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LosingID8
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I'm going to have my own room next school year so I think it's a good time to purchase one. Please recommend me good computer speakers for less than $50. Cheaper is better, assuming it doesn't sacrifice sound quality too much. I won't be blasting my music so they don't have to be amazing speakers. Having a subwoofer would be nice too! Links to Amazon about said product are appreciated. Thanks!   | ||
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LosingID8
CA10824 Posts
i don't really like having headphones on unless i have to. i'm in southern california and i won't have AC in my dorm room. i'd rather not be sweating all the time with them on. also, i don't really think they're good for your hearing if you wear them constantly. i'm looking at this for now: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Inspire-T3100-2-1-Speakers/dp/B000IVL3DE/ref=dp_cp_ob_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1216273397&sr=1-13 what do people think of it? | ||
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BottleAbuser
Korea (South)1888 Posts
Earphones can be said to be less damaging to your ears because as they are much closer to your ears, you can put the volume a lot lower. Of course, depends on how you actually end up using them. As for standalone speakers, I've never felt any difference between any of the 4 or so sets of $30 generic brand 2.1 channel speakers I've owned. Usually the variable resistor in the volume control starts to degrade after a few years, and that gets annoying, but I don't think chipping in $10 more will add gold-plated contacts. | ||
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Ancestral
United States3230 Posts
But if you really want speakers, BottleAbuser is right, most 2.1 speakers in that price range are going to be pretty much the same in quality. The one you linked to would be a fine choice I'm sure. | ||
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Sky101
United States1758 Posts
On July 17 2008 14:49 BottleAbuser wrote: Earphones can be said to be less damaging to your ears because as they are much closer to your ears, you can put the volume a lot lower. Of course, depends on how you actually end up using them. What the hell? Earphone/headphones less damaging to your ears compared to speakers?  Unless you constantly blast your speakers, maybe.It's a known fact that headphones are MOST damaging to your ears. | ||
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Ancestral
United States3230 Posts
On July 17 2008 15:35 Sky101 wrote: What the hell? Earphone/headphones less damaging to your ears compared to speakers? Unless you constantly blast your speakers, maybe.It's a known fact that headphones are MOST damaging to your ears. I think neither one is damaging enough to worry about in the hands of a sensible and moderate consumer. | ||
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BottleAbuser
Korea (South)1888 Posts
Turn on speakers just loud enough to hear footsteps in CS. Try the same with headphones. The energy imparted to your ear will be lower for the headphones. I think. Of course, if you're really concerned about the health aspects, I'd say go consult a professional. | ||
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Hypnosis
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johnmaster
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alffla
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alffla
Hong Kong20321 Posts
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LosingID8
CA10824 Posts
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alffla
Hong Kong20321 Posts
 and im telling the truth about the speakers T_T TRUST ME LOSINGID8 shit i forgot ur real name >_> joseph right. | ||
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Ancestral
United States3230 Posts
On July 17 2008 18:09 alffla wrote: er i menat the amazon link u posted about the creative system ITS A GOOD DEAL i say go for it!! 2.1 systems are WAaay differnet to headhpones and shit its like so awesome when ..yea. just do it. As far as stereo separation, I think a pair of high quality headphones far exceeds a fairly inexpensive 2.1 speakers. Unless you have enough space to space the speakers such that you get a good stereo effect. But in a dorm that's probably not the case. For SC it doesn't really matter at all, maybe a little more for FPS, and a lot more for music. There's no better way to experience panned harmonies than with a good set of headphones, the sound is wide open and clear. Of course, with lots of room and money you could do better with speakers, but headphones are a cheap and convenient alternative. If you're comparing cheap headphones or earbuds and a cheap 2.1 though, I guess the 2.1 is better since cheap headphones are usually uncomfortable and sound like crap anyway. | ||
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LosingID8
CA10824 Posts
On July 17 2008 18:16 alffla wrote: no no no i haven't im just lazy .. and im telling the truth about the speakers T_T TRUST ME LOSINGID8 shit i forgot ur real name >_> joseph right. correct! and yeah i just went ahead and bought those speakers thanks for the advice people maybe i'll get some nice headphones when i'm not stuck in 90-100F weather everyday without AC... | ||
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Ancestral
United States3230 Posts
On July 17 2008 18:26 LosingID8 wrote: correct! and yeah i just went ahead and bought those speakers thanks for the advice people maybe i'll get some nice headphones when i'm not stuck in 90-100F weather everyday without AC... I've used headphones when it's hot, and mine are the big around the ear type. And yeah your ears sweat, and you'll want to take them off once every hour or so, but it's not all that bad. You're already sweating all over so what's a little more? Hope your new system fulfills all your desires! | ||
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DamageControL
United States4222 Posts
On July 17 2008 18:26 LosingID8 wrote: correct! and yeah i just went ahead and bought those speakers thanks for the advice people maybe i'll get some nice headphones when i'm not stuck in 90-100F weather everyday without AC... Both my brothers have nice headphones im using these 30 dollah skullcandy thingys. T_T | ||
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