shuttleboi
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I'm looking for high-end powered 2.0 / 2.1 speakers sold in the USA. I plan to connect them to a good soundcard like the Auzentech Forte, HT Omega Claro Halo, or Asus Essence, which I'm planning to buy shortly. I also listen to Sennheiser 595 headphones. My music/gaming ratio is 75:25.
I would prefer not to get an integrated amp + passive speakers since I don't want to use a lot of deskspace (and I don't think it's a good idea to place the amp on my carpeted floor).
Does anyone have any opinions on these choices:
1. Audioengine A5, 2.0 speakers, $325
-- No headphone out
-- No digital in
Amazon.com: Audioengine 5 - PC multimedia speakers for iPod - 45 Watt (total) - 2-way - black: Your Store
2. Razer Mako, 2.1 speakers, $343
-- No digital in
-- Smallest
Amazon.com: Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System: Electronics
3. M-Audio AV40, 2.0 speakers, $137
-- No digital in
Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers: Your Store
4. Edirol MA-15D, 2.0 monitors, $180
-- Digital in, headphone out
Amazon.com: Edirol MA-15D Digital Stereo Micro Monitors: Musical Instruments
5. Behringer MS40, 2.0 monitors, $130
-- Digital in, headphone out
Amazon.com: Behringer MS40 Digital Monitor Speakers Pair: Your Store
I would prefer not to get an integrated amp + passive speakers since I don't want to use a lot of deskspace (and I don't think it's a good idea to place the amp on my carpeted floor).
Does anyone have any opinions on these choices:
1. Audioengine A5, 2.0 speakers, $325
-- No headphone out
-- No digital in
Amazon.com: Audioengine 5 - PC multimedia speakers for iPod - 45 Watt (total) - 2-way - black: Your Store
2. Razer Mako, 2.1 speakers, $343
-- No digital in
-- Smallest
Amazon.com: Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System: Electronics
3. M-Audio AV40, 2.0 speakers, $137
-- No digital in
Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers: Your Store
4. Edirol MA-15D, 2.0 monitors, $180
-- Digital in, headphone out
Amazon.com: Edirol MA-15D Digital Stereo Micro Monitors: Musical Instruments
5. Behringer MS40, 2.0 monitors, $130
-- Digital in, headphone out
Amazon.com: Behringer MS40 Digital Monitor Speakers Pair: Your Store