What are good 2.1 computer speakers for a dorm room?

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misha roge

I am looking for a 2.1 computer speaker system that has good-high-excellent quality for a dorm room.?
I want 2.1 computer speakers from good to excellent quality. I dont want floor shaking bass, but I want the bass to fill the room. I also want the speaker sound quality to be At least good quality- excellent.
To: mark_hensley@sbcglobal.net- ok so excellent might be a little far fetched. My price range is $300

Answer
Misha,

What is your budget? Excellent is relative to a price point. I have this set up, it is one of several different set ups this one works well. Purchase the Kicker ik501 for $169, then purchase a digital audio converter (DAC) like Audioengine's D1 for $169. The Kicker has five speakers and a passive radiator that works like a sub. It also has a built in amp delivering an additional 22 watts, all in one devices. It is mobile in a dorm room and fits. The DAC will clarify or filter the music even better after 50 hours of burn in. If you are a music lover this set up will fill the room, its crystal clear, its well within your budget and you don't have to worry about it being broken or destroyed because someone wasn't watching what they were doing. In this case you do not have to get the DAC, the DAC moves you from good to very good just at the tipping point of best for a reasonable price. What you will find is that the ik501 is a very loud and clear unit, very few can out gun this ipod docking station. Which leads me to my second point. You can download Pandora for free on your ipod or phone, place it in the dock and you have radio from around the world at no cost. The Audioengine can be plugged into your usb port and play music off of your computer into the ipod docking station, or, you can plug it into a wall then use a router get a toslink optical cable plug it into the back of the ik501 (aux) and your music from your computer will stream to wherever you set you Kicker. And of course you can play music directly off of your ipod or phone. For $169.00 USD you have five different options in a dorm room to hear music. You can stream from your computer, you can down load Pandora, you can play music directly from your ipod, or your phone directly in the docking station and you can plug it into your flat screen providing excellent audio. If you were my daughter and asked me this exact thing, wanting me to buy it this is what she would be getting and my daughter deserves the best of what I can afford as long as she takes care of it. Hopefully I am communicating to you how strongly I believe this will benefit your dorm room and is a good spend for your money. I encourage you to do so.

I wish you a wonderful college experience. Enjoy and work hard, we need you.

Best.

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What speakers could i get for my computer that are very bassy but in the price range of £40 and below?

Rachael

i've looked at the Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System but im not sure if its bassy enough?
any ideas?
i wont go above £45.
thanks :)

Answer
You should definately get Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System
Enjoy full, balanced PC audio in a compact design with the Logitech LS21 stereo speaker system. High-excursion tweeters and a down-firing subwoofer deliver the balanced audio quality you expect from Logitech. The headphone jack allows you to listen in private. Cable management system reduces clutter.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-LS21-Stereo-Speaker-System/dp/B0017915WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=computers&qid=1286536053&sr=8-1&tag=klnprk-21

Also check out at Ebay
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ebay.co.uk%2f

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How to run a karaoke system at home for our family use?

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Q. I want to run a karaoke system at home for our family use. Sometimes we may use it to hold a party and so one. Can someone give me some suggestions? Thanks in advance! Lynn.

Answer
I would strongly advise not connecting the player to your home stereo or surround sound system. Doing so can ruin your home audio speakers. They are not meant for the kind of abuse that live sound can encounter.

Radio Shack has a nice Karaoke system great for home use. It says it's a professional system, but I don't know any professional who would use it. It's simply too small for professional use.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4325985#
It comes with the karaoke player, an amplifier, speakers, stands and a microphone. If you were to try to buy all of these individually, it would cost quite a bit more, although you could get better quality components. But for home use, I doubt you would need them.

Adding a microphone and speaker to my living room/ social loung piano.?

Umar

I have an upright acoustic piano in my living/lounge room at home. However, I would like to add a quality microphone and speaker system for my singing... I need ideas on good quality equipment so I can connect it up. I don't need to amplify the piano as it is loud enough. I'm not much of an expert on these things so can someone please help? The speaker can go ontop of the piano, and the mic should be able to hold itself somewhere! I hope you guys can give me some ideas. Quality should be good on the mic and speakers... NOT a karaoke machine!

Thanks.

Answer
For the mic - I would recommend AKG. They make a full range p from professional for wireless karaoke, and are one of the better mike manufacturers. You can get a mic stand, etc. for it to "hold itself somewhere".
For the mic amp, I would suggest one from Marshall.

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What is the best Ipod speaker for a banquet room that's about 1300 square feet?

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silliemonk

I'm having a small reception at a restaurant and unfortunately I booked a room that does not allow any entertainment but a medium size speaker system. I need something simple that would fill the room with background music, nothing too big consider there is no dance floor.

Answer
I agree with the person who said Bose speakers. I have looked your question up before and Bose seems to be the best. You should look into the Bose speakers they have for ipods.

What do I need to consider before trying to add an on/off button to a microphone/speaker system?

Scott Fowl

I work at a restaurant with an intercom used for calling out order numbers. The microphone is always on though, and sometimes it picks up employees' chatter. I'd like to add an on/off switch, or push-to-talk sort of button, without replacing anything. Can I cut the wire going out from the microphone and have it pass through a switch or button?

Thanks.

Answer
Yes you probably can however you can't leave the wire hanging disconnected as that will probably cause a loud hum when the added switch turns the microphone off. You can probably short the microphone wires together with no problems which will silence the mic or if you're not happy doing it that way you can disconnect the mic wire and short it with a resistor of similar value to the impedance of the mic element.

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Is it Ok to join the output of guitar effect to normal speaker system?

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Nyein Z

I bought an electric guitar and guitar effect.
I already have an old guitar amp which is not good now.
I am thinking to join the output of guitar effect to normal speaker system for live show or to computer for recording instead of guitar amp.
I am just worried if it will harm my speaker system or computer.

Answer
Nyein Z,

It won't harm either the speaker system or the computer as long as the output is not from a guitar amp. The speaker out from an amp can blow up lots of stuff. Don't do that.

Plugging into a 'speaker system' like a stereo from the effects box should be fine, and same into the computer. Turn everything DOWN before you start. It shouldn't hurt anything.

Then the only challenge is making it sound good. Try stuff and I bet you'll find a good sound.

Good Luck,
John

how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?

Mike

how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?


i just got a new LCD tv for christmas which i use as a TV and Monitor, so how can i connect my 5.1 speaker system for use with TV, PC, and Video game use?

Answer
Read the following article and it will help you step by step in setting up your surround sound.

https://www.installingflats.com/Articles.asp?ID=159

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Connect speaker bar to television wirelessly?

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Steve

I have a vizio speaker bar that I want to place across the room from my TV without running any kind of wire between the two. Both my TV and speaker bar have the standard RCA inputs, and most wireless speaker kits require a speaker wire output from the TV. Are there any wireless speaker kits that use RCA only and no speaker wire?
OK I guess my real question should be this:

I have a soundbar and TV on opposite sides of the room. The TV is plasma with most outputs except speaker wire. The soundbar has RCA red and white cables. How can I connect the two without running a cable from one to the other?

Answer
You can use a A/V transmitter & receiver set.

There are the Home FM transmitter & receiver, but the 2.4ghz system has a better range and clarity.
There are transmitter and receiver set that uses only audio signals, and there are sets that uses both audio and video. You can use either one. Just connect the audio signals.

Connect the transmitter to the audio out of TV, using red and white RCA connection.
Then connect the receiver to the audio in of the soundbar. You will still need to connect both transmitter and receiver to a power adaptor.

High end soundbar will have optical input. But the most common and typical connection will be the rca composite connection. I have not seen an AV transmitter/receiver set that uses optical connection. I have seen some that uses HDMI connection, but this will not work on your application.

And Just FYI, Sound bars typically have a built in amplifier. They were designed that way so there is no need for a stand alone amplifer/receiver.

Is there a way to make a speaker system wireless?

By the Way

I have a 5.1 home theater system that is not wireless, but I don't want the wires to show... is there some kind of adapter I could use to make my speakers wireless instead of having wires going all over the place all over my living room?
If this isn't possible, then any other tips to make the wires look as classy as possible are appreciated. =)

Answer
There are "wireless" speaker kits that you can use to make rear speakers wireless, but you still need to plug those "wireless speakers" into a base station(which, just so happens, must be plugged into an outlet).

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8275528&st=wireless+speaker+kt&type=product&id=1171058476489

If this doesn't seem like you cup of tea, than I would suggest concealing the wires in the edges of your carpet or in crown molding.

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What kind of speakers do you buy for karaoke and any suggestions?

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Andrew

This is for my parents and they want to host parties and we have the whole karaoke system except for the speakers and this would be a lot of help.

Answer
It would help if you told us the make and model of the Karaoke system.

E-mail me if you need more help:

dankeifer@yahoo.com

These speakers will probably work:

http://www.amazon.com/Seismic-Audio-Speakers-Monitors-Churches/dp/B001DI65XY/ref=sr_1_21?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1330440950&sr=1-21

How to run a karaoke system at home for our family use?

Q. I want to run a karaoke system at home for our family use. Sometimes we may use it to hold a party and so one. Can someone give me some suggestions? Thanks in advance! Lynn.

Answer
I would strongly advise not connecting the player to your home stereo or surround sound system. Doing so can ruin your home audio speakers. They are not meant for the kind of abuse that live sound can encounter.

Radio Shack has a nice Karaoke system great for home use. It says it's a professional system, but I don't know any professional who would use it. It's simply too small for professional use.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4325985#
It comes with the karaoke player, an amplifier, speakers, stands and a microphone. If you were to try to buy all of these individually, it would cost quite a bit more, although you could get better quality components. But for home use, I doubt you would need them.

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How can I hook up my ipod to my car without an aux input?

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Chicken

My car has a cd/stereo system installed with no tape player so I can't get one of those tape players that hooks up to the ipod. I know there's a cable you can buy that you set a certain radio station to and it will play from the ipod through the car speaker but I have no idea what it is or where to get one. How can I do this?

Answer
FM converters suck,you want to check the rear of your stereo because it may have RCA In's these are a way.If i were you i would stop at any car audio shop in your area with your ride and ask them,information is FREE. Any transmitted signal for running any i pod is like a last choice,your better off swapping out your car stereo,these day's they are cheap,just stick with name brand equipment.

What kind of speakers should I get for my 2005 Saturn Ion?

Cat M

I know nothing about car speakers. I want decent ones, I don't need really good expensive ones, but I would like some decent ones. I bought my car used and discovered that the speakers suck (something I probably should have checked before purchasing the car). Someone please help me out here? I don't even know where to start. I don't want to walk into a Best Buy and get ripped off.

Answer
pioneer brand speakers r a good starter system, they sound clear at all volumes, i have them in my car now, and i love them, i got mine at about $50 per pair

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What is the best home theatre speaker system?

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Stewie's J

Can anyone help me. I want to buy a home theatre speaker system that gives the best sound quality.

Answer
I don't think you mean the absolute best. However what sound you get is dependent on your budget.

A good entry level system can run a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars.

High end systems can easily reach several hundred thousand.

So really you need to be more specific in your application, budget, expectations,etc.. to really get a good idea of what to get.

How should I upgrade my home theater system?

Mikey

My home theater system sounds like crap. I have an entry-level dvd player and A/V receiver. The picture is ok, but the sound is real tinny. I have a pair of Bose 201s and a subwoofer (decent speakers). Any ideas? Should I invest in a better DVD player or a better A/V receiver?

Answer
Changing the DVD player won't help. Unless your A/V receiver is really bad, that's unlikely to help either.

The normal answer to this is "new speakers" since they have the most significant effect on your sound. But with 201's (not a bad bookshelf speaker despite the rampant and often deserved anti-Bose sentiment here) and a sub, the last thing your sound should be is "tinny".

I suspect you need to look at changing some settings to make sure your current setup is optimized before you start changing things.

If you can provide more details about your receiver (brand/type/model) and your subwoofer (type and connection method) more specific advice might be possible. In the meantime, here are some things to check:

- Make sure you understand and have set up your bass management properly. How is your sub connected? Is there a variable crossover and have you tried changing that setting? A likely cause of tinniness might be crossing over at too high a frequency and losing the mid-bass response of the main speakers.

- Make sure your main and center speakers are in proper phase (red/black connections the same to all speakers).

- Make sure you are using optimum dynamic range settings (this might be a setting both in the DVD player and/or the receiver). Unless you specifically want reduced dynamics (such as for late-night viewing or in an apartment), try setting all options to maximum range (or minimum compression) to add punch.

- Make sure your surround levels aren't set too high; in normal use you should barely notice your surrounds.

- Don't be afraid to use the tone controls: "flat" sound often winds up sounding tinny in real-world environments where high-frequencies resonate more than lower freqs.

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What is the best home theater speaker system for around $400?

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Anthony T

I just got a Panasonic TH-50PZ700U. I'm looking to get the Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver. What would be a good speaker system to get in the $400 price range?

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I have an Onkyo receiver and it has done well for me. I have Polk audio speakers, the combo works well. You may want to look at Infinity speakers as well. Be sure to get the same brand/model of speakers whatever you do. Sony speakers are also rated well by Consumer Reports and seems to be a little cheaper as well. Another note make sure you speakers can handle whatever is being pumped out of your receiver.

What is a good 7.1 speaker system with a receiver that is cheap?

Bowling A

I want to get a cheap 7.1 speaker system with a receiver that is good. Any suggestions? Links would be helpful as well as reviews.

Answer
Go to Fry's Electronics and look up the Onkyo HT-S5200 system a 7.1 receiver and 7.1 speaker set up for $500.

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How do I hook up my surround sound speakers to my HD/Flatscreen TV?

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Purely Awe

I think having surround sound is very complicated, so I'll just say it this way(to be more specific and more understandable): my surround sound speakers are correctly connected to a 'box' that can play Blu-Ray and DVD. Now, my question is, how can I watch NORMAL television shows WITH surround sound speakers being used instead of normal speakers of my TV.

If you guys still don't understand, I can give more details. Thank you.

Answer
Well I see there has been a few answers here already, but none of them seem to answer your question properly.

When it comes to something like this, the more details you can supply the better. I have no idea what inputs you have available on your TV or your Blu-ray player, but I will tell you what you need to do.

The easiest way you can do this is get 2 standard RCA cables (any color) and hook them up in the back of your TV to your "audio out" jacks. This should be just 2 RCA jacks separate from the other jacks somewhere on the the back. After you find those jacks and hook up your RCA cord, on the back of your Blu-ray player locate 2 RCA jacks that say "AUX in" or "audio in". These will be the jacks that will let you play your TV's sound through your receiver.

After you got those hooked up, look on your Blu-ray player to change the source (what inputs your system currently plays) to AUX or auxiliary. Auxiliary jack is just an input for other types of media such as mp3, computer, etc. After you switch to AUX on your Blu-ray player you should be all set and should hear sound from your cable channels when you turn it up. Also I would like to point out that you will probably not receive full 5.1 surround sound any way you approach this. The reasoning is that not many things play in surround sound to start off with, mostly just movies. Most audio receivers have some sort of virtual surround sound to give you a surround sound feel though.

The other way to go about this is by using HDMI or optical inputs. It's pretty much the same process and I am not sure if you have those inputs on your Blu-ray player, so we can leave those for now.

Hope this helped. If you need more help or have more questions feel free to add additional details.

What is the best surround sound system for $100 or below?

Brett

I have a 46 inch Magnavox that I would like to purchase a surround sound system for. My budget is 100 dollars and any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Thanks!

Answer
this one is the best sound system.

LG HT304SU 5.1 ch DVD Home Cinema System
Technical Details
- 300W of sound, through 5 speakers and a sub-woofer
- Play DVD's and upscale them to 1080P for improved picture quality
- 10.1 Virtual Sound Matrix (V.S.M) for 10.1 virtual surround sound
- USB ripping - copy music to a USB compatible MP3 player direct
- Playback DivX movie files

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What is the best speaker system for laptop?

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Sandy C

Have 12 hours of music on laptop and want a more compact speaker system than the 2 speaker and sub-woofer system.
Can we hook it up to our stereo and run house speakers? We're having a outside party and would like to be able to use the music

Answer
There are many options for speakers as you probably already know. I personally like speakers from Creative labs.
www.creativelabs.com Also, check out cnet.com and search on speakers for evaluations and consumer reviews. As for connecting to your home stereo, yes, it is very possible. All you need is a cable that connects from the computer output to the stereo's input. You can buy them pretty cheap from computer store, electronic stores, and super stores.

What is the best speaker system for a party (college atmosphere)?

sportss15b

Looking for a speaker system to put in our party room in our house. Need something that is loud and sounds good but without going crazy on the price. Anyone got any ideas on what to look for?

Answer
One of the best "party speakers" out there is the Cerwin-Vega ("AT" or "D" Series or newest "VE" Series) loudspeaker system in either a 12" three-way or the huge 15" three-way models. They don't need a lot of power to get very loud, and they put out chest pounding bass too! You can find these all over the web, and there are usually quite a few on eBay -new and used.

Another good choice is either the DCM KX-12 or KX-212 model.

The above choices can handle the largest rooms. However, if you want to stay away from large, heavy speakers, and you don't have a large room (e.g. under 400 sq. ft.), then a very reasonably priced floor speaker from MTX Audio is a good choice: the Monitor 600i.

Bottom line, as a rule of thumb when you're looking for "party speakers", look for specs that offer a high sensitivity (usually 90dB or higher), good, deep bass (30Hz or lower), and can handle at least 100 watts. Other than that, find the pair that looks the best to you. If you purchase locally, I recommend auditioning them first to see if the sound is good to you or not.

Keep in mind, however, "party speakers" are usually not designed for critical listening (a term often used by audiophiles), but rather designed for being loud, and likewise, "high-end" or "audiophile" speakers or not ideal for use as a party speaker usually because they require pinpoint positioning and typically have a lower sensitivity.

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What is the best speaker system for iPod 4th generation?

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Hypnotiq

I'm dying to buy a speaker system for my iPod but I don't know which ones are any good. and they're all SO expensive. Anyone have a good one or do you know of any really BAD ones that i should stay away from (lol) thanks!!!!

Answer
Klipsch are a great choice if you have the budget. I have a JBL On Tour speaker for travelling, great sound, small size, run on AAA bateries. For my room I use an iHome, which includes an alarm clock, remote control, sleep, etc.
In www.ilounge.com you can find reviews and ratings for almost all iPod accesories on the market. I use it for deciding my new accesories purchases and had done great choices so far.

When choosing speakers for a home theatre system, is it better to buy same brand or mix different brands?

Andrew

I am looking to build a fairly expensive entertainment system for around $1500-$2000. I bought a little Sony DAV-DZ170 entertainment system in a box for $200 a couple months ago and It is time to step it up, but I need some help from all you audio experts out there. Anyone who can offer experience in any way would be gladly appreciated.

I will start by saying that I am pretty big into reviews, especially on Amazon. I wont even consider buying something that has less than 4 1/2 stars so the following equipment was chosen based solely on the 5 star reviews they have each received in their speaker category. The system I am looking at now comprises of:
Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer - $230 (5 Star Review w/ 702 Reviews)
Cerwin Vega VE5M Surround Speakers - $130 (5 Star Review w/ 23 Reviews)
Infinity Primus PC351 Center Channel Speaker - $200 (5 Star Review w/ 46 Reviews)
Martin Logan Motion 10 Floorstanding Speaker - $200 (5 Star Review w/ 16 Reviews)
Sony STR-DN840 1050-Watt A/V Receiver - $450 (5 Star Review w/ 3 Reviews)

I know that reviews aren't everything and that each speaker will sound amazing with its own signature qualities, but I do not want the combined sound to be disjointed with some speakers sounding to bright and others having a creamier delivery. I want my speakers to blend together into one delicious sound that will give those clean, crisp highs, those effortless mids, and those body shaking lows. Would i be better off to stick with one brand of speakers or take the best of different brands and see what happens? I would love to hear each speaker so I can decide with my own ears but obviously that is not possible with the local best buy carrying a pretty limited selection.

Tell me your favorite speaker you've ever bought. Not just the speaker that "Sounded great for the money". Or that sounded great until you upgraded to a different speaker. I want to know the speakers that you would buy over and over again because you have never heard another speaker that you liked better. Those are the the ones I am looking for. Thank you.

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It is a horrible idea to mix different makes and models into your speaker array. If the sounds move from speaker to speaker you do not want them to tone-shift. The sound engineers who create the soundtracks assume you have 5 nearly identical speakers and they program sounds following this assumption.

Many good companies sell 5-speaker sets. The one difference is the Center speaker is usually in a MTM configuration (Midrange-Tweeter-Midrange). This is because the center speaker often contains most of the dialog and they want to 'fan' the sounds to a row of people sitting next to each other on a couch.

I like Amazon reviews as well - but ... you have to realize something.

Some people come from a music perspective. Many things are different with a movie soundtrack so it is almost better to treat Music systems and Movie systems as separate things.

Most of the "flame wars" I have seen where people argue about speakers or amps can be explained when one guy admits he listens mainly to music and the other guy mainly watches movies.

While I also read Amazon reviews - you have to take them with a grain-of-salt. I prefer the reviews in "Home Theater Magazine", Stereo Review, Widescreen Review. With Amazon - you never know if you are reading the review of a 15-year old who subsists on a steady diet of hip-hop or loved some speakers because they made his emo music ... depressing.

SPEAKER RULES

As you shop/consider/listen - remember this:

"Music is about accuracy. Home Theater is about impact".

We have seen where properly placed a budget-but-matched speaker system with a good subwoofer in the corner can give you a great movie experience. You do NOT have to buy the same brand subwoofer as the speakers. In fact - many of the great subwoofer companies did not start out making ordinary speakers.

SUBWOOFER

Look into SVS Woofers and HSU Research. These are mainly internet brands but are well respected and a great value. I own a SVS and it never fails to impress. The Bass is a physical presence in the room. My tower speakers have built-in powered subs, but they are turned off in favor of the single SVS sub near a corner.

For a home theater system - I suggest you anchor the speakers with a subwoofer first. (I know - "bass ackwards", but it works).

SPEAKERS

Look for speakers from companies that make speakers as their main business. Polk, Definitive, Boston, Energy, Atlantic Technology, B&W, etc

RECEIVER

Sony ... has gone downhill a lot. If the Receiver is not the "ES" series, avoid Sony.

Look into Denon, Yamaha and even Pioneer.

Onkyo won "Receiver of the Year" for two years running a few years ago. They cut back on power, but shoved Auto Calibration, Extra HDMI jacks, iPod and Sat Radio integration and other "bells" into receivers that started about $300. This forced the bigger companies to drop prices to compete. Receivers that were $800 years ago are now $400 thanks to this. They are considered a great value.

Personally: I like the RX-V series of receivers from Yamaha. Every one I ever bought (including ones that went to collage and returned with daughters) is still working. Thats 4 at last count.

MORE ADVICE:

You are shopping for a brand of beer or ice-cream you have to live with for 10 years. Take time to research, learn, then buy what sounds best to you for your budget and do not look back.

One over-looked part of this hobby is "Anticipation". Go grab some Home Theater magazines, look back at the end/start of the year for the "recommended" and "best of the year" articles. Give yourself 1-3 months to study, audition and learn so you make the best purchase for your budget.

Hope this helps.

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How do you build a high end home speaker cross over?

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Darren

Wanting to make my own crossovers for home speakers.

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When it comes to designing and constructing the highest performance passive multiway crossover networks it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that the designer utilize the complete complex transfer function, as precisely and accurately as possible, for each of the transducers being used in the loudspeaker. Failure to do so would fall far short of what one would truly justify as âhigh endâ or high performance. Without question, the best, most effective and efficient approach is to use crossover design software to synthesize, optimize and model your crossover network designs; an excellent investment if you will be (or expect to be) heavily involved in designing and building high performance loudspeakers. Through an iterative process such software will generate a complete schematic including individual component values from which you produce the component layout for use with either point-to-point or printed circuit board construction.

In addition, in order to achieve the most accurate modeling and synthesis you need to use a loudspeaker measurement system to measure the transducers you will be using (in their enclosures where applicable and after lengthy break-in) and export the measurement data from the measurement system directly into the crossover network design software running on your computer. Though using the measurement system is the best approach to achieving an optimal crossover design it is by no means a necessity - but highly recommended nonetheless. If you choose to use the combined approach then you need to make sure that the measurement system is compatible with and/or specifically supported by the crossover design software.

When it comes to crossover design software two of the most powerful and popular packages are LEAP (Loudspeaker Enclosure Analysis Program) from LinearX Systems and SoundEasy/EasyLab from Bodzio Software Pty. Ltd. With respect to third-party professional loudspeaker measurement systems there are many from which to choose. You would need to determine which will best serve your needs and fits within your financial budget. Links to the Websites for both companies can be found in the Google Docs resource listed below.

That said, there is a third, less desirable option if youâre prepared to compromise a little by foregoing the opportunity to fully maximize your loudspeaker crossover/system optimization in an effort to reduce the your short-term costs: you can, depending on the drive units (and enclosure) that youâre using, use the Leap Crossover Design Service from Madisound Speaker Components. (Madisound is not the only company to offer such services but they are the first that comes to mind.) Again, you will find a hyperlink to relevant Madisound Webpage in the Google Docs resource below.

Randomly combining preassembled crossovers with assorted drive-units is not a recipe for success IF you are truly after a high performance (or âhigh endâ) loudspeaker. On the other hand if you purchase a complete turnkey loudspeaker kit, i.e., drivers and crossover â with or without a loudspeaker enclosure, then you have a much better possibility of constructing a reasonably high performance loudspeaker; the performance of which will depend largely on the kit design, component quality, construction and the producer of the kit. In other words, if a basic loudspeaker kit is carefully designed using the tools Iâve mentioned above then you are reasonably likely to end-up with a loudspeaker that performs well. This is a good option for a first-time (or one-time) loudspeaker construction project, however I personally find it far more enjoyable and rewarding to design optimized, high performance crossover networks for driver combinations and enclosure designs of my choosing rather than someone elseâs.

I hope you have much success with your loudspeaker design and construction endeavor.


Loudspeaker Design and Construction Resources
(See the section title âDESIGN AND MEASUREMENT - SOFTWARE AND HARDWAREâ)
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhpmqnbb_8cqqcq2gx
 

How can I stream System Audio from my mac?

Blacky

I'm trying to stream movies and games and such, but I can't figure out how to stream the system audio from the Mac.
Any programs or anything I can use?

Also, I usually stream on Livestream.

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If you talking about recording just what is coming out of your speakers, you can do that by downloading this application called soundflower. This allows you to set the computer to, hear itself. Just make sure you set the audio input and output to the same value. This way you just use any audio recording software and record sound that way.

http://cycling74.com/products/soundflower/

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What is the best Ipod speaker for a banquet room that's about 1300 square feet?

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silliemonk

I'm having a small reception at a restaurant and unfortunately I booked a room that does not allow any entertainment but a medium size speaker system. I need something simple that would fill the room with background music, nothing too big consider there is no dance floor.

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I agree with the person who said Bose speakers. I have looked your question up before and Bose seems to be the best. You should look into the Bose speakers they have for ipods.

What do I need to consider before trying to add an on/off button to a microphone/speaker system?

Scott Fowl

I work at a restaurant with an intercom used for calling out order numbers. The microphone is always on though, and sometimes it picks up employees' chatter. I'd like to add an on/off switch, or push-to-talk sort of button, without replacing anything. Can I cut the wire going out from the microphone and have it pass through a switch or button?

Thanks.

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Yes you probably can however you can't leave the wire hanging disconnected as that will probably cause a loud hum when the added switch turns the microphone off. You can probably short the microphone wires together with no problems which will silence the mic or if you're not happy doing it that way you can disconnect the mic wire and short it with a resistor of similar value to the impedance of the mic element.

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How do I connect my laptop to my home theater system?

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Ugerian

I have an Acer Aspire9503EWSMI laptop computer and while the speakers are okay, I would like to listen to online radio stations, saved music and other audio from my computer through my yamaha home theater system. What cord do I need to accomplish this?

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Optical Audio: http://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Optical-Toslink-Digital-Interface/dp/B0002MQGOK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228496707&sr=1-1

Or you can use a network player. I use a Roku Soundbridge. It's also wireless.

Where can I find an "idiots guide" to outdoor speaker installation?

Katherine

I don't even know where to start. I need to know what I need to do a full installation of an outdoor speaker stereo system. Questions I have range from: What kind of receiver do I need? How do the outdoor speakers hook up to a receiver that's inside? Do I need an outdoor volume controller? If so, how do I hook that up as well?

I really need "start from scratch" instruction guide. Please help.

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Not sure where to find an Idiots Guide but can tell you what I did with outdoor speakers.
First, buy speakers that are suited for outdoor use. I mounted them under the overhang of the roof around the patio.
Lot's of choices on speakers, some are designed to look like large stones that you can place in a garden, etc.
I ran speaker wire to the inside where the audio equipment is located.
Have a Yamaha receiver that is hooked to the external speakers as well as the inside speakers, TV, VCR, etc.
The receiver has a speaker switch. You can select the speakers you want to use. It is like an A/B switch.
You can also buy wireless speakers. They will be more expensive and I am not sure how well they work.
You might go to Radio Shack and see what they carry in speakers. Have them draw out the hookups for you. I am not touting Radio Shack, any number of good stores handle audio equipment.
I would not want to invest a tremendous amount of money in exterior speakers. To many things can happen to them and you will not be able to tell the difference in sound quality outdoors, anyway.
Good luck

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Can i connect two different speaker systems to play one song?

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vgab1626

O.K so I have an iHome speaker and my friend has a JBL speaker. At parties one of the speakers is never enough, so i'm wondering if its possible to have a cord connecting the two speakers systems so that the ipod playing on one of the systems can play on the other as well. Both speakers have audio-in and video-out holes on the back.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msOJkwNjIsg, its a pain in the ass, but this will work i have it setup like this at my apartment

Is there a wireless speaker that I can use for iPhone, computer (Spotify, Netflix) and television?

J

I don't know ANYTHING about speaker systems. I am moving into a new apartment that has a great room which will be perfect for entertaining.

I think it would be nice to have a speaker or small speaker set in the room that I can use to:

(1) play music from my iPhone while I cook or entertain;
(2) play music from my computer (Spotify) while I cook or entertain;
(3) play sound from my computer when I want to watch a movie on Netflix;
(4) play sound from my TV when I want to watch a show or movie.

Is there ONE wireless speaker/speaker set I can use for all of these purposes? Or do I have to buy different speakers for each device?

Thank you in advance!

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You could do it with one speaker no problem. I'd look at getting a pair of active speakers like the AudioEngine A5+ speakers. Then pair them with an AirportExpress for Airplay and connect them to your TV.

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Where should I go to purchase and install a good car speaker system?

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Brian

I have a Celia with it's stock speaker system. I am looking for better speakers as well as a good subwoofer. What store's should I look into visiting to help me with this process?

Thanks.

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you need to go to sonicelectronix.com this site is the best. They gurantee you that they have the lowest price. Im actually ordering 2 Alpine SWR-1242D Type R's (12 inch) and i've looked around and they are the lowest price. This is a website retailer so they ship the stuff to you. I'm not sure where you live so not sure where to go to get them installed but i live in michigan and im going to get them installed at car tunes, they're local. I've heard best buy is a good place and bad place to get installation for car audio so idk u might have to do some research on that. Hope i helped good luck.

How much would it be to get a speaker system in my car?

TNT2DABTB

I got a new 2012 Chevy Cruze. I would like to puspeak speaker system in it. But I know nothing about that. How much would it be for a full package? All I know is that I would like to get two 12in kickers or 10in

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Full installation anywhere from $200+, I'd say realistically $300-$500+ just for the installation. Also depends whose doing it, and where.

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What kind of speaker system should I get for our school lounge?

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I have a problem, at school we have a lounge (a place to hang out for the students) that needs a new speaker system. It should have very good quality and possibly surround sound. Can anyone possibly recommend any with a price from 400-550 â¬/$(dollar has almost same value)

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Coel - Just buy a simple shelf stereo system:

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What is the best home theater speaker system for around $400?

Anthony T

I just got a Panasonic TH-50PZ700U. I'm looking to get the Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver. What would be a good speaker system to get in the $400 price range?

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I have an Onkyo receiver and it has done well for me. I have Polk audio speakers, the combo works well. You may want to look at Infinity speakers as well. Be sure to get the same brand/model of speakers whatever you do. Sony speakers are also rated well by Consumer Reports and seems to be a little cheaper as well. Another note make sure you speakers can handle whatever is being pumped out of your receiver.

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