Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
When I had the Mac Pro 2.8Ghz 8 core model, I used it connected (optical) to my yamaha v861 HD Receiver/Rotel RA-985 Power Amp with B&W 805S x2 with B&W HTM4 (center piece).

805S_black.jpg
805S

HTM4S_500.jpg
htm4 (well its in black color)

But now its connected to my 2.4Ghz macbook pro.. but no optical =(
 
Lacie Firewire Speakers

They're relatively inexpensive, small and good. Of course, iTunes also streams through AppleTV to my stereo, controlled either through the ATV or from my keyboard.

lacie_bus.jpg
 
Been using a pair of Audioengine 5's. Nice sound and no floor space required for a sub woofer. The only negative is the on/off switch is on the back of one speaker. Not a real big deal however.

John
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.