Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! (part 2)

[Renderz]

Mac Pro with 30" Dell Monitor
Macbook Pro
HTC Touch phone
PC running Vista 64bit

[phungy]

Thanks. It's sitting on a Cooler Master laptop cooler. Works pretty well - it shaves off between 6-10 degrees off the operating temp depending on what I have going on.

snip

I had one of these for my Vaio, it scratches the laptop though :(

[koobcamuk]

I'm just now using the macbook pro instead of the Mac Mini/Ultra small pc/Macbook Pro plus 24in dell screen.

It much easier on the time I need to maintain the machines with just one to worry about.

Why didn't you want to keep the 24" screen though? I am all for sticking to one computer - life is more difficult with many, unless you keep them explicitly for different things. I used to have a cube, iMac and ibook. Got a MacBook and think I will be getting a MacBook Pro at the next revision.

[Gordy]

Why didn't you want to keep the 24" screen though? I am all for sticking to one computer - life is more difficult with many, unless you keep them explicitly for different things. I used to have a cube, iMac and ibook. Got a MacBook and think I will be getting a MacBook Pro at the next revision.

I umm'd and arr'd about the screen, but after using a smaller screen for a lan party the weekend before on my pc. I didn't miss the bigger screen at all. I can honestly say that I've not missed it all since doing the clearout. With leopard's spaces I get a far more useful multi monitor setup without the desk space being taken up.

The next time the mbp's get a big update I will look to replacing my mbp and then I may get an apple cinema display as well, but I doubt it.

[BigJohno]

Mac Pro with 30" Dell Monitor
Macbook Pro
HTC Touch phone
PC running Vista 64bit

Hey im lookin to ge the 24" dell screen. Is the quality on par with the ACD?

[rogersmj]

Hey im lookin to ge the 24" dell screen. Is the quality on par with the ACD?

Oh God here we go again...that's never been asked on these forums before... :rolleyes:

Let me summarize:

"Yes, it's as good as the Apple."

"No it's not you noob!!! ALL monitors that aren't made by Apple SUCK!"

"Actually some of them use the same panels, so they're mostly comparable. Plus you get more inputs and adjustments with the Dell for less money."

"The ACDs have higher quality control so you're less likely to get uneven lighting and dead pixels...but yeah you're gonna pay almost twice as much. The Dells are really nice monitors but if you can afford it get the ACD."

"I'm a professional and I know that if you don't use an ACD then your work sucks because no other monitor can possibly be calibrated as well and I'm a professional and everything I say is right and OH MY GOD IT'S ALUMINUM AND MATCHES MY MAC PRO! HOW COULD YOU NOT BUY IT?!?!"

There, I just saved us two pages of pain and suffering. :p

[BigJohno]

Oh God here we go again...that's never been asked on these forums before... :rolleyes:

Let me summarize:

"Yes, it's as good as the Apple."

"No it's not you noob!!! ALL monitors that aren't made by Apple SUCK!"

"Actually some of them use the same panels, so they're mostly comparable. Plus you get more inputs and adjustments with the Dell for less money."

"The ACDs have higher quality control so you're less likely to get uneven lighting and dead pixels...but yeah you're gonna pay almost twice as much. The Dells are really nice monitors but if you can afford it get the ACD."

"I'm a professional and I know that if you don't use an ACD then your work sucks because no other monitor can possibly be calibrated as well and I'm a professional and everything I say is right and OH MY GOD IT'S ALUMINUM AND MATCHES MY MAC PRO! HOW COULD YOU NOT BUY IT?!?!"

There, I just saved us two pages of pain and suffering. :p

Thanks, Sorry im lazy.

[rogersmj]

Thanks, Sorry im lazy.

No problem, it's a perfectly valid question...I just thought I'd preempt everyone else :D

[Liamf555]

Heres my new 20" 2.0 ghz imac (which im not allowed to open till christmas ) and my brothers new compaq laptop booo :mad:

[huntnboy04]

Heres my new 20" 2.0 ghz imac (which im not allowed to open till christmas )


how do you contain yourself?

[lost eden]

Heres my new 20" 2.0 ghz imac (which im not allowed to open till christmas ) and my brothers new compaq laptop booo :mad:
I wish I got presents like that when I was a kid. Than again, I was damned happy to unwrap that Meccano set :)

[~David]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2044375307_8e00278637.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044375307/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2044373869_7f771dbefb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044373869/)

:)

[ryannel2003]

Heres my new 20" 2.0 ghz imac (which im not allowed to open till christmas ) and my brothers new compaq laptop booo :mad:

I'm in the same boat as you:

[Benjamindaines]

I'm in the same boat as you:

What did you get?

[ryannel2003]

What did you get?

The 17" iMac in my sig. :)

[BigJohno]

I would be so mad if my parents had got me those comps and wouldnt let me open them. Then again I remember finding out that they got me the graphite imac for xmis way back when. hmm os9 :)

Just tell them that you want to have an early xmis in nov.

[rkolsen]

I'm in the same boat as you:


The least they could do is hide them, instead of taunting you!

[Vagrant Pistol]

linked image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044375307/)

:)

Nice photos!

[Eidorian]

I don't have any pictures of my Core Duo iMac! :(

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Crap. You just reminded me that I forgot about the lamps posted on the loft bed in this thread.

I so wanted to drive to Ikea this weekend and scoop some up, so I could show off my setup. As ghetto as it may be.

Why didn't you post this earlier Sunday???

Okay seriously. WTF. That was borderline creepy dude.

[DMC-12]

<snip images>
:)

It's pictures like these that make it so hard for me not to just buy a MacBook right now. Great pics.

[Slip]

It's pictures like these that make it so hard for me not to just buy a MacBook right now. Great pics.

Its pics like this that I asspire to with my setup ;)
Hmm, new desk in order...

[ryannel2003]

The least they could do is hide them, instead of taunting you!

Haha, i know right! It's killing me not to just go open it up right now. I actually have opened it up to check everything out, but I just taped the box back up. :D

[lost eden]

Haha, i know right! It's killing me not to just go open it up right now. I actually have opened it up to check everything out, but I just taped the box back up. :D

I know that Apple products don't tend to follow the constant price diminishment of other electronic equipment, but surely even with Apple the prices could drop in the space of the month still to go before Xmas? Or does Apple really keep it's prices set in stone despite the ageing of the equipment & the constantly changing state of the market (I don't check Apple prices so I don't know)?

[Dfndr90]

<snip images>

Just set everything up a couple of weeks ago. Still have a lot to do.

Where did you get that clock screensaver, that is wicked cool.

Matt...

[23am]

Where did you get that clock screensaver, that is wicked cool.

Matt...

It's called Fliqlo. :)

[Gav]

I'm in the same boat as you:

Haha. I'm not being offensive here, and I would appreciate a present like that for Christmas, but it just made me laugh that it says in big letters 'I did not buy a new product, I got you a reconditioned one'.

Although, there's hardly any difference, so Happy Christmas :rolleyes:

[Dfndr90]

My Mac Book where all the magic happens, all crammed into a little nook. Also the ubiquitous PC which I call the petri dish.

[~David]

Nice photos!
It's pictures like these that make it so hard for me not to just buy a MacBook right now. Great pics.
Its pics like this that I asspire to with my setup ;)
Hmm, new desk in order...

Thanks guys :)

Just got my new desk a few days ago, from Ikea. Gotta love that store. :p

[ryannel2003]

Haha. I'm not being offensive here, and I would appreciate a present like that for Christmas, but it just made me laugh that it says in big letters 'I did not buy a new product, I got you a reconditioned one'.

Although, there's hardly any difference, so Happy Christmas :rolleyes:

Haha... its all good. I was actually wanted a new 20" iMac, but I told my parents to go ahead and get me the 17" refurb since it was cheaper. Actually, my mom has no idea how to order anything on the internet so I ordered my own Christmas present! :D

[themacguy12]

old macbook pro setup, old powermac g3 beige, emac 700mhz running leopard (magic, but not really)... and the top of my shelf

[ravenvii]

I know that Apple products don't tend to follow the constant price diminishment of other electronic equipment, but surely even with Apple the prices could drop in the space of the month still to go before Xmas? Or does Apple really keep it's prices set in stone despite the ageing of the equipment & the constantly changing state of the market (I don't check Apple prices so I don't know)?

Yeah, Apple do tend to keep their prices in stone. Devaluation only begins once a new revision is introduced.

[FadeToBlack]

The eMac was such an awesome computer. I don't know if it's because mine was my first Mac or what, but I love the design so much. I've heard a lot of people saying they don't like 'em, but I think they are some of the coolest looking Macs around. I may end up getting another one sometime down the road. Maybe get one for my Mom or something. :cool:

[FJ218700]

The eMac was such an awesome computer. I don't know if it's because mine was my first Mac or what, but I love the design so much. I've heard a lot of people saying they don't like 'em, but I think they are some of the coolest looking Macs around. I may end up getting another one sometime down the road. Maybe get one for my Mom or something. :cool:

One of the reasons I'm getting my grandmother a new iMac for Christmas is so that I can snag her old 800 MHz eMac. I've had the boards go on the 1.0 and 1.25 that I had, I really miss not having an eMac around right now.

[Slip]

Thanks guys :)

Just got my new desk a few days ago, from Ikea. Gotta love that store. :p

Oooh is the desk the Fredrik (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40111124) one, I was looking into that one :)

[Eternity]

My new iMac that I got friday already love it! :D along with my new LCD TV.

[Rollershapple]

My new iMac that I got friday already love it! :D along with my new LCD TV.

Whats the model name of the Samsung LCD?

[Eternity]

Whats the model name of the Samsung LCD?

It's the Samsung LE23R86 23" Widescreen, really nice TV. Though I only got it today, but I'm really pleased with it. You can get it in black too, but I prefer the white, as you may be able to tell I like white products :p.

[FadeToBlack]

One of the reasons I'm getting my grandmother a new iMac for Christmas is so that I can snag her old 800 MHz eMac. I've had the boards go on the 1.0 and 1.25 that I had, I really miss not having an eMac around right now.

I never had any trouble out of my eMac. I only had it a year, though. It was bought refurbished, BTW. Loved it. :cool:

[Vagrant Pistol]

My new iMac that I got friday already love it! :D along with my new LCD TV.


That's funny...I use the utensil holder from Ikea in the same manner...hold my pens and crap. Small world I tell ya. LOL!:p

[chriswan]

always at airports..so here's my setup...nothing fancy

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2036593086_af9cf0d6ff.jpg

[MacNoobie]

http://zieba-photo.smugmug.com/photos/223809346-O.jpg

[~David]

Oooh is the desk the Fredrik (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40111124) one, I was looking into that one :)

Nope, it's the Black-Brown Vika Amon table top, with 4 x Silver Vika Cury table legs :)

That one is pretty nice too.

[techlover828]

http://zieba-photo.smugmug.com/photos/223809346-O.jpg

very nice, you could use a new mouse though ;)

[mbopy22]

Where can I get that Starbucks Bird??? :p

[ee99ee]

Where can I get that Starbucks Bird??? :p

I'm just guessing, but I'd say Duncan Donuts, or Panera Bread... They usually sell Satbucks branded goodies there...

-Chris

[raino]

http://grapefruit.quickshareit.com/share/img_0007ese34a4.jpg

First shot of my room at the university. The picture was taken with an iphone.

[vicious7]

<snip>
First shot of my room at the university. The picture was taken with an iphone.

You should also get a Kensington lock and download iAlertU for protection.

[katorga]

I love the poster!

[sparkyms]

pic

First shot of my room at the university. The picture was taken with an iphone.

Is that Bath?

[raino]

Is that Bath?

Yep. Eastwood.

[sparkyms]

what number? theres a good chance ive been pretty wasted in that room your sat in. haha

[synth3tik]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2044375307_8e00278637.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044375307/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2044373869_7f771dbefb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044373869/)

:)

Nice, Love the minimal aspect. Only wish I could get my set up so simple and streamline.

[Dfndr90]

I love the poster!

Thanks,

I am a pretty big Shepard Fairy fan, This one is signed numbered and dated, I have about 5 other prints framed and hung in the office.


Matt...

[Brianstorm91]

what number? theres a good chance ive been pretty wasted in that room your sat in. haha

A little personal?
;)

[thebassoonist]

Our eMac that we got for making movies a few years ago lives peacefully with our Dell (which doesn't get used very often, haha, we use it only to play games).
The iMac is my little sister's. She does a lot of animation for her art classes.
Mine is the hot, sexy MacBook Pro. Currently only being used for writing papers but come winter break... booya! I'll be working with my photographs and organizing my mom's extensive collection :D.
(I posted my MBP before, but this shows the new uber cheap printer and external HDs).

[Vagrant Pistol]

linked image (http://grapefruit.quickshareit.com/share/img_0007ese34a4.jpg)

First shot of my room at the university. The picture was taken with an iphone.

We share the same desk. small
world

[~David]

We share the same desk. small
world

It's from Ikea, I'm sure lots of others have it as well :p

[idesign245]

So I got my new iMac 24" 2.4ghz today!! Picked up a printer to go along with it thanks to the rebate too.

The screen on this baby is gorgeous!!!



24" Aluminum iMac 2.4ghz, 320gig hard drive, 1 gig ram
Lacie 500 gig external
2.0ghz Macbook 1gig ram

Here's the printer, finally found/made a shelf to fit...
http://photos-977.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v148/124/109/503744977/n503744977_174535_4635.jpg

[Mark-Mac-Attack]

Okay a little bit has changed since this picture...

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05502-1.jpg


Now has wireless apple keyboard and grills off the T20 Gigaworks speakers

Spec...

Alu iMac 20" w/2GB Ram
5th Gen 30gb Video in dock
2nd gen shuffle silver
2 x 500GB Lacie externals
Wireless apple keyboard
Wireless apple mighty mouse
Creative Gigaworks T20 Speakers
Apple remote
Alsop Mouse pad

(Ikea Mickael (sp?) desk!)

[ryannel2003]

Okay a little bit has changed since this picture...

<snip image>


Now has wireless apple keyboard and grills off the T20 Gigaworks speakers

Spec...

Alu iMac 20" w/2GB Ram
5th Gen 30gb Video in dock
2nd gen shuffle silver
2 x 500GB Lacie externals
Wireless apple keyboard
Wireless apple mighty mouse
Creative Gigaworks T20 Speakers
Apple remote
Alsop Mouse pad

(Ikea Mickael (sp?) desk!)

You're setup is amazing! :eek:

[Cassie]

I know it's not impressive, but I am keeping an all white theme.:o


Once again, sorry for the camera phone, hoping to get a new camera/camcorder for Christmas.

[zioxide]

I know it's not impressive, but I am keeping an all white theme.:o


Once again, sorry for the camera phone, hoping to get a new camera/camcorder for Christmas.

You should ask for an LCD too :p That CRT looks tiny.

[iCheddar]

Too bad, Best Buy was selling 19" LCDs for $99 this morning

[Muzzway]

Just got my new MacBook. :D

(Old eMac and Compaq in the background)

[firelord901]

I've had a big change in setup, I got fed up of having 3 different computers to maintain and admin. So I've taken everything back to the bone.

From this:


----------

To this:


I'm just now using the macbook pro instead of the Mac Mini/Ultra small pc/Macbook Pro plus 24in dell screen.

It much easier on the time I need to maintain the machines with just one to worry about.


Do you remember where you got the wallpaper on the Dell monitor? If so, will you link me?

[Cassie]

You should ask for an LCD too :p That CRT looks tiny.
That'd be nice, but I prefer CRT's over LCD's, for a lot of reasons.

But I would love one of those new Apple keyboards...

[Gordy]

Do you remember where you got the wallpaper on the Dell monitor? If so, will you link me?

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=1125

In various sizes for you.

[imfrog2002]

Okay, I wish I had as much room as most of you, but here's my crammed setup.

I have:
* A Macbook 2.0ghz 1 GB RAM (Running Tiger. I know, outdated!)
* A HP Monitor, mainly used for iTunes, or Web editing if I'm doing it. (The Mac's screen is SO much nicer...)
* 30 GB 5.5G iPod "Classic"
* XtremeMac Tango Speakers
* iomega 500 GB External HDD

All in all, a fairly decent setup. I just hooked up the HP monitor today, so I'm still working out the setup. The Tango Speakers beat the Macbook speakers by a long shot, and the HDD is great for backups. The desk is wide enough to where I can sit at my Macbook comfortably, with the HP monitor to the side.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9495/pict0002ws7.jpg http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2701/pict0001ox6.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4527/pict0003oh4.jpg

[Mark-Mac-Attack]

Lol, i'd hardly call it amazing, ill get so me new pics up though soon.

[iTeen]

Here's mine...just got the new desk
the pc is used for internet radio primarily :rolleyes:

[mhuk01]

Macbook 1.83ghz core duo 1gig ram
Wireless apple keyboard
wireless apple mighty mouse
iPod 4th Generation monochrome 20gb
iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation
iPhone (what I took the pictures with)
Yamaha stage piano
Onkyo HiFi system with Bowers and Wilkins speakers

...and a bottle of beer - wouldn't be a student room otherwise!

[MacBoy108]

Here's mine...just got the new desk
the pc is used for internet radio primarily :rolleyes:

All it needs is a Tesla Coil. :cool:

[MacBoy108]

Macbook 1.83ghz core duo 1gig ram
Wireless apple keyboard
wireless apple mighty mouse
iPod 4th Generation monochrome 20gb
iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation
iPhone (what I took the pictures with)
Yamaha stage piano
Onkyo HiFi system with Bowers and Wilkins speakers

...and a bottle of beer - wouldn't be a student room otherwise!

We basicly have the same setup! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2039149262_6ad1250c18.jpg?v=0

[iTeen]

All it needs is a Tesla Coil. :cool:a what?:o

[ob81]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2059826934_2fcbc3466a.jpg

[smwatson]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2059826934_2fcbc3466a.jpg


Loving that setup.
Whats speed comparison like between MBP and the iMac?

[wizwaz3]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

What screensaver is that? It's awesome!

[ob81]

Loving that setup.
Whats speed comparison like between MBP and the iMac?

The Macbook pro is a lot more responsive than the iMac is. I put 3gigs of RAM in both and Aperture/Handbrake are faster on the Macbook Pro.
I did do a fresh install of leopard on the Macbook pro though, and just an upgrade on the iMac. That could possibly have something to do with it. Both are awesome though.

What screensaver is that? It's awesome!

I am not sure, but it is one of the presets offered in Leopard. It may even be in Tiger as well :)

[vohdoun]

The screensaver is called, Arabesque. First entry in the screensaver list. As the last person said that comes with Leopard.

[synth3tik]

a what?:o

A Tesla Coil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil)

[mthao00]

Here's my little setup. I'm in the process of re-organizing the cables and re-arranging the room. I'm imagining simplicity and less clutter.

Sorry about the bad picture.

mT :apple:

[ChemiosMurphy]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2044375307_8e00278637.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044375307/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2044373869_7f771dbefb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtaraso/2044373869/)

:)

Why i'm going to say that that's an Ikea desk... I love that thing... dirt cheap and good stuff. I have my pair of 22" screens on it from black friday... just waiting for Penryn to get a mac pro to replace my crappy laptop

[martin1000]

Why i'm going to say that that's an Ikea desk... I love that thing... dirt cheap and good stuff. I have my pair of 22" screens on it from black friday... just waiting for Penryn to get a mac pro to replace my crappy laptop

what Ikea desk is that? Thanks!

[KingYaba]

My two only sources of heat because I will not turn on the thermostat. It got down to near freezing last night. :(

This was my favorite place today while watching football. :)

[wizwaz3]

I am not sure, but it is one of the presets offered in Leopard. It may even be in Tiger as well :)

The screensaver is called, Arabesque. First entry in the screensaver list. As the last person said that comes with Leopard.

Could one of you post the file? I love it, but I'm on Tiger. :o

[~David]

what Ikea desk is that? Thanks!

It's the Black-Brown Vika-Amon table top (150x75cm) with 4x Silver Vika-Cury table legs. :)

[Slip]

I wish an Ikea was nearer me, the nearest one's Reading which is a bit of a trek :/

[ill0gical0ne]

The closest IKEA to me is nearly 4 hours away.

[bc008]

i live about 2 1/2 hours from the nearest ikea.
not the end of the world, but it would be a world better if they offered everything online

[eyemacg5]

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/403/snb20008nt1.jpg
http://xs321.xs.to/xs321/07483/SNB20011.JPG

Macbook Pro SR 2.2ghz 2gb
iPod Classic 160gb
Miglia Diva 2.1 Speakers
Belkin USB 2.0 Hub
WD Mybook 500gb USB
Nokia N95
Nokia N73

[Slip]

i live about 2 1/2 hours from the nearest ikea.
not the end of the world, but it would be a world better if they offered everything online

And delivered everywhere ;)

[Brianstorm91]

And delivered everywhere ;)

Have you seen how expensive it is?!

:eek:

[rogersmj]

And delivered everywhere ;)

Right. When those idiots stop charging $280 to deliver a $70 desk, I'll consider it. Until then, I have to drive 2+ hours any time I want something larger than a lamp.

[Gav]

Urm... it's not as bad as it looks :o

Although, one thinks a tidy wouldn't go amiss.

http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1789-20071128-200948.jpg http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1788-20071128-201038.jpg

[lost eden]

Urm... it's not as bad as it looks :o

Although, one thinks a tidy wouldn't go amiss.

http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1789-20071128-200948.jpg http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1788-20071128-201038.jpg

SUB. ON. THE. FLOOR. NOW!!

[Gav]

SUB. ON. THE. FLOOR. NOW!!

Lol, its brand new, one of the main reasons why my desk is a mess, so I haven't homed it yet.


Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

[119576]

Lol, its brand new, one of the main reasons why my desk is a mess, so I haven't homed it yet.


Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

Yes. You are :(


The sub is designed for bass response. If the sub is on the desk, the area underneath your desk turns into a horrible echo-chamber.

If the sub is on the floor, you get the benefit of feeling the bass through your feet and the floorboards.

[rogersmj]

Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

Because a subwoofer is an omnidirectional sound source, meaning you don't have to have it pointed right at you to get the right sound. In fact, as others have pointed out, if you have it pointed right at you you're diminishing the effect, not making it better. It needs to be on the floor, ideally in a corner, but definitely NOT on a desk, table, or any other raised surface that can become a crappy source of vibration. I've never understood what makes people think these big subs are supposed to go on top of their desks.

[koobcamuk]

They are designed and are supposed to be on the floor. Imagine the room you'd have!

[Gav]

Okay, it's moved now! I was going to move it anyway, as it was taking up a huge amount of space, it's much better now too, cheers guys!

http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1790-20071128-214030.jpg http://myskitch.com/gavinmorrison/dscf1791-20071128-214042.jpg

My setup is having a big overhaul in the new year too, it should be great.

MAN am I loving these 400W (Peak) 2.1 speakers. They're THX Certified and everything, absolutely flipping fantastic!

[rogersmj]

MAN am I loving these 400W (Peak) 2.1 speakers. They're THX Certified and everything, absolutely flipping fantastic!

Yeah, I have the same set and I'm very happy with them for the money. They're not quite as good as the Z-5500 5.1 set I had before, but they're much more compact (which was the reason I ditched the 5.1s). Good value.

[eyemacg5]

I hope that spelling error was an intentional joke...


Yes, of course. *looks around*

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2439/snb20013yo7.jpg

[lost eden]

They can, however, screw up CRT displays...just in case anyone is still using those :p
I still use a CRT! What sounds even more ironic is that I have 3x LCDs sitting under the bed un-used! Well, the CRT is a 20" Triniton, which would probably look better than 90% of LCDs on the market atm if it wasn't so worn out (it doesn't go bright enough any more, so I have to run with brightness flat out at 100% which washes out the colours a bit).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/workstation_nov_07/desk_panorama.jpg

[ebel3003]

Here's mine, before and after (present). It's not as clean as many of yours, but I'm happy with it.

Before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2073709385_255b8c59ea_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2073709673_8c64c0b111_b.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2074501610_275c3e5dd0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9_b.jpg)

Also, I know my sub should be on the floor, but it's not exactly convenient for me. Plus, it's not that great anyways.

[fart]

few from the dorm

[spank2223]

few from the dorm

what kind of speakers do you have there?

[taylorwilsdon]

Here's mine, before and after (present). It's not as clean as many of yours, but I'm happy with it.

Before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2073709385_255b8c59ea_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2073709673_8c64c0b111_b.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2074501610_275c3e5dd0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2073709859_91d2ca21b9_b.jpg)

Also, I know my sub should be on the floor, but it's not exactly convenient for me. Plus, it's not that great anyways.

I can't really tell - is that a 20'' or a 24''?

[vohdoun]

I'm betting its the 24"

[ebel3003]

I can't really tell - is that a 20'' or a 24''?

That's a 24".

[inkspirational]

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00051.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00051.jpg)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00050.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00050.jpg)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00049.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00049.jpg)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00048.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00048.jpg)

Here's mine.

SRMBP17
Some JBL speakers
Wired Mighty Mouse
2nd Gen ipod 20Gb
PSP
Wired Mac Mouse Pro
Panasonic Headphones

[koobcamuk]

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00048.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00048.jpg)


Must be difficult to type ;)

[inkspirational]

Must be difficult to type ;)

Yea, it is. Will look for nice deals on keyboards. Then maybe some nice external monitors. But then again, I'm always outside. Since I study and work straight after school.

Hmm.

[Brianstorm91]

It must be used on an even working surface
It can be used in the damp environment,even in shallow water
It can be used in acid and alkoling environment
It can be used in a dusty environment, even in sandstorms
It can be used in cleaned with a alcohol or disinfector

Thank God, I've been waiting for a keyboard to use on my highly acidic desk, with its' own sandstorm eco-system.
It can be cleaned with disinfector? :eek: Talk about break-through technology!

[lost eden]

How to use you flexible keyboard
the flexible keyboard can be used in following conditions:
It must be used on an even working surface
It can be used in the damp environment,even in shallow water
It can be used in acid and alkoling environment
It can be used in a dusty environment, even in sandstorms
It can be used in cleaned with a alcohol or disinfector

Those things are DREADFUL to type on. I'm guessing therefore that you must have a good reason to use it, such as working in a lab?

[comacnut]

This is my set up at work. I'll try to take some pictures of my at home setup over the weekend.

17" iMac, wireless mighty mouse and keyboard
Black MacBook
iPhone

http://web.mac.com/dudleyclint/iWeb/Site/Random%20Pics_files/P1010082.jpg

[fart]

what kind of speakers do you have there?

M-Audio DX4s. $150 at B&H, worth every penny.

[inkspirational]

This is my set up at work. I'll try to take some pictures of my at home setup over the weekend.

17" iMac, wireless mighty mouse and keyboard
Black MacBook
iPhone

http://web.mac.com/dudleyclint/iWeb/Site/Random%20Pics_files/P1010082.jpg

Wow, is the track pad's colour worn off on your mac book already?

[Brianstorm91]

Those things are DREADFUL to type on. I'm guessing therefore that you must have a good reason to use it, such as working in a lab?

Don't forget sandstorm :rolleyes:

[comacnut]

Wow, is the track pad's colour worn off on your mac book already?

The color's not worn off at all. It's just a little shiny and the light reflects off it.

[Mark-Mac-Attack]

Ok well some more up to date photos.

glass has been removed from desk, grills off Gigaworks speakers, new dock and remote near bed, wireless apple keyboard.

Next things to come are an 8GB nano, and Bose companion 5's.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05897.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05905.jpg

bed side dock ready for speakers when new ones arrive (gigaworks will be used for night time music ;);););)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05900.jpg

iPod dock running large stereo in ikea unit

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05896.jpg

regards,

Mark.

[Brianstorm91]

[ timg ] [ /timg ] tags please Mark-Mac-Attack!

[WillJS]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/494/dsc00370pu0.jpg

Macbook 2.0 2GB 80GB (soon to be 160gb come Dec 25) :)

[saxondale.]

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/7843/desktoptn7.jpg

[techlover828]

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/7843/desktoptn7.jpg


Love the setup!

[ArmanSLR]

how do I get that clock screensaver

[119576]

how do I get that clock screensaver

*sigh* (http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Screensavers/Fliqlo.shtml)

[ArmanSLR]

thx for the link

I looked on google and apple downloads but couldn't find it, no need to *sigh*

[119576]

thx for the link

I looked on google and apple downloads but couldn't find it, no need to *sigh*

Sorry, but even a quick search on these forums for 'clock screensaver' brings it up on the first page of results.

It's been asked a lot of times. :)

[techlover828]

thx for the link

I looked on google and apple downloads but couldn't find it, no need to *sigh*

that question has been asked at least 20 times on this thread.

[Slip]

*sigh* (http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Screensavers/Fliqlo.shtml)

Phew, saves me having to trall through all of the posts/get caned ;)

[bluedoggiant]

Ok well some more up to date photos.

glass has been removed from desk, grills off Gigaworks speakers, new dock and remote near bed, wireless apple keyboard.

Next things to come are an 8GB nano, and Bose companion 5's.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05897.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05905.jpg

bed side dock ready for speakers when new ones arrive (gigaworks will be used for night time music ;);););)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05900.jpg

iPod dock running large stereo in ikea unit

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l235/mdjones3000/DSC05896.jpg

regards,

Mark.

how expensive were those speakers no shorter than a 5 year old?

[Mark-Mac-Attack]

The tall speakers? I paid very little for them, £50?

[Kaiser Phoenix]

PS3 Ceramic White, KRK VXT4, SONY BRAVIA 20, MBP2.33, Nintendo Wii Under the desk, Motu Ultralite

[bluedoggiant]

The tall speakers? I paid very little for them, £50?

are they good?

[bluedoggiant]

nothing to see here!!!!

everything is at this place:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=4620072&postcount=640

on page 26

(moderators, administrators, gods, please delete!!!!)

[FJ218700]

^^ can you repost with bigger pictures? My TiBook was able to load the page.

[vicious7]

^^ can you repost with bigger pictures? My TiBook was able to load the page.

LOL....:D

I was going to say something, but I think that comment pretty much says it all.

To Kaiser Phoenix: Is that a $300+ stand you have your MBP on? :eek:

[ghostchild]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2080172412_148eb2b051.jpg

[JunBug119]

my setup:

imac beautiful:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa70/bluedoggiant/CIMG2281.jpg

do you have enough room to insert a CD?

[JunBug119]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2080172412_148eb2b051.jpg

i love that mouse!!!

[bluedoggiant]

do you have enough room to insert a CD?

barely, but yes, i can i have enough room to for the cd, and a pink next to it, exactly, i knew when i bought the imac that it would cover some of those small cubby, by i completely forget about the cd slot, but now that i have it, it fits... and again, barely

[iCheddar]

Kaiser, what kind of 'stand' are you using? I've never seen it before. All I've ever seen is the iCurve, elevator, and the mStand.

[je1ani]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2080172412_148eb2b051.jpg

omg i have same setup lol same mbp mouse and keyboard

[xparaparafreakx]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2080172412_148eb2b051.jpg

I love that drink. It's so good.

[eyemacg5]

PS3 Ceramic White, KRK VXT4, SONY BRAVIA 20, MBP2.33, Nintendo Wii Under the desk, Motu Ultralite

Where did you get the white PS3?

Only place I've found them is
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/PS3_Consoles_PS3_PlayStation_3_Console_Ceramic_White_HDD_40GB_220V_Hong_Kong_Version.htm

And I'm a bit skeptical.

Cheers.

[FadeToBlack]

Budget would be mega handy, 2.1 setups range from £15 to several hundreds. Of course (depending on budget) you'd probably be better off with a proper 2.0 setup rather than an PC 2.1 setup.

Hmm, I'm probably not gonna be in the market for 'em for a while, but I'd say around $100-150 would be my budget.

They don't have to be 2.1's, but I'd LOVE them to be compact, so that's why I figured I'd have to go with 2.1's. Since this is a Mac setups thread, I'll go ahead and throw up a pic of my setup, so that you can get a good idea of the little bit of space I'm working with. Since this pic was taken, I've added an iPod dock for my 4th Gen. iPod to the left of the iMac.

http://usera.imagecave.com/FadeToBlack/iMac3.JPG

As you can see, I don't have much space to work with. I need to take some updated setup pics, but it's late and I don't feel like it right now. :p

I'm basically just looking for the best sounding compact speakers that I can find for around $100-150.

[lost eden]

My current Mac setup (MacBook with Saitek Eclipse keyboard & Kensington Expert trackball);
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/workstation_nov_07/desk_panorama.jpg

FadeToBlack: have a look to see if you can find the Creative Inspire M85-D 2.0 speakers, they are probably the best quality computer-oriented speakers in that price range.

[bartelby]

I'll agree with the anti-Bose sentiment when it comes to their consumer line up, but I'm always impressed with the systems I see in concert venues/clubs.

I loved the 8 x 4.5" cabs they did/do. Coupled with their old bass cabs they were fantasic when I used to DJ. I'm guessing the modern versions of them sound even better.

The consumer stuff doesn't cut it for me though.

[FadeToBlack]

FadeToBlack: have a look to see if you can find the Creative Inspire M85-D 2.0 speakers, they are probably the best quality computer-oriented speakers in that price range.

Thanks for the suggestion. Did a bit of looking around and while those look like awesome speakers, they're not compact enough. Maybe I should just get a bigger desk? :p

Seriously, though, what I need is something similar to the JBL Creature II's. (small satellite speakers and small sub) My only gripe with those was that the power button was on the sub, which didn't make any sense to me at all. I'm not in a big hurry to get speakers, so I'm open to more suggestions if anyone has any.

[Rhosfelt]

Thanks for the suggestion. Did a bit of looking around and while those look like awesome speakers, they're not compact enough. Maybe I should just get a bigger desk? :p

Seriously, though, what I need is something similar to the JBL Creature II's. (small satellite speakers and small sub) My only gripe with those was that the power button was on the sub, which didn't make any sense to me at all. I'm not in a big hurry to get speakers, so I'm open to more suggestions if anyone has any.

Honestly I'd recommend the creature II's they are small, sound great, and you can get them to match your mac to a T. Right now I am using a pair of Creatives (I-Trigue (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=27&product=139)), they are pretty small about $80 and sound great..but the sub is huge (in comparison) and really heavy..

[ghostchild]

omg i have same setup lol same mbp mouse and keyboard

It's all good. :)

I love that drink. It's so good.
Yep. one of my favorites.

[Shotglass]

I'm basically just looking for the best sounding compact speakers that I can find for around $100-150.Unless you really need Speakers, I would suggest spending the money on headphones. At that price, you can get awesome stuff.

[ghostchild]

Well you have choices here:

Swan M10
Logitech Z2300
Klipsch Promedia

All 2.1 with a lot of hype.

[vicious7]

Kaiser, what kind of 'stand' are you using? I've never seen it before. All I've ever seen is the iCurve, elevator, and the mStand.

It looks like a $305 USD Balmuda (http://balmuda.net/products/c/floater/index.html) Floater stand. I guess money isn't too much of an issue :p

[Adokimus]

Kaiser, what kind of 'stand' are you using? I've never seen it before. All I've ever seen is the iCurve, elevator, and the mStand.

It looks like a $305 USD Balmuda (http://balmuda.net/products/c/floater/index.html) Floater stand. I guess money isn't too much of an issue :p

I'll confirm that. I think I've only seen two instances, including this one, where someone shelled out the cash for it. There are some threads on macrumors regarding this uber-expensive stand. To save you some time, here's the cheaper option:

http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macbook_dockingstand.php


Where did you get the white PS3?

Only place I've found them is
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/PS3_Consoles_PS3_PlayStation_3_Console_Ceramic_White_HDD_40GB_220V_Hong_Kong_Version.htm

And I'm a bit skeptical.

Cheers.

You could also go to www.colorwarepc.com and make a ps3 any color you want... for a price.

-Ado

[roker]

Thanks for the suggestion. Did a bit of looking around and while those look like awesome speakers, they're not compact enough.

Seriously, though, what I need is something similar to the JBL Creature II's. (small satellite speakers and small sub) My only gripe with those was that the power button was on the sub, which didn't make any sense to me at all. I'm not in a big hurry to get speakers, so I'm open to more suggestions if anyone has any.

What about these "JBL Spot Powered Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer"? I haven't seen them in the real, but they look similarly sized to the creature II's (don't know where the power button is on these but I think the volume definitely isn't on the sub). :)

[bluedoggiant]

Thanks for the suggestion. Did a bit of looking around and while those look like awesome speakers, they're not compact enough. Maybe I should just get a bigger desk? :p

Seriously, though, what I need is something similar to the JBL Creature II's. (small satellite speakers and small sub) My only gripe with those was that the power button was on the sub, which didn't make any sense to me at all. I'm not in a big hurry to get speakers, so I'm open to more suggestions if anyone has any.

bose companion 2s are small, powerful subwoofer, awing sound quality

[Shaduu]

Where did you get the white PS3?

Only place I've found them is
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/PS3_Consoles_PS3_PlayStation_3_Console_Ceramic_White_HDD_40GB_220V_Hong_Kong_Version.htm

And I'm a bit skeptical.

Cheers.

Colorware of course. Custom gadget colours FTW!

[eyemacg5]

Colorware of course. Custom gadget colours FTW!

But wouldn;t i get the ps3 with the american voltage and I want the english one?

[bluedoggiant]

What about these "JBL Spot Powered Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer"? I haven't seen them in the real, but they look similarly sized to the creature II's (don't know where the power button is on these but I think the volume definitely isn't on the sub). :)

they are not on the subwoofer, they are on the satellites, i tryed those out, they are pretty good, but i would pick bose companion 2s, i have those, i thought they were terrible, i was comparing them to the jbl spots... i was wrong, then i compared them to the creatures...... lets just say that bose is the best for its level and size, and pretty cheap

So I got my new iMac 24" 2.4ghz today!! Picked up a printer to go along with it thanks to the rebate too.

The screen on this baby is gorgeous!!!



24" Aluminum iMac 2.4ghz, 320gig hard drive, 1 gig ram
Lacie 500 gig external
2.0ghz Macbook 1gig ram

Here's the printer, finally found/made a shelf to fit...
http://photos-977.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v148/124/109/503744977/n503744977_174535_4635.jpg

is that the mp470? i have that one

Haha, i know right! It's killing me not to just go open it up right now. I actually have opened it up to check everything out, but I just taped the box back up. :D

why did you get the old imac????

My latest addition, the macbook pro and the wireless keyboard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/Crusader_69/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/Crusader_69/DSC00191.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/Crusader_69/DSC00193.jpg

whats that black thing with the apple symbol on it?

[Brianstorm91]

The external harddrive with an Apple sticker?

[bluedoggiant]

omg....I think I found what I wish for christmas, that keyboard looks great, what is your evaluation of it? I'm looking around for a usb keyboard for basic keyboard practise for my music culture studies.

that is called the apple keyboard ;)

The external harddrive with an Apple sticker?

oh, thats what it is, everyone does that then

[jeff3221]

I am thinking about getting the free mp470 with my macbook purchase this friday. How is it?

[bluedoggiant]

I am thinking about getting the free mp470 with my macbook purchase this friday. How is it?

FAST, cheap, print from memory cards, no usb cable, buy seperatly :mad:, sexy, awesome, hard to describe

[Crusader]

whats that black thing with the apple symbol on it?

That's a Lacie Ext. HDD with apple sticker that comes with the leopard purchase. :D

[Vagrant Pistol]

bose companion 2s are small, powerful subwoofer, awing sound quality


You mean companion 3's. The 2's are 2 stand alone monitor speakers without a sub. I have the 3s and have to say they are awesome. The clarity and punch I get is mesmerizing considering how small the speakers are. You can take them off the stand also; which is the way I have them

[bluedoggiant]

You mean companion 3's. The 2's are 2 stand alone monitor speakers without a sub. I have the 3s and have to say they are awesome. The clarity and punch I get is mesmerizing considering how small the speakers are. You can take them off the stand also; which is the way I have them

... i know the difference, maybe i should restate, the bose companion 2's are relatively small speakers, with a subwoofer built in, and awesome sound quality but they do not compare to the bose companion 3's, i was going to get those, but after seeing the power of the 2's in the store, im good, its really good, i have to say, the subwoofer is as powerful as a seperate unit, i used to have three piece, the sub built in is EXTREME. and FadetoBlack wants something in the price range of $100-$150, although 2's are on the bottom, of that price range, its quality tops the JBL spots, and creatures, in quality of speaker (material, durability), sound quality, efficiency, i have tryed all three including, the bose companion 3, the bose's were on the top, those spots and creatures were literally hidious, but to my opinion, nobody take me for wrong on that, the speakers will crackle if you bring your phone next to it, though the bose does the same, but you basically need to make it touch the speakers. and that does not mean the 2's beat the 3's, it means that JBL apparently, but maybe the ones in the store were bad, didnt compare to the bose, and the bose companion 3 was awing, but for what i saw, and heard:rolleyes:, bose companion 2 was enough, im glad i didnt spurt out the extra 150 bucks, i like what i got, anyways, back on topic with the setups:D

[inkspirational]

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/th_DSC00052.jpg (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/inkspirational/DSC00052.jpg)

Already posted my set-up, but just want to show a closer shot of the yellow sticker on my MBP. It's a "hello" sticker on the power button. It's like saying hello to my mac whenever I power it up. Are there any threads for this? Like personal touches to your macs.

[FadeToBlack]

I'm pretty sure that I stated earlier in the thread that my previous set of speakers were the Companion 2's. While they were good sounding speakers, I didn't think they sounded anywhere near as good as my old Altec Lansing 2100's, which were 2.1's.

If the Creature II's had a power button on one of the satellite speakers, they would definitely be my pick. They are the perfect size and match the Mac wonderfully. I loved the look of them.

Looks like I have a lot of choices when it comes to speakers. As I said, though, I'm just gonna keep looking around and get some eventually. Oddly enough, I'm actually pretty content with the iMac's built-in speakers. I didn't expect them to sound as good as they do.

I appreciate all the suggestions. Thanks, everybody. :cool:

[taylorwilsdon]

Man lets give the speaker **** a rest

[Tucom]

... i know the difference, maybe i should restate, the bose companion 2's are relatively small speakers, with a subwoofer built in

They actually only use one driver (the part that moves) to create all the sound that you hear. It's really impressive how much bass and clarity in the highs these speakers can produce, especially from a single driver.


Peace

[ClassicMac247]

Heres 3 pics from different times. i have 2 other macs but i dont have pics of them in action. they are in my "Dharma Bunker" aka basement...:D:apple:

[idesign245]

*stabbing myself in the eye with a spoon*

Enough with the speakers! Take it to the Peripherals forum PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE

http://forums.macrumors.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77

[Killyp]

Most of these systems with 'subwoofers' don't have any form of subwoofer at all.

A subwoofer requires another kind of woofer to act above it (hence the 'subwoofer' name). Most of these 2.1 systems don't have any normal woofers, just 'subwoofers' and a pair of midrange/treble drivers (often a single cone).

The result is that you end up with a standard 'woofer', rather than a subwoofer. The end result is that you can hear exactly where the 'subwoofer' is, and ultimately the 'subwoofer' doesn't go as low as a subwoofer should. The other bi-product of these sorts of designs is that you end up with a huuuuge frequency gap in-between the woofer and satellites. This may not sound like much, but to give you an idea. If you played a tone starting very low, and ending up very high (a frequency sweep), there would be a point where you would hear NO sound at all. Not just 'slightly bad sound', but a huge amount of sound missing alltogether, and sound which is very very important.


The only reason 2.1 systems exist is because people don't listen closely enough. A good pair of 2.0 speakers are massively superior to any 2.1 system you'll find.

For the OP's budget, I'd recommend a pair of Samson Resolv 40As. linky (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Resolv40a/)

http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/215/Resolv40a.jpg

MASSIVELY superior to pretty much every 2.1 system on the market.

Really, take my advise.

[Tucom]

Most of these systems with 'subwoofers' don't have any form of subwoofer at all.

A subwoofer requires another kind of woofer to act above it (hence the 'subwoofer' name). Most of these 2.1 systems don't have any normal woofers, just 'subwoofers' and a pair of midrange/treble drivers (often a single cone).

The result is that you end up with a standard 'woofer', rather than a subwoofer. The end result is that you can hear exactly where the 'subwoofer' is, and ultimately the 'subwoofer' doesn't go as low as a subwoofer should. The other bi-product of these sorts of designs is that you end up with a huuuuge frequency gap in-between the woofer and satellites. This may not sound like much, but to give you an idea. If you played a tone starting very low, and ending up very high (a frequency sweep), there would be a point where you would hear NO sound at all. Not just 'slightly bad sound', but a huge amount of sound missing alltogether, and sound which is very very important.


The only reason 2.1 systems exist is because people don't listen closely enough. A good pair of 2.0 speakers are massively superior to any 2.1 system you'll find.

For the OP's budget, I'd recommend a pair of Samson Resolv 40As. linky (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Resolv40a/)

http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/215/Resolv40a.jpg

MASSIVELY superior to pretty much every 2.1 system on the market.

Really, take my advise.


Dude, do you have any idea how wrong you are? There are plenty of 2.1 systems, as you say any - I'm talking twin JBL studio monitors paired with their $900 subwoofer - that will blow away, mop the floor, cover in feces plenty of high-end 2.0 systems.

Also, if you're referring to the Bose 2.1 systems, aimed at multimedia and computers, then there is in fact no sound gap, at least in their Companion 3's, which I have owned. I have verified this by going to www.realmofexcursion.com and taking and browsing through, finding, and playing sine sweeps that cover any gaps that would lie in a poor 2.1 system.

Now using KRK studio monitors which are quite a step up.


Think before you speak man. I'm quite surprised as your previous posts about Bang & Ofulsen and you owning Bowers and Wilkins speakers lead me to believe you knew plenty to know that there are plenty of exceedingly high quality 2.1 systems out there that are comparable to many high-end floor-standing systems.


Peace

[Killyp]

Dude, do you have any idea how wrong you are? There are plenty of 2.1 systems, as you say any - I'm talking twin JBL studio monitors paired with their $900 subwoofer - that will blow away, mop the floor, cover in feces plenty of high-end 2.0 systems.

Also, if you're referring to the Bose 2.1 systems, aimed at multimedia and computers, then there is in fact no sound gap, at least in their Companion 3's, which I have owned. I have verified this by going to www.realmofexcursion.com and taking and browsing through, finding, and playing sine sweeps that cover any gaps that would lie in a poor 2.1 system.

Now using KRK studio monitors which are quite a step up.


Think before you speak man. I'm quite surprised as your previous posts about Bang & Ofulsen and you owning Bowers and Wilkins speakers lead me to believe you knew plenty to know that there are plenty of exceedingly high quality 2.1 systems out there that are comparable to many high-end floor-standing systems.


Peace

Oh yes there are plenty of good subwoofer/satellite packages out there. However, when people refer to 2.1 systems, they tend to mean piddly little fist-sized or smaller satellite speakers and subwoofers no bigger than a shoebox.

Sure you can get some really awesome systems out there with a pair of bookshelves/near-fields and a subwoofer. Genelec make some of the best sounding 'sub/sat' packages I've heard, and there are plenty others doing a really impressive job of it.

I don't regard them as 2.1 systems tho. 2.1 systems = a speaker system in which the subwoofer is needed. A good sub/sat package should be able to work fine without the subwoofer. If not, something is seriously wrong.

I use a system with a subwoofer for my computer speakers, a pair of bi-amped 70 watt bookshelf speakers, and an el-cheapo 100 watt Yamaha subwoofer. It sounds very very good considering as it's a computer system, and while I wouldn't want to swap it for my hifi or bookshelf B&W speakers, it's perfectly good for listening to music.

Which KRKs you got? They make some pretty awesome monitors...

[Tucom]

_

[Tucom]

You do indeed have a very good understanding of audio. One example where you need a subwoofer, yet get sound that many audiophiles would be happy without a floor standing system would be a setup from www.orbaudio.com or www.roundsound.com.

I am running two KRK ST-6 monitors driven by a Kenwood receiver at the moment. Even running these studio monitors without a sub-par amp (contrast to dedicated two channel amplifiers) these speakers sound amazing. The transparency, imaging, and sound-stage representation is awing.

I would consider the ST passive series as more of their V-series, but with out an amp. The ST passive series easily excels past their RP series.


As a replacement amplifier I'm looking at the Behringer A500: http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17004

Any suggestions?

Killyp, I'm also going to P.M this to you incase the mods consider this post too off topic and decide to delete it.


Peace

[Kaiser Phoenix]

Kaiser, what kind of 'stand' are you using? I've never seen it before. All I've ever seen is the iCurve, elevator, and the mStand.

Hi its a Balmuda Stand from Balmuda Design. It is very expensive but I saves me space in an elegant manner!

[Kaiser Phoenix]

Where did you get the white PS3?

Only place I've found them is
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/PS3_Consoles_PS3_PlayStation_3_Console_Ceramic_White_HDD_40GB_220V_Hong_Kong_Version.htm

And I'm a bit skeptical.

Cheers.

SOny released a Ceramic White version in Japan for roughly 350US. No need to be skeptical.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/sony-japans-ceramic-white-ps3-and-dualshock-3-announced/

[eyemacg5]

SOny released a Ceramic White version in Japan for roughly 350US. No need to be skeptical.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/sony-japans-ceramic-white-ps3-and-dualshock-3-announced/

So, did you buy it while in japan?

[peter32892]

So, did you buy it while in japan?

He most likely got if it off of a site like this http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bo-49-en-70-2bot.html

[toothpaste]

ENOUGH WITH THE SPEAKERS!!!

This thread is about Mac Setups, not about you discussing which systems is better or worse.

[anotherarunan]

i agree, QUIT THE SPEAKER TALK, move it to a different thread, put a link up on here to it if u must! :mad:

[Kaiser Phoenix]

So, did you buy it while in japan?

I bought it from Amazon JP and then had my friend ship it to me since they wont ship directly outside of Japan. It came out so cheap like 160 pounds including everything and i wont have to pay duties either since its a GIFT.

It has multi-voltage and plays all UK games with no probs and plays online too, awesome.

[koobcamuk]

Real life useage

New Mac Mini & free printer scanner, AEBS, PowerBook G4 and some ice cream! Woo!

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8752/img1064xw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4537/img1065yy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5008/img1066wi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3678/img0104fv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6886/12powerbookkeyboardtonequ7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ob81]

Real life useage

New Mac Mini & free printer scanner, AEBS, PowerBook G4 and some ice cream! Woo!



Nice setup dude. I have been thinking about grabbing a 20" monitor. Looks huge in that photo.

[Slip]

Real life useage

New Mac Mini & free printer scanner, AEBS, PowerBook G4 and some ice cream! Woo!

<Images>

That must of cost you a bomb, very nice setup :)

[koobcamuk]

Nice setup dude. I have been thinking about grabbing a 20" monitor. Looks huge in that photo.

I highly recommend it. I bought an XBOX 360 and a Samsung 22" Monitor (behind me with 5.1 for the XBOX). I was going to take back the ACD... tried the Samsung and just couldn't do it. It's gorgeous and 20" is a lot (I know the 30" beast is enormous, but c'mon!).

That must of cost you a bomb, very nice setup :)

Thanks :) Was quite expensive - the UK isn't cheap! I traded my MacBook for the PowerBook and had enough left over to get a 250GB HDD and some RAM.

The Mac Mini was an impromptu purchase and is now my main computer. I opened it up last night and went for 2GB RAM and 160GB HDD. The Lacie HDD (250 FW400) I have had for over a year and it's great.

The ACD was mostly paid for by me, with a little bit of help ($100) from my mum as a birthday present.

Bear in mind, I am a Ph.D student so it's student discount all the way! After I finish being a student, I had better earn a lot!

[Vagrant Pistol]

Real life useage

New Mac Mini & free printer scanner, AEBS, PowerBook G4 and some ice cream! Woo!
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Can't believe u have what i believe is "Polk Audio" floor standing speakers, on your desk. That's the craziest idea I've seen in the thread so far. LOl!!! :p

[koobcamuk]

Can't believe u have what i believe is "Polk Audio" floor standing speakers, on your desk. That's the craziest idea I've seen in the thread so far. LOl!!! :p

：P

There is literally no-where else in this room for them! I have a 5.1 behind me for the xbox and as there's no sub, the sound is great even when on a desk! (My desk is a home made ex-fire door!)

[vohdoun]

koobcamuk's 20" looks so adorable in those pictures.

[Vagrant Pistol]

：P

There is literally no-where else in this room for them! I have a 5.1 behind me for the xbox and as there's no sub, the sound is great even when on a desk! (My desk is a home made ex-fire door!)

Oh Kool!! So no vibrations on that bad boy.

[koobcamuk]

koobcamuk's 20" looks so adorable in those pictures.

:D

Oh Kool!! So no vibrations on that bad boy.

Nope - it's awesome. The rubber feet on the speakers seem to do the trick.

This setup doesn't include my girl's 24" iMac or iBook :)

[Slip]

The UK isn't cheap! I traded my MacBook for the PowerBook and had enough left over to get a 250GB HDD and some RAM.

Bear in mind, I am a Ph.D student so it's student discount all the way! After I finish being a student, I had better earn a lot!

Tell me about it, I hate going on the US store and seeing how much less it is :(

And my aim once Im done with education is to earn enough to pay for all the goodies ;)
That was a joke, Im sure kids and houses come first...

[lost eden]

That was a joke, Im sure kids and houses come first...
It's a well known fact that lifelong bachelor-dom is the way to go if you want all the gear! You just have to ask yourself one question; will a shiny new Mac call you 'Daddy'?

[Rhosfelt]

It's a well known fact that lifelong bachelor-dom is the way to go if you want all the gear! You just have to ask yourself one question; will a shiny new Mac call you 'Daddy'?

the answer, yes it can. ;)

[Slip]

It's a well known fact that lifelong bachelor-dom is the way to go if you want all the gear! You just have to ask yourself one question; will a shiny new Mac call you 'Daddy'?

For all the techy guys, Im sure you can program it to ;)

[lost eden]

:rolleyes:

I was just waiting for somebody to mention text-to-speech!

[Slip]

Well it had to be done :)

[lost eden]

It's just not the same - especially when you have your Mac's text-to-speech voice set to 'whisper'!

[Rhosfelt]

It's just not the same - especially when you have your Mac's text-to-speech voice set to 'whisper'!

Personally I like Vicki, she is the crazy one, not like that neat freak Victoria. :rolleyes:

[SpookTheHamster]

I bought it from Amazon JP and then had my friend ship it to me since they wont ship directly outside of Japan. It came out so cheap like 160 pounds including everything and i wont have to pay duties either since its a GIFT.

It has multi-voltage and plays all UK games with no probs and plays online too, awesome.

The fact that it's a gift has nothing to do with getting through customs. Anything being imported to the UK with a value over about £30 should have import tax and VAT applied. However, quite often items will make it through unnoticed if shipped by Royal Mail. UPS/Fed Ex will normally make you pay the customs charges on delivery (which is annoying if you don't have anything to pay with)

[lost eden]

Personally I like Vicki, she is the crazy one, not like that neat freak Victoria. :rolleyes:
I set mine to Whisper when I found out that it was the announcer voice at the beginning of each episode of Serial Experiments Lain. Yeah, I'm a geek...

[QCassidy352]

Real life useage

New Mac Mini & free printer scanner, AEBS, PowerBook G4 and some ice cream! Woo!

really nice set up and excellent choice on the ice cream! :D

[tidytrev]

mines :)

looking to get a new monitor, although its the best iv seen in terms of pq id like a matte apple cinema and a little larger, plus glass is a biznatch.
pc and speakers are going too, replaced by bootcamp and aego m's.
oooh and my custom dunny by me :)

[xXriderXx7]

mines :)

looking to get a new monitor, although its the best iv seen in terms of pq id like a matte apple cinema and a little larger, plus glass is a biznatch.
pc and speakers are going too, replaced by bootcamp and aego m's.
oooh and my custom dunny by me :)

What screensaver is that?

And can you give me a link?

[zioxide]

What screensaver is that?

And can you give me a link?

for the 70234th time, Fliqlo.. google it :p

[JHacker]

for the 70234th time, Fliqlo.. google it :p

Seriously, it needs to be a rule that you can't post a picture with that screensaver without providing a link.

[PMR]

with a nokia cam...and in a "very clean desk day"

[Brianstorm91]

Nice setup, PMR, I'm not so keen on your camera, though!

[PMR]

Nice setup, PMR, I'm not so keen on your camera, though!

Thanks. The crappy pic is from a nokia cellphone.

[Slip]

Thanks. The crappy pic is from a nokia cellphone.

Mobile phone ;)
And you know how bad those ciggy's are for you
Gotta love Biology for putting you off those things :cool:

[toothpaste]

Mobile phone ;)


the mobility is due to the fact that these phones work by moving from cell to cell, thus being called cellphones. ;)

[Brianstorm91]

the mobility is due to the fact that these phones work by moving from cell to cell, thus being called cellphones. ;)

Mobile phone, you mean.

[David Aames]

My humble home office:

http://e.photos.cx/IMG_0085-dc4.jpg

http://e.photos.cx/IMG_0086-e66.jpg

http://e.photos.cx/IMG_0087-ab4.jpg

[Slip]

the mobility is due to the fact that these phones work by moving from cell to cell, thus being called cellphones. ;)

Yeah, I'm aware of the reason for naming but ya know, I'm stubborn...
Mobile phone ftw ;)

[toothpaste]

Mobile phone, you mean.

Yeah, I'm aware of the reason for naming but ya know, I'm stubborn...
Mobile phone ftw ;)

You brits lost everything, from the colonies to the grasp on a language you invented. Cell phone, deal with it. :rolleyes:

[Brianstorm91]

Just because Americans cannot spell "Sulphur", or "Rumour", or "Yoghurt", "Plough".. I could go on.

[skyrider007]

My set up at uni

Sorry about the crappy pic, I took it with my Nokia N95.

[PMR]

Mobile phone ;)
And you know how bad those ciggy's are for you
Gotta love Biology for putting you off those things :cool:

Well, is that a UK vs USA thing? Like lift and elevator, truck and lorry, etc...?
Sorry but I'm Portuguese and sometimes I make mistakes with that sort of things :o

[toothpaste]

Just because Americans cannot spell "Sulphur", or "Rumour", or "Yoghurt", "Plough".. I could go on.

I'm not american.

[PMR]

My set up at uni

Sorry about the crappy pic, I took it with my Nokia N95.

lol tabasco and some kind of stomach pills? Nice match! :D

[Brianstorm91]

I'm not getting into this argument,
in other news, nice stand Skyrider007, have you thought about a Griffin Elevator for Christmas?
:)

[koobcamuk]

Let's have some pictures again... less talking.

[skyrider007]

lol tabasco and some kind of stomach pills? Nice match! :D

lol, it's actually dissolvable vitamin c tablets that is next to the tabasco! i love mixing tabasco with crisps and all those junk!!!

I'm not getting into this argument,
in other news, nice stand Skyrider007, have you thought about a Griffin Elevator for Christmas?
:)

thanks for the suggestion! i actually have an iLap at home but forgot to bring it to university. the "ken follett's hardcover" stand is my temporary solution (good for the environment as well ~ recycling a read book :p)

[Taylor C]

@David Ames: Nice setup, similar to my MBP setup while at home. Do you have the USB cable for your cinema display's hub attached to your MBP? Leopard doesn't seem to like them, I've been having wake sleep issues with bus error being shown for the cinema display while plugged in.

There's a long thread on this on the Apple discussion boards, but I was just wondering if you'd experienced this problem.

[remmy]

You brits lost everything, from the colonies to the grasp on a language you invented. Cell phone, deal with it. :rolleyes:

apparently in Germany its called a 'handy' so be happy

[Brianstorm91]

apparently in Germany its called a 'handy' so be happy

Das Handy, you are quite correct.

[anotherarunan]

Just because Americans cannot spell "Sulphur", or "Rumour", or "Yoghurt", "Plough".. I could go on.

...and "colour"....sorry :(

[eyesonly6587]

mines :)

looking to get a new monitor, although its the best iv seen in terms of pq id like a matte apple cinema and a little larger, plus glass is a biznatch.
pc and speakers are going too, replaced by bootcamp and aego m's.
oooh and my custom dunny by me :)

hi, i was wondering, what is that thing under the mac mini is? thanks

[tidytrev]

its a vga switcher so i can use my mac and pc on the same monitor, its called belkin switch2

[Victor ch]

Hi,

Current setup:
-BlacBook C2D 2GHz 120GB HDD, 1Gb Ram.
-8GB iPhone.
-30GB 5.5 Gen. iPod.
-Wireless Mighty & Keyboard.
-Sony sound system.
Photo taken with no clue about photography with my sisters Nikon D80 and unprofessionally adjusted it with Aperture, I apologize if its weird looking jeje.
-Victor

[Emulsion]

Hi,

Current setup:
-BlacBook C2D 2GHz 120GB HDD, 1Gb Ram.
-8GB iPhone.
-30GB 5.5 Gen. iPod.
-Wireless Mighty & Keyboard.
-Sony sound system.
Photo taken with no clue about photography with my sisters Nikon D80 and unprofessionally adjusted it with Aperture, I apologize if its weird looking jeje.
-Victor

Nice.

This is probably what my dorm setup is going to look like.

Please don't tell me you bought those iPod socks from apple.

[Victor ch]

Nice.

This is probably what my dorm setup is going to look like.

Please don't tell me you bought those iPod socks from apple.

Thanks! ajaj actually I did bought them at the Apple store.. yes I know I was ripped off..


-Victor

[David Aames]

@David Ames: Nice setup, similar to my MBP setup while at home. Do you have the USB cable for your cinema display's hub attached to your MBP? Leopard doesn't seem to like them, I've been having wake sleep issues with bus error being shown for the cinema display while plugged in.

There's a long thread on this on the Apple discussion boards, but I was just wondering if you'd experienced this problem.

Yes, the monitor is connected via the USB hub. Haven't been having any problems actually. So far so good :)

[bluedoggiant]

My set up at uni

Sorry about the crappy pic, I took it with my Nokia N95.

i dont think thats crappy at all

[Gordy]

hi, i was wondering, what is that thing under the mac mini is? thanks

Its a belkin kvm switch.

Bigger picture of it here: http://images.belkin.com/F1DM102U/PRN1_F1DM102U.jpg

Very good little kvm matches the mini perfectly. I sold mine last week, but only as I've not got multiple machines anymore.

[vohdoun]

My humble home office:

http://e.photos.cx/IMG_0086-e66.jpg

http://e.photos.cx/IMG_0087-ab4.jpg

Elegance. :D

[Slip]

...and "colour"....sorry :(

And let's not forget 'grey' and 'foetus'
OK that'll do for the language bashing *they may find that we have all that gas under the North Sea and invade :(*
Yeah OK I'm done

[jeff3221]

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5562/img1738mj7.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1738mj7.jpg)

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/9276/img1747yc3.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1747yc3.jpg)

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I don't get why there are two ways to plug it in.

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http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7444/img1782ef2.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1782ef2.jpg)

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Here is everything I have(In My setup):
SR macbook 2.0 GHz
HP 17'' lcd monitor
250GB Seagate Free Agent External HD
Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 surround sound
30 GB ipod video black
HP photosmart c4280 all in one printer
apple keyboard, white older version
microsoft laser mouse 6000
avermedia tvbox 7 ( to make monitor into a tv- I reccomend this highly instead of getting a monitor and a tv)
cannon SD1000

[JML42691]

I don't get why there are two ways to plug it in.
One does not have the grounding prong (the third one), and the other does. The one with the grounding prong also is longer so you can use it further away from an outlet. The one without the grounding prong is meant to be more portable, as the cord gets wrapped around the box and the outlet prongs hide within the outlet.

[GoodWatch]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/CrownBar/MyMac.jpg

[cuestakid]

here is mine-havent updated in a long long time

Mac Pro-standard config plus wifi plus extra 500 GB split for boot camp
Moto Q Black Verizon
160GB Classic
WD MyBook Pro 500
Dell Inspirion 6000
Dell 1907FP monitor(will soon be replaced by new apple one)

[bluedoggiant]

hey guys, check this out:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost...&postcount=386

i added two new pics because of my macbook, still dont have one of my MBP, sorry, reply back on what you think of the setup :)

scroll down to where it says update in red :)

[zioxide]

hey guys, check out post number 386!!!!!!!! i added two new pics because of my macbook, still dont have one of my MBP, sorry, reply back on what you think of the setup :)

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=4570522&postcount=386

so people don't have to go searching :p

[mag2001]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/CrownBar/MyMac.jpg

like the desk

[neiltc13]

Here is my setup, both ends of my tiny bedroom.

http://www.neilchristie.com/dump/ZZ18EFD90E.jpg
http://www.neilchristie.com/dump/ZZ4BB23E27.jpg

In the setup there is:
Xbox 360
Alba DVB-T Tuner
iPhone (although I used that to take the first picture so please excuse the rubbish quality!)
iMac 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD
MacBook 2.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD
Samsung LE23R71WX (23 inch LCD TV)

There also is a Miglia TV mini connected to the iMac along with a 320GB Toshiba external hard drive and an HP Deskjet 5740.

Hope everyone likes it, I've spent a lot of time (and wasted a lot of money) getting this the way I want it and now I think it's perfect.

[koobcamuk]

Hope everyone likes it, I've spent a lot of time (and wasted a lot of money) getting this the way I want it and now I think it's perfect.

Nice setup - congrats. You haven't wasted money if it's what you want, surely?