The "New Toys" Thread - Page 9

fbc · August 4th, 2005, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swek

I never understood why people would bother with crappy pc speaker systems when they could simply hook it up to their stereo. Care to explain ?

not everyone has their stereo and pc in the same room (I know I sure don't), let alone have them setup such that the stereo speakers are positioned correctly for pc use, thus people get specific speakers for their pc

swek · August 4th, 2005, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

not everyone has their stereo and pc in the same room (I know I sure don't), let alone have them setup such that the stereo speakers are positioned correctly for pc use, thus people get specific speakers for their pc

Sure, that's a given but last time I checked speaker systems for the PC (ca. 1998) they were all crap. Especially since computers are moving towards complete multimedia systems the sound plays a much more important rule. Back then it was enough but today ?

@Dark_Templer_102

It's a chieftec

fbc · August 4th, 2005, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swek

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

not everyone has their stereo and pc in the same room (I know I sure don't), let alone have them setup such that the stereo speakers are positioned correctly for pc use, thus people get specific speakers for their pc

Sure, that's a given but last time I checked speaker systems for the PC (ca. 1998) they were all crap. Especially since computers are moving towards complete multimedia systems the sound plays a much more important rule. Back then it was enough but today ?

oh, okay, I've misunderstood

.

I suppose the advantage pc speakers can have is their size and the fact they can easily fit on the computer desk (woofers aside).

VWKafer · August 4th, 2005, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swek

I never understood why people would bother with crappy pc speaker systems when they could simply hook it up to their stereo

I couldn't be bothered to run a 30 foot line to the stereo at the other end of the room and then have the sound behind me, anyway these speakers aren't for my computer, they are for my iPod, which I used to hook to a Bose wave system, but that's no more... now, you'll probably ask me why I did'nt get one of those dumb dock systems, well I did'nt simply because those are rubbish, the only good one of the bunch is the Bose unit but that is $300. And anyway where do you get off telling me that these speakers are crappy, they're really quite good in my opinion, this coming from a person with a Bose wave radio and a three thousand dollar denon sound system. I'd like to think I'd know my audio equipment.

swek · August 4th, 2005, 07:17 AM

Come on, this is the Internet. Such remarks aren't to be taken the same way as outside. No need to imply that I'm trying to insult you/your choice of tech or sth.

Im way too tired to argue now. Let me just say this. I still don't see how anyone would prefer having a such a speaker set infront of him even if your stereo is a few metres away. If I would have been your situation I probably would have choosen a decent headphone instead.

CyberMonkey · August 4th, 2005, 09:23 PM

You are absolutely right. Even a very decent 2.1 set can't sound like a decent stereo set with its own HQ amp and so on. Surround is something else off course.

Tomorrow I am to receive my Logitech Z-5500 surround system, which will, in combination with my widescreen TFT, make a good combination I suppose

Overheat · August 4th, 2005, 10:41 PM

good choice

VWKafer · August 5th, 2005, 04:19 AM

everyone seems to be missing the fact that I will not be using these speakers for my bloody computer, they are for use with my iPod in my room, I have a stereo in the same room as my computer but I don't want the sound behind me, no big deal...

chilicoke · August 5th, 2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWKafer

I couldn't be bothered to run a 30 foot line to the stereo at the other end of the room and then have the sound behind me, anyway these speakers aren't for my computer, they are for my iPod, which I used to hook to a Bose wave system, but that's no more... now, you'll probably ask me why I did'nt get one of those dumb dock systems, well I did'nt simply because those are rubbish, the only good one of the bunch is the Bose unit but that is $300. And anyway where do you get off telling me that these speakers are crappy, they're really quite good in my opinion, this coming from a person with a Bose wave radio and a three thousand dollar denon sound system. I'd like to think I'd know my audio equipment.

than you should know that Bose makes some of the worst sounding audio equipments in the industry (price/performance wise), they're nothing more than an over-hyped brand name and a marketing genius

Raheel · August 5th, 2005, 10:26 AM

hey VWKafer, we ae not specifically talking about you using the speakers for pc or ipod, we are just having a discussion whether it is neccessary to get speakers for a pc.....

I have had a 5.1 surround sound for my pc for a long time.....And I don't have a stereo or anything of that sort..... I would prefer to have a good Headphone....I have heard one and in my opinion it would be a lot better than my surround sound..

chilicoke · August 5th, 2005, 10:53 AM

^ I am a huge headphone nut... any idea what were the headphones you heard?
and I fully agree with that, in the audiophlie world, headphones (or headphone rigs) are much cheaper than audiophlie speaker rigs and also performs much better at the same price range

Viper007Bond · August 5th, 2005, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberMonkey

Tomorrow I am to receive my Logitech Z-5500 surround system, which will, in combination with my widescreen TFT, make a good combination I suppose

Awesome speakers. I have the 680's which the 5500's replaced and they kick ass.

Viper007Bond · August 5th, 2005, 11:26 AM

Oh, and my new toy:

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817145659

It's a SATA to USB 2.0 external enclosure for my 250 GB HD as the PCI/SATA card I had been using didn't like my new video card.

I can only manage 30 MB/sec off it due to it being USB, but it's just full of stuff that I really should burn. Heck, I've had the drive off most of the time I've had it.

swek · August 5th, 2005, 11:30 AM

I reckon Venus is the appropriate name for an 250 GB USB enclosure.

Overheat · August 5th, 2005, 12:24 PM

as if you don't already have enough space Viper!

(P.S. bring back the DC hub!)

Overheat · August 5th, 2005, 01:27 PM

w00t!

I just got a new toy through the post:

Now time to start transferring all my files across *sigh*

denali · August 7th, 2005, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

w00t!

I just got a new toy through the post:

Now time to start transferring all my files across *sigh*

NOW YOU CAN TELL EVERYONE YOU'VE GOT A PORSCHE...my fuji camera was designed by porsched and it impressed alotta people.But then again digitial cameras were a new thing....

Tommy Two Shoes · August 9th, 2005, 03:13 AM

Porsche seem to design so many things today, and I must admit they all look pretty sweet, my mate has a porsche kettle for christ sake! also looks very cool

Shame they came out with something as bad as the Boxter

Vette Boss · August 9th, 2005, 03:25 AM

Since everyone else is showing off their new computer kit...

This little beauty just arrived today:

LiteON SOHW-1693S

Finally able to get rid of that horrible, ugly beige Samsung combo-drive.

SL65 · August 9th, 2005, 07:20 AM

Wow dats cool 8) Whats the hole thingy that looks like a card reader for?

August 4th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#166
CyberMonkey Joined: Jan 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 12:06 AM Location: Belgium Age: 22 Posts: 1,777 Rep Power: 30	You are absolutely right. Even a very decent 2.1 set can't sound like a decent stereo set with its own HQ amp and so on. Surround is something else off course. Tomorrow I am to receive my Logitech Z-5500 surround system, which will, in combination with my widescreen TFT, make a good combination I suppose __________________ Arena51 forum

August 4th, 2005, 10:41 PM	#167
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	good choice __________________

August 5th, 2005, 04:19 AM	#168
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	everyone seems to be missing the fact that I will not be using these speakers for my bloody computer, they are for use with my iPod in my room, I have a stereo in the same room as my computer but I don't want the sound behind me, no big deal... __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 5th, 2005, 10:26 AM	#170
Raheel Photoshop Mod Joined: Mar 21st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London UK, (Pakistani National) Age: 23 Posts: 1,505 Car: Local Busses and Trains Rep Power: 17	hey VWKafer, we ae not specifically talking about you using the speakers for pc or ipod, we are just having a discussion whether it is neccessary to get speakers for a pc..... I have had a 5.1 surround sound for my pc for a long time.....And I don't have a stereo or anything of that sort..... I would prefer to have a good Headphone....I have heard one and in my opinion it would be a lot better than my surround sound.. __________________ 3aba7ech5hah: City University Racing

August 5th, 2005, 10:53 AM	#171
chilicoke Previously Known As profingersk8er Joined: Dec 9th, 2004 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Irvine, CA USA Posts: 625 Car: '07 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 23	^ I am a huge headphone nut... any idea what were the headphones you heard? and I fully agree with that, in the audiophlie world, headphones (or headphone rigs) are much cheaper than audiophlie speaker rigs and also performs much better at the same price range __________________ Danger to manifold!

August 4th, 2005, 07:17 AM	#165
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,345 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 47	Come on, this is the Internet. Such remarks aren't to be taken the same way as outside. No need to imply that I'm trying to insult you/your choice of tech or sth. Im way too tired to argue now. Let me just say this. I still don't see how anyone would prefer having a such a speaker set infront of him even if your stereo is a few metres away. If I would have been your situation I probably would have choosen a decent headphone instead.

August 5th, 2005, 11:26 AM	#173
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Oh, and my new toy: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817145659 It's a SATA to USB 2.0 external enclosure for my 250 GB HD as the PCI/SATA card I had been using didn't like my new video card. I can only manage 30 MB/sec off it due to it being USB, but it's just full of stuff that I really should burn. Heck, I've had the drive off most of the time I've had it. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

August 5th, 2005, 11:30 AM	#174
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,345 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 47	I reckon Venus is the appropriate name for an 250 GB USB enclosure.

August 5th, 2005, 12:24 PM	#175
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	as if you don't already have enough space Viper! (P.S. bring back the DC hub!) __________________

August 5th, 2005, 01:27 PM	#176
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	w00t! I just got a new toy through the post: Now time to start transferring all my files across sigh __________________

August 9th, 2005, 03:13 AM	#178
Tommy Two Shoes Joined: Apr 11th, 2005 Last Online: February 4th, 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Porsche seem to design so many things today, and I must admit they all look pretty sweet, my mate has a porsche kettle for christ sake! also looks very cool Shame they came out with something as bad as the Boxter

August 9th, 2005, 03:25 AM	#179
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 04:53 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,027 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	Since everyone else is showing off their new computer kit... This little beauty just arrived today: LiteON SOHW-1693S Finally able to get rid of that horrible, ugly beige Samsung combo-drive. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

August 9th, 2005, 07:20 AM	#180
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 03:53 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,191 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	Wow dats cool 8) Whats the hole thingy that looks like a card reader for?

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