Bose MediaMate Speakers: Anyone else use them?
http://www.bose.com/home_audio/game_...er/mediamates/
I bought a pair a few weeks ago and have been happy with them so far. I certainly think that for the cost (about $100 USD), they get the best sound of any "computer speakers" out there.
I bought them mainly because we have a space concern for our iMac, and having a separate subwoofer would be a problem. I also have a great deal of respect for Bose and know that I will probably never have any problems with these speakers. Finally, I felt like for the money, I'd get the best sound reproduction possible. As a video editor, that's really important to me.
Your comments?
I bought a pair a few weeks ago and have been happy with them so far. I certainly think that for the cost (about $100 USD), they get the best sound of any "computer speakers" out there.
I bought them mainly because we have a space concern for our iMac, and having a separate subwoofer would be a problem. I also have a great deal of respect for Bose and know that I will probably never have any problems with these speakers. Finally, I felt like for the money, I'd get the best sound reproduction possible. As a video editor, that's really important to me.
Your comments?
Comments
You see, their products, while heavily and brilliantly marketed, are significantly more expensive than alternatives offering equal fidelity. That isn?t to say that many people find that Bose speakers sound good. However, they tend to color the sound in only an initially pleasing manner. For many consumers, this is good enough and they appreciate the convenient form factor of Bose products. However, if you?re really in to audio, you?ll quickly notice flaws. Discoloration and outright lack of response in some spectra make Bose completely unsuitable as monitors for audio production.
If you are happy with the sound? then read no further. You risk training yourself to psycho-acoustically fixate on the Bose flaws.
Bose == Marketing != Hi-Fidelity
I realize that I'm not going to get premium sound from the MediaMate speakers. They are arguably one of the better choices out there for compact computer speakers however, and probably have a better overall sound than Apple Pro speakers, much of the Altec Lansing line, and (dare I say) the Creatures to name a few.
Shouldn't be too much more than $100 by now.
Originally posted by iMacfan
Try Videologic's sirroco spirits
Um, maybe next time. I already bought the Bose and am happy with them.
What other speakers besides the creatures look good, sound good, and cost around 130?
Originally posted by jante99
Shouldn't this thread be in Digital Hub?
[list=1][*]MediaMates are not part of Apple's original "Digital Hub"[*]MediaMates are not designed to specifically work with the iLife suite or the iTunes Music Store[*]MediaMates are boxes that sit on your desk and therefore can be considered "hardware."[/list=1]
My answer, no.
Originally posted by dfiler
ALL audiophiles hate Bose with a passion. Bose == Marketing != Hi-Fidelity
There is a saying: No Highs, no lows just Bose. But don't worry audiophiles hate Bang Olufsen too, so they are in good company...8)
I specifically wrote 'nearly ALL audiophiles hate Bose' rather than 'ALL audiophiles hate Bose' as you've implied. There is a huge difference.
If you're going to quote someone, do it properly.
Originally posted by taliesin
There is a saying: No Highs, no lows just Bose. But don't worry audiophiles hate Bang Olufsen too, so they are in good company...8)
At least Bang & Olufsen's kit looks good
Well, ok, but it wouldn't look as pretty. They're really just jealous, I think.
I own a pair of Beolab 1 loudspeakers, and I would say they're just about good enough to be monitor speakers. I dealt with a lot of audio when I worked for Turner, so I have a pretty sensitive ear, and the Beolab 1s have a solid sound. They're attractive to boot
Originally posted by LoCash
At least Bang & Olufsen's kit looks good
Well, ok, but it wouldn't look as pretty. They're really just jealous, I think.
I own a pair of Beolab 1 loudspeakers, and I would say they're just about good enough to be monitor speakers. I dealt with a lot of audio when I worked for Turner, so I have a pretty sensitive ear, and the Beolab 1s have a solid sound. They're attractive to boot
I agree completely. I have 'just' a Beosound 1 and their earphones for my iPod, but they sound excellent to me, are very well built and look good. The difference between them and what the audiophiles are telling you about is like compairing a Mercedes to a Subaru Imprezza WRX - I'd take the slower one any day
David
Originally posted by dfiler
Please don't partially quote a sentence in a way that completely changes its original meaning.
I specifically wrote 'nearly ALL audiophiles hate Bose' rather than 'ALL audiophiles hate Bose' as you've implied. There is a huge difference.
If you're going to quote someone, do it properly.
Yeah but being an audiophile and not hating bose are two completely incompatible descriptions
The difference between them and what the audiophiles are telling you about is like compairing a Mercedes to a Subaru Imprezza WRX - I'd take the slower one any day
-Craig
Originally posted by CosmoNut
[list=1][*]MediaMates are not part of Apple's original "Digital Hub"[*]MediaMates are not designed to specifically work with the iLife suite or the iTunes Music Store[*]MediaMates are boxes that sit on your desk and therefore can be considered "hardware."[/list=1]
My answer, no.
Not to start a flame war but this thread on speakers is in DH.
http://forums.appleinsider.com/showt...threadid=28414
So moderators what is the appropriate forum?
From the Posting Guidelines:
The Current Hardware forum is the place for discussion of Apple's current hardware offerings. This area should be used to discuss performance (benchmarks), pricing, and comparison of hardware that is currently shipping. Purchasing advice about currently shipping hardware should be posted in General Discussion.
I guess no one else of the 12,000+ members here use MediaMates. Wow, do I feel special.
Originally posted by CosmoNut
For the love of Pete, put this thread into whatever forum you think, moderators. It's really six of one, half a dozen of the other as far as I'm concerned.
I guess no one else of the 12,000+ members here use MediaMates. Wow, do I feel special.
your pretty special, in your own way...
I like bose speakers, they are affordable and offer great sound quality. I mean, how many self-proclaimed audiophiles go out and spend $300 dollars on a set of speakers... almost none. They spend thousands or they build their own.
From bose ive had in past i found they could always handle much more than their rated power, the opposite of many speakers in their price range. and they had a rock solid midrange where many speakers these days languish.
Enjoy your purchase! and remember what sounds good to you or me may be totally different to someone else (i have a mild midrange hearing loss so thats certainly a factor).
cheers
ps. dont worry about the 'which forum' kefuffle, just pick the one you think is best and ignore the ai nitpickers, everyone needs to keep busy... and some more than others