iMac vs Thunderbolt Display

[Serban]

I am referring to the sound only. Is the iMac sound speakers better than the thunderbolt display's sound speakers?

 

[Serban]

i know that imac has stereo speakers and thunderbolt display has 2.1 speakers

 

[Ddyracer]

i know that imac has stereo speakers and thunderbolt display has 2.1 speakers

It's surround sound with a subwoofer. IMac doesn't have SS or Subwoofer.

 

[uptownnyc]

2014 ... maybe. Definitely not 2013.

 

[Serban]

It's surround sound with a subwoofer. IMac doesn't have SS or Subwoofer.

iMac has stereo speakers http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/

 

[ArtieFufkin10]

FWIW, I've been using my 2012 27" iMac for about a week now and I'm continually surprised on how well the sound carries despite the thin display enclosure. The bass isn't going to vibrate your windows, but its surprisingly strong. I think its one of the overlooked engineering feats of the new design.

I also use a TB Display at work with my MBA and I have to admit that I find the sound lacking out of it in comparison.

 

[jonfarr]

FWIW, I've been using my 2012 27" iMac for about a week now and I'm continually surprised on how well the sound carries despite the thin display enclosure. The bass isn't going to vibrate your windows, but its surprisingly strong. I think its one of the overlooked engineering feats of the new design.

I also use a TB Display at work with my MBA and I have to admit that I find the sound lacking out of it in comparison.

I agree. I have a 2012 21" iMac and a TD display. The audio is much better on the iMac imo.

 

[designs216]

I agree. I have a 2012 21" iMac and a TD display. The audio is much better on the iMac imo.

I'm anticipating a leveling of that playing field when the TB display undergoes the upcoming refresh along with the addition of USB3.

 

[Ddyracer]

iMac has stereo speakers http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/

i was waiting for someone to correct me 😉

FWIW, I've been using my 2012 27" iMac for about a week now and I'm continually surprised on how well the sound carries despite the thin display enclosure. The bass isn't going to vibrate your windows, but its surprisingly strong. I think its one of the overlooked engineering feats of the new design.

I also use a TB Display at work with my MBA and I have to admit that I find the sound lacking out of it in comparison.

Is the bass better than TB?

 

[djrobsd]

I traded my Thunderbolt display and Mac Mini in for a 27" iMac, late 2012 model. I can confirm that the sound is DEFINITELY better on the new iMac then on the Thunderbolt display - and I'm a DJ so I know my audio quality.

That said, nothing still beats a nice pair of Logitech or Bose speakers hooked up to your desktop, but for the day to day I'm just fine with the iMac's built in sound.

 

[ArtieFufkin10]

i was waiting for someone to correct me 😉


Is the bass better than TB?

In my opinion, yes, the bass is better.

 

[Ddyracer]

In my opinion, yes, the bass is better.

Wow, lot of people though it had crappy bass, compared to the old 2011 model.

 

[ArtieFufkin10]

Wow, lot of people though it had crappy bass, compared to the old 2011 model.

This is my first iMac so I can't speak on behalf of the 2011. I will say that I'm not overly impressed with the TB Display audio.