Speakers for iMac 27.

[Christopher]

I'm looking at getting a set of these next month (since I've bought an iPad and Apple TV this month ) so I was just wondering if anyone knows about the HK Soundsticks?

I've also looked at the Bose systems, but they start right at the top end of my budget of £300, unless I buy used which I don't want to.

The iMac's speakers have no guts, so I want a bit more depth since I'm sat at my desk all day.

They need to sound good and look pretty for ~£300. Ideally less. Tall order?

Recommendations?

 

[Revels]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/T...M-1-Speakers?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MTczMTA1MDg

 

[Christopher]

p**n. Over a hundred cat faces more than my budget though!

 

[Truffs]

Mint hotel uses the JBL system and i was quite impresed tbh, think Sy has it too.

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TK956ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MTEyNjM1NDI

 

[Christopher]

I think I'll take my iPhone in to the store and try a few out, cheers!

Anyone have experience with Soundsticks?

 

[Tom]

Soundsticks are so 1998.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003H9NHXI/?tag=cliospnet01-21

These are supposed to be good too, i doubt it tho.

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H1044ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MTkwNjEwNTg

 

[jam.]

I've had soundsticks for the past few years, and they are nothing short of brilliant.
Brilliant isnt enough. So I'll say they're brilltacular.

The fabulous sound quality, the (adjustable) epic bass, the uber cool good looks make them a reccomended buy any day of the week.

I have them hooked up to my tv/ps3/mac mini - and watching blu rays or playing games with these beauts is something else.

The only bad thing about them is the (granted, pretty cool) blue light in the sub that stays on all the time - which Im not keen on as I prefer pitch darkness in my room at night. That's me being pedantic.


Plus, if you are a homosexual or a lady, you can use them for sexual gratification.

 

[Tom]

They do look rubbish now though. Like some kind of lame toy.

I think i have some in mums loft.

 

[jam.]

Come off it, heathen - they still look as cool as they ever have. imhaco

 

[Track'd]

The only bad thing about them is the (granted, pretty cool) blue light in the sub that stays on all the time - which Im not keen on as I prefer pitch darkness in my room at night. That's me being pedantic.

Same here with the JBL's. I've never had a problem with them, they're fantasic (think i got mine with my G4 iMac Dome in 2004), but the blue light is annoying, have to switch them off at the wall every night)

 

[markkram]

They do look rubbish now though. Like some kind of lame toy.

I think i have some in mums loft.

give you a tenner for them

 

[Tom]

if i could be bothered to go look then you could have them for £200

 

[Tommy_C]

I have Bose Companion 3's which I'm quite impressed with...

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TK201B/B?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

 

[markkram]

if i could be bothered to go look then you could have them for £200

OK as I fully appreciate the effort involved in an adventure into ones mothers loft how about £15 and a packet of haribo?
I can even collect.

 

[Tom]

£1000

 

[markkram]

£1000

Hmmmmmm don't like haribo then.

 

[Christopher]

Tom, I'll have them for free?

If not, I might buy a set... I hear nothing but good things about them on MacRumours, too. And they're under budget.

 

[Tom]

Tom, I'll have them for free?

If not, I might buy a set... I hear nothing but good things about them on MacRumours, too. And they're under budget.

I'll have a look over the weekend. Might need a bit of a clean/polish

 

[Christopher]

Ace, cheers.

 

[BatFastard]

I use my iPod speaker dock for my speakers, sits directly above the Mac and the sound is mint -

http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/Zeppelin

 

[Mwindow]

p**n. Over a hundred cat faces more than my budget though!

Pffft when you've got a 2k iMac and a 1.7k Macbook what's an extra £100?

The MM-1's are the only speakers worthy of sitting next to a 27" i7!

http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/digital-media-players-and-accessories/2010

 

[Christopher]

I might wait until my Birthday then, I know what you're saying. lol

I also like the way there's no separate woofer with the MM-1's.

 

[Christopher]

Just watched that vid and I'm sold. May it is then... :dapprove:

Also, anyone know the name of that lamp on his desk in that review?

 

[Tonys]

I have Bose Companion 3's which I'm quite impressed with...

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TK201B/B?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

For the money they are fantastic.
Going to set mine up to the tv.

 

[Danny133]

how about these?

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/12884/referer/rc_googleproduct.html

 

[Timb1984]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2227308/IMG_1340.JPG

I'm very happy with my B&W. They are expensive but not comparable in sound quality to anything less expensive. You get what you pay for.

 

[Danny133]

way outta my PR

 

[SamP]

INB4 Rokit's are s**t.

 

[LowLife.]

I love my soundsticks. Best speakers I have ever bought. FACT.

Buy them. You will be happy.

 

[Danny133]

there the clear ones right?

if so there f**king hideous i cant lol