Computer Speakers for my new Mac Pro

[CharlieKirk]

Hi.

I'm thinking about getting an audio system to go along with my rig/home theatre.

Looking to spend no more than $550 USD.
Anybody suggest anything?

Preferably 2.1 unless 5.1 done well.


Charlie

 

[aaronw1986]

Why on earth would you want to spend 550 on 2.1?

 

[CharlieKirk]

Because 5.1 is a lie. It is only better than 2.1 if done very well.

 

[GoCubsGo]

I bought the Computer MusicMonitor by Bose, but that is only 2 speakers, no sub. I would probably suggestion the Altec Lansing fx6201 (?) they're old but still wonderful.

 

[Chad H]

I am probably going to get the companion 3 series by Bose. I think it would match a MBP setup or MP setup very well. Elegance/appearance is as important to me as sound.

 

[jb60606]

Razer Mako. First speakers designed by THX.

worth every penny if you have the dough. I'll be using these bad boys for years to come.

Smooth looks and sound, and the controls are cool as hell. Make sure they're on a flat surface - they bounce the sound off of it.

 

[MatchFrame]

Take a look at these Roland Edirol MA15-D speakers for $180.

2.0 speakers, so it gives you a little less clutter. Two audio sources can play at a time and it has a multitude of inputs. Headphone jack and controls in the front and aesthetically pleasing. They use them at the production company I work for on all of the editing suites.

And now you can go spend that extra $350 on some more Mac stuff.

 

[macsander]

Audioengine A5's for sure.
Please check out my comment at the latest Quality speakers thread.

 

[alphaod]

I would get these with an external X-Fi soundcard, but of course it may be a little over budget:

http://tinyurl.com/dgcqo

Seriously spend like $500 on quality headphones instead.

 

[skyline r34]

Logitech Z-5500 bad ass speakers for $399 but might get it cheaper some where else, The Z-5500 is the speakers that I got with my Mac Pro and using a optical cable and if you want 2.1 speakers you can set it that way if you like, good luck what ever you decide.

 

[aaronw1986]

Logitech Z-5500 bad ass speakers for $399 but might get it cheaper some where else, The Z-5500 is the speakers that I got with my Mac Pro and using a optical cable and if you want 2.1 speakers you can set it that way if you like, good luck what ever you decide.

Z-5500 can be found for around $180 always.