Thank you for the input. I ended up purchasing Audioengine D1 and Q701 ($99 on Amazon deal of the day!!!!!!) yesterday. I think I'm going to get the D5+ when the refurbished ones become available.   Upon delving in, I think I could of done better with the money but I'm happy with the overall...

So I've decided to get a O2/ODAC combo and took a look at some powered speakers. I think for now, I'll settle with a small ones for my computer.   I've looked at the following:    - Yamaha HS 5 - $399  - KRK Rokit 6 G3 - $399  - JBL LSR 308 - $399    - KRK Rokit 5 G3 - $299  - JBL LSR...

You put me back to "noob" mode. What's the difference between computer speakers vs. powered monitors?

Yeah, unfortunately. I do get an external sound from my laptop; however, it's stationed underneath my desk and so the sound doesn't travel all that well. I tried linking it to my bluetooth speaker; however, there must be something wrong with my driver as the speaker pretty much has to be right...

Thank you for the recommendation! I mostly watch movies on my headphone and as for music, mostly classic, soft rock/alternative and pop. That's about it. Not a fan of bass hungry kind of music like hip-hop/rap.   I will definitely look up to see if there are any meets around here. Thank you again.

Would you be willing to recommend some other headphones? I live in the northwest and there are not a single store around here where I can try the high-end headphones...   I really don't have a budget it's just that I don't want to spoil myself. I was planning on spending few hundred for...

I just want to make sure that I'm buying proper the equipments as these will likely be my ultimate end products.   I plan on buying a new MAC around Christmas time and likely will get an HD600 or HD650, early next year. There is a possibility that I may get a headphone before a new computer...

I appreciate the quick response and I'll take a look at the items you have listed above. However, would you be willing to provide answers to my questions above? Thank you.

Greetings,   I'm currently using an HP Envy dv7 laptop (2011 model) at home which I mainly use to watch movies, listen to music and play games. I have two little tots so I mainly use my laptop when the kids goto bed (most dads can probably relate to this). I mostly use my headphones except...