[Music Guy123]

Hi there,
 
I am looking for some speakers for a friend who is building a new pc. Now, he is no audiofile, his music is not going to be above 256kbps so we don't need top of the range! These speakers will be used for both music and gaming and youtube watching. We don't need 5.1 surround sound, although, it is not something we don't want. His budget is around 100 but it can be increased slightly if necessary. I can provide more information if necessary, I hope you are able to help us, it would be much appreciated.
 
Music Guy

 

[estreeter]

A hundred bucks ? Have you considered Logitech/Edifier ? 
 
He might be able to find a pair of used AudioEngine A5 or similar - best bet is to look around EBay/Craigslist etc. 

 

[vinylrecordust]

I agree with the previous note.......used audio engine or logitech
 
Regards!

 

[jjacq]

$100 for A5s is kinda impossible. A more realistic choice would be m-audio av40 or av30. I think there's also an av20 model.

 

[Music Guy123]

Thank you very much for replying, it is much appreciated. I forgot to mention, I am in the uk so this is in pounds. Also, the budget is very flexible, we could probably go as high as 200. I'll have a look to see what I can find and then I will go from there. Thank you again. Music Guy

 

[jjacq]

^Well in that case I'd recommend Audioengine. I have the A5's I got for $180 used but I have a friend that has the A2's and he says he's satisfied even with just that. Maybe other people would recommend just getting good/avg speakers and getting a DAC to go along with it?

 

[Music Guy123]

I would like to point out, we aren't after amazing quality here, after all, he uses beats studio headphones...and he thinks they are amazing (puke!). So he isn't any where near an audiofile. I will see what I can find with regards to the A2. So far, from Logitek, I have found this: http://www.comet.co.uk/p/PC-Speakers/buy-LOGITECH-X-530-5.1-PC-Speakers-PC-Speaker/338664?cm_mmc=Google+Shopping-_-Feed-_-PC_Speakers-_-338664_Logitech__X-530_5.1_PC_Speakers&_%24ja=tsid:8360%7Ccc:%7Cprd:X-530+5.1+PC+Speakers%7CcatC_Speakers&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products it seems reasonable and I am sure will be more than enough for our needs. However, will have a look for an A2 or similar. Thank you again.
 
Music Guy

 

[Music Guy123]

How about this: http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/Audioengine-A2-Active-Speakers-Pair/product_2416?ref=gmc Is that what I should be looking for?

 

[trog]

UK eh?
 
I would hunt in Gumtree UK for classic/vintage stereo amps like the NAD 3020 and pair that with Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s? Certain vintage amps drive half decent speakers sweetly and ably to this day 

http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/list_postings.pl?search_terms=nad+3020&search_location=United+Kingdom&ubercat=1

 

[Music Guy123]

Thank you, definately something to think about!

 

[trog]

Yep u are welcomed