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Connecting Fiio e10 to good computer speakers

post #1 of 6
1/5/12 at 6:15am
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I have my fiio e10 "permanently" connected to my iMac to listen to my iTunes via my Audio Technica ATH M50, Grados etc. I would like to connect the coaxial out or line out to good quality computer speakers and I assume that since the e10s are fairly good, I should not opt for speakers with built-in DACs. What would more experienced members recommend for good speakers around the USD100 level? I don't need room filling sound and my key source is iTunes music, not gaming or watching movies. I don't need remote controls etc as I merely want great sound coming from the speakers as I use the computer itself. Thanks in advance. 

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post #2 of 6
1/5/12 at 6:39am

People say Edifier's bookshelf speakers are good value for money.

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post #3 of 6
1/5/12 at 7:04am
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Yes I had an Edifier before I gave it away. But what I really want to do is not so much speakers like these but perhaps more powerful ones that I can drive using the e10 amp itself. 

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post #4 of 6
1/5/12 at 7:09am

It doesn't matter, E10 doesn't drive speakers. You need a power amp for that. All E10 does is give you a clean signal for powered/active speakers.

 

Besides, $100 won't get you too far. Maybe M-Audio AV40? Did you have Edifier bookshelf? I think the R1900 and R2000 are mentioned often.


Edited by kingpage - 1/5/12 at 7:17am
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post #5 of 6
1/5/12 at 7:19am
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I see. That's what I wasn't sure about. Then I will have to look at speakers like the ones you recommended, Audio Engine et al. Thanks

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post #6 of 6
1/5/12 at 7:39am

Go read lots of reviews on and outside Amazon. Plenty of similar products there too. $200 would give you more headroom for quality speakers me thinks.

 

I wanna get the Hyundai HY-Z-5400 to replace my "bottom-end" 2.0, for only $34 they are supposed to be as good as T20, and with a spec of 35Hz-18Khz (most likely untrue) for a 3.5" woofer. Well, I just read with EQ T20 are on par with R1900 or something like that. There's only one non-audiophile short review on the Hyundai though.

 

I would surely take the plunge if it wasn't for the fact that I'm moving into a house on Sat with other people (been living on my own for the last two years) and a house rule of 10pm-8am no noise. And, I think a pair of  HM5 and E10 will serve me right. But I'm very much tempted to make good use of the line-out from the E10.


Edited by kingpage - 1/5/12 at 7:43am
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