Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
JonWill;573569 Wrote: > These Creative speakers always get good reviews ... > > http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/review/2009/03/12/Creative-Gigaworks-T40-Series-II/p1 > > Look good and are in your price bracket. Haven't heard them myself, > but if you like them might snap up a pair! Th

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/10 10:49, TheLastMan wrote: > I have given up on the iPod dock with Aux input as an alternative, as > anything decent is about twice her budget and probably not as good > sounding. She only has an 8GB iPod, all her music is on the SBS server > anyway, and she likes to surf Napster. So she

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-09-01 Thread Mnyb
Fostex PM 04 I use them in my kitchen. Very neat power sypply in ech speaker and volume controll at the backside etc -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 and assorted amps SiriuS, Classe' Primare an

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-09-01 Thread JonWill
These Creative speakers always get good reviews ... http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/review/2009/03/12/Creative-Gigaworks-T40-Series-II/p1 Look good and are in your price bracket. Haven't heard them myself, but if you like them might snap up a pair! -- JonWill Main system: SB Classi

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
maggior;573514 Wrote: > I heard those Bose speakers in a store recently and was impressed by > them. Generally, I'm not a big Bose fan. Their gear sounds good, but > I always find something that sounds better or just as good for less. > > However, for $99 (which is what Amazon is currently sel

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread maggior
I heard those Bose speakers in a store recently and was impressed by them. Generally, I'm not a big Bose fan. Their gear sounds good, but I always find something that sounds better or just as good for less. However, for $99 (which is what Amazon is currently selling them for), I think it's a go

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread RonM
If you're looking for a 2.0 set, the Bose Companion 2 series II are great speakers, can be found on sale (regularly about $150, I see them on for $99 in Canada). For 2.1, the Logitech speakers referenced above are solid. R. -- RonM ---

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread Dogberry2
Take a look at the Logitech Z523 speakers. On Amazon UK they're currently priced around £70, and they're quite good for the price. -- Dogberry2 Dogberry2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18883 Vie

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread maggior
TheLastMan;573448 Wrote: > Yes, I know the budget is challenging, but that is how much she has to > spend (and why I am asking here!). Klipsch stuff is not common in the > UK, but actually an iPod dock with speakers and an AUX input might be > the way to go, as she could dock her iPod as well on

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread TheLastMan
maggior;573404 Wrote: > > The current version is called the iGroove SXT. It's a bit above your > budget ($150). Perhaps you can find one in a store and audition the > sound quality. Yes, I know the budget is challenging, but that is how much she has to spend (and why I am asking here!). Klips

Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread maggior
In our kitchen, we use a Klipsch iGroove HG. It has an iPod dock on it, but it also has a line in. The sound is great - a little better than the Boom IMO. It's small and sharp looking. It isn't made any more, but I think you can find deals on refurbs or used. The current version is called the

[slim] Cheap active speakers?

2010-08-31 Thread TheLastMan
I am looking for a pair of small, 2 way, active stereo speakers for a used Receiver I am being offered (the owner is splitting a Duet - keeping the Controller but replacing the Receiver with a Transporter). The Receiver / Speaker combo will be going into my daughter's room. She has an iPod Touch