[tdx]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be buying a surround system to go with my current computer (Macbook Pro). I need it primarily to monitor some audio work, and also to watch some movies and maybe play games.

I'm not trying to get a crazy system, since I'll also be getting a full Home Theater package later on. So I just need these speakers to be relatively accurate and flat, good-sounding and not immensely expensive.

Also, since the Macbook Pro only has a single digital line out, it'd be great if the speaker system was able to take optical in so I wouldn't have to get a separate decoder box.

Some options I'm considering are the Logitech Z-550, Gigaworks S750 and M-Audio LX4 (with 5.1 expansions set) but I'm open to any suggestions.

thanks in advance.

 

[ear8dmg]

Well the LX4s are the only ones actually designed to be monitors. I wouldn't trust the others for audio work.

There's a review here: M-Audio Studiophile LX4 5.1 Speaker System - 3D Graphics, Audio & HDTV by ExtremeTech

 

[tdx]

Thanks. My only problem is, these speakers have been discontinued and they're really have to find. M-Audio doesn't even have a replacement set, at leaset not in that price range.

Plus, I'd have to figure out a way to hook them up to my MBP, since they don't have optical in.

 

[tdx]

So, any other options except for the above?