Looking for a new pair of PC Speakers

I'm currently using KRK Rokit RP8 G2's. I wanted to upgrade to something that delivers more pleasing sound and the same amount of bass (or more bass would be niceas well). I'm open to both active monitors and hi-fi speakers. Or you recommend hi-fi, I'd need an amp recommendation as well.

Thanks

Klipsch pro media 2.1 or swan m50w. The swans are much better, but cost $300 compared to $130. I highly advise the swans.

The rokits are pretty good i have the 5, but they lack bass extension and bass at higher volumes garbles the mids.

What's your budget? and would you consider DIY (basic kit)?

What's your budget? and would you consider DIY (basic kit)?

NVIDIATI

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What's your budget? and would you consider DIY (basic kit)?

KHAndAnime

Would you be interested in learning? Basic kits are very easy, some don't even require you to assemble the cabinet or crossover. Usually all you would need is a screw driver, and in some cases a soldering iron to connect wires to and from the drivers/crossover/binding posts.

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"][QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

What's your budget? and would you consider DIY (basic kit)?

NVIDIATI

Would you be interested in learning? Basic kits are very easy, some don't even require you to assemble the cabinet or crossover. Usually all you would need is a screw driver, and in some cases a soldering iron to connect wires to and from the drivers/crossover/binding posts.

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"] Sorry, forgot about that, I made multiple posts on multiple forums and forgot to put in my budget. I'm looking to spend $600-800. I don't know anything about DIY speaker jobs, so I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that.KHAndAnime

Would you be interested in learning? Basic kits are very easy, some don't even require you to assemble the cabinet or crossover. Usually all you would need is a screw driver, and in some cases a soldering iron to connect wires to and from the drivers/crossover/binding posts.

Anyways if you want to browse around at some DIY kits that may appeal to you, take a look at madisound or parts-express, most other DIY sites won't always have easy to build kits.

Klipsch pro media 2.1 or swan m50w. The swans are much better, but cost $300 compared to $130. I highly advise the swans.

The rokits are pretty good i have the 5, but they lack bass extension and bass at higher volumes garbles the mids.edinsftw

• "...something that delivers more pleasing sound and the same amount of bass" I'm hoping you can expand upon that. A clear understanding of exactly what you're looking for will be a tremendous help.
• Are you just looking for bookshelf speakers? How much desk space do you have available?
• Where are you (country and closest major city). Either I or another poster might be able to suggest local resources.
• What are you using for a sound card?
• What are you using the speakers for primarily? Gaming, video, music, movies, etc.?
• Surround sound: Yes or no?
• Room for a small amplifier? Receiver?
• Subwoofer: Do you have space?

Happy gaming,

Boz

[QUOTE="edinsftw"]Klipsch pro media 2.1 or swan m50w. The swans are much better, but cost $300 compared to $130. I highly advise the swans.

The rokits are pretty good i have the 5, but they lack bass extension and bass at higher volumes garbles the mids.Bozanimal

• 1 "...something that delivers more pleasing sound and the same amount of bass" I'm hoping you can expand upon that. A clear understanding of exactly what you're looking for will be a tremendous help.
• 2 Are you just looking for bookshelf speakers? How much desk space do you have available?
• 3 Where are you (country and closest major city). Either I or another poster might be able to suggest local resources.
• 4 What are you using for a sound card?
• 5 What are you using the speakers for primarily? Gaming, video, music, movies, etc.?
• 6 Surround sound: Yes or no?
• 7 Room for a small amplifier? Receiver?
• 8 Subwoofer: Do you have space?

Happy gaming,

Boz

1- I want a speaker that delivers more detailed sound and goes down to around ~45hz on the bottom end (in the tech specs, I don't care if it actually can do 45hz audibly or not). Basically what I'm saying is that I want similar speakers that are more detailed, have larger soundstage, punchier mids, etc.

2- Desk space isn't an issue, I'd have enough room for anything recommended. I just don't want to be putting tower speakers on my desk (I want the tweeters to be around eye level)

3- Seattle, WA, USA

4- Cambridge DACMagic

5- Music is the highest priority, followed by gaming and movies.

6- No

7- I have plenty of room for an amp.

8- I have room for a subwoofer, but I'd prefer not to have one. One of the major reasons is that I don't want the bass to be audible throughout my house (my setup would be located in my basement, which has a concrete floor).

Well, I've seen some used Totem Rainmakers that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Though the price would leave you with not a lot for an amp, not that these need anything too special.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1322407416&/Totem-Rainmaker

Open box Totem Rainmakers $680 (retail is $1125)

Made in Canada, these can hit those low notes, give some punch, and maintain a high level of detail.

Stereophile review: http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1104totem/

Totem webpage: http://totemacoustic.com/en/hi-fi/compact/rainmaker/specifications/

Well, I've seen some used Totem Rainmakers that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Though the price would leave you with not a lot for an amp, not that these need anything too special.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1322407416&/Totem-Rainmaker

Open box Totem Rainmakers $680 (retail is $1125)

Made in Canada, these can hit those low notes, give some punch, and maintain a high level of detail.

Stereophile review: http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1104totem/

Totem webpage: http://totemacoustic.com/en/hi-fi/compact/rainmaker/specifications/

NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

Well, I've seen some used Totem Rainmakers that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Though the price would leave you with not a lot for an amp, not that these need anything too special.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1322407416&/Totem-Rainmaker

Open box Totem Rainmakers $680 (retail is $1125)

Made in Canada, these can hit those low notes, give some punch, and maintain a high level of detail.

Stereophile review: http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1104totem/

Totem webpage: http://totemacoustic.com/en/hi-fi/compact/rainmaker/specifications/

KHAndAnime

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[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

Well, I've seen some used Totem Rainmakers that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Though the price would leave you with not a lot for an amp, not that these need anything too special.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1322407416&/Totem-Rainmaker

Open box Totem Rainmakers $680 (retail is $1125)

Made in Canada, these can hit those low notes, give some punch, and maintain a high level of detail.

Stereophile review: http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1104totem/

Totem webpage: http://totemacoustic.com/en/hi-fi/compact/rainmaker/specifications/

NVIDIATI

What amp (new or used) would you recommend?KHAndAnime

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]What amp (new or used) would you recommend?NVIDIATI

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[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]What amp (new or used) would you recommend?Mozelleple112

Example: Canuck Audio Mart - Rotel RA-810A integrated amplifier - $90

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/648965254-rotel_ra810a_urbane_audio/