[ZoNtO]

Hey guys, I'm getting tired of my Logitech X540 speakers from like 5 years ago. They were nice when I played games and such, but I mostly just listen to stereo sources now and would like a nice audiophile speaker upgrade.

The kicker is that my motherboard has an optical output that I would like to use in conjunction with foobar2000 to transmit to my speakers. The only self powered speakers that I ever remember with an optical input were Klipsch weird alien looking surround sound from years ago (GX5.1 or something?)

I like the looks of the Audioengine A5, something like that but with an optical?

Any ideas?

 

[spacemanspliff]

Yup. Price? Cheap is Beringer MS40

Behringer MS40 Digital Monitor (40 Watts) from zZounds.com!

 

[GreatBug]

logitech Z-5500 ?

 

[ZoNtO]

I'm trying to shy away from the Logitech stuff honestly

 

[ZoNtO]

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Originally Posted by spacemanspliff /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yup. Price? Cheap is Beringer MS40 Behringer MS40 Digital Monitor (40 Watts) from zZounds.com!

Very promising looking! Bad thing is they are sold out til October 31st, but that will allow me to save money and sell my z560s

 

[Spasticteapot]

Get some used M-Audio BX5As. They're incredibly popular, and sell on eBay under $150 all the time.

 

[ZoNtO]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spasticteapot /img/forum/go_quote.gif Get some used M-Audio BX5As. They're incredibly popular, and sell on eBay under $150 all the time.

Checked the backs of 'em and it doesn't look like they have optical? Am I mistaken?

http://www.m-audio.com/images/global.../BX5a_back.jpg

 

[spacemanspliff]

No optical with the M-Audio. The Behringer are VERY popular atm b/c of me. Everyone on Hardforums is buying them instead of logicrap or klipsch pc speakers.

 

[GreatDane]

I've never heard these but...

Edirol MA-15D BK | Sweetwater.com

 

[cyberspyder]

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Originally Posted by ZoNtO /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very promising looking! Bad thing is they are sold out til October 31st, but that will allow me to save money and sell my z560s

Why aren't the speakers mirrored? The tweeters should be on opposite sides, not both at the same position...

To the OP, you might want to look at these: Edifier S2.1D (if you can find them)

Optical input

Brendan