Which speakers for new iBook?
The header says it all really. The specs, if it matters, are 600 MHz, 256 Mb, combo drive. The Apple site lists the Apple Pro speakers but doesn't say if they're compatible with the iBook (they mention G4 iMacs).
If I could fit regular speakers, would I need any extra connections or software?
Any tips greatly appreciated.
If I could fit regular speakers, would I need any extra connections or software?
Any tips greatly appreciated.
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As for the Apple speakers, if they are USB based that should work perfectly fine also. However, I've never tried it myself (don't have any).
But they sound great!
Sounds really nice. I'm not a hardcore audiophile by any stretch, but I appreciate bass, volume and clarity.
Plus, well...they look pretty cool!
[ 06-24-2002: Message edited by: wolfeye155 ]</p>
OK, you convinced me - I ordered a set. They also had great reviews in a friend's Mac magazine.
BTW are they plug and play or do they come with drivers?
I'm pretty picky about the audio equipment so quality of sound goes before price. I already own a pair of Sennheiser HD600 Avantgarde but they don't fit I suppose?
I've got SoundSticks hooked to an iBook right now, and they're fantastic. Pro Speakers sound nice, but you'll want the bass of the sub...
My 2 cents.
I think SoundSticks are your best choice.
I'm going to be getting an iBook this summer but I'm sure what I'll be doing for sound.
The iBook will mostly be in my room, in which I have a stereo, so I might use that for sound, but the speakers aren't very convenient to where my desk is and I need the left and right speakers to the left and right of me.
I might just get the soundsticks, that way the computer sound will be fine at my desk, and I can also have my stereo and/or TV on (which goes through my stereo).
If you're not sure what kind of speakers you want you can get me an iBook and several different kinds of speakers and I'll test them out for you and see which is better. Of course I'll keep the stuff though
SoundSticks rule!
1, they're made by Apple
2, they sound good
3, they look great
regular usb ports are @ 1mW i believe.
hope that helps.
However, if you're looking for a little bit more may I suggest you check out JBL products. I'm currently plannng to build up a home music/teaching studio myself so this topic interests me.
<a href="http://jblpro.com/pages/recording/lsr25p.htm" target="_blank">These speakers</a> are worth a look. I don't know what your budget is - but I will leave you with these two sayings I am fond of:
1. Good quality audio never goes out of style.
2. The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
On the other hand, these speakers may be overkill for your present needs. I just thought I'd let you, and anybody else who is interested, know about them.
The White Control 1 monitors are more affordable and would match an iBook beautifully. (imho)
Happy listening!
[Edit: forgot to insert a space - d'oh!]
[ 06-29-2002: Message edited by: Mac+ ]</p>
It is the only speaker that really seems built well, wood enclosure, good drivers, good tweeter, etc.
I've not heard them but I hear good things about them from serious audio users/audiophiles. Must note I have a headphone system worth over $1000 (I just prefer headphones)...
Ooh, and the G4s have internal speaker amplifiers in them (something like 20 Watts, I forget, it's the "digital" analog amplifier)... one third party company makes an adapter (you could build one yourself really) that gives you spring clips so you can hook any real (ie not multimedia) speakers to your Mac to use it's amplification. This would be another option, of course getting a real amplifier to some real speakers would be even better (which would involve getting a real sound card as well and having a real lotta money).
[ 07-07-2002: Message edited by: chych ]</p>
<strong>Don't fit what? The mini-jack? Perhaps not, but Radio Shack can fix that in a jiffy. I'd recommend getting a small mini-jack cable and a large to small jack adapter so the adapter isn't sticking straight out of your notebook.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Unfortunately, you can't get away with that. It's not a 2.5mm stereo minijack connector on the newer macs, so you can't take a 2.5mm sub-mini to minijack adapter and make the pro speakers work.To the best of my knowledge, there is no adapter.