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New PC audio setup.
- Apr 29, 2012 10:02 am GMT
Currently with a Z-5500 and Asus Xonar Essence STX(so I can't get the H6 board
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But I'm feeling like selling my 5.1,don't have the place anymore in my bedroom and my card doesn't support 5.1 analog,so I'd rather get a good 2.0 or 2.1.
So,amp + bookshelf speakers vs self-powered speakers?Budget of ±250$
Keep in mind that I live in Quebec(Canada),so can't access to cheaper prices from amazon.com or other websites.(as getting Swann speakers) . I am aware of the used market over canuckaudiomart,but there's barely anything for sell close to me.
Choices so far; M-Audio AV40 or the Audioengine A2...BX5a or A5 if i can get them a bit cheaper.
Also,how would I add a sub later to those speakers?
Thanks for the input.Edited on Apr 29, 2012 12:18 pm GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.Currently with a Z-5500 and Asus Xonar Essence STX(so I can't get the H6 board
).
But I'm feeling like selling my 5.1,don't have the place anymore in my bedroom and my card doesn't support 5.1 analog,so I'd rather get a good 2.0 or 2.1.
So,amp + bookshelf speakers vs self-powered speakers?Budget of ±250$
Keep in mind that I live in Quebec(Canada),so can't access to cheaper prices from amazon.com or other websites.(as getting Swann speakers) . I am aware of the used market over canuckaudiomart,but there's barely anything for sell close to me.
Choices so far; M-Audio AV40 or the Audioengine A2...BX5a or A5 if i can get them a bit cheaper.
Also,how would I add a sub later to those speakers?
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- Apr 29, 2012 2:52 pm GMT
If you wanted to keep the 5.1 but needed a soundcard for it, this looks like a decent solution (I plan on getting it for my laptop to support my 5.1 system)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HXGJ3S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
It's a usb external sound otuput converter that does 5.1/7.1 direct output, spdif in/out, headphone/mic, etc. I don't have it yet but it looks like a good product for a good price.
That said, I totally understand if you don't have space for a surround sound system anymore =p
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- Apr 29, 2012 3:39 pm GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.This is far from being a decent solution. It nullifies my sound card .
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- Apr 30, 2012 7:43 am GMT
What about NVIDIATI's suggestions in [url=http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/29140592/new-pc-speakers-]this thread[/url]? Seems to meet your criteria, particularly if you want a sub.
Boz
(Edit: Fixed link)
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- Apr 30, 2012 8:36 am GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.I don't know...44$ amp,15$ speakers,120$ sub? I've been recommended the Lepai TA2020A+
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- Apr 30, 2012 8:46 am GMT
That 2.1 setup might not be worth it in Canada as shipping + taxes can really add up.
If you are to import from the States, last time I checked audio insider does ship to Canada (they sell Swan speakers)
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/
Also where in Quebec are you from? Montreal?
If you wanted to add a sub to a pair of active speakers, the sub would need a low pass (RCA in/out) and your soundcard would be your pre-amp.
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- Apr 30, 2012 9:24 am GMTQuebec city.
Audio insider does ship to Canada but...
FedEx Module (Ground): $52.37
Non-US Handling: $25.90
whoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.Quebec city. Audio insider does ship to Canada but... FedEx Module (Ground): $52.37 Non-US Handling: $25.90 :(- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Apr 30, 2012 10:24 am GMTMonsieurX wrote:Quebec city.
Audio insider does ship to Canada but...
FedEx Module (Ground): $52.37
Non-US Handling: $25.90
Got any friends in the US that can get it for you?
[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]Quebec city. Audio insider does ship to Canada but... FedEx Module (Ground): $52.37 Non-US Handling: $25.90 :([/QUOTE] Got any friends in the US that can get it for you?- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Apr 30, 2012 10:50 am GMTIf I did,I would have gotten a pair of Swan M200MkII
whoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.If I did,I would have gotten a pair of Swan M200MkII :)- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Apr 30, 2012 11:12 am GMTThere HAS to be a retailer in or around Quebec City. Do a little Googling for audio retailers and I'm sure you'll find a dozen or more. Solen retails out of Montreal, which is a fairly short drive from Quebec; you've definitely got options. Boz
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- Apr 30, 2012 11:18 am GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.[QUOTE="Bozanimal"]There HAS to be a retailer in or around Quebec City. Do a little Googling for audio retailers and I'm sure you'll find a dozen or more. Solen retails out of Montreal, which is a fairly short drive from Quebec; you've definitely got options. Boz[/QUOTE]Solen seems to be the only official retailer of HiVi in Canada...they seem to carry only speaker parts according to their website,but I sent an email if they had any "complete" Swan Speakers.
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- Apr 30, 2012 11:22 am GMTI don't mean just for Swan speakers, but just audio retailers in general. You've got to have access to M-Audio and/or Audioengine through either an electronics retailer or instrument retailer (Guitar Center here in Boston has one of the largest selections of headphones available, and a large selection of monitors) locally. Boz
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- Apr 30, 2012 2:19 pm GMT
Intel i5 2500k @5.0Ghz, Corsair H100 Watercooler, 6GB Corsair XMS3 Ram, EVGA DS SC GTX 580, Asus P8P67, Coolermaster Elite 430, Corsair 650W modular, Windows 7 x64
Amp and bookshelf in my opinion, was never a fan of active speakers. Active subwoofers.. thats a different story lol- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Apr 30, 2012 5:27 pm GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.[QUOTE="SPBoss"]Amp and bookshelf in my opinion, was never a fan of active speakers. Active subwoofers.. thats a different story lol[/QUOTE] Anything you'd recommend?
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- May 1, 2012 4:19 pm GMTwhoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.
Alright,I think I'm going to order Fluance SX6 along with the Lepai TA2020A+.
How I'd wire all that with a subwoofer?
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- May 14, 2012 9:07 am GMT
Still waiting on my amp...
whoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.Still waiting on my amp...:evil:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/0UoISl.jpg[/img]
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- May 14, 2012 9:30 am GMT
Preferably you would use a subwoofer's high pass, but I don't think that sub has one (not sure).
Meaning you'll need to use the sub'slow pass (which I'm pretty sure it has) via RCA, it looks like this:
PC --RCA--> Subwoofer --RCA--> Amplifier --Speaker Wire--> Speakers
The PC volume is the master volume.
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The ideal way, if that sub does have a high pass, is as follows:
PC --RCA--> Amplifier --Speaker Wire--> Subwoofer --Speaker Wire--> Speakers
That way the amplifier's volume controll can act as the master volume.
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- May 14, 2012 9:35 am GMT
Looks like this
whoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.Looks like this
[img]http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/33000283/images/db150bm.jpg[/img]
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- May 14, 2012 9:48 am GMT
Hmm it looks as if you can split the speaker wire from your amp and send it to the speakers and subwoofer, but I'm not 100%. I find it strange that the subwoofer doesn't have a pass-through to take advantage of the built in crossover. Anyways, I'll try to get back to you on that.
BTW if you don't mind me asking, how much was the Fluance set?
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- May 14, 2012 9:55 am GMTBought them on the ebay Fluance store,140$ for the sub and 84$ for the speakers(while they retail for 240$ and 160$)whoDat_whoDat wrote:thats why they dont need the memory PS3 has a little something something called Blu-Ray. and its 25 times the size of a petty 2gb SD RAMEngrish_Major wrote:No, like I stated before, the memory limitations alone on consoles can't hold enough textures to be able to replicate Crysis 1.Bought them on the ebay Fluance store,140$ for the sub and 84$ for the speakers(while they retail for 240$ and 160$) :)
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