How many of you guys have external speakers for your iMac? I currently use the ones that in the system, think they are good. But when I arrange music in Sibelius, I have a hard time really hearing the intricate parts of a certain score. Anyone?
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External speakers for an iMac?
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I always use my hifi stereo or some good headphones (Sennheiser HD650). When I use my speakers I AirPlay to my Apple TV and from there use the optical output to send the signal to my aging but still superb Yamaha AX1. I have hooked a pair of System Audio 1280 up to the receiver which I use. I never use the built in speakers on any of my devices.
I use the Mackie CR4 ($150) with my iMac. Good speakers, the bass is solid and the front-facing headphone port is nice.
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i do. the internal speakers are crap and the many ppl who are amazed by the imac speakers are clueless.
I thought my Bose speakers are mediocre. Yet they are ten times better than the builtin speaker of iMac. The sound quality of iMac speaker is similar to the $10 speakers my parents are using...
I have two iMac 27s, one with Harman Kardon Soundsticks III: http://amzn.com/B0042F3K9W
The other has B&W MM-1: http://amzn.com/B003R6U6HG
The Soundsticks sound very good, look good (they were designed by Jony Ive) and have a small desk footprint. However if you're an audio purist the B&W MM-1 speakers sound better.
I have also seen the Roland MA-8 recommended but they are apparently out of production: http://www.rolandus.com/products/ma-8/ You might find some on eBay
I have several Axiom audio speakers, which are very good. They make some PC-oriented versions:
http://www.axiomaudio.com/m1-computer-speakers
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I've got a pair of KRK rokit monitor speakers hooked up:
http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-monitor-speakers/rokit/rokit-8.html
Can recommend those for reference, think they are good value for the sound.
http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-monitor-speakers/rokit/rokit-8.html
Can recommend those for reference, think they are good value for the sound.
I strongly recommend you to purchase studio monitors.I have krk rokit6 and sound great for work or my rock music library.
I have Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers and I think they sound great. I'm eventually going to upgrade to Soundsticks though.
I'm using the Bose companion 5 setup for several years. Great speakers for my use. I'm not audiophile, but these sound great with music, conference calls, videos, and games. Besides the good sound, the best part for me is the round controller for volume, instant mute, and headphone jacks.