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Re: [200e] Re: Speakers for 200e ?

2013-03-03 by dimitrios otis

Wow... thanks big time Prototek -- I was actually wondering if the
multimedia-type was an option.... I'm on the case !



On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 5:12 PM, j_inform3r <prototek@optonline.net> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've been in a similar situation. Since space was a big concern for me, I
> decided that looking at typical powered studio monitors just wasn't going
> to work. As an alternative I decided to check out what the PC/multimedia
> world had to offer.
>
> I live near an Apple store so I took an afternoon to check out the various
> makes and models on display. Since lugging my Buchla down to the store
> seemed like it might not be such a good idea, I settled for the iPods that
> they had hooked up to each set of speakers as my sound source.
>
> I eventually decided on purchasing a pair of Bose Computer MusicMonitor
> for $269. They are an *excellent* fit with the Buchla! They have a very
> small footprint and pack quite a punch (they can get LOUD). The sound is
> fantastic, nice smooth highs and surprisingly thick and *detailed lows*.
> During my comparisons in the store, the main difference that started to
> become apparent between the lower priced vs. higher priced speakers was how
> well they handled lower frequencies. The cheaper models got *very* muddy
> sounding in the low end and lost all detail, especially when the volume was
> raised higher than "normal" listening level. Whereas the higher priced
> models kept the bass completely intact. They also had a certain clarity or
> definition (overall) that the cheaper models lacked.
>
> So, anyone out there looking for dedicated speakers for their Buchla...
> There is an alternative to the studio monitors that most of us are
> accustomed to. You might want to explore the option of multimedia/PC
> speakers before making any final decisions.
>
> Regards,
> John
>
> --- In 200e@yahoogroups.com, dimitrios otis <dimitriosotis@...> wrote:
> >
> > Any recommendation on cheap spkrs -- I'm looking to have a quad sound --
> > for the 200e? I had KRK's before--awesome, but now my budget is way low
> --
> > like 50 bucks a spkr. Can I get into anything with that?? Thanks,
> >
> >
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