I've heard mixed things about them. Mostly saying they aren't worth the $200 price tag.
Personally I'd have to vouch for a $100 stereo system. That's the setup I've had. It's not nearly as compact, but the sound quality is excellent and it's not too expensive compared to many setups. All you need to do is get a stereo system with auxilary jacks on the back (two little plugs, one red and one white, like on a TV) and a cord to connect the aux jacks to your computer's headphone jack. You can easily tell if a stereo system has aux jacks on the back if there's an "Aux" function on the front (it'll be in line with the CD, Tape, and Tuner functions).
I am very happy with mine too - they look great with any Mac setup, and the sound is perfectly fine. You wouldn't consider them of course if you planned on shaking the walls with your music - but they're great for a computer speaker system.
Not that you can't use them as a home stereo though - we use the iMac for music in our living room about 90% of the time, and we're happy with them. I'd recommend them to anyone.
well, the thing about soundsticks (and other H/K stuff) is that they look very good, but you pay a premium for looks (sound like another company we're all familiar with???)
So if you spend the same amount of money for another set of speakers from a less flashy brand (Klipsch, Monsoons, even Bose (!)) you will probably have better sounding, but uglier, speakers.
Then again, the soundsticks certainly don't sound bad, so you just have to think about where you stand on the sound/looks scale.
The SoundSticks' main selling point is looks, they look freaking awesome with any Mac hardware.
IMO, they will do you fine if you aren't going to use them as a main system...I have my iMac hooked up to a nice Aiwa shelf system and it does me fine-most of my music is on the computer.
I have the Soundsticks with the isub. I have to say I like them but I had a pair of Altec Lansing ones that cost less than half the price and really sounded great...
The H/Ks are great but the bass is not huge at all, it sounds good though when they are up full volume..
The Soundsticks with iSub also have a universal power supply, meaning that you can bring them with you to 220 Volt countries (like the UK). They are also very lightweight. I've seriously considered buying a set for my 6 month travels this year (I have a fairly stable "base camp"). If the Klipsch 2.1 setup has universal power supply, then I'd buy those, as they are reported to really kick a$$.
excellent quality, yet not quite worth the bucks, get the klipsch pro media 2.1 if you want the better value- although i was never a fan of the soundstick stylings to begin with.
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Personally I'd have to vouch for a $100 stereo system. That's the setup I've had. It's not nearly as compact, but the sound quality is excellent and it's not too expensive compared to many setups. All you need to do is get a stereo system with auxilary jacks on the back (two little plugs, one red and one white, like on a TV) and a cord to connect the aux jacks to your computer's headphone jack. You can easily tell if a stereo system has aux jacks on the back if there's an "Aux" function on the front (it'll be in line with the CD, Tape, and Tuner functions).
And you can find them for closer to $150 than $200.
I have been happy with mine...
Not that you can't use them as a home stereo though - we use the iMac for music in our living room about 90% of the time, and we're happy with them. I'd recommend them to anyone.
So if you spend the same amount of money for another set of speakers from a less flashy brand (Klipsch, Monsoons, even Bose (!)) you will probably have better sounding, but uglier, speakers.
Then again, the soundsticks certainly don't sound bad, so you just have to think about where you stand on the sound/looks scale.
-robo
I am worried about onething anyway, when i shut down the subwoofer, it awake my G4. The problem is that i can't sleep with these blue light.
thanks
even Monsoons sound better and may be cheaper depending on model.
soundsticks look cool as hell though
IMO, they will do you fine if you aren't going to use them as a main system...I have my iMac hooked up to a nice Aiwa shelf system and it does me fine-most of my music is on the computer.
The H/Ks are great but the bass is not huge at all, it sounds good though when they are up full volume..
However, for a similar price you can have the most kick-ass 2.1 speakers on the planet <a href="http://www.klipsch.com/products/productdetail.asp?id=76&line=promedia" target="_blank">http://www.klipsch.com/products/productdetail.asp?id=76&line=promedia</a>
If I was buying new speakers now, I'd buy these.
Barto
They are great. I think they sound as good as they look.
The iSub has a cool blue light...
They don't have great bass characteristics, but they don't rattle/sound like sh*t when you have them turned up all the way.
At least thats what i think he meant...