Having owned both Audioengine A5 and Swan D1010MKII 08, I believe both will deliver very good performance when it comes to music. They sound good with any kind of music genre. The A5 has a slightly warmer sound and rounder tone, while the Swan is slightly more analytical and has more...

The only reason you will choose Promedia 2.1 over the A5 is because the added subwoofer.     Quote:  

In my experience I never had a heat problem with the A5s. I normally listen to music, or play music at moderate to high volume. The build-in amp always stays warm, but never went hot.  

If you decide to go 2.0, they certainly won't disappoint you.   Quote:  

As a previous owner of Audioengine A5, I found them pretty impressive. Because I moved to a small apartment where space is a concern, I had to sell those and the speaker stands I paired with the A5. The Swan D1010MK08 is currently sitting on my desk (little brother of 1080) and I'm very...

Try raising them from the desk and different placements. My A5 had the same problem until I placed them on speaker stands.

Since it's dorm I assume it'll be a fairly small space. Bigger speakers won't make much difference and may sound worse in this scenario. Get decent computer speakers like Soundsticks or MX5021. Audioengine A2 is good but the bass won't go deep because of its size so go for 2.1 if you want...

I used those with my A5. Works fine. Got them from Fry's. I got the 24' one. http://www.studiotech.com/products/speaker_stands/sw_series/index.html

buy some cds

I guess your equipments and amplifications will also affect how HD650 sound. To me they sound very good with every music I play. Sometimes I find myself wanting more bass from it. So definitely to me they are not bass heavy.

Look for creative T20, and Philips MMS321

Quote: Originally Posted by lordsegan I just got my Swan MK200MKIIIs. At 12'o'clock they are as loud as I would ever want, and my source volume is only at 60% as well. Make sure you set the volume to 100%.

The one I found cost 150USD. I have an external audio interface, so the interference from my laptop isn't a problem. I think it is my laptop's power supply that introduces nosies to the whole power outets. Even when all the connection's are removed, except for the power of my speaker, it still...

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX What happens when you have the devices on different outlets that are not on the same circuit? The noise is still there and loud. I have my guitar amp and laptop plug into different power outlets on completely opposite walls. So the crappy...

Recently I found that there were a lot of noise coming from my PC speakers, and guitar amp. It makes high pitched, and bug like sound every second. Later I found that the noise is caused by my Toshiba laptop. The noise appears when the power is supplied by AC, and disappears when the laptop...

One night when I listened to songs through my headphone with external soundcard I found that the sound was rather muddy and veiled. Later I found that the volume on my laptop was set to 80 instead of 100. After pulling it to 100 the sound opened up and everything became more transparent. To...

Problem solved. I really appreciate your help.

Yes my speakers have 3.5mm female input. The adapter you showed me has a 1/4 female, so I will need to convert the 1/4 to 3.5mm in order to connect to my speakers

Since it is 2 1/4 TRS to 1 1/4 Female I think I'll need another 1/4 to 1/8 adapter as my PC speakers have 1/8 input.

In this case I can use several adaptors can cable just to connect to a pair of speakers, which can be flimsy. I guess the reason I asked this question is because I could not find a proper cable to connect those. Now I do. wow thanks a lot. This adapter seems like a simple and efficient...

I think I found it. Amazon.com: Live Wire 1/8" (TRS) - Dual 1/4" Y Cable, 10 Foot: Electronics Can anyone tell if this cable will work?

I have the old Saffire (white). You are right. They are balance 1/4 TRS jack. But it seems RCA won't fit in those. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep0...ire2back.l.jpg The monitor(speaker) outputs are located lower left corner, which are #1 and #2 outputs. I believe your saffire 6 usb...

I just got my Focusrite Saffire but I'm not sure how to connect those to the PC speakers. It's got two(left and right) 1/4 mono output to connect to each of the studio monitor. However, my PC speaker only have one 3.5mm in. I have thought of Y splitters but they don't seem to fit as those are...

Quote: Originally Posted by pterodactilo What do you consider more unforgiveable in a pair of cans, lack of bass or narrow soundstage? For narrow soundstage Grado has it. But it still has a huge group of fans. It all depends on your musical preference and the music you listen to.

I have very positive experience with the philips MMS321 which will cost you around $50. On ebay you may find used Harman Kardon soundsticks which are pretty common. And avoid low price 2.1 system. That's the best advice I can give you.