cel4145
Headphoneus Supremus
Sorry man. I am very new to this. Just trying to get some great quality on a budget. Whatever is better let me know.
Everyone has to start somewhere
Sorry man. I am very new to this. Just trying to get some great quality on a budget. Whatever is better let me know.
Yeah. so whats the pros and cons of passive vs active?
If you have a room for a full size receiver, I'd go with the Denon 1312 that is factory refurbished/factory warrantied at accessories4less (research them, and you'll find they are a good vendor). Has a built in DAC (run optical or HDMI from your computer and bypass your onboard sound), you can expand it later to add additional speakers up to 5.1, has bass management for setting the crossover between the speakers and the sub, a remote control, and HDMI input and HDMI output if you ever decide you want to use it with a TV and connect up other devices (Xbox, PS3, bluray player). In other words, it's something you'll find a use for even if you decide to upgrade your desktop system to something different in the future.
Or is that too big?
Thank you very much for input!
I will have room for that amplifier, however, I would rather get a smaller one since I'm only planning to get 2.0, and possibly connecting a sub later on if I'm not satisfied with the sound. Could you recommend any speakers which will work nicely together with that amp?
Well, the Denon can probably reach about 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (and higher for 6 ohm speakers) when running 2.0. There are t-amps like the Lepai that put out more power than the Lepai 2020 for around $100 by Dayton and Topping (check Amazon and Parts Express). Of course with any of those t-amps, you would want a DAC to improve over the motherboard sound. That's why in many regards, an entry level AV receiver is the best all around value once you get up over $100, particularly if you want to add a sub since it has bass management that lets you choose the crossover for speakers/sub instead of having to go with where the speakers' natural roll off is.
I found out it has optical in and out. I never realized it had those options available!
Since I don't live in the US makes it harder for me to get those specific items you listed which is sad. The shipping cost will possibly be quite high if I order the items from overseas.
I will have to see what is available as used items on the internet here and figure something out.
I really appreciate for your time and for helping me out!
And there are really three different designations, not two: passive speakers, studio monitors, and desktop multimedia speakers.