I bought my current audio speakers in 2002 and haven’t really replaced it. Was wondering if this is one of those gadgets that are rarely replaced. I thought we should do a poll about it.
There are portable speakers, PC speakers, and the sound system in the living room. Among those you’re currently using, which audio speakers do you most often use?
- Altec Lansing
- Creative
- Logitech
- Bose
- Samsung
- LG
- Sony
- JBL
- JVC
- Bang & Olufsen
- Onkyo
- Ozaki
- X-Mini
- Edifier
- Klipsch
- Harman Kardon
- Nextbase
- Konzert
Actually, there’s too many I can’t name them all. While, I have the poll on the sidebar for you to submit your choices, you can share on the comments which on you regularly use.
Altec Lansing for laptop..bose for the home – satisfied user
i am currently using creative t3130 (present) and xenon ax512 (2005-present). for sound, xenon is more superior than creative but when it comes to design creative has it.
altec lansing and bose, they are the best so far. i have altec at home and a bose at work on board a ship. I wish i have both in one place.
I used to have a JBL Sonnet 2.1 speakers. I got it back in 2004, IIRC, for around Php3500. It was a curvaceous thing. Sexy, and sounded so sweet. It was the best PC speakers I have ever had, and until now, I’m still trying to look for a 2.1 speaker system that could approximate its sound.
The best thing about the Sonnet was that it sounded the same whether the volume was turned way down or at full volume. I never had to use an equalizer or fiddle with the adjustments in music players. Zero distortion at any volume. Frequency response in midrange and high ranges were terrific. The bass was just enough. Not as loud as altecs basswise, but just enough to feel the bass with no distortion at any volume. And the package was tiny, before x-minis became popular, the Sonnet was as cute as could be.
The only reason I had to let it go was when the rubber lining on the metal speaker cones crumbled due to age, and the sweet sound I used to hear was fading away into memories of glory. Eventually I gave it away, as I could no longer stand watching it slowly die. Now I’m getting by with a Yamaha RX-V540 with Mordaunt-Short fronts. Overkill, but then again the Sonnets were on par with hi-fi receivers.
Until now, I have not found any other speaker system that can match the JBL Sonnet, size, price and surprise wise. I miss it already.
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@maverick: we are on a same road…
my sound set-up only for my desktop computer is 500watts sakura 220v amplifier, bose crossover and v12 10″ 4ohm single voice coil speaker enclosed in an L box type baffle and 2 for my mids and highs I have 2 10″ crown instrumental speakers and 4.5 inch crown 3 way speaker = a very great sound :D
the v12 square sub is originally for car audio system, i want a very low bass so that’s why i bought it and even our neighbors ceiling and roof is shaking and rattling LOL! :D
and the best genre that i always play is hiphop and electro trance
i have suggestion try to play the “report to the dancefloor by Dj Sndrz & Chuckie” the pump beats mids and high are smooth and sharp…
before i used roland mixing amplifier and 8″ 300watts konzert speakers now i use sakura amplifier whooping 1200watts max output 600watts x2 @8ohms or 300watts x4 @8ohms and im only using 8″ 300watts konzert speakers even our neighbor got mad because their house is shaking produced by the bass of my speaker..thats what you call sound..superb quality..you can use this in a ballroom hall,clubs even malls..what if i use 4ohms speaker or 2ohms nah!!!it will blow my eardrum..
The Sony Giga Panel MEX-1GP is a automobile audio receiver that features a removable faceplate like most of the other receivers on the market today. However this faceplate also comes with a USB port and a 1GB flash memory drive that allows you store up to 500 MP3 song files. You basically use the USB cable that comes with the receiver to connect it to your PC and transfer the MP3 files like you would with your IPOD or MP3 player.
Creative. But I’ll get Altec next.
To Calvin, about Onkyo…
Really? All along I thought of Onkyo as high performance and high quality audio brand, same tier as Bang & Olufsen but just less popular. They sure cost really expensive too.
i’m using Creative Inspire T5900 5.1 (for more than 3 years) i think i’m going to replace it soon with either Creative Gigaworks T3 or Creative Gigaworks G500/G550W soon. I also have a Creative Gigaworks T20 Series II which i hooked on my LCDTV (since i don’t have bigger space for bigger speakers) it looks small but it’s loud! and IMHO no matter how beautiful and expensive your speakers are they will not be 100% utilized if there’s no good sound card. just my 2 cents.
edifier since 2006
still rocks my world!!
1. Creative speakers have the best value for money, i use them with my pc at home and office, they have a very decent sound coz they are manufactured by hi-fi speaker manufacturer Cambridge Soundworks.
2. I am using yamaha speakers for my 5.1 home theater system. They sound excellent,and they are a lot cheaper than bose or jbl. Also, yamaha is one of the pioneer in home theater system.
3. But if money is not a question, i’ll chose bose products.
creative for my desktop
I have altec lansing and edifier speaker for my two desktops. still the best in performance
Creative Inspire T3130 for me. Good value for money, great performance. It’s a must have for music enthusiasts.
Altec Lansing :D
my ever reliable Altec Lansing bought in 2001… never aged!
Altec Lansing for me, about 3 years old. Once ants lived on one of my speakers hehe. But they are gone now. I have the sub woofer and two stand alones. Hmmm, 2500 pesos.
Used Edifier X600 then it was swallowed by Ondoy. Currently, I am using Logitech Z-103. I can say that I am satisfied and impressed about its downfire bass. It rocks
CD-R King (lol XD )
creative, logitech and altec lancing. =)
Sir Abe, I was searching on your review for x-mini 2 max and I can’t seem to find it.
Question:
Does anyone have a beats by dre monster headphones?
Coz I want to know if it’s really worth the price.
Wharfedale 9.1’s hooked up to an external DAC.
Though I prefer headphones – Grado/Alessandro MS Pro and an AKG K701.
CREATIVE GIGAWORKS T3! best speaker system i’ve ever tried with a reasonable price. Sounds like Bose Companion 3 (i think even better?). Kuhang kuha mga highs and lows and perfect bass.
Hi,
There are 2 entries for Logitech although I prefer Altec (desktop).
edifier, bose, sonicgear, sony, pioneer
Altec Lansing and Edifier..
Wish I have Bang & Olufsen and Bose though.. :)
Altec Lansing.
Bose Acoustimas 7 for home theater,
Logitech, Edifier & JVC Boomblaster for laptops
Rocks the house.
X-mini for music on the go.
AudioEngine A2 for the desktop/room.
I use CDRKing speakers… pwede ba to?
I use B&W speaker 602 series, so far so good!
Edifier S330
Logitech Z5500
Got 2 identical Altec Lansing.ATP3 yata to.
I’m using Creative speaker.
Altec Lansing Desktop Stereo (No subs)
Although my creative 2.1 beats it in volume and depth of bass, Altec beats creative in clarity and sound crispness.
Having said that, i plan to get a basic 2.1 Altec lansing Speakers as soon as i have extra money.
Altec Lansing for both desktop and laptop. Though we have JVC system at home, I haven’t found the motivation to hook it up to the desktop because not everyone in the house has the same tastes for music as I do. :P
i vote for Bose…good for home entertainment quality speakers..(“,)
I forgot the NextBase home theater, uses that too. It’s also not in the list. Probably it got drowned against the high-ends? Hehe!
OT, that was some confusion on the prizes of the give-aways really. But no doubt now, I got a Tattoo.
@eonzerimar & @edgar – thanks for the tip, I’ve added both na.
logitech for windows Startup Tone :)
konzert for watching Movies and audio
JBLs! Best sound quality!
Usually, Creative for the desktop and laptop. But for 5.1 audio, I use an MG system on the desktop. It’s a local brand but delivers pulsating bass and decent surround.
harman kardon soundsticks II
good looking and best sound quality!
Altec Lansing, sulit. :D
harman kardon soundsticks II
Bose Companion 2 Series II
5.1 Bose set-up for the home theater, 2.1 Altec Lansing for the desktop, Yamaha Portable for the lappy and Sennheiser HD 201 for private use.
Bose SoundDock Portable.
For my PC and Ipod, in one. :)
Altec Lansing for Laptop, Logitech for desktop.
Logitech z5500, THX certified
My 5 year old Altec Lansing ATP3 is still fine.
altec lansing for desktop
Sennheiser mp50 headset/ logitech bluetooth headset / sony earphone / skullcandy hesh black for travel & games for psp/iphone
altec for the desktop/laptop
paradigm front & center, celestion as surround, klh as sub for the living room
Klipsch GMX 2.1, the best out there!
Creative and Altec for me (though I voted for creative :D)
Creative 2.1 for desktop
X-mini for music on the go
Logitech for ipod in my room
I have a 15 year old speaker that came with my IBM Aptiva. Still in working condition and it still plays great.
I vote for Logitech for laptop or desktop computers but I really use old Aiwa 30 watts active speaker system sounds good.
I vote for laptop or desktop computers but I really use old Aiwa 30 watts active speaker system sounds good.
Im still using the Edifier 2.1 speakers I bought in 2006 and it still rocks.Needless to replace so far. :D
ito guys…
Got a low-end dvd player with speakers (1 main for bass, treble & volume) two are small output…at
Meron kaming JVC na stereo na di ginagamit with 5.1 chan….Sineries q lg ung connection ng mga wires…ang lumabas parang may 8.1 na sa loob ng kwarto q.hahah
P.S.
Geepas ung brand ata at ung JVC namin.
Go for JVC kahit sa camcorder JVC aq.
@calvin – don’t be a racist! hehe
X-minimax!
Logitech on desktop too. : )
Logitech on desktop
Altec for n97
Altec indeed!
X-mini for music on the go..
Altec Lansing for the desktop..
Bose for the room..
Edifier for the desktop, EggSpeaker for the iPod
i don’t think those high-end products go to the list like the bang & olufsens and harman kardons. those are for real audiophiles. they should not be in the same list as of an onkyo. insulting. :P
Altec!