality woofer: |
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Question for Mac users, by howlinjack on Apr 29, 2009 15:32:04 GMT 1, no probs mr silky
no probs mr silky
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Question for Mac users, by wiz on Apr 29, 2009 15:34:42 GMT 1, Ive got JBL Creature on mine. Wouldnt have the Harmon Kardon soundsticks as to me they are ugly, too fussy looking and remind me of a Victorian Mantle Garniture.
Ive got JBL Creature on mine. Wouldnt have the Harmon Kardon soundsticks as to me they are ugly, too fussy looking and remind me of a Victorian Mantle Garniture.
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Question for Mac users, by manchestermike on Apr 29, 2009 15:40:40 GMT 1, I've got those soundsticky things
Like 'em
I've got those soundsticky things
Like 'em
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Question for Mac users, by boatboy on Apr 29, 2009 15:43:10 GMT 1, I'm sure I read somewhere that the sound out of the 3.5mm speaker thing was a bit rubbish on an imac and macbook. That cant be right though, surely.
I'm sure I read somewhere that the sound out of the 3.5mm speaker thing was a bit rubbish on an imac and macbook. That cant be right though, surely.
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Question for Mac users, by weeble on Apr 29, 2009 15:44:28 GMT 1, Soundsticks are awesome. Go for those mate.
Soundsticks are awesome. Go for those mate. |
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Question for Mac users, by wiz on Apr 29, 2009 15:52:54 GMT 1, Soundsticks are awesome. Go for those mate.
90 odd squids on the web at PC World , cheap  .
Soundsticks are awesome. Go for those mate. 90 odd squids on the web at PC World , cheap . |
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Question for Mac users, by spirit on Apr 29, 2009 16:31:05 GMT 1, If you want to step up a bit from the soundsticks, I can highly recommend the blue sky EXO 2.1 system. It's basically a smaller version of what they use in a lot of post production studios and the sound quality is superb. They go reasonably loud too. Also comes with a handy little desktop control unit that lets you control volume and sub level and gives you another headphone jack which is handy as the one on your iMac would be used up when you plugged this in...You can pick it up for about ยฃ250.
www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=177&prodcode=00062
If you want to step up a bit from the soundsticks, I can highly recommend the blue sky EXO 2.1 system. It's basically a smaller version of what they use in a lot of post production studios and the sound quality is superb. They go reasonably loud too. Also comes with a handy little desktop control unit that lets you control volume and sub level and gives you another headphone jack which is handy as the one on your iMac would be used up when you plugged this in...You can pick it up for about ยฃ250. www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=177&prodcode=00062 |
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Question for Mac users, by spirit on Apr 29, 2009 16:40:54 GMT 1, airtunes is great for streaming music around the house - but not so good if you want the sound to accompany what you are seeing on your mac screen - playing a game or watching a movie for example - you really want the sound to be coming from either side of the screen in that situation.
airtunes is great for streaming music around the house - but not so good if you want the sound to accompany what you are seeing on your mac screen - playing a game or watching a movie for example - you really want the sound to be coming from either side of the screen in that situation.
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Question for Mac users, by Ruggs on Apr 29, 2009 16:47:19 GMT 1, The soundsticks look cool and sound cool too!
The soundsticks look cool and sound cool too!
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Question for Mac users, by jellya on Apr 29, 2009 17:13:45 GMT 1, If you want to step up a bit from the soundsticks, I can highly recommend the blue sky EXO 2.1 system. It's basically a smaller version of what they use in a lot of post production studios and the sound quality is superb. They go reasonably loud too. Also comes with a handy little desktop control unit that lets you control volume and sub level and gives you another headphone jack which is handy as the one on your iMac would be used up when you plugged this in...You can pick it up for about ยฃ250. www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=177&prodcode=00062
Second that. Blue Skys all the way.
If you want to step up a bit from the soundsticks, I can highly recommend the blue sky EXO 2.1 system. It's basically a smaller version of what they use in a lot of post production studios and the sound quality is superb. They go reasonably loud too. Also comes with a handy little desktop control unit that lets you control volume and sub level and gives you another headphone jack which is handy as the one on your iMac would be used up when you plugged this in...You can pick it up for about ยฃ250. www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=177&prodcode=00062Second that. Blue Skys all the way. |
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Question for Mac users, by mimse on Apr 29, 2009 17:37:28 GMT 1, I own the Harman Kardon 2.1 PC system that FUSSshop has shown. I assure you you aren't just paying that price for the design, the sound is fantastic. Also has top ratings at Cnet Reviews. Only requiered a AUX/mini-jack.
go for Soundsticks.
I own the Harman Kardon 2.1 PC system that FUSSshop has shown. I assure you you aren't just paying that price for the design, the sound is fantastic. Also has top ratings at Cnet Reviews. Only requiered a AUX/mini-jack.
go for Soundsticks.
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 18:18:04 GMT 1, WOW that's certainly given me something to think about. Seen those soundsticks before but thought they were more gimmicky than quality but given that a few are recommending them I'll look into them. I'm also liking the Blue Sky........yum!!!
Was looking into BeoLab 4 speakers but judging by some of the reviews and the ยฃ700 price tag I don't think I'll bother.
Will let you know how I get on, cheers
WOW that's certainly given me something to think about. Seen those soundsticks before but thought they were more gimmicky than quality but given that a few are recommending them I'll look into them. I'm also liking the Blue Sky........yum!!! Was looking into BeoLab 4 speakers but judging by some of the reviews and the ยฃ700 price tag I don't think I'll bother. Will let you know how I get on, cheers |
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Question for Mac users, by outandabout on Apr 29, 2009 18:20:19 GMT 1, 2500 watt output.
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2500 watt output. [a href=" "] [/a] |
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 18:39:35 GMT 1, Beautiful speakers but aren't they about ยฃ10k a pair or something 
Beautiful speakers but aren't they about ยฃ10k a pair or something |
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Question for Mac users, by outandabout on Apr 29, 2009 18:53:38 GMT 1, Meridian DSP5200 are half the price and sound fantastic.
Avoid the beolab 4 desk speakers... the soundsticks mentioned above are far superior
Meridian DSP5200 are half the price and sound fantastic.
Avoid the beolab 4 desk speakers... the soundsticks mentioned above are far superior
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 19:21:48 GMT 1, Meridian DSP5200 are half the price and sound fantastic.
Will take a look, cheers. 
Avoid the beolab 4 desk speakers... the soundsticks mentioned above are far superior
Yeh, that's what I read. For ยฃ700 a pop you'd want something special. Shame really as I actually rate B&O quite highly. Have had their BeoCom 4 and BeoTalk 1200 for a few years and never had a problem (apart from when I dropped one of them in a glass of wine : - beautifully designed as well.
Meridian DSP5200 are half the price and sound fantastic. Will take a look, cheers. Avoid the beolab 4 desk speakers... the soundsticks mentioned above are far superior Yeh, that's what I read. For ยฃ700 a pop you'd want something special. Shame really as I actually rate B&O quite highly. Have had their BeoCom 4 and BeoTalk 1200 for a few years and never had a problem (apart from when I dropped one of them in a glass of wine : - beautifully designed as well. |
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Question for Mac users, by Ged on Apr 29, 2009 19:24:05 GMT 1, Meridian DSP5200 are half the price and sound fantastic.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!
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Question for Mac users, by slowmo on Apr 29, 2009 19:45:29 GMT 1, I use these
Depending on the size of your house, simply cut the string to length, I listen in the shower to my itunes safe in the knowledge I'll not be getting electrocuted. Sometimes I go to the local shops, I can still hear the music, just amazing!
I use these Depending on the size of your house, simply cut the string to length, I listen in the shower to my itunes safe in the knowledge I'll not be getting electrocuted. Sometimes I go to the local shops, I can still hear the music, just amazing! |
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- beautifully designed as well. 
