StringBoi
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Been a few months now, and I'm ready to upgrade from my 555's. I was thinking to move to 650's, but someone else suggested the 600's or k701's. Would either of these be a noticeable difference over my 555's....and can anyone suggest maybe some other higher end cans up to about $500?
Also, thought I'd lay this down here because I'm not getting much help in the comp/audio section:
I'm getting ready to replace my aging Logitech Z-680's with something a bit nicer. I dont use the 5.1 feature of the logitech and would rather a really nice 2.0/2.1 system.
I came across the BX5's but have read lots of complaints about quality. Something about speakers failing after a while. The Audioengine 5's look really appealing to me. I also read some reviews about Swan's as well...and if I was going to spend over $300 on Audioengines...the Swan M200MkIII's looked really nice.
Any thoughts about this price range (around $400), wattage and quality of all 3 of these makers?
I was also confused about my setup.....If I went with the M-Audios BX5a Deluxe, coming from my PC sound card....how exactly do you hook a sub up to that system? The sound card has 1/8" outputs for Analog, and a Optical....from the looks of the M-Audio, I'd have to get a 1/8th to XLR or TRS for F/R correct? Would I just use a 1/8th to RCA to my powered sub from the sound card?
Do they even make that or would I have to add another adapter....and would this degrade the quality? I have a Harman/Kardan powered sub from a HT system...I'm assuming I could just use this right?
I mainly listen to classical (mostly solo string works, orchestral, chamber), but I also love Trance, Dance, Pop.....sounds like the BX5a's might be the better choice with more versatility? I do like the deep bass from the lower orchestral sections and Trance etc...and would like to feel it from a sub if not having one wouldnt be enough.
Also, thought I'd lay this down here because I'm not getting much help in the comp/audio section:
I'm getting ready to replace my aging Logitech Z-680's with something a bit nicer. I dont use the 5.1 feature of the logitech and would rather a really nice 2.0/2.1 system.
I came across the BX5's but have read lots of complaints about quality. Something about speakers failing after a while. The Audioengine 5's look really appealing to me. I also read some reviews about Swan's as well...and if I was going to spend over $300 on Audioengines...the Swan M200MkIII's looked really nice.
Any thoughts about this price range (around $400), wattage and quality of all 3 of these makers?
I was also confused about my setup.....If I went with the M-Audios BX5a Deluxe, coming from my PC sound card....how exactly do you hook a sub up to that system? The sound card has 1/8" outputs for Analog, and a Optical....from the looks of the M-Audio, I'd have to get a 1/8th to XLR or TRS for F/R correct? Would I just use a 1/8th to RCA to my powered sub from the sound card?
Do they even make that or would I have to add another adapter....and would this degrade the quality? I have a Harman/Kardan powered sub from a HT system...I'm assuming I could just use this right?
I mainly listen to classical (mostly solo string works, orchestral, chamber), but I also love Trance, Dance, Pop.....sounds like the BX5a's might be the better choice with more versatility? I do like the deep bass from the lower orchestral sections and Trance etc...and would like to feel it from a sub if not having one wouldnt be enough.
