Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

For the last few years I have used an old bass amp (hey, I am on a low budget!) for my DTXPress kit.  Poor sound, but it got me by for practicing.  

I read about connecting up PC Speakers and heard that they would sound rubbish.  So for a laugh, I connected up my Logitech X-230 PC Speakers (twin speakers + sub) at a cost of �32.  I was literally blown away with the quality!  No distortion, crystal clear.  Not terribly loud, but way loud enough for my practicing.

So I thought about spending another �32 and getting another set from Amazon.  Before I do, has anyone else tried any other PC speakers for the �50 mark which do the job even nicer than my Logitechs ?

Thanks.

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "daveangel222" <daveangel222@...> wrote:
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> For the last few years I have used an old bass amp (hey, I am on a low budget!) for my DTXPress kit.  Poor sound, but it got me by for practicing.  
> 
> I read about connecting up PC Speakers and heard that they would sound rubbish.  So for a laugh, I connected up my Logitech X-230 PC Speakers (twin speakers + sub) at a cost of £32.  I was literally blown away with the quality!  No distortion, crystal clear.  Not terribly loud, but way loud enough for my practicing.
> 
> So I thought about spending another £32 and getting another set from Amazon.  Before I do, has anyone else tried any other PC speakers for the £50 mark which do the job even nicer than my Logitechs ?
> 
> Thanks.
>

I did my first gig with the Logitech Z2300!  Cost around £100.  It was a small gig.  They are 120W sub and 2x40W satellite (RMS).  The X230 is 20W sub, 2x6W satellite, so a bit underpowered.  I guess you may find something with a bit more power for £50 (e.g. Logitech Z4), but if you could squeeze a bit more cash I would look at something like this:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pa108a_demo.htm

although a bigger bass unit would be preferable.  I have the 15" version:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pa302a_biamped_fullrangebox.htm

Whatever you choose, make sure you are comparing RMS figures - the "music power" or "peak" figures are a waste of time.

Good luck.

Keith.