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Looking for 2.0 speakers

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Doesn't have to have high SPL but should be SMALL, 2.0 only (no subwoofer) large enough frequency range and very accurate sounding. Cost no object, brand new or refurbished. Reccomendations?
 
How small is small? Don't expect decent performance below 80Htz out of small speakers. Physics just doesn't work that way. Bass reflex ports can only get you so far, and it's pretty easy to do it poorly.
 
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=153361

Studiophile BX5 Reference Monitors

The BX5s are the latest in the popular Studiophile series that delivers exceptional quality and professional sound at affordable prices. The BX5s offer 5.25-inch low-frequency drivers, 1-inch high-frequency drivers, and 75 watts of bi-amped near-field technology at a fraction of the cost of other monitors their size.

Monitors that adapt to your needs

Your monitors should be able to adapt to any changes in placement or work environment. That’s just what the BX5s do. Since a monitor’s bass response can change depending upon proximity to walls, the BX5s’ Acoustic Space control section allows you to optimize their performance—no matter whether you need to put them on stands, on a bookshelf or in the corners. You can also adjust the high-frequency response to compensate for reflective surfaces like glass. The presence control gives you an automatic mid-range boost for added flexibility. There’s even a variable low-frequency roll-off to optimize response at crossover points when adding a subwoofer like the Studiophile SP-8S.

The 1-inch natural silk high-frequency drivers employs a flush design and electronic time alignment with the low-frequency driver, resulting in controlled dispersion for superior three-dimensional imaging. The tooled rear Sub-Frequency Ports reduce low-frequency turbulence and optimize driver excursion for amazing bass in a small footprint


BX5 Specs

Type: Two-way near-field studio reference monitors
Low-frequency drivers: 5.25-inch magnetically shielded mineral-filled polypropylene cones, high-temperature tolerant voice coils and damped rubber surrounds
High-frequency drivers: 1-inch swivel-mounted natural silk domes incorporating magnetic shielding, ferrofluid and internal damping technologies
LF Amplifier Power: 38W (EIA RS-490 dynamic power)
HF Amplifier Power: 38W (EIA RS-490 dynamic power)
Crossovers: 4th-order Linkwitz Riley for smooth frequency response
Crossover Frequency: 3kHz
Low-frequency rolloff: 6th-order filter optimizes maximum driver excursion
Input Connectors: XLR balanced, TRS balanced/ unbalanced
Input Sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
Input Impedance: 20k ohms balanced, 10K ohms unbalanced
Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, transient on/off, subsonic filter, external main fuse
S/N Ratio: > 100dB below full output, “A” weighted
Frequency Response: 56Hz - 20kHz
Power indicator: Power on/off indicator on front panel
Power Requirements: 115V/~60Hz or 230V/~50Hz (selectable); power via detachable 3-conductor line cord
Dimension: 9.85 in. (h) x 6.54 in. (w) x 7.88 in. (d)
Weight: 11 lbs./unit (without packing)
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Thanks for the great suggestions guys, though maybe I should have been more specific :p ...

when I mentioned SMALL I meant portable take-to-office small .. These are near studio grade monitors which would be overkill for the office and SPL of 116 dB @ 1 m :eek: might shatter neighbouring CRT monitors, I might consider these for my gaming rig at home though...

I do relise < 80Hz would be a compromise in an enclosure that small, I just though you guys might be aware of a model that has the least compromise.

and yes I go have headphones. Grados SR60, love them to death.
 
Is there any reason for speakers?

Headphones will offer better sound, be smaller, and offer isolation (or not) for less money.

Also, with those speakers, you don't have to play them that loud.....
 
Guys, read his post. He already has headphones, he wants the best soundquality he can get out of tiny 2.0 speakers. He doesn't want to be told to get headphones fifty billion times.
 
That's the problem, I don't want the isolation :p Like I said I already have my Grado headphones which I love but I need to be aware of stuff like the phone or people talking to me when I'm at work.


So any reccomendations would definitely help. I remember back in '96 I heard a pair of powered speakers by Acoustic research. I forgot what it was called AR powermates or power partners...power something...not sure..anyway..that sound really stood out. Therewere slightly large (for computer speakers) with plastic moulding and a sloping baffle, anyone know what I'm talking about?I believe Advent made the same thing but rebadged as an Advent. They ran for about $300~$350 ... ring any bells for anyone?

Basically any model in that same class would be ideal.
 
Originally posted by agentzero9
Excuse the ignorance but how do you plug those speakers in? On the back there are no wire inputs.
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This seems to have a choice of two inputs. A regular 1/4 in. Jack - which you plug directly into your soundcard output
and

XRL which is the same type of cable professional microphones use.

It has 2 amplifiers, 75 watts for the tweeter and 150 watts for the woofer and with a SPL of 116 dB @ 1 m means your hardly have to crank it up to get it to sing...loudly

It's pretty good value for $299.00....but definitely not office friendly :D
 
So these "monitor" type speakers are made with computers in mind?

I don't know any quality receivers or HTs that have headphone jacks to plug in speakers.
 
Originally posted by agentzero9
So these "monitor" type speakers are made with computers in mind?

I don't know any quality receivers or HTs that have headphone jacks to plug in speakers.
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Monitors are used mainly in studios for near-field listening. 1/4" jack is alot bigger than computer jack, 3.5mm, typically used in studios also.
 
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