[andy43]

I'm looking for some speakers to replace the terrible built-in speakers in my iMac. I'm not looking for audio heaven or anything here, just something that will provide at least SOME bass. I'm looking to spend under $50. Is there even a difference in quality between models at this price, or am I spoiled by headphones? Just looking for something decent that can play music and can actually hear the bass when I don't feel like using my headphones.

 

[J.Pocalypse]

2.0.. $50.. "some bass". I don't think that's feasible. Are you really just sticking to 2.0 and $50? Maybe you got 2.1 and bump it up to $100? It'd sure give you more options..

 

[andy43]

2:1 is an option I guess. I figured that I'd get better satellites for the same price as getting satellites + a sub. There really aren't any speakers under $50 that can produce enough bass to at least hear?

 

[JonathanHF]

Look for creative T20, and Philips MMS321

 

[andy43]

How are the HK Soundsticks II? They are about $100, and that's about as far as I'm willing to go.

 

[a_recording]

I second the Creative T20 or T40 series 2's. You won't get sub bass, but they are just about the best 2.0 I've heard at that low of a price point.

 

[andy43]

Just bought some cheap Altec Lansings. They get the job done IMO. Much much better than the stock iMac speakers.

 

[Blasto_Brandino]

Hmmm I was about to suggest the Altec Lansing MX5020's....

 

[Armaegis]

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Originally Posted by andy43 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are the HK Soundsticks II? They are about $100, and that's about as far as I'm willing to go.

These are a good buy for $100. I would have gone with those.

 

[jwhitakr]

Which Altec Lansings did you end up getting? I would have recommended the Altec Lansing VS2621 for a less than $50 choice. My dad is using them now, and they are not half bad considering the price.

 

[Aethelred]

Audioengine 2, great little speakers - new or used. Love them

 

[jwhitakr]

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Originally Posted by Aethelred /img/forum/go_quote.gif Audioengine 2, great little speakers - new or used. Love them

Yeah, the Audioengine 2's are very nice sounding set of speakers ... they are the perfect lil bro' of the A5's. They A2's are $200 new, though, which I am guessing is a bit out of the OP's $50 price range.