[dj_mocok]

Just wondering, is there such thing as bookshelf-type speakers (with integrated amp so you don't need amp) that takes optical in?

If there is, can someone recommend some good options?

My plan is to use this as to cheap replacement for TV speakers.

 

[GreatDane]

Something like this?

 

[dj_mocok]

Yeah. Are they any good?

 

[feverfive]

AudioEngine A5 I've had mine for about 1 month, and have been very pleased... There are TONS of nothing but positive/glowing reviews...just Google to read...

 

[dj_mocok]

But they don't have optical in...

 

[VeipaCray]

Here are a few more:

AVI ADM9 - Speakers - Bookshelf Speakers

Hosa QCUE-5

KLEIN + HUMMEL, O 300 D - Active Studio Monitor with digital inputs

Genelec Oy - Genelec 8240A

 

[Hopstretch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeipaCray /img/forum/go_quote.gif Genelec Oy - Genelec 8240A

You know those sell for $1,500 each, right?

 

[Sovkiller]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopstretch /img/forum/go_quote.gif You know those sell for $1,500 each, right?

Well the AVI ADM9 is pretty expensive around 1000.00 sterling pounds....hope per pair...

 

[GreatDane]

I knew there were more expensive options but I figured $180/pair was even pushing the budget for his use.

I haven't listened to the Edirol monitors but for around $200 they are probably decent and I think they'd work fine for TV sound. They are magnetically shielded in case that is needed.

 

[sinus1982]

SRS-ZP1000D
watch out for the "D"!

 

[feverfive]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif But they don't have optical in...

Ack!! I must've been suffering from a brain cramp when I responded.. sorry about that.

 

[VeipaCray]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopstretch /img/forum/go_quote.gif You know those sell for $1,500 each, right?

Yeah. The Klien and Hummel are even more @~ $2200 each. He said "cheap" but didn't specify any budget. I just listed all the speakers I was aware of and figured the OP could at least see what was out there and pick to his liking / wallet.

I mean we all do the same. I just bought a Little Dot MK IV, but that doesn't mean I didn't go look at the Zana Deux also. It's good to look at the entire gamut of product availability.

 

[dj_mocok]

Cheap = 100-200 bucks. I think I'd just stay with TV headphone out then, haha...

 

[EnOYiN]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cheap = 100-200 bucks. I think I'd just stay with TV headphone out then, haha...

I've got the behringer MS-40s which are decent if you can get them cheaper than the full price.

Edit: They look very much like the Edirol MA-15D BK which I just looked at. There a just a few minor differences. I guess someone ripped the other off.