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, > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [200e] Re: Speakers for 200e ?
2013-03-03 by dimitrios otis
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