Best 2.1 speakers for music not gaming

[Algoz]

I'm more interested in good quality music playback rather than gaming. I've researched Corsair SP2200, Altec Lansing MX6021 and also Logitech (various). I've just not been able to reach a conclusion.

I've got an iMac 27, so my music collection is huge...

I know choice is subjective, but if anyone can recommend based upon music quality (clarity rather than punch) I'd be grateful

 

[LJx]

The people in he Hi-fi / music section would probably have good advice

 

[namuk]

listened to a Altec Lansing 2.1 set a while back and i was impressed with them not sure what model they were though, also if you nick to pc world they have allot on display and you can test them as well.

i did hear theses HARMAN KARDON SoundSticks III 2.1 PC Speakers - Clear at cheap prices | PC World only 3 weeks ago some guy was testing them all out they sounded very good.

but why not just plug your system into the Av setup you have , unless you want them mobel that is.

 

[Berties]

How about Q-Acoustics 2010 with 2070 subwoofer? Then a budget Rotel 30W amplifier will do. Certainly better than "PC" speakers.

 

[Algoz]

listened to a Altec Lansing 2.1 set a while back and i was impressed with them not sure what model they were though, also if you nick to pc world they have allot on display and you can test them as well.

i did hear theses HARMAN KARDON SoundSticks III 2.1 PC Speakers - Clear at cheap prices | PC World only 3 weeks ago some guy was testing them all out they sounded very good.

but why not just plug your system into the Av setup you have , unless you want them mobel that is.

thanks for your reply. I did look at the harman pardon, but they're so ugly!
My Mac is in my office, so I need separate speaker system as AV is downstairs.

 

[Algoz]

How about Q-Acoustics 2010 with 2070 subwoofer? Then a budget Rotel 30W amplifier will do. Certainly better than "PC" speakers.

Nice option - but VERY expensive....

 

[RobM]

The Soundsticks sound superb, one of the best sounding 2.1 setups for the money. I miss mine sometimes

The other option is a cheap A/V amp from the For Sale section here, plus some bookshelf speakers to match. Getting an amp with an optical input means you can feed it from the optical output of your iMac. You don't need to spend a fortune to match of better your average PC speaker setup, but you get a heck of a lot more flexibility.

 

[darreld67]

I've got an iMac 27, so my music collection is huge...

I have a 19" monitor with a linux set up and my music library is large as well.

 

[littledavenet]

Im currently looking for alternatives for the Acoustic Energy Aego M 2.1 Speaker System.

Looking for for reviews for the Lars & Ivan's

 

[peritus]

I've just bought the BOSE Companion 3's today from Comet at £249.00

Cant state enough how bloomin good they are; they're connected directly to my MAC and placed on my solid desk in the home office and they sound superb

They need a little running as you can hear how stiff the sub is still but once a good few hours are through them they'll sound even better

I have demo'd the B&W MM1's a few times now and still love them but they just didnt reproduce the bass I wanted more so when listening to the likes of Electronica (Royksopp, Mount Kimbie, SBJKT etc..)

 

[Berties]

lol

 

[peritus]

lol

???

 

[Berties]

For £250 you could buy stereo mini monitors and amp whic'll blow those Bose out of the water. Q Acoustics 2010 speakers.

 

[peritus]

For £250 you could buy stereo mini monitors and amp whic'll blow those Bose out of the water. Q Acoustics 2010 speakers.

After reading into the OP's topic it appears he's interested in a system (ie he mentions the Logitech systems etc...) so I thought the Bose suggestion would be relevant...

Not everyone wants an amp and stereo speakers on their desk; if that was the case I'd have put the NAD C320BEE amp and B&W 602 S2's I've got in my loft with my mac!

Instead of the smart arsed comments why don't you offer some alternative suggestions...?!

 

[Berties]

I did. Mini monitors and a small amp. I'm using B&W 601's as well, but if you want something smaller, then something exists and way better than 2.1 sat Bose system lol.

ie 3.5" midbass driver (mini monitor size)

 

[paulr]

Any update. I have the same problem.
I tried some 2.0 speakers, too much bass. I also tried a creative bluetooth speaker, not exactly what i'm after.

 

[Ominorvas]

I use these and they're great.
Logitech S220 Speaker System - 2.1 - Black | 980-000022