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    Good speakers for music

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by musho3210, Oct 9, 2010.

  1. musho3210

    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a T410 thinkpad, and as I expected, the speakers are pretty crappy (not loud, and any more than 35/50 you can start to hear static etc., but I'm not surprised). As I don't have an ipod dock, my laptop is my music station in my room, but it isn't doing very well. So I'm looking for decent speakers that can provide bass and a clean sound for under 60$. Portability isn't too important, the less cables the better but it doesn't need to be pocket sized. I don't want one that requires AC power, I just want one that has a single USB, plug and play is what I'm looking for. I like music to fill my room so I don't really want headphones, unless I just HAVE to get the one that you recommend....

    Any suggestions?

    If it means anything, I listen to experimental, psychedelic, electronic, and rock music. Not too much hip hop.

    EDIT: A/C or a separate power source other than the USB plug isn't a deal breaker, if it really is a huge difference/makes the money more efficient, I'd be ok with it.
     
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Spend more money. Sixty would be the cost of one speaker.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000UY1MB2
     
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    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    musho3210, Oct 9, 2010
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    Mastershroom wat

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    USB speakers tend to be very limited with quality and volume. In my opinion, a 3.5mm plug speaker set with a separate power source is well worth the extra cable.

    Would you prefer a 2.1 (two speakers + a subwoofer) setup, or two larger speakers?
     
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  5. musho3210

    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Probably a 2.1 set (all in one i'm guessing). Using my 3.5mm socket wouldn't be that bad except it's at a really inconvenient location (right where my mouse rests when I use it. When it's being used the plug sticks out and it keeps getting in the way of my movement). A/C power isn't a deal breaker either, if I can't get enough power from a USB plug I can always go A/C....
     
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    A lot of speakers have an L-shaped plug, so hopefully that will alleviate some of the annoyance of the cable being on your mouse's turf.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 9, 2010
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    mrniceguy Notebook Consultant

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    I Frankensteined a setup since I like building custom DIY car and home audio setups anyway...ended up taking the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 satellites, an older Technics 100x5 AVR receiver and an 8" Tangband sub/240w plate amp and built the mdf sealed enclosure.

    It's an amazing setup that's excellent for movies/music, whatever and can rattle pictures 2 rooms down while maintaining great SQ...

    Just an idea for future reference though you could put together a similar/comparable setup for under $200 total no doubt...

    Jeremy
     
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  8. musho3210

    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alternatively, I could use my guitar amplifier (Roland Microcube) as my speaker, and I could use the money on some headphones....

    The more I think about it the more options/the more confusing it gets....
     
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  9. Tree_Burner

    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    if you want speakers on the go, get headphones. only way to not carry around a small suitcase for a laptop case.
     
    Tree_Burner, Oct 10, 2010
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    1ceBlu3, Oct 10, 2010
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