looking for a speaker setup

[ProtegeManiac]

  how is Adam , i dont know their series but in comparison with JBL LSR 305 ?
Adam Fseries , AX series , and ARTist series. dont know which is suitable for my desktop use

 
Haven't used Adam but I haven't really heard anything negative about their products. Of course, that means that one should be aware of the limitations of whatever they buy in order to have realistic expectations, like the driver size and bass range.

 

[danielhowk]

   
Haven't used Adam but I haven't really heard anything negative about their products. Of course, that means that one should be aware of the limitations of whatever they buy in order to have realistic expectations, like the driver size and bass range.

i've decided to have about $450 budget on my speakers setup and combination. what do you recommend at this price range ? ill search if my country have it.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  i've decided to have about $450 budget on my speakers setup and combination. what do you recommend at this price range ? ill search if my country have it.

 
JBL LSR305, but I'd still recommend listening to the MkIII if they're available in a store in your area. Provided you hear them in a proper listening environment,if you like them then, then get what you already heard and like.

 

[danielhowk]

   
JBL LSR305, but I'd still recommend listening to the MkIII if they're available in a store in your area. Provided you hear them in a proper listening environment,if you like them then, then get what you already heard and like.

is a pair of JBL LSR305 worth $540 ? my country selling it for that price  a pair
in the US is only 270-$300 a pair of JBL

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  is a pair of JBL LSR305 worth $540 ? my country selling it for that price  a pair
in the US is only 270-$300 a pair of JBL

 
It's roughly <$400US here given prevailing exchange rates, but for $540 that's another hit against buying something you haven't listened to at all, especially when there's an alternative.

 

[danielhowk]

   
It's roughly <$400US here given prevailing exchange rates, but for $540 that's another hit against buying something you haven't listened to at all, especially when there's an alternative.

anything else you suggest for that price ? or similiar ? besides mkIII ive tried, maybe i can look for more ?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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anything else you suggest for that price ? or similiar ? besides mkIII ive tried, maybe i can look for more ?

 

Look up the Samson RXA6 and RXA5, KRK Rokit 6 and Rokit 5, M-Audio BX-5 D2 and Yamah HS-5.

 

[danielhowk]

 

 

Look up the Samson RXA6 and RXA5, KRK Rokit 6 and Rokit 5, M-Audio BX-5 D2 and Yamah HS-5.

I see 138$ per JBL LSR305 from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUKP37C?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i1
2 would be 278$. in my country they charged double :S 540 usd

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  I see 138$ per JBL LSR305 from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUKP37C?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i1
2 would be 278$. in my country they charged double :S 540 usd

 
It really depends on import duties and how much the local dealer wants to jack up the price on each unit, the problem there is that by thinking they won't sell a lot of units so they want to earn more out of each is what adds to them not selling more in the first place.

 

[danielhowk]

   
It really depends on import duties and how much the local dealer wants to jack up the price on each unit, the problem there is that by thinking they won't sell a lot of units so they want to earn more out of each is what adds to them not selling more in the first place.

my total for a pair of JBL LSR 305 is about $540 , is that worthy for that price , in your opinion ? or i could get way better audio quality, speakers for that price ? 

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  my total for a pair of JBL LSR 305 is about $540 , is that worthy for that price , in your opinion ? or i could get way better audio quality, speakers for that price ? 

 

I'd check out the other speakers first. If it's the same range of mark-ups then it can be attributed to your country's import taxes and other associated costs (transport, etc); but if for example the average of the other speakers I posted are a lot closer to for example prevailing US MSRP online+shipping within the 48 (or AmazonUK MSRP plus shipping within Britain), then you might want to evaluate whether you'd want to contribute to the local JBL distro's confidence in their pricing scheme.

 

[danielhowk]

 

 

I'd check out the other speakers first. If it's the same range of mark-ups then it can be attributed to your country's import taxes and other associated costs (transport, etc); but if for example the average of the other speakers I posted are a lot closer to for example prevailing US MSRP online+shipping within the 48 (or AmazonUK MSRP plus shipping within Britain), then you might want to evaluate whether you'd want to contribute to the local JBL distro's confidence in their pricing scheme.

okay i heard Elac B6 is about $280 also a pair. how is Elac B6 in comparison or B5 to the JBL since the both is around the same price ?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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okay i heard Elac B6 is about $280 also a pair. how is Elac B6 in comparison or B5 to the JBL since the both is around the same price ?

 

I won't get a chance to listen to those until the Manila HiFi show in a couple of weeks (if they're gonna be there), but one thing you need to consider is that you'd still need to buy an amplifier. Check what NADs or Rotels are available from local dealers so you'd have some idea of what the total price will be like. Off the bat, the entry-level NAD could be around $300.

 

[danielhowk]

 

 

I won't get a chance to listen to those until the Manila HiFi show in a couple of weeks (if they're gonna be there), but one thing you need to consider is that you'd still need to buy an amplifier. Check what NADs or Rotels are available from local dealers so you'd have some idea of what the total price will be like. Off the bat, the entry-level NAD could be around $300.

the Elac B6 isnt like JBL LSR305? JBL LSR305 could just connect to my desktop motherboard right ? 
yeah ive been hearing a good things about Elac B6 so far but its obviously new, not many reviews out there at the moment , but yeah i thought for the same price as a pair of JBL it could be a worthy opponent
btw i want to thank you ProtegeManiac for helping all these while and teaching me if im heading to the right direction or not . im a real newbie, so yeah i want to thank you for guiding me

 

[genclaymore]

You need a Dual XLR or Dual TRS 1/4 Male to 3.5 cable to plug them into onboard audio or into a sound card. A Cable like this http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-STP201-Dual-Insert/dp/B000068O1N/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1445455466&sr=1-4&keywords=TRS+1%2F4  or one like this http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-HMX-006Y-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B00YSAVW28/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1445455539&sr=1-3&keywords=Dual+XLR+to+3.5 either one of these will work. Doesn't have to be this brand. Just linked the cables so you know what they look like.