Should Apple Build Speakers Into New Cinema Displays?
The thread's title asks it all...
I'm looking at a studio flat panel display at the moment, and all the wasted space around the frame. I'm thinking they could build some speakers in there, and then offer a subwoofer optionally, or as a kit?
Your thoughts?
I'm looking at a studio flat panel display at the moment, and all the wasted space around the frame. I'm thinking they could build some speakers in there, and then offer a subwoofer optionally, or as a kit?
Your thoughts?
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waste of resources... they already have speakers built into the computers....
if you want better speakers... buy them...
-the quality of the speakers
-the visual integrity of the display
Most audio/video pros and prosumers prefer the wide assortment of qulaity third-party speakers. I've been very disappointed with Apple's speaker offereings over the years and I doubt they'll ever make them much better. Besides, do we really need Apple displays to cost more than they already do?
I had an Apple display with speakers way back, don't remember the model number. Speakers sounded like hell, and I soon wished I had gotten a separate sound system. It sounds good in theory having the speakers built in, but doesn't really work out.
Originally posted by blue2kdave
I think you have your answer...
I had an Apple display with speakers way back, don't remember the model number. Speakers sounded like hell, and I soon wished I had gotten a separate sound system. It sounds good in theory having the speakers built in, but doesn't really work out.
I can only think of two off the top of my head...
AppleVision 1710AV?
Apple Multiscan 15AV?
Originally posted by DHagan4755
The thread's title asks it all...
I'm looking at a studio flat panel display at the moment, and all the wasted space around the frame. I'm thinking they could build some speakers in there, and then offer a subwoofer optionally, or as a kit?
Your thoughts?
Do you mean that I can have speakers integrated into my monitor rather than having to rely on my Logitech Z-680 5.1 system to reproduce sound? Apple, get with the program!
That would be cool.
Originally posted by musicaltone
I think Apple could come up with some excellent, kick-ass speakers you would attach to or sit on the desk next to your Cinema display. Say in partnership with someone like Bose.
That would be cool.
hehe, I don't think they would get much quality out of Bose. Bose is all about marketing, no substance. I could go on, just don't think of Bose as a quality brand.
Harmon Kardon is a much better partner.
I'd like to see "reflective" speakers integrated behind an LCD monitor, so as not to increase bulk (as seen from the front). That's what the PowerBook 3400 series had for the subwoofer.
Escher
No crappy sounding speakers to screw up the design please.