[Kitarist]

I'm looking to buy a pair of nice active speakers for my PC.

I mostly listen to 70s rock music or lets just rock music.

I want something a little bit warm and very dynamic.

Budget 200 bucks or so

I'm leaning towards M Audio Studiophile AV 40 speakers.


Can i get something better? What do you prefer?

Thanks!!!

 

[koven]

Audioengine A2 for $199


or maybe the Alesis 520

 

[Kitarist]

How good are those and why do you think they are worth it?

Just curious

 

[roker]

buy the A2

make sure you get a Dac too

or your setup will be junk

 

[taso89]

Swan M200MkII are another option, just letting you know. They go for around $140 now.

 

[1UP]

I wouldn't go for the M-Audios. Just too small to serve the music you like most.
I'd think about getting a sub, but your constraint is really your budget.

 

[roker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1UP /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't go for the M-Audios. Just too small to serve the music you like most. I'd think about getting a sub, but your constraint is really your budget.

considering his musical preference, I wouldn't worry too much about a sub right now (though it's an imminent upgrade for the future)

 

[1UP]

Mosh much? --> you NEEEED bass

 

[roker]

all I'm trying to say is:

Spend your money on the speakers and a DAC . . . worry about a subwoofer later

 

[koven]

^ agreed.. im running the d2 boa -> krk rp5g2 and it sounds AMAZING, i dont even mind not having a sub

 

[Jewmeister]

How does a pair of M-Audio Bx5a's for $150 sound, just found em on craigslist?

 

[euphoracle]

BX5a's for $150? Buy them. Now. Don't wait.

Buy them now.

 

[Jewmeister]

Done.

 

[koven]

Yep.. $150 a pair is a steal for those.

 

[robm321]

I don't know if you'll find anything decent as far as active goes for that price.

You might look for something used that was around $4-500 new.

You won't get much bass, but you can live without that until later considering you are on a budget.