I *guess* these were probably leaked through the cables though.
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I *guess* these were probably leaked through the cables though.
Magnetic shielding and RF shielding are two different things.
The BX5s are magnetically shielded as well. Anyway they don't use unbalanced RCA plugs for input, they use balanced TRS and XLR connectors which means you'd have to make your own "proper" unbalanced RCA->unbalanced TRS cables. I could see how that could be a deal breaker for most people.
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Yeah, the Solo 6 line at least. But don't think they are sold in the US.
I kinda have a pair of Microlab Pro2 at home and they're quite ok, but I wouldn't buy them again at the 100 Euros price they cost. They just aren't good with dynamic music. And in movies, the low-end bass - while powerfull and pretty sharp - is not really .. precise.
But anyway, Malo already bought the AV40s which are IMO a better choice than any Microlab at that price point, if 20-40W of power are sufficient.
I kinda have a pair of Microlab Pro2 at home and they're quite ok, but I wouldn't buy them again at the 100 Euros price they cost. They just aren't good with dynamic music. And in movies, the low-end bass - while powerfull and pretty sharp - is not really .. precise.
But anyway, Malo already bought the AV40s which are IMO a better choice than any Microlab at that price point, if 20-40W of power are sufficient.
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While listening to music rarely demands a subwoofer per se, I think the audio effects in games/movies often gain a lot from a powered subwoofer.
The thing is that music-oriented speakers are usually aimed at audio fidelity throughout the hearing range, but the soundwaves reproduced by subwoofers are perceived not only by our ears but also our somatosensory system. But to feel that, these soundwaves need to come at a fairly high pressure, which is usually achieved only through a powered subwooder (in the case of a typical home setup, anyways).
So although I'm pretty sure those M-Audio speakers sound really good, they can't provide those feelings of the walls rumbling and having a pressure wave go through our body when there's an explosion or a powerful magic spell.
A cheapish subwoofer like this or this would be more than enough for a small room.
Some people may not find that important, but I think this really increases the immersiveness in games (a lot more than a couple of MSAA levels or higher shadow quality, for example).
As an example, I have a Creative S750 set in my office and a Jamo 606 5.0 set (plus this receiver) in my living room, and I've been playing Skyrim in the living room.
While the Jamo provide an unquestionably better sound all around (for music these are spectacular), and the floor speakers are being bi-amplified and have an 8" driver for low frequencies, I do miss that earth-shattering feeling I get with the S750's subwoofer, whenever the dragons roar above me or when I shoot a fireball at some poor bandits.
The thing is that music-oriented speakers are usually aimed at audio fidelity throughout the hearing range, but the soundwaves reproduced by subwoofers are perceived not only by our ears but also our somatosensory system. But to feel that, these soundwaves need to come at a fairly high pressure, which is usually achieved only through a powered subwooder (in the case of a typical home setup, anyways).
So although I'm pretty sure those M-Audio speakers sound really good, they can't provide those feelings of the walls rumbling and having a pressure wave go through our body when there's an explosion or a powerful magic spell.
A cheapish subwoofer like this or this would be more than enough for a small room.
Some people may not find that important, but I think this really increases the immersiveness in games (a lot more than a couple of MSAA levels or higher shadow quality, for example).
As an example, I have a Creative S750 set in my office and a Jamo 606 5.0 set (plus this receiver) in my living room, and I've been playing Skyrim in the living room.
While the Jamo provide an unquestionably better sound all around (for music these are spectacular), and the floor speakers are being bi-amplified and have an 8" driver for low frequencies, I do miss that earth-shattering feeling I get with the S750's subwoofer, whenever the dragons roar above me or when I shoot a fireball at some poor bandits.
Agreed...in fact even a small subwoofer with a small 5.25" driver makes a noticable difference for the bottom end because it is tuned to output low frequencies efficiently. Not only that but if placed near a corner of the room the low frequencies get even louder. A subwoofer makes a huge difference when using the Low Frequency Energy weapon in Vanquish.:smile:
I have one of these
Oi no laughing at the back.....
Can I know what is that thing and how is it connected to the PC?
Also how 'powerful' feedback it gives? Can it shake you up on a chair?
Its quite powerful (and uncomfortable) hard to put into words you can feel gunshots ect but they arnt close to being able to hurt you in a wat its similar to holding a forcefeedback wheel
it only cost me 99p thats why I bought it
ps: its gameport so win98 only
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/298334/bass-shakers-aura-interactor
http://www.avsim.com/pages/0604/aura/aura_interactor.htm
it only cost me 99p thats why I bought it
ps: its gameport so win98 only
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/298334/bass-shakers-aura-interactor
http://www.avsim.com/pages/0604/aura/aura_interactor.htm
I also highly recommend these. They are a bit hard to find in the US, but you can buy them online at http://www.stereo-link.com/.
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I noticed those, Hercules 2.0 80 DJ Monitor, which seem to be a new model.
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00121720.html
couldn't find reviews except one in dutch giving it a "silver rating". funny how I could not understand any word of it depiste a limited knowledge of german.
they are expensive stereo PC speakers / cheap monitors, going down to a nice 60Hz. competition for the M-Audio's.
I would take the chance and buy them if I did not have more than enough audio gear already.
low end Hercules speakers, the 2.0 30 at around 40 euros, always get excellent reviews though it didn't get to hear them.
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00121720.html
couldn't find reviews except one in dutch giving it a "silver rating". funny how I could not understand any word of it depiste a limited knowledge of german.
they are expensive stereo PC speakers / cheap monitors, going down to a nice 60Hz. competition for the M-Audio's.
I would take the chance and buy them if I did not have more than enough audio gear already
.low end Hercules speakers, the 2.0 30 at around 40 euros, always get excellent reviews though it didn't get to hear them.
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