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What external speakers are you using with your Late 2012 iMac & previous Gen.
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Try these http://www.orbitsound.com/product.asp?id=4
They come in white and sound AWESOME! Plus it's small enough to fit under the iMac
I'm about to upgrade my current Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 4 speakers (I currently don't use them for my iMac) to something bigger so I was planning on mounting the BeoLabs 4's on the wall next to the iMac. I think they're aesthetical pleasing but a bit pricey for desktop speakers. Bought them for about £2000 a couple of years ago. Sounds amazing!
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound/loudspeakers/beolab-4
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound/loudspeakers/beolab-4
Well, I just got my brand new fully loaded late 2012 27"iMac today and I'm really happy with it!
To be honest, I don't have my speaker system yet but I have done extensive research on the subject and know exactly what I want to buy.
Here it is:
1. Bowers and Wilkins MM-1 desktop speakers: $500
2. 1 AudioQuest Dragonfly: $250
Connect a 3.5mm cable from the output of the AudioQuest Dragonfly to the Aux input of the MM-1 speaker system. The analog audio of the AudioQuest Dragonfly will bypass the internal digital circuitry of the MM-1 speaker system. You do this because the AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC is superior to that of the MM-1 speaker system.
This system will probably sound better than any of the options listed above this post.
Of course it will! But that's 750 bucks! So it should sound better, much better.
BTW, Let us know how it sounds!
Well, I just got my brand new fully loaded late 2012 27"iMac today and I'm really happy with it!
To be honest, I don't have my speaker system yet but I have done extensive research on the subject and know exactly what I want to buy.
Here it is:
1. Bowers and Wilkins MM-1 desktop speakers: $500
2. 1 AudioQuest Dragonfly: $250
Connect a 3.5mm cable from the output of the AudioQuest Dragonfly to the Aux input of the MM-1 speaker system. The analog audio of the AudioQuest Dragonfly will bypass the internal digital circuitry of the MM-1 speaker system. You do this because the AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC is superior to that of the MM-1 speaker system.
This system will probably sound better than any of the options listed above this post.
Amen! +1 for the Dragonfly. Best audio investment I've made.
I've spent a lot of time getting to what I believe is a great audio setup. I've been through logitechs, including the famed Z-5500 surround setup, I've owned B&W mm-1s, bose and harman kardon. I've also experimented with using actual hifi components, and at one point was using a pair of B&W Nautilus 805s with a 2x120w jungson amp and an electrocompaniet DAC. This is the most pricey setup I have tried, but the BEST one I've tried only costs a fraction.
It's the Swans M200 MKIII. Powered speakers, beautiful design (if not as clean and simplistic as apple usually provides) and fantastic sound. There's a great review of them here.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/swans2/1.html
Right now I have them paired with an Abrahamsen A-Dac. Very very happy with this setup.
It's the Swans M200 MKIII. Powered speakers, beautiful design (if not as clean and simplistic as apple usually provides) and fantastic sound. There's a great review of them here.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/swans2/1.html
Right now I have them paired with an Abrahamsen A-Dac. Very very happy with this setup.
I've been using Bose Companion 20 speakers. They were a bit pricey (then again, we all use Macs, so it's like we usually go for the cheapest option), but they kick audible ass.
I know a lot of people tend to say that Bose is ***** and that they merely have great marketing, but I disagree. These speakers are amazing and well worth the money in my book.
I know a lot of people tend to say that Bose is ***** and that they merely have great marketing, but I disagree. These speakers are amazing and well worth the money in my book.
I have mm-1's they are expensive but sound great honestly I haven't listened to any other systems in a while but I will say I miss the bass of my companion 3.s
Bose champ 5s, here, love em, clear, pounding bass, small madison discrete and just s a little $$ but I smile every time I turn my system on.
These are probably a little too expensive for most, but I need them for work...Really excellent sound though and highly recommended...Seperate EQ on the rear of each unit, and both are mains powered. Don't be fooled by the size, these speakers are powerful enough to fill a room with sound without distortion.
http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipme...black--22483?gclid=CO6YzsPf57UCFY3LtAodHhMASQ
http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipme...black--22483?gclid=CO6YzsPf57UCFY3LtAodHhMASQ
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I like my bookshelf speakers. They are Q Acoustic 2020i's in white, sound great
and really go nice with the iMac. (If you have the space, they are quite big/deep, imacs a 27" btw).
and really go nice with the iMac. (If you have the space, they are quite big/deep, imacs a 27" btw).
You sold me, but can not find anywhere to buy them. Seems everyone is out of stock. Help me locate a pair if you can, Thanks.
It truly depends on your purpose of them. style over function may not be the best solution.
There could be endless amount of suggestions, but if you want quality audio for a fair price and decent style speakers I recommend these (some have been previously recommended)
M-AUDIO - AV40s - they have great mids, and not too bad of bass, theyre not bottom heavy and dont muffle audio and dont need to be turned up too much to get crystal clear audio. can be hooked to a sub if wanted to.
AudioEngine A5 or A2 - A5s are beast of speakers similar to the AV40s but have a little more depth..i still prefer the AV40s. The A2s are smaller and still offer good audio quality not alot of depth or bass but still good for the size/price.
SWANS - there are a few models out there that are great. they offer great audio fidelity in a affordable price range. take a look at the in depth reviews and those who have them here, theyre great quality and have a lot of options.
There could be endless amount of suggestions, but if you want quality audio for a fair price and decent style speakers I recommend these (some have been previously recommended)
M-AUDIO - AV40s - they have great mids, and not too bad of bass, theyre not bottom heavy and dont muffle audio and dont need to be turned up too much to get crystal clear audio. can be hooked to a sub if wanted to.
AudioEngine A5 or A2 - A5s are beast of speakers similar to the AV40s but have a little more depth..i still prefer the AV40s. The A2s are smaller and still offer good audio quality not alot of depth or bass but still good for the size/price.
SWANS - there are a few models out there that are great. they offer great audio fidelity in a affordable price range. take a look at the in depth reviews and those who have them here, theyre great quality and have a lot of options.
Well, I just got my brand new fully loaded late 2012 27"iMac today and I'm really happy with it!
To be honest, I don't have my speaker system yet but I have done extensive research on the subject and know exactly what I want to buy.
Here it is:
1. Bowers and Wilkins MM-1 desktop speakers: $500
2. 1 AudioQuest Dragonfly: $250
Connect a 3.5mm cable from the output of the AudioQuest Dragonfly to the Aux input of the MM-1 speaker system. The analog audio of the AudioQuest Dragonfly will bypass the internal digital circuitry of the MM-1 speaker system. You do this because the AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC is superior to that of the MM-1 speaker system.
This system will probably sound better than any of the options listed above this post.
Going the same route, already have the MM-1's, going to buy the DF next week and going to order some nice interconnects from Whiplash Audio
Btw great site, keep the good info comin
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Btw, Steve (if ur around)
Be interesting to hear if you got the MM-1's and DragonFly, set-up
Please no more Klipschit recommendations. From an audiophile standpoint, not much is worse. And i'm not snooty, this is just a basic truth.
I use the MM-1's. They are really nice looking compact speaker that sounds really nice.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX583VC/A/bowers-wilkins-mm-1-speakers?fnode=4f&fs=s=topRated
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX583VC/A/bowers-wilkins-mm-1-speakers?fnode=4f&fs=s=topRated
Altec Lansing ADA995
I also have an Altec Lansing ADA995 system. I just purchased a late 2012iMac. How did you hook up the system to you iMac. Thank you in advance for you reply.
I also have an Altec Lansing ADA995 system. I just purchased a late 2012iMac. How did you hook up the system to you iMac. Thank you in advance for you reply.
these. they are ugly as sin and a little on the big side. The sound is just ok. i got them free with a large new egg order. they are really loud for no true subwoofer. they do have 2 subs facing down on each side but they are not true subs the way i know them.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2008/08/altec-lansing-fx3022-speakers/
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2008/08/altec-lansing-fx3022-speakers/