Hello out there!
I have read the reviews for computer speakers but I am still unsure which one to buy.
Purely based on AUDIO Quality, never mind 2.1 or 5.1 OR the Price, which has the very best SOUND???
Thanks,
Celeste
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The Very Best Computer Speakers
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OK, thanks for your opinion, but if these are so great why hasn't Cnet Reviewed them???
I am mostly reading cnet's reviews.
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I have two sets of these. One with two speakers for my PC http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/speakers/computer_speakers/companion_2/index.jsp , and the three piece set http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/speakers/computer_speakers/companion_3/index.jsp for my 55" HD TV to replace the internal speakers. Incredible sound. Incredible bass.
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I never thought I'd hear "incredible bass" and "Bose" used in the same post. lol
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the 2's are only 200 a pair and the 5's are 350. Because they are powered separates you get nice stereo separation and some decent bass. They also have power plugs on the back to plug in an Apple Airport express for wireless streaming of music from iTunes. Forget the all in one boxes unless you really need battery powered operation for portability.
http://www.audioengineusa.com
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Well I will consider what has been said and and will follow this thread.
I would rather have 2 or 3 excellent speakers and not have to deal with a big heavy subwoofer but I thought I HAD to have one! I am not a fan of the big booming bass but If I can get a decent amount so that the music will sound Natural, then that would be OK.
But again, Why isn't Cnet Reviewing this stuff?? I go by them to choose products!
How would I know that a product isn't a piece of Crap??
Thanks
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CNet reviews what strikes its fancy. And pocketbook. Notice how many "sponsored links" are on those pages.
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They are better for gadgets and computers and low end consumer grade stuff. AV equipment doesn't get a 10th the attention that the latest smart phone gets on a site like CNET. There are numerous professional reviews of audio engines all over the web, Just google them:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/lifestyle-desktop-and-portable/audioengine-a5
http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/1207ae/
Both of these sites know a heck of a lot more about audio quality than CNET.
Here's more:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1948971,00.asp
http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review/4744/audioengine-a2-review
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