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OT: Computer Audio [message #50047]

Wed, 20 September 2006 12:55

Spinjack
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Registered: May 2009

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Any recommendations on quality computer audio (on the cheap)?

I thought about building a pair of small FE-103E based monitors, but I'm not sure I want to wait until I can build them (since I would also have to build and amp). Plus, Fostex doesn't provide much bass unless horn loaded. So then I thought I'd just pick something up from Best Buy, but their stuff is all so cheap and cheesy (ironically enough, JBL is the cheesiest).

I may ultimately do a pair of Fostex based monitors powered by a chip-amp, but I wanted to get some opinions from the peanut gallery (that's you guys) first. Any siggestions?

Oh, < $100.

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Re: OT: Computer Audio [message #50050 is a reply to message #50047]

Wed, 20 September 2006 14:31

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

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That's the direction I'd probably go. A small high-efficiency driver that doesn't require a large cabinet.

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Re: OT: Computer Audio [message #50052 is a reply to message #50050]

Thu, 21 September 2006 08:32

Spinjack
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Could you recommend a compact subwoofer design/driver that would match well with the Fostex drivers? Something that might work in the 1-2cu.ft range.

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Re: OT: Computer Audio [message #50053 is a reply to message #50052]

Thu, 21 September 2006 09:08

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

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I'd look at the HL10 from Eminence.

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Re: OT: Computer Audio [message #50056 is a reply to message #50047]

Thu, 21 September 2006 14:15

Chris R.
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Registered: May 2009

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Funny, I'm on that same quest. My plan at the moment is to use some RS 40-1197's (cheap Fostex FE-103s) that I have and some Dayton dome
tweets to make MTM config L/R speakers and use a sub with them. I'm considering preamp and amps from http://www.dckits.com/audio.htm.
PartsExpress has something similar on sale for $50/pr.
Chris

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Re: OT: Computer Audio [message #50057 is a reply to message #50047]

Thu, 21 September 2006 14:42

GarMan
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Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

If you're going for cheap and easy, pick up a SonicImpact T-amp.
Check out Zaph's page for mini desktop speakers.

Zaph's

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Very Cool [message #50059 is a reply to message #50057]

Thu, 21 September 2006 15:40

Spinjack
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Registered: May 2009

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His stipulation on teh sub-woofer may cause problems long term, though.

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Thanks [message #50060 is a reply to message #50056]

Thu, 21 September 2006 16:26

Spinjack
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Registered: May 2009

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Thanks for the lead. A LM3886 based system was exactly what I was thinking of.

The only quesiton I had was the sub, but it looks like those kits will cover that problem as well. If the speakers that GarMan recommended are less than the Fostex's, then I may go that route with the DC kits stuff. Either way, I think we have a winner.