Tapehead47
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I can't find a discussion about this.
I have my PC hooked to a sub/satellite system by Fostex. It's nothing comparable to my main system, but it sure sounds better than other PC systems I've heard (Haven't heard many, however).
There are other manufactures out there who make self-powered studio monitors and control monitors. Alessi, Samson, Yamaha, Tannoy, M-Audio, JBL, etc. Most are Bi-amped, and offer subwoofers, too. And read the materials used in the manufacture of these little monstors! Kevlar cones, etc.
You can even hook the speakers up to any player that has a headphone jack or RCA outputs. I bring my Fostex system on vacation with me to have some great sounding tunes. Hook it up to my MD walkman or my little radio. Very flexible and fairly portable. Model SW 1.1 with SS 1.1 Satellites. And this is the cheap stuff (I think $250, about 4-5 years ago at Sam Ash).
The only system I really listened to is my own. When I was browsing around at Sam Ash I heard a set hooked up to a keyboard and couldn't believe how much sound was eminating from these little things. Pretty impressive. My Fostex system is intended for general applications. I don't think they were made for PC's, but they hook up just perfectly for my use. Room-filling bass and good dispersion. (small room).
Just checked Sam Ash on line. Many of them have digital and optical inputs. Some have XLR and RCA or 1/4" inputs. Their applications seem to be for mobile sound recording, nearfield mixing, etc.
Anyhow, these things seem to have a lot of potential for their portability and self-contained power amps. They spec extremely well and should please most audiophiles.
Has anybody out there used these little systems? What are your experiences? Who makes the best 'active monitors'?
Rick in Lutz, Fl.
Pictures courtesy of Samash.com, for your interest only
I have my PC hooked to a sub/satellite system by Fostex. It's nothing comparable to my main system, but it sure sounds better than other PC systems I've heard (Haven't heard many, however).
There are other manufactures out there who make self-powered studio monitors and control monitors. Alessi, Samson, Yamaha, Tannoy, M-Audio, JBL, etc. Most are Bi-amped, and offer subwoofers, too. And read the materials used in the manufacture of these little monstors! Kevlar cones, etc.
You can even hook the speakers up to any player that has a headphone jack or RCA outputs. I bring my Fostex system on vacation with me to have some great sounding tunes. Hook it up to my MD walkman or my little radio. Very flexible and fairly portable. Model SW 1.1 with SS 1.1 Satellites. And this is the cheap stuff (I think $250, about 4-5 years ago at Sam Ash).
The only system I really listened to is my own. When I was browsing around at Sam Ash I heard a set hooked up to a keyboard and couldn't believe how much sound was eminating from these little things. Pretty impressive. My Fostex system is intended for general applications. I don't think they were made for PC's, but they hook up just perfectly for my use. Room-filling bass and good dispersion. (small room).
Just checked Sam Ash on line. Many of them have digital and optical inputs. Some have XLR and RCA or 1/4" inputs. Their applications seem to be for mobile sound recording, nearfield mixing, etc.
Anyhow, these things seem to have a lot of potential for their portability and self-contained power amps. They spec extremely well and should please most audiophiles.
Has anybody out there used these little systems? What are your experiences? Who makes the best 'active monitors'?
Rick in Lutz, Fl.
Pictures courtesy of Samash.com, for your interest only
