Your Sound System

[Ballistyx]

I thought it would be good to see what everyone is doing for there sound systems =)

Computer sound system =)

This is mine




Technical Specifications

• Total FTC power: 70 watts RMS
  Satellites:
  Left/right: 7.4 watts RMS x 2 (into 4 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)
  Center: 15.5 watts RMS (into 4 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)
  Rear left/right: 7.4 watts RMS x 2 (into 4 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)
  Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS (into 4 ohms, @ 100 Hz, @ 10% THD)
• Total peak power: 140 watts
• Frequency response: 40 Hz–20 kHz
• Drivers:
  Satellites: Two 2-inch drivers per satellite
  Subwoofer: 5.25-inch ported driver
• Speaker dimensions (H x W x D, cm):
  Satellites: 20.3 x 6.4 x 7.6
  Subwoofer: 22.9 x 15.2 x 23.5
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >96 dB
• System Compatibility
  PC or Mac
  CD player
  Digital (MP3) music player
  DVD player

 

[spliff]

HT-SR600 - 5.1-Channel Receiver/ Speaker Package

 

[Ballistyx]

Is that for a computer setup?

 

[spliff]

Yeah, and 40' 1080p pavv as well. I watch TV shows and movies through the computer. I DL everything as I don't watch TV.

 

[Zidane24]

Sony 5.1 Bravo System connected to my laptop's SPDIF out...amazing sound

 

[Cyberwolf]

Sony 5.1 Bravo System connected to my laptop's SPDIF out...amazing sound

Probably not as amazing as many other systems. No offense, but Sony isn't known for their sound/speakers. Even the Sony reps I've dealt with have told me that, and they work on commission lol. Then again some people are incapable of really noticing the differences between higher quality systems. My wife for example can't tell differences between HDTV sets. I can tell ones that are blurry, not bright enough, etc...Apparently she can't

 

[Zidane24]

probably not as amazing as many other systems. No offense, but Sony isn't known for their sound/speakers. Even the Sony reps I've dealt with have told me that, and they work on commission lol.

Yeah I have heard better myself but she has been good to me and I am in no market of getting a better system anytime soon

 

[Dinesh]

I have a Creative 2.1 surround sound connected to my Compaq laptop. Gives amazing audio quality.

 

[spliff]

I also have an HT Omega Claro plus sound card w/ spdif. And, 75% of my music files are in DTS.

 

[Cyberwolf]

Yeah I have heard better myself but she has been good to me and I am in no market of getting a better system anytime soon

True. It's hard to drop thousands of dollars for just sound.

 

[Lee]

Have a set of Bose desktop speakers, great sound. Hopefully for Christmas to get an excellent sound system along with a HD sound card (HD Realtech system installed on mobo isn't bad).

 

[smarteyeball]

Yeah I have heard better myself but she has been good to me and I am in no market of getting a better system anytime soon

Ditto. I also use a Sony 5.1 HTIB and whilst it would make an audiophile scoff, for me it does the job.

Obviously I'd like better, but replacing it is currently very low on the list

 

[Xander]

Yeah audiophile I'm not. Hence the XFi and for speakers my long serving Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 set. I did pick up a Medusa 5.1 Headset though for gaming with Vent and they're amazing... if a little shoddy. I'm on my second set. They only seem to last like 12-18 months.

I doubt I'll ever convert to spending a couple of hundred on a sound card and getting ridiculous.1 speaker system. For one I hate all the wires and most of the time I use a computer in silence or I'm on a game. One of the drawbacks of having the PC in the living room. The missus hates it when her latest whodunnit is overridden by KABOOM!!! in the background.... unreasonable sod!

 

[mickey megabyte]

for gaming i use an ancient cambridge soundworks 5.1 desktop theatre set that i purchased back in the last millennium - if only the rest of my hardware from that time was still useful! they are very handy for fps gaming as i can position the small speakers accurately around and over my monitor (and behind me) so i can quickly tell where enemies' gunshots are coming from, whilst hiding the subwoofer away somewhere discretely. i also have the volume control velcroed to my keyboard for convenient access.

for music and films, i switch on my marantz hi-fi amp with big floor-standing speakers. due to the layout of my room, they aren't very good positionally for gaming, but they produce a much better sound for enjoying music.

 

[Generator]

Here's what mine and my girlfriends PC's are plugged into, My setup which is Ideal for Virtual DJ...
(Sorry for the poor photo quality.)

My Aiwa MX-330 Amp And Phonic 10 Channel Audio Mixer:


And then two of these huge speaker boxes with 100Watt (12") McKenzie Pro Audio Full Range PA speakers.


It's VERY loud, I struggle to turn the amp up above 3 without getting arrested by the Feds!!

 

[dan7777]

mine are logitech Z2300 2.1 setup and i got to say they are well empressive.

 

[pparks1]

I'm using a Sony STR-845 surround receiver, with Polk RTi 800 front speakers, a Polk CS-400 center channel, Polk R10 rear surrounds and PWS-350 powered sub. I've connected via optical cable using my SPDIF output from my sound card.

 

[stormy13]

Same Logitech X-530's as Ballistyx, plugged into a X-Fi Xtreme Music (and no I haven't had any driver problems with the card in 7).

 

[smarteyeball]

Here's what mine and my girlfriends PC's are plugged into, My setup which is Ideal for Virtual DJ...
(Sorry for the poor photo quality.)

My Aiwa MX-330 Amp And Phonic 10 Channel Audio Mixer:
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And then two of these huge speaker boxes with 100Watt (12") McKenzie Pro Audio Full Range PA speakers.
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It's VERY loud, I struggle to turn the amp up above 3 without getting arrested by the Feds!!

I'm sure your neighbours love you

 

[Generator]

I'm sure your neighbours love you

I never have it loud, it's more for the quality of sound it creates. Hifi speakers sound alot different to me and as I have some top speakers there's no need to buy new smaller (but expensive if they are to sound anywhere near right) hifi speakers.