Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Speakers
- Thread starter ezkimo
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
For my forthcoming G5 / 20" Cinema I got the Apple Pro Speakers with the iFire Adapter by Griffen Technology A little pricey, but the speakers look good with the monitor, and IMO the iSight ties those in with the case on the G5. LOL trying to make it work so I don't bumb when the new displays come out 
Yea, for 2.1 speakers, I just saw some really awesome ones at BestBuy the other day. I have a pair of lowend logitechs, and they really do sound great. Awesome bass, nice audio...but here are the ones I want next...
Either these which are more expensive, but I am positive they are cheaper on eBay.
Or these which I am sure are also cheaper on eBay. This model looks really cool, and sounds great.
[EDIT]- The first set of speakers for 119 from Amazon.com
The second set was 72.00 from Amazon.com
Either these which are more expensive, but I am positive they are cheaper on eBay.
Or these which I am sure are also cheaper on eBay. This model looks really cool, and sounds great.
[EDIT]- The first set of speakers for 119 from Amazon.com
The second set was 72.00 from Amazon.com
i've heard good things about the creatures. soundsticks also come highly recommended. personally i would choose an iFire with Pro speakers, but that's aesthetic... they're not necessarily the greatest speakers (tho they're pretty good in their own right)...
pnw
pnw
I have a 17" Imac.......I like the look of the Apple Pro , but I have a set of nice Altec Lansing with a subwoofer. It looks like the subwoofer receives its power from the sattelite, so I guess I can not use the subwoofer with the Apple Pro's....?
I assume I can hook up the AL's to the Imac?
Thanks.
I assume I can hook up the AL's to the Imac?
Thanks.
i have a set of sound sticks with the sub... while it looks a little outdated now, as compared to the G5, they sound great
Rower, I am considering buying the Klipsch 4.1 speakers but I am unsure of the connections necessary.
I have an 17" iMac with just the standard headphone, line in and apple pro speaker ports.
Do i need to buy an external 5.1 sound card to use those speakers or will they give out 4.1 sound just through the headphone/line in?
I have an 17" iMac with just the standard headphone, line in and apple pro speaker ports.
Do i need to buy an external 5.1 sound card to use those speakers or will they give out 4.1 sound just through the headphone/line in?
stromie-
The speakers have 2 stereo plugs (1 for the fronts, 1 for the rears). You'd have to find some sort of adapter or external card that gives you 4.1 output, otherwise the best you'll get is stereo out of all 4.
The speakers have 2 stereo plugs (1 for the fronts, 1 for the rears). You'd have to find some sort of adapter or external card that gives you 4.1 output, otherwise the best you'll get is stereo out of all 4.
I am extremely happy with my Logitech Z560s - they are 4.1 and sound wonderful. They have a lot of power too.. without distortion. A friend has the 5.1's - the Z680s and they are also amazing. I would highly recommend the Logitech products, especially since they are pretty affordable considering the excellent sound they emit.