Re: Recommendations for Computer Speakers?

In article <010120081622388579%leave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
 Curmudgeon <leave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> In article <2yyej.1508$jX4.1306@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, jeff <jeff@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
> 
> > I have a quicksilver using OS 10.4.11 and what I did was
> > get an old receiver, one that has jacks for speakers and AUX input.
> > I got a cable that hooks into the headphone jack of my computer, and 
> > into the AUX of the receiver and I hooked up two old speakers, in my
> > case, Bose 201, which, although small,and old still produce a great 
> > sound. Everything works great, I have enough power to shake the walls,
> > and the area where everything is  is only about 10-12 feet.
> > Both the receiver and the speakers are on the floor at my feet,
> > while the G4 quicksilver is on the desk next to the monitor.
> > Since I had the speakers, my only cost was $ 40 for the receiver
> > (found on CRAIGSLIST) and about 6 dollars for the cable.
> 
> Thanks, Jeff, but I don't have an old receiver or a pair of old speakers
> so I'm looking for the "latest and greatest" computer-oriented system.
> 
> Nor am I looking to "shake the walls" but just want a good, accurate set
> of speakers to reproduce the music as it should be heard.
> 
> I don't particularly care what it costs.  I just want a system that will
> accurately reproduce Bach's Mass in B minor and U2's "Pride (in the Name
> of Love)" in such a way as I can enjoy them as they ought be enjoyed.

Robert Reina reviews the Audioengine 2 powered computer speakers in the 
December Stereophile:

http://stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/1207ae/

Audio Advisor has these:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NHTM00

I use a similar NHT Pro system in the computer room.

Stephen