SabaTime Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I would like to know should I buy these speakers with my iBook when I order it or are the laptop speakers on it ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Get them, or nice headphones. Laptop speakers always suck, but the iBooks are better then a lot of wintel ones that I have listened to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 I personally thought those speakers were pretty crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrike Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 you would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenguyen Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Get Soundsticks by Harman Kardon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 I would? Elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 ok... Personally, I found them to be rather nice with my iMac. But you're probably better off getting something non-Apple for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPeedY_B Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I bought some to accompany my G4 PMac and I think they're great. I don't think that you'll regret buying them. Of course you can go for the sound-sticks, the Creatures, or even the new 4.1 Invaders, but it depends how much you want to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 They're OK. Nothing special. I wouldn't get the Soundsticks either, as they are quite expensive and really aren't any better than other 3 piece sets. http://www.jblcreature.com/ The Creatures are small yet give off great sound...not that expensive either. Otherwise head to newegg's speaker section and read the consumer reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmove Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Get Soundsticks by Harman Kardon Agreed i have the same speakers and it's great and that's looks sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 i don't think the apple pro speakers work with the ibook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellScream63 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 i don't think the apple pro speakers work with the ibook... true, they dont. I wish they did, or atleast with my powerbook. Rock On, -YsK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaZoR Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 my dog would have them chewed in seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Get Soundsticks by Harman Kardon U make it sound like these are crappy no brand speakers... :laugh: U know these are Harmon Kardon, too right? :p http://www.apple.com/speakers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Apple Pro Speakers won't work with your iBook, unless you get the iFire from griffin, that costs 40 bucks. they sound ok with iSub. but if you're gonna spend that much why don't you just go for the JBL Creature.. good looking and sounds good. edit: btw those Apple Pro speakers are heavier than they look. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nummi Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 If you want to stay within the Apple Pro speakers price range, go with the JBL Duets. I just bought them for my Powerbook. They are amazing! $50 at the Apple Store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenguyen Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 U make it sound like these are crappy no brand speakers... :laugh: U know these are Harmon Kardon, too right? :p http://www.apple.com/speakers/ :blush: shut up.. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 :blush: shut up.. :p haha. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabaTime Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 ok thanks for the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey82 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I just bought JBL Creature II's. They sound fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frod Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 well in all honesty, all computer speakers pretty much suck. but that's just my opinion isn't it. i prefer studio quality headphones to any set of comp speakers. and you can get them for about the same price ($100-200). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evn show Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 i prefer studio quality headphones to any set of comp speakers. and you can get them for about the same price ($100-200). I tend to agree. The speakers you find marketed specifically at home-computer users typically leave a lot to be desired. At the low end (<$150) you get what you pay for and for many people I'm sure those are perfectly serviceable. Once you start looking in the $150 > x > $300 range I find that "mini-systems" start becoming very attractive - especially if you're not terribly interested in surround sound. I'm not aware of any sets of speakers marketed specifically for use with computers selling for > $300 (but I haven't been looking either). At that price point it become worth your while to start looking at home-theatre towers/bookshelf sets + amplifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Apple sells Logitech Z-680 5.1 THX Speakers ($299) and Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 Speakers ($249) on the G5 page, with a Monster Cable Interlink LightSpeed 100 TosLink fiber optic cable ($44.95). And I KNOW those Z-680's can pack a LOT of punch, they are quire amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frod Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I tend to agree. The speakers you find marketed specifically at home-computer users typically leave a lot to be desired. At the low end (<$150) you get what you pay for and for many people I'm sure those are perfectly serviceable.Once you start looking in the $150 > x > $300 range I find that "mini-systems" start becoming very attractive - especially if you're not terribly interested in surround sound. I'm not aware of any sets of speakers marketed specifically for use with computers selling for > $300 (but I haven't been looking either). At that price point it become worth your while to start looking at home-theatre towers/bookshelf sets + amplifier. you can get some alright active studio monitors for less than $300. but yeah, i just tend to hook up my computer to my entertainment center speakers. when i have a bit more money, i'm going to outfit my windows box with a remote control and turn it into something useful (a dedicated media player). or i could just vnc into it with my powerbook i suppose ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frod Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Apple sells Logitech Z-680 5.1 THX Speakers ($299) and Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 Speakers ($249) on the G5 page, with a Monster Cable Interlink LightSpeed 100 TosLink fiber optic cable ($44.95). And I KNOW those Z-680's can pack a LOT of punch, they are quire amazing. don't waist your money on monster cables. they really aren't what they are cracked up to be, especially when it comes to fiber optics. i mean, there is no need for shielding since light waves aren't subject to radio/magnetic interference. just buy any old toslink cable and it will suit your purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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