speaker recommendations for G5?

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kman12681

macrumors newbie

Original poster

• Jan 31, 2004

• #1

Hi,

Does anyone have any insight into speakers that are compatible with the PM G5 other than the surround systems offered by Apple? I don't need maxxed out systems that cost a lot of money, but I can't find any thing else compatible with G5. I'm just looking for something like the 50 dollar apple pro speakers that work with the G4 and imac. Thanks for any help

-keith

 

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thehuncamunca

macrumors 6502

• Jan 31, 2004

• #2

for 50 you're only going to be able to get a 2.1 speaker system not an optical 5.1 like the ones apple sells for the G5
anything that is 2.1 will be compatible with the G5, it will use the analogue speaker/line out jack

 

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BillClinton

macrumors member

• Jan 31, 2004

• #3

I've got a pair of Logitech Z-340's. They're 2.1 (two satellites and a woofer), and they were like forty bucks. They sound really good too.

 

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KBFinFan

macrumors 6502

• Jan 31, 2004

• #4

Ya Logitech makes really nice stuff. Their stuff is usually pretty easy to find at CompUSA, Best Buy, etc. Check out the Z680's, I believe as of now they are their flagship model.

They sound great and aren't too pricey... considering what you get.

 

Counterfit

macrumors G3

• Jan 31, 2004

• #5

Too bad the 680's cost over $150. I have the 540's, and they're darn good, but Logitech doesn't make them anymore, so you'll have to search.

 

invaLPsion

macrumors 65816

• Jan 31, 2004

• #6

I got my JBL Invaders for $80 new at Best Buy. I am very very pleased with them and their performance. I also bought a Revolution 7.1 and that really boosts the sound quality!

 

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bannedagain

macrumors member

• Jan 31, 2004

• #7

If you can afford a G5, you can afford to buy some real speakers. I can't stand multimedia speakers.

Get a good amp and a set of floor standing speakers. use that optical audio out, and don'e waste your time with cheap speakers.

As everybody knows I am a big advocate of the Energy C5's and C7's. If you want a truly fantastic speaker with a flat responce you can't go wrong with these two models or even the C9's, which are a little more expencive again.

 

KC9AIC

macrumors 6502

• Jan 31, 2004

• #8

The speakers at http://www.zones.com/cgi-bin/zones/site/product/index.html?id=424723 seem to be fairly decent at a good price. They're 4.1. It would be nice to have a center channel, but at such a low price, it's hard to complain.