Harman Kardon's iSub subwoofer

[Mac Man 020581]

I have the standard Apple Pro Speakers for my 15" flat imac. I would like to buy Harman Kardon's iSub subwoofer ($59) to go with the Apple Pro Speakers. Is that an ok combination? How does the USB stuff work with os X 10.1.5? Comments, problems, experiences, etc. Thank you! :D

http://harmanmultimedia.com/productgraphics/pd_isub.jpg<a href="http://harmanmultimedia.com/shop_detail.html?cart=HK2_103895296481790&sku=I-SUB&id1=1" target="_blank">Harman Kardon's iSub subwoofer web page</a>

[Paul]

works great... my friend has the same combo

[Dogcow]

Works great.. my only complaint is that it dosn't mute if you hit the mute button or if you plug in headphones. Otherwise they sound great together.

[stunned]

OS 10.1.5 is fine and so is 10.2.x if u intend to upgrade your OS.

The subwoofer sounds great, especially when the volume is high!

[trevorM]

The iSub sounds OK! But I SERIOUSLY think there are better options for the same price or less

[Mac Man 020581]

Thanks Paul, Dogcow, stunned!

trevorM: What would be better?

[EmAn]

[quote]Originally posted by Mac Man 020581:
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trevorM: What would be better?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Pretty much anything in it's price range. The iSub/Pro Speakers combo isn't the greatest.

[wolfeye155]

Ok here's my two cents. I have the same combo and it sounds OK most of the time but don't expect room filling sound...in fact, you pretty much have to be right in front of the computer for good sound. I bought my Apple Pro Speakers and iSub for about $130 only because they matched my computer. I seriously wish I would have just spent $180 on some nice <a href="http://www.klipsch.com/" target="_blank">Klipsch</a> ProMedia 2.1s. A tad bit more money but well worth it. Also, I wouldn't rate the Apple Pro/iSub combo so well if I didn't have OS 10.2. The bass control is essential! Trust me on this. :) Good luck.

Edit: Here's a pic. They aren't all that pretty but they sound GREAT!

<a href="http://www.klipsch.com/images/productmedia/large/76_large.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.klipsch.com/images/productmedia/large/76_large.jpg</a>

P.S.- Besides the iSub, you DO NOT have to spend a lot of money on a sub. Your speakers and the cables you use are a much larger factor to how good your sound will be.

[ 12-08-2002: Message edited by: wolfeye155 ]</p>

[Mac Man 020581]

[quote]Originally posted by wolfeye155:
<strong>Also, I wouldn't rate the Apple Pro/iSub combo so well if I didn't have OS 10.2. The bass control is essential!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thanks! :D I was reading OS X 10.2.x doesn't hold preferences. Does OS X 10.1.5 hold settings, does it have bass control?

[rok]

i would agree with you on the fact that buying the iSub and pro speakers is a tad pricey, but if you already own the pro speakers, the isub by itself is really cheap. i had it with my old imac before i sold it, and it really did sound great (and looked great, too).

and no, isub volume control was onlt added as of 10.2. i never use headphones, so i haven't seen the weirdness others have reported (though i'd bet it'll be in 10.2.3 or higher as a minor fix pretty soon.

[ 12-09-2002: Message edited by: rok ]</p>

[Kesh]

If you really want an iSub (or Pro Speakers, for that matter), get one now. According to Ingram Micro, they have both been discontinued.

[Mac Man 020581]

I already have the Apple Pro Speakers, but I will be geting the iSub after Christmas. Does anyone know where I can buy the iSub besides online?

[MacSwitcher]

Check out CompUSA or Fry's Electronics (outpost.com is their online store)... Both have them in stock.

[ijerry]

I personally love my isub and pro speakers. Not ground breaking sound, but decent, very decent as a matter of fact. And to let you know the isub never mutes, there is always a little output, unless you adjust the settings in the sound preferences. Overall though, it is not a bad buy by any means.

[Mac Man 020581]

[quote]Originally posted by ijerry:
<strong>I personally love my isub and pro speakers. Not ground breaking sound, but decent, very decent as a matter of fact. And to let you know the isub never mutes, there is always a little output, unless you adjust the settings in the sound preferences. Overall though, it is not a bad buy by any means.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Sounds all good! I don't listen to music through headphones, I always use speakers so the never mute thing isn't problem. Headphones for some reason give me a headache. <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> I think I am going to buy iSub after Christmas.

[SQUÅSH]

For someone with the apple pro speakers the isub is a great choice...for $50-60 . It will make your pro's alone sound like tin cans...the isub makes a huge difference.

I don't use my computer for my stereo, so i have no issue with the amount of volume i get out of my set-up. When sitting at the computer...the pro speaker, isub have plenty of sound and feel to them.

Buy the isub Buy the isub

[MiMac]

Or,if you have a good Hi-Fi near your Mac you could just buy a USB Griffin iMic and connect up with RCA cables.
Sound quality would be far better this way.