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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2013, 07:56:21 PM »
Quote from: burnspbesq on July 09, 2013, 05:21:56 PM
Quote from: planx on July 09, 2013, 07:52:23 AM
And I'm just here sitting with my Audioengine A2s I picked up at a bargain...

You can spend more and get less. We set the kid up with a Dragonfly and a pair of A2s in his dorm room, and the combo far exceeded expectations.

True that. With everything said, the A2 is actually a decent 2.0 setup, especially with quality DACs. For the price I paid, I would be stuck with a 2.1 Logitech or Altec Lansing. At least they will have more bass kick haha
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2013, 09:36:59 PM »
I started with JBL Duet II's, good design and nice sound for the money.

M-Audio BX5 followed, I was impressed.

Now I use a Logitech S715i connected to a Pico DAC. For casual listening it is good enough.

After finalizing the headphone set-up, bi-amped monitors...
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2013, 12:56:31 AM »
not really computer audio in the strict sense but i have a large office and use a vintage set of monitors with a vintage amp - Pinnacle Gold Monitors ( http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/cgmon.html ) and Cyrus II amp ( http://www.stereophile.com/content/mission-system-mission-cyrus-two-amplifier ) . I hardly ever fire up my headphones at work.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #23 on: July 10, 2013, 04:54:09 AM »
Was driving them with a NAD receiver which was satisfactory to me before they smoked. Good depth and smooth highs. Imaging is not pinpoint though thats to be expected. Definitely a little hyped at the bottom end <100hz. Dispersion is pretty darn wide unlike my previous Edifier Studios so no real sweet spot. I think I got these at a good price of 220 USD.

Will be taking a while to do mods and repairs as I'm gonna change out a bunch of caps for slightly better ones and place in moar damping schemes which hopefully works out. Will be my 1st modding project with speakers(okay the first was building a mini boombox but that does not count).

Actually I have the same idea(amp wise at least) as Rudewolf involving the Lateral FET or UHP speaker amp version of "The Wire" for speaker(preferrably single source speakers) use as well but that be much later.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #24 on: July 10, 2013, 05:54:39 AM »
Yeah, only the problem with low-volume speakers is that they are very insensitive. Employing high efficiency drivers in turn limits the maximum loudness you can get from them. So yeah, no free lunch.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #25 on: July 10, 2013, 10:27:20 AM »
Anyone here personally try the Emotiva powered speakers?
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #26 on: July 10, 2013, 09:43:09 PM »
The Emotivas were demoed at T.H.E. Show. I think they had a room setup as a home theater with the larger monitors. They cranked the volume up to much IMO, and seemed bass bloated. Perhaps the room was too small, but not sure. The monitors seem to come with shelving EQ options and it could be that the monitors were not played with optimal settings. This is all from memory though.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #27 on: July 10, 2013, 10:15:55 PM »
Looks like they have the Stealth DC-1 dac to match the monitors now. Not much for specs given, though balanced out and two headphone jacks. Interesting.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #28 on: July 11, 2013, 01:50:17 AM »
Quote from: ultrabike on July 10, 2013, 09:43:09 PM
The Emotivas were demoed at T.H.E. Show. I think they had a room setup as a home theater with the larger monitors. They cranked the volume up to much IMO, and seemed bass bloated. Perhaps the room was too small, but not sure. The monitors seem to come with shelving EQ options and it could be that the monitors were not played with optimal settings. This is all from memory though.

My exact impression from that demo. Bloated might be putting it lightly.

AudioEngines (was it the A5 or the A5+?) sounded pretty good at THE though. So did the Vanatoos.
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Re: Computer/Desktop Speakers and such...
« Reply #29 on: July 11, 2013, 02:45:32 AM »
Quote from: ultrabike on July 10, 2013, 09:43:09 PM
The Emotivas were demoed at T.H.E. Show. I think they had a room setup as a home theater with the larger monitors. They cranked the volume up to much IMO, and seemed bass bloated. Perhaps the room was too small, but not sure. The monitors seem to come with shelving EQ options and it could be that the monitors were not played with optimal settings. This is all from memory though.

I have the smallest version of the Emotiva, at bass set to -2 and treble 0 they sound quite balanced to me. not at all bass bloated. I find them to be really good for their size and price. also look really cool.
sucks that they demo'ed them that way, they aren't bad at all.
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