iMac vs Thunderbolt Display

Serban · Feb 8, 2013, 01:38 PM

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

Serban · Feb 8, 2013, 01:53 PM

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

Ddyracer · Feb 9, 2013, 02:27 PM

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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 · Feb 10, 2013, 01:12 PM

2014 ... maybe. Definitely not 2013.

Serban · Feb 10, 2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddyracer

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 · Feb 10, 2013, 02:11 PM

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 · Feb 10, 2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

designs216 · Feb 10, 2013, 04:03 PM

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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 · Feb 10, 2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Serban

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

i was waiting for someone to correct me

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Originally Posted by 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.

Is the bass better than TB?

djrobsd · Feb 10, 2013, 09:41 PM

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 · Feb 10, 2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddyracer

i was waiting for someone to correct me

Is the bass better than TB?

In my opinion, yes, the bass is better.

Ddyracer · Feb 11, 2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieFufkin10

In my opinion, yes, the bass is better.

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

ArtieFufkin10 · Feb 12, 2013, 04:27 PM

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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.

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Serban macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	iMac vs Thunderbolt Display I am referring to the sound only. Is the iMac sound speakers better than the thunderbolt display's sound speakers?
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Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	i know that imac has stereo speakers and thunderbolt display has 2.1 speakers
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uptownnyc macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	2014 ... maybe. Definitely not 2013.
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ArtieFufkin10 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	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.
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djrobsd macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008	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.
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