I will look into those. I suppose my last question is do you think it's a waste to go with the A5's over the A2's if they're just coming out of my laptop (sans DAC for now)

Quote: Originally Posted by Henry Flower A basic external DAC is tiny, cheap, and cuts out all the noise - it's a great investment. I'm very new to computer audio and was looking at possibly getting a DAC but the only ones i've heard about being good are a few hundred dollars and...

if i didn't get an external soundcard or DAC, would I just be amplifying all the internal sounds of the computer?

From my readings of the threads on this site I've pretty much decide to invest in some Audioengine A2's for my macbook pro. However I've also become curious of the A5's. I realise the A5's are much better but if I'm just running them straight out of my MBP, would the A5's be very much of an...

Hi, I've searched and have been reading a lot of threads. I have a Macbook pro and am looking for a speaker system to use in my room ($200 limit, maybe slightly more if there's something really worth it). I've been reading about the A2's and AV40's but one thing I keep reading is that these are...

Hi, I've lurked around for a few weeks reading through threads looking for an around 100$ pair of cans unamped for my ipod. I ended up going with the M50's and am fairly pleased so far (I've only had them for a few days). I've been reading about listening too loud as well and have subsequently...

i'm also wondering the same thing. i've heard it's bad to play it too loud but i'm curious as to how loud is too loud.