I heard new speaker isn’t good for old dos game and midi music
I need speaker that can perform midi music and dos game well
I am of the opinion that most things sound best when played through a decent hi-fi.
The era appropriate desktop speakers were rather tinny.
st31276a wrote on 2024-08-06, 11:04:I am of the opinion that most things sound best when played through a decent hi-fi.
The era appropriate desktop speakers were rather tinny.
The majority, yes, but there WERE some GREAT vintage Altec speakers with hardware freq separation and a subwoofer.
Mine were altec, (actually altec), but these are superficially similar.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/235669305578?chn=ps& … DEEuthpSDdLET7s
Not suggesting a purchase, just pointing out vintage gear of the same 'flavor'.
st31276a wrote on 2024-08-06, 11:04:I am of the opinion that most things sound best when played through a decent hi-fi.
The era appropriate desktop speakers were rather tinny.
So any hi-fi speaker will be fine?
Are you looking for era appropriate (e.g. vintage) speakers or just anything that sounds good?
For retro speakers, I'd recommend either:
For modern speakers, I'd suggest Audioengine A5+ They come in different finishes, so you can match them to whatever setup you have.
You also could go the hi-fi route as suggested above, but that's more complicated since you need a separate amp and speakers, and it will take up more room than speakers with built-in amps.
I agree,
The Roland MA 8 or 12 have allot of connection so you can pair with most subwoofers
The Yamaha YST 10- or 12, I don’t remember but get the larger ones. You can also pair with most subwoofers.
But the Yamaha subwoofer is weak So get something else.
I also like the Infinity 2.1 speakers.
I like the Klipsch 10-inch subwoofer for Balanced sound or a 12-inch for BIG base heart Stopping Thump.
For Modern budget friendly speakers I like the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers.
They have good treble and Base balance and lots of connections.
These are Budget Ideas
But If you want to pay More get something like the Klipsch 5’s or 7’s and a Klipsch 10-inch or 12-inch Subwoofer.
But I think the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 should be enough for most peoples.
Wow, these use to cost $99
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Compu … ps%2C166&sr=8-3
I compared these with the Bose 2.1 speakers and the Klipsch sound better.
Retro computers is NOT about using Cheap quality sounding speakers.
You want Good sound quality so stay away from those cheap 1990’s desktop speakers.
I had the same question a little while ago and ended up with a pair of Creative GigaWorks T20 speakers.
Seemed like a good balance of new technology and budget friendly, and I wasn't interested in giving up space to a subwoofer. I've been happy with them. Plus, I kind of enjoy having Creative speakers plugged into my Creative sound card.
Not very retro looking though...
DataDragons wrote on 2024-08-06, 12:41:st31276a wrote on 2024-08-06, 11:04:I am of the opinion that most things sound best when played through a decent hi-fi.
The era appropriate desktop speakers were rather tinny.
So any hi-fi speaker will be fine?
Yes, the whole system with amplifier.
The comments about the space these things occupy makes sense.
I meant to say use the hi-fi system you already have, if applicable and appropriate 😀
Best solution is a proper hi-fi system, as other have suggested.
Second best is PC speakers with subwoofer. I am using SW-P130 subwoofer with HK195 speakers.
Is this too much voodoo?
