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I don´t have the place for a subwoofer or more speakers.

I cast an eye at the Hercules XPS 30 and the Creative GigaWorks T20.

The Hercules aren´t available right now.



Are there other options?


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I am a fan of M-Audio AV40 when it comes to desktop speakers that *almost* sound like reference monitors for not too much money. All the other "computer" speakers I've listened to over the years sound like garbage next to my M-Audio's. If you don't have much space the AV20's is a good compromise, I have these at home and the bigger AV40's at the office.

Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers: Musical Instruments
 
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jib77 said:
I am a fan of M-Audio AV40 when it comes to desktop speakers that *almost* sound like reference monitors for not too much money. All the other "computer" speakers I've listened to over the years sound like garbage next to my M-Audio's. If you don't have much space the AV20's is a good compromise, I have these at home and the bigger AV40's at the office.

Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers: Musical Instruments
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They were also one of my considered options. I may buy them when I don´t get the Hercules XPS 30 for <$60. Thank you.

I read about a bugging sound when turning them off. Is it possible for you to take a short vid of it?


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A pair of good headphones? That's what I always use on my computer.
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I need speakers cause I play Bad Company 2 with Teamspeak. The boxes are for the other sounds.


Byrnz93 said:
You should check out Edifier, they're a pretty awesome brand.
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I was shortly before buying the "Edifier M3200 2.1" a while back, they look awesome. But there is not enough space for a subwoofer here.
 
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Genelec's are professionals but you may want to go whit economy model "Truth B2030A"

IMO those B2030 are the best for close up listening and in reasonable price.
 
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Sinuhesieda said:
Genelec's are professionals but you may want to go whit economy model "Truth B2030A"

IMO those B2030 are the best for close up listening and in reasonable price.
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Thank you for your suggestion. I´m sure that they are great but the price is a way more I´m ready to spend.
 
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DJNY said:
I read about a bugging sound when turning them off. Is it possible for you to take a short vid of it?
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I've never heard anything on the rare occasion I turn off the AV40s, it has a dedicated on/off switch in the back. The AV20 on the other hand has a pretty significant pop when you transition the volume knob to the off position but no other sound. I think those people got duds, just return if its like that.

Another good option are the Mackie MR5's, they are $270USD for a pair but they are true pro level reference monitors.
 
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jib77 said:
I've never heard anything on the rare occasion I turn off the AV40s, it has a dedicated on/off switch in the back. The AV20 on the other hand has a pretty significant pop when you transition the volume knob to the off position but no other sound. I think those people got duds, just return if its like that.

Another good option are the Mackie MR5's, they are $270USD for a pair but they are true pro level reference monitors.
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Just bought the AV40. Hope I´m happy with them :)




Thanks guys!!
 
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DJNY said:
Just bought the AV40. Hope I´m happy with them :)
Thanks guys!!
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Congrats! One thing I did with mine is take out the stupid wire mesh in front of the woofer, its held in place with just a rubber ring. I used a paper clip with the end bent in to make a little hook, then kept going around the edge pulling it out little by little until it just popped off. Then I put the ring back into its place.
 
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DJNY said:
I need speakers cause I play Bad Company 2 with Teamspeak. The boxes are for the other sounds.
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Oh I usually just have the voice mixed in with the other sounds on the headphones, especially since I want the game sounds decreased if I'm hearing someone else. Then again, I have a different setup, with a separate microphone that sits on top of the monitor.

Congrats on your new M-Audio equipment. Good brand.
 
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The AV-40 are awesome! Never had good speakers before and I didn´t expect so much for 2.0 speakers!

+ repz for ya
 

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Glad you like them, thanks for the rep. :beer:

Here is my work desk adorned by the AV-40s :)
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DJNY said:
The AV-40 are awesome! Never had good speakers before and I didn´t expect so much for 2.0 speakers!

+ repz for ya
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