looking for pc speakers with decent midrange

[kamakazi]

i went and bought the logitech z-2300 2.1 pc speakers as they were widely regarded as one of, if not the best, pc speakers you can buy. while they do have some nice bass from the massive sub, they sound like total garbage imo with basically no midrange whatsoever. i then listened to a few studio monitors and bought the behringer truths as they were pretty much the only ones in my price range. they sound ok but i later realised that you need to be sitting right in front of them to get the best out of them which really p's me off. plus they are a little big for my small room and the flat sound can get a little boring.

im now thinking of going back to pc speakers but have no idea what to choose. from what i remember the altec lansing & the klipsch were recommended but i dont want them if they have a similar sound to the z-2300s with no midrange. surely theres something better out there? id maybe go for a 5.1 or even 7.1 set if they are a lot better sounding but i would prefer 2.1.

oh and if anyone in oz wants to buy the truths or z-2300 (both in perfect condition) let me know.

[tjohnusa]

I have the klipsch promedia 2.1 I think it is a little thin in the midrange but still sound very good. I had a set of altec avs 300 and thoght they had much better mids but lacked in the bass dept. The sub they have with the set is pretty cheap and the sats are full range but sound quite impressive. A used set can be had from ebay for ~ $30

[infinitesymphony]

There are no computer speakers with an accurate midrange, especially on a budget. Keep in mind that the midrange is generally the most difficult area to get right, because it's both where the ear is the most sensitive (and somewhat wonky due to the resonance frequency of the ear canal at the first or second harmonics), and it's where the fundamental frequencies of most instruments lie.

Save up your money and get some nice regular speakers or better active monitors.

[Hermitt]

I don't know if you can still get them, but I have the Edifier S2.1D digital and these things are incredibly musical. They completely blow away all my Monsoon systems. (mm-700, mm-1000, pm-14)

[vrao81]

I dont know what your budget is but the swan m200's have incredible midrange, way beyond what most multimedia speakers are capable of. Their mids rival most $500 bookshelf speakers.

[fkclo]

Actually I am also looking for a "PC speaker", though my consideration is not budget wise, but one which excels in near-field listening as I spent a lot of my time in front of a computer.

I am current using a Tivoli Audio Model Two as my PC speaker, which sound reasonably good, with a nice tuner as a bonus. But I think the Tivoli are not "real" speakers - at least I cannot connect it to a proper amp. I would be interested to know if I can other better choices, with the following criteria :

a) small enough to be placed on my crowded work desk,

b) easy to drive (either active type, or one required a amp of no more than 8W per channel)

c) sound excellent for near field listening (the speaker will be only two feet in front of me) - and not too powerful so that I can still have reasonable play with volume control

d) great mid range and extended sparkling high

Cost is not a key consideration. I can afford up to a US$2,000 a pair.

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

F. Lo

[2deadeyes]

AE Aego M

[fjf]

I got a pair of Adam A7 active monitors. They have 6.5'' woofers (pretty decent bass) and those ribbon tweeters that give you an incredible midrange and highs. Hearing the violins come out from the chelos in a full orchestra is a nice experience. I recommend them. I'd say they have better mids and highs and are faster than my DT880. Not bad. They are active (amped) and work well in the near field. I have them at both sides of my desk.

Originally Posted by fkclo

Actually I am also looking for a "PC speaker", though my consideration is not budget wise, but one which excels in near-field listening as I spent a lot of my time in front of a computer.

I am current using a Tivoli Audio Model Two as my PC speaker, which sound reasonably good, with a nice tuner as a bonus. But I think the Tivoli are not "real" speakers - at least I cannot connect it to a proper amp. I would be interested to know if I can other better choices, with the following criteria :

a) small enough to be placed on my crowded work desk,

b) easy to drive (either active type, or one required a amp of no more than 8W per channel)

c) sound excellent for near field listening (the speaker will be only two feet in front of me) - and not too powerful so that I can still have reasonable play with volume control

d) great mid range and extended sparkling high

Cost is not a key consideration. I can afford up to a US$2,000 a pair.

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

F. Lo

[infinitesymphony]

Originally Posted by fkclo

Cost is not a key consideration. I can afford up to a US$2,000 a pair.

Absolutely go for a pair of active balanced monitors fed with a balanced source / preamplifier. Head to your nearest pro audio store and audition all of their speakers to see which is right for you. Some starting recommendations:

Mackie HR-824 mk2
Dynaudio BM6A mk2
Dynaudio BM15A (used)
Adam Audio A7
Adam Audio P11A
JBL LSR4326P Pak
JBL LSR4328P Pak
Tannoy Reveal 6D
Tannoy Reveal 8D
Genelec 8030A

They all have distinct sound signatures. I've never had the opportunity to audition those particular offerings from Adam Audio, JBL, Tannoy, or Genelec, but they usually rank up there with the rest. Definitely try to listen before buying.

[cantsleep]

Originally Posted by 2deadeyes

AE Aego M

is this thing much better than the insignia(?) ones. i bought those speakers after reading some posts here but they werent all that good. yes, they are better than cheap stock speakers but well.................