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I have limited desk space and a limited work budget and can play music for the first couple of hours since I get into the office at 6am every morning. Spotify is my friend. However, the small Logitech speakers on my computer have been driving me mad with their nasty tinny sound - it's no wonder, as they're USB powered :(
So with little money available and no real ability to audition I have plumped for these. I have no idea if they'll be acceptable but they got the best press for around £50.
http://www.pcdistrict.com/modules/productcatalog/product_images/127284-creative-gigaworks-t20-1925.jpg
What do others use for work?
MikeMusic
20-05-2014, 07:10
Having my own office and being left on my own most of the time I have slightly more
Started many years ago with an Akai tape deck, Nait 1 and Kans
That has become Pioneer CD player, Chord CPM2600 and Isobariks
Main reason to come to work
:)
Ali Tait
20-05-2014, 07:13
Had a look at those too Martin, being site based, I can play music most days in my office. I ended up getting one of these, as the Bluetooth is handy, and it's very portable-
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1416318.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=cgid:8710166942|tsid:41408|cid:177974942|lid: 55245998342|nw:g|crid:38919881822|rnd:853955405800 3379879|dvc:c|adp:1o4
Not the best sound in the world, but not the worst either.
Acoustic Energy Aego M's.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/Acoustic-Energy-Aego-M-Speakers_Peripheral_review
Use these at my desk, swear you were listening to a set of meaty bookshelf speakers.
Really fill the room, clear with bass you can feel.
Firebottle
20-05-2014, 08:11
I picked up a pair of Logitech S-0264B computer speakers for a fiver from a charity shop.
They are the ones with an ABR as well :eek:
certainly can't call these tinny,
:cool: Alan
Started many years ago with an Akai tape deck, Nait 1 and Kans
That has become Pioneer CD player, Chord CPM2600 and Isobariks
Grr, if only! I don't have that kind of work environment.
I ended up getting one of these, as the Bluetooth is handy, and it's very portable
There seem to be a lot of those single-unit bluetooth speakers, Ali. However, I wanted stereo and don't need any kind of wireless connection.
Acoustic Energy Aego M's.
Look good, Gary, but way above my work budget.
I picked up a pair of Logitech S-0264B computer speakers for a fiver from a charity shop.
They are the ones with an ABR as well :eek:
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Jeez - what the hell is that meant to be, Alan? All I'm getting is a load of gobbledygook, and no image! I think your link must be broken somewhere... Could you fix it please, matey, as it makes the thread look rather untidy? Ta! :)
Marco.
Ali Tait
20-05-2014, 08:31
There seem to be a lot of those single-unit bluetooth speakers, Ali. However, I wanted stereo and don't need any kind of wireless connection.
It is stereo Martin. Sounds ok for what it is tbh.
Gordon Steadman
20-05-2014, 08:35
Jeez - what the hell is that meant to be, Alan? All I'm getting is a load of gobbledygook, and no image! I think your link must be broken somewhere... Could you fix it please, matey, as it makes the thread look rather untidy? Ta! :)
Marco.
What do you expect?? He's a technical guy after all. I'm sure he can see the image in his mind's eye, just reading that stuff.
Shit, I forgot about that! :doh: :D
Marco.
Here's what I use:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00544XKK4/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They don't sound 'tinny', if anything they're a bit on the warm/soft side.
My 'computer speakers for work' are the Celestion 66s I use in the lounge! :eyebrows:
Marco.
My 'computer speakers for work' are the Celestion 66s I use in the lounge! :eyebrows:
Marco.
I don't actually 'work', but the ones I linked to are the ones I use when watching stuff on the iPlayer.
I don't actually 'work'...
Indeed, old chap. It's a rather vulgar activity, fit only for the lower orders ;)
Marco.
MikeMusic
20-05-2014, 09:01
Grr, if only! I don't have that kind of work environment.
I shared an office for many years and by accident got my own back in 2009.
That's how it will stay.
After the recent move and thoughts on proximity to speakers I am now in the magic triangle !
:)
Gordon Steadman
20-05-2014, 09:46
I use some Diamond 7 Pros. Quite adequate for casual use. Cost under £10 on eBay. Driven with the Rogers Ravensbrook, they sound fine if not exactly the last word in clarity.
They don't sound 'tinny', if anything they're a bit on the warm/soft side.
The ones I have are Logitech S-150 and they have to go!
http://www.powersonic.ca/images/Logit_980-000028-1_3.jpg
To those who can dictate their work environment and have big speakers and amps - ner!
Firebottle
20-05-2014, 11:41
Image link:rolleyes: now removed.
I tried to edit 3 times after posting but occasional the system no worky.
You'll have to amend your post now Marco, such untidiness :eyebrows:
Alan
MikeMusic
20-05-2014, 11:47
Russ Andrews do a nifty very small amp and speakers, RAVE
http://www.russandrews.com/product.asp?lookup=1®ion=UK¤cy=GBP&pf_id=4604&customer_id=PAA2309117310974EGKZKJZOZXJOXTGX
Out performed a very nice little active Creative by a reasonable distance
The ones I have are Logitech S-150 and they have to go!
Have you tried using VD cables?
Russ Andrews do a nifty very small amp and speakers, RAVE
Yes but...
That's £225 before you add speakers, and my desk does not have a great deal of space etc.
You understand that I would spend a lot more if it were my business and my money?
Have you tried using VD cables?
:rfl:
MikeMusic
20-05-2014, 15:03
Yes but...
That's £225 before you add speakers, and my desk does not have a great deal of space etc.
You understand that I would spend a lot more if it were my business and my money?
Not via Ebay !
:)
in the magic triangle !
:)
:eyebrows:
MikeMusic
20-05-2014, 17:18
:eyebrows:
Cheapest upgrade I ever did, moving the chair
Have you tried using VD cables?
:rfl:
Sorry, if I'm being thick, but I don't get that one! :scratch:
Marco.
Sorry, if I'm being thick, but I don't get that one! :scratch:
Marco.
I was jokingly suggesting that Martin's crap computer speakers could be 'improved' by the use of Van Damme cables.
Ah, I was trying to see some hidden and deeply clever inference to 'VD', as we usually know it! :eyebrows:
Marco.
Naughty Nigel
20-05-2014, 20:24
Whenever I am looking for speakers (especially cheap/small ones) I find that tapping on their sides or tops with my knuckles soon tells me whether the sound is likely to be coloured or not. If it sounds like an empty plastic box when tapped then it will probably sound like an empty plastic box when plugged in!
If you can tuck a small amplifier away somewhere then a pair of Wharfdale Diamond 9.0's (I got a pair for £39 from Richer Sounds) will sound much better than almost anything from PC World.
Nigel.
Unfortunately, as I've said before, I don't have the space for a separate amp and speakers the size of Diamond 9s, despite liking the latter.
In this case (and no other), I've had to buy cheap and buy blind. It's an experience!
Ah, I was trying to see some hidden and deeply clever inference to 'VD', as we usually know it! :eyebrows:
Marco.
As YOU know it mibbay! :)
Yur jokin', man, wi all the manky wee Motherwell slappers you've dipped!! :eyebrows:
Marco.
MikeMusic
21-05-2014, 07:03
Unfortunately, as I've said before, I don't have the space for a separate amp and speakers the size of Diamond 9s, despite liking the latter.
You have your priorities wrong !
:)
Work life balance and all that stuff
I have...
A very small amount of desk space
An office that is shared with two others (I will finally get my own in a year's time)
A budget of £50
The first two hours of each morning are mine, though!
Techno Commander
21-05-2014, 17:03
I used Behringer MS16's (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-MS16-Personal-Monitor-System/dp/B00181T20O) for a while. Pretty good for less than 50 notes.
I did look at those, Andy. If the Creatives are crap, I'll try them next.
julesd68
21-05-2014, 18:30
I have a slightly older Creative model than the one you have bought Martin. I use them with my Mac just to listen to YouTube etc and I love them. All depends on what your expectations are though!
Just good enough for work listening will do fine, Julian. Better than the small Logitechs would be welcome, but I'm not expecting them to bother my Ushers!
If you can find them the Videologic Sirocco Spirit were good 2 channel actives, way above usual computer speakers, but still compact.
MikeMusic
21-05-2014, 20:28
I have...
A very small amount of desk space
An office that is shared with two others (I will finally get my own in a year's time)
A budget of £50
The first two hours of each morning are mine, though!
I put my Isobariks on the floor
:)
One of the benefits of running the place is I get to choose
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