[razorskub]

Hey, I'm sure this has come up a lot, I was looking for some good speakers for my computer, at first I saw the logitech z623's, and klipsch pro media and started looking at self powered bookshelf speakers.
Living in Canada my choice is reduced and my prices are inflated so selection isn't great. I did preview the audioengine a2 at a store and they sounded good(cheapest I saw was $219 and that's pretty much the most I would want to spend.
I haven't seen anywhere I can buy the swans, but if they are better for a lower price I might consider ordering them in.
I wouldn't call myself an audiophile at all, but I do appreciate good sounding cans.

Cheers

 

[JRG1990]

edifier r1900 , id take them over the a2's anytime.

 

[trog]

After hearing some cheaper bookshelf/active speakers IMO Audioengine is overcharging us hehe I understand some peeps swear by this brand though 

 

[razorskub]

which would you recommend instead trog?

 

[trog]

Am not very familiar with the Canada market but i think JRG1990 is spot on: some decent/well priced 2.0s and room for a subwoofer down the road 

 
For passive + amp option
 
TA2020 
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tripath-TA2020-Class-Amp-Mini-Audio-Amplifier-PSU-NEW-/250887129001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6a09c7a9#shId
 
Polk M40II
 
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290202

 

[razorskub]

looks good, but size is an issue for me, I think the polks would be too big for the computer desk, but I may consider it for the tv since i'm just using the built in speakers there (blasphemy I know but I'm slightly broke)

 

[ecclesand]

There is the model below the 40s:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290200   I have a pair of these and they sound alot better than they should for $85 and they certainly stomp the A2s.