Would you mind sharing your settings please?You know that and your still looking? Why? My new 21.5, after setting the equalizer, sounds pretty good. Bass is not like a sub but I'm listening to some Method Man and the bass vibrates my desk. Good enough for me. I knew what was included, and what was not, BEFORE I purchased. Maybe you should wait to see one in the store.
I've actually found the speakers in the 2012 27" iMac sound better to me than my 2011 27" iMac.
Do people actually just use the internal speakers lol ??
I would think the 27 would be slightly better but only due to the larger enclosure..
but regardless I would be looking at some external speakers.
Have you ever thought about the fact that many people buy an iMac to be rid of all the wires and cables on their desks? Well I'm such a person and I would never again consider to use external speakers, at least not wired ones. I'll rather get a nice pair of wireless headphones.
Is there any known difference in the sound system between the 21" and the 27", or ... what's the deal?