PC Speakers £100

[admin_exported]

Hi

I've been looking around for some speakers to use with my PC. I'm into composing music, and generaly love listening to music, and I really can't stand bad quality speakers (Also since i'm using them for composing, I need to be able to hear all the details). I may also use them for my media PC (i.e. to watch TV through).

So far I've looked around and come to the conclusion that the Q Acoustics 2010 and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1, both of which you can get through Amazon for £100 (because they're not this years models), but I have just realsied that they may need an amp.. am I right?

Basicly, my budget is £100 and I can't afford an amp too! please recomend some speakers for me

Thanks! (p.s. I don't mind if there are some fantastic speakers for £100 because they are models from previous years.. all im interested in is quality!)

 

[hifi shock]

you have to buy some studio monitor amplified speakers like Empire or Edifier,or something of basic professional brands like M-Audio,Behringer,etc...or a good headphones!Or some speakers+ T Amp

 

[Anonymous]

Hey, check out Otone Audio's Stilo 2.1 Pro, it just launched this week. It has a seperate digital amp included and is only £89.99

http://www.otoneaudio.co.uk/speakers/desktop2_1/StiloPro

 

[Anonymous]

so would the wharfdale's or q acoustics definately need an amp, or could I connect them to my pc?

 

[hifi shock]

yes,but you can buy and old stereo amp for few money to use with them.Let's buy a Sony stereo amp,they are fantastic.If you want I can find for you something good on ebay

 

[fr0g]

http://www.studiospares.com/studio-monitors/alesis-m1-active-320-usb-pair/invt/385400/?htxt=%2FUvRjc0xAaKk26JwgsxcsV6E2gjpK53ITJCPcypNRrR6jhjYX3SDlEUFWaOdTpLU0xVcTayKYYOc%0Aw4t9gBa9qg%3D%3D

There's multiple choices on the website. Make sure it says (pair) and check the reviews

 

[Anonymous]

yes,but you can buy and old stereo amp for few money to use with them.Let's buy a Sony stereo amp,they are fantastic.If you want I can find for you something good on ebay

If you could find something cheep on ebay it would be good.. I really can't go much over £100 in total though, and the speakers come to that themselves. Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

http://www.studiospares.com/studio-monitors/alesis-m1-active-320-usb-pair/invt/385400/?htxt=%2FUvRjc0xAaKk26JwgsxcsV6E2gjpK53ITJCPcypNRrR6jhjYX3SDlEUFWaOdTpLU0xVcTayKYYOc%0Aw4t9gBa9qg%3D%3D

There's multiple choices on the website. Make sure it says (pair) and check the reviews

Thanks, I'll have a look. SO MUCH CHOICE!

 

[fr0g]

http://www.studiospares.com/studio-monitors/alesis-m1-active-320-usb-pair/invt/385400/?htxt=%2FUvRjc0xAaKk26JwgsxcsV6E2gjpK53ITJCPcypNRrR6jhjYX3SDlEUFWaOdTpLU0xVcTayKYYOc%0Aw4t9gBa9qg%3D%3D

There's multiple choices on the website. Make sure it says (pair) and check the reviews

Thanks, I'll have a look. SO MUCH CHOICE!

You will need to check connections so that whatever you choose will connect to your PC. The one I linked is USB, so fine.

I haven't tried any so can't comment personally, so do some research. Check Amazon, and maybe ask on [LINK REMOVED - house rules].

£100 is tight to say the least and it may be worth saving for a while.

 

[hifi shock]

If you could find something cheep on ebay it would be good.. I really can't go much over £100 in total though, and the speakers come to that themselves. Thanks

It's simple:just search on ebay this "sony ta",and buy an amp with the name that starts in this way "ta-fa"(highend) "ta-fb"(mid level) "ta-fe"(entry level) "ta-s7". Just consider only these amps.If you search them directly entering on ebay.de you'll find much more amps

 

[hoopsontoast]

£100 is a tight budget, for a PC system, I would go for a T-Amp (search ebay) and pair of speakers, Something like the Rega Kyte can be had for around £50-£75, the T-Amps go for between £30-£60 depending on model.

You could also look at some older active speakers, like the Tannoy Reveal range that turn up pretty cheap on eBay as well.

 

[krazy_olie]

Audioengine a2 is a safe bet if you want something small. No need for a separate amp. If budget was double i'd say go for the cheap spearate amp route but at £100 (or just over) you will struggle to get both.

 

[bigboss]

Audioengine a2 is a safe bet if you want something small. No need for a separate amp.

Agreed. It's a brilliant speaker in a small package.

Two more options to consider:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/frankenspiel-fs-1

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H7372ZM/A/soundscience-frankenspiel-fs1-powerplay-speakers

http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and-personal-audio/digital-music-solutions/computer-speakers/companion-2-speaker-system/

Bose is often slated for its home cinema systems, but it makes brilliant computer speakers & headphones. They also give you an unconditional 30-day trial so you can return them if you're not happy.

 

[steve_1979]

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[steve_1979]

Logitech make good value computer speakers for under £100. This (now discontuinued) Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speaker system has received lots of great reviews and would be worth watching on eBay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-2-1-Speakers-/170818521594?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopComponents_RL&hash=item27c593c9fa