Devoto. Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hey all, I am gearing up for Tiger and hopefully the announcement of it along with a revised iMac G5. When these are announced I will order straight away. At the moment I have a Mac Mini and some fairly decent speakers but I will be selling my whole set up including the Mac Mini and my monitor to my brother as soon as my new system arrives. So, I will be looking to get some new speakers and this time I want some really decent ones. Can anybody recommend a good speaker setup, 5.1 or not, it doesn't really matter although 5.1 might be nice :) They would have to look good and preferably match with my iMac G5. So, please can anybody recommend any? Oh, as I listen to a lot of music the bass and all of that needs to be good on the speakers. Thanks, it will be much appreciated. I can't make my mind up! Lee Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmr Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Well for the best sound you'd be best buying an amp and separate speakers then hook them upto your Mac Mini. Without checking and from memory I thought that the Mac Mini only had 2.1 sound support? It's a bit pointless getting a 5.1 setup unless you get an external usb soundcard. rc :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoto. Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 Well for the best sound you'd be best buying an amp and separate speakers then hook them upto your Mac Mini. Without checking and from memory I thought that the Mac Mini only had 2.1 sound support? It's a bit pointless getting a 5.1 setup unless you get an external usb soundcard. rc :rofl: 585744422[/snapback] Sorry, maybe I didn't make it clear but I am selling my Mac Mini to get an iMac G5 and I need new speakers for that, not the Mac Mini. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey82 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I have the JBL CReature IIs and they sound great and the sub puts out a lot of bass. They are also pretty cheap now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowcra Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Buy altec, there great speakers! sub and all! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayo Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I have the JBL CReature IIs and they sound great and the sub puts out a lot of bass.They are also pretty cheap now. 585744719[/snapback] Ugliest speakers I've seen on any market. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadishTM Veteran Posted April 8, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 8, 2005 I got these for my Mac Mini, very good bass without a sub IMO - Altec Lansing make some decent speakers that go with the iMac G5. Radish? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanSmith68 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Sorry, maybe I didn't make it clear but I am selling my Mac Mini to get an iMac G5 and I need new speakers for that, not the Mac Mini. 585744439[/snapback] I thought the iMac G5 didnt have 5.1 support. :unsure: Maybe thats why he said it... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoto. Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 I thought the iMac G5 didnt have 5.1 support. :unsure: Maybe thats why he said it... 585744889[/snapback] Oh, I thought the iMac G5 did have 5.1 support? I don't know, maybe someone can clarify? I have saw a couple models of Altecs which I did like, I will do a bit more research. Not buying any yet though. More opinions always welcome :) Thanks guys, Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojIrOu Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 the creatures II are good.. but if you want great sound i recommend klipsch promedia Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585744956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doofy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 altec lansing fx6021. the quality is awesome, bass is great too and those satalites are really no match for any other (same price range) spaeker set. here are some pictures http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~borsb/iMac%20G5/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585745200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The specs on the iMac G5 say "Headphone/optical digital audio output" so take that as you will. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585745385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey82 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Ugliest speakers I've seen on any market. 585744861[/snapback] They aren't that bad and they sound great for the price. Plus they are small so I hardly even notice them and the sub sits on the floor. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585746438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepfriedmario Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Are the default iMac G5 speakers that are in-built any good at all, or are they just decent? And it seems there is 5.1 sound support: Starting with the new headphone jack that?s also a mini-optical plug. So you can watch DVDs and listen to them in 5.1 surround sound. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585747271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robniep Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Only with optical out Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585747681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 altec lansing fx6021. the quality is awesome, bass is great too and those satalites are really no match for any other (same price range) spaeker set. here are some pictures http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~borsb/iMac%20G5/ 585745200[/snapback] My God! those speakers looks awesome :woot: gotta find a few reviews to read and if its not costing much hopefully I'll get one of those :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/306307-speakers/#findComment-585750475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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