Quote: Still thinking about the 2.1 vs book. I haven't gotten around to upgrading my setup yet. Your points are good, but I see nothing to suggest the Book is actually better than the 2.1, just that it is more compact. Now that you've had the Book for a while, if portability weren't a...

Quote: Did you use the 2.1 with your external DAC or it's built in DAC?   I wonder if the 2.1 aux input suffers like that? I plan on using the 2.1 aux 3.5mm input sometimes instead of the built in DAC...   I still plan on getting the 2.1 because: 1) built in DAC 2) smaller desk...

Quote: I see. Please let me know what you think of the Book when you get it. Will you be running it with a DAC?

Quote: Why? Is the 2.1 not working for you?

Quote: Hmm... Are you sure your listening environment was the same? Do you run the Book through a DAC? It's just hard to believe the cheaper model without dedicated sub & DAC would sound better.

Quote: Doesn't it lack bass? No built in DAC, seems the price of an external DAC would make it more expensive than the 2.1.

Quote: Do you recommend the Focal XS 2.1 or is there another set you better recommend?

Quote: Are you referring to the Focal XS 2.1 w/sub, or the XS BOOK? I'm trying to decide on which set I should go with and leaning towards the XS 2.1. Any advice or input?

On the description for this cable (Hosatech 3.5 TRS to Dual 1/4), it says it's been designed to connect from the 1/4 to a 3.5mm. Can I connect in reverse: running out the 1/4 to a 3.5mm input? Will it perform optimally or is it not designed for this?   Sorry for such a noob question, but I...

Can't seem to find any help via Google. I always tagged my music 01, 02, etc. but ALAC files use MP4 tag and seem to only allow track 1, 2, etc. Why is this and do I really need 01?   But in finder or explorer, file sorting gets messed up so I always started the filename "01".    What do...

I think I'll go with the XS 2.1 as I read a review where it was blind tested against the CMS 40's (without sub) and compared well. Plus with it's internal DAC I can skip that for now.

Thanks guys. I realize now that I might need more bass. Not sure if even the CMS 50's will have enough. Wonder if the Focal XS 2.1 would suffice?

I'm a total Hi-Fi newb addicted to music. Looking for a simple, quality setup to listen to all styles of music in a small office room. But I'm wondering if this setup may be too good for general listening pleasure. I ask because these studio monitors are marketed to professional audio...

I was thinking more along the lines of the NuForce uDAC-2 since that's more in my budget for a DAC. For speakers I was thinking of going kinda cheap, like under $200. Don't need anything awesome at this point. Just decent.  

bump.. any one?