[redvving19]

Not for a computer but for the bedroom, connecting will be an iphone via Apple Dock Connector to 3.5mm Audio/USB Charge.  Will sit on top of a dresser. 
 
Price Range: 100 - 200
 
M-Audio av40 (concerned about leaving them on and the blue light around the volume being too bright)
Audioengine a2
 
 
any other suggestions, figured this would be the right subform as it will most likely be PC speakers purchased.
 

 

[Shark50521]

The light is bright, but it gets less intense as you turn the volume down.

 

[redvving19]

That is what I was afraid of, trying to sleep with a bright blue led

 

[Cal]

I'd go with the bx5a over the av40 if you can find a used set (check craigslist, i found a set for $150).
 
if not, i'd go with the a2 over the av40. the only thing i dislike about the a2 is the volume knob is on the back. kinda of a hassle, imo. but they seem to be incredibly strong for their size.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTS3BBTfgQY
 
although a 2.1, i'd also recommend the swan m10. i've been enjoying mine for the past few days. $130 brand new shipped.

 

[redvving19]

I was looking at older posts with the 2.0 swan m100 but it seems those are no longer. With that 2.1 I could make due as long as the power light isn't bright

 

[ptownjungle]

I am also looking for some good speakers for the bedroom.. any suggestions are highly appreciated.

 

[Shark50521]

Just another thing to consider, they've done some studies, and apparently blue leds are not good for sleep, can't find the study right now but yea, red and green don't do anything but blue does something disruptive or bad over time. You can always just tape over them though, don't let the led decide whether or not you buy something

 

[redvving19]

They way the Light seems to be around the volume knob is going to make it hard to cover, it is stupid that such a small thing changes consideration on a sound device but it is important in this setting

 

[redvving19]

I think its now between the a2 and swan m10, a2's are around $50-60 more

 

[p a t r i c k]

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That is what I was afraid of, trying to sleep with a bright blue led

Bright blue LEDs are very nice once you get to know them.

 

[p a t r i c k]

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Not for a computer but for the bedroom, connecting will be an iphone via Apple Dock Connector to 3.5mm Audio/USB Charge.  Will sit on top of a dresser. 
 
Price Range: 100 - 200
 

Why not look at the second hand market?
 
You could buy an amplifier and separate speakers I think for $200 which would actual produce a very excellent sound.

 

[LUCIDD]

Blue led? Make a decal out of some electrical tape, stick it on too of the led, done... Don't let a led get in the way of good speakers.

Same as not letting a volume knob on the back of the a2 get in the way of enjoying it's minimalistic design and wonderous sound!
Music/sound quality first... If you want ergonomics, get a Bose system!lol!

 

[redvving19]

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Bright blue LEDs are very nice once you get to know them.

I would actually mind taping the m-audio's, I keep reading different forums with people having lots of problems with them.

 

[blur510]

I bought my speakers from craigslist too they work flawlessly, and at over 50% off. look at the KRK's too they are supposed to be very good.

 

[vinay]

How does the Creative Gigaworks T40 fare when compared to A2's? do they stand any chance??