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Computer Speakers Guide
Computer Speakers Guide
Adding speakers to your computer can increase its functionality and enriches the experience of using it. Computer speakers are functional devices that are attached to the computer and are very much useful for recreation as well as other activities. Computer speakers not only produce the most exciting sound but also are capable of bringing music, movies or games to life. In today’s scenario where we can find all sorts of multimedia applications, games and MP3 music, it is very hard to imagine a computer without speakers. The speakers have become essential for any computer so that it can be used for all the applications. With time the computer speakers have seen man changes and are getting better and better with each passing day. We can find computer speakers for all applications and budgets.
The most popular type of computer speakers available today are standard speakers, multi-channel surround sound speakers, and USB speakers. Lets learn more about them.
Standard Speakers
Most popular kind of speakers that can be easily found in the most of the households. The standard speakers are normal 2.1 channel or 2 channel speakers which include a subwoofer in the 2.1 channel version. These speakers produce enough sound required by a home or corporate user. On the price band, the standard speakers are considered cheap and easily installable with lesser wiring compared to the multi channel speakers.
Multi-channel Speakers
More advanced are the multi-channel speakers that can deliver a surround sound effect. In the multi-channel speakers the channels refer to the output of the speaker. For instance The 5.1 channel surround sound system means a 5 speaker and one subwoofer included in the system which delivers superior sound quality and can bring any PC game or movie to life. These new generation speakers are exceptional on sound quality but comparatively costly than the standard speakers.
USB speakers
Considering the portability issues you will also find USB speakers that are powered from the 5 volts at a few milliamps provided by the USB port, per the standard. In such speakers, the USB powered amplifier draws the power through a USB cable/plug. For the USB speakers no batteries or AC power source is required.
Considering your application need and budget you can decide on the type of speaker you want to buy. Pro’s can opt for multi-channel speakers that allow sound/video editing or gaming in real time delivering the best sound output. For budget conscious the standard speakers are the best options as they deliver a handsome sound quality and saves you money on the device as well as on its installation. If budget is not a constraint a 5.1 channel surround sound system is the best buy but also has some drawbacks like wiring and high cost. A 2.1 system with 2 speakers and a subwoofer is a decent alternative if compared to the above. Even the 2 speakers would be a great idea for limited sound quality and budget.
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Yamaha YST-SW216BL Advanced YST II Front-Firing Active Subwoofer $84.98
The YST SW216 sets the standard for subwoofers in this class with high dynamic power and low-noise performance thanks to Advanced YST II, a Linear Port, front-firing design, plus many other sophisticated features….
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Yamaha YST-FSW050BL Advanced YST II Down-Firing Active Subwoofer $119.00
New shape subwoofers with Yamaha’s latest technologies, including Advanced YST II, Linear Port and down-firing design plus best matching for front surround systems and micro component systems….
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Yamaha YST-FSW150BL Advanced YST II Down-Firing Active Subwoofer $187.96
New shape subwoofers with Yamaha’s latest technologies, including Advanced YST II, Linear Port and down-firing design plus best matching for front surround systems and micro component systems….
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Yamaha MSR250 Active Powered Speaker $479.99
High-quality Portable Power The MSR250 Yamaha speaker delivers the ideal blend of power, performance, features, and portability for an exceptionally wide range of applications. A redesigned class D amplifier delivers 250 watts of clean, dynamic power via a high-performance 10-inch cone woofer and 1-inch titanium-dome compression driver that match up perfectly for smooth, uncolored response from 55 Hz to 20 kHz. The woofer has an oversized 2.5-inch aluminum voice coil—a size you'd normally see on a 15-inch woofer—that contributes to outstanding sound and durability. With all this power and performance, the big surprise is how light and manageable this advanced powered speaker is.Versatile Dual-channel Input Configuration For extra input flexibility the MSR250 features dual input channels, each with it's own low and high equalizer controls and level control. The signals from the two inputs are mixed and delivered via the MSR250 speakers as well as the rear-panel line out connector, allowing convenient linking to other speakers or audio devices for easy system expansion (the MSR250 is a perfect expansion speaker for Yamaha's STAGEPAS 250M compact sound system). Input 1 has balanced XLR and phone jack connectors that accept microphone or line input, and input 2/3 is actually a mixing input in its own right with phone jack and two pin jack connectors.Built for Heavy Duty Use Although it's lightweight and easy to handle, the MSR250 speaker is exceptionally durable and will take the most demanding tours in stride. It's also designed to be used in a variety of situations, including normal upright and wedge-style floor monitor operation. There's also a built-in pole-mount receptacle for convenient stand mounting.Powered speakers offer many advantages over their passive counterparts, whether used on the road or in permanent installations. You don't need separate amplifiers or the extra cables and connections required, so setup is fast and easy while reliability is significantly improved. The ability to plug directly into the speaker inputs can eliminate an entire rack of amplifiers in a modest-size system. But the benefits go beyond mere convenience. Optimum matching of amplifiers and speakers involves much more than simple impedance figures, and can be a formidable engineering task given the vast number of choices available. The Yamaha MSR-series power amplifiers have been ideally mated to their respective speakers in every way possible, delivering reproduction quality that only the most stringent matching can achieve. There are also a significant number of Yamaha refinements that put these extraordinary powered speakers in a class of their own, including an original cabinet design that eliminates internal standing waves and ferrofluid- cooled voice coils for superior stability and linearity.The MSR250 powered speakers can be used alone or in combination with the MSR800W powered subwoofer to create sound reinforceme
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American Audio XSP-10A Powered Speaker $199.99
The XSP-10A powered speaker boasts a 10", 2-way active loudspeaker and a 200W biamplifier system encased in a lightweight cabinet. It features a 1" compression driver, time-aligned crossover, XLR and RCA balanced inputs, a built-in mixer, and an ABS nylon fiber cabinet with handle and full grille.American Audio designed the XSP-10A speaker for use in both portable and permanently installed systems. The speaker includes a polemount slot and rubber feet on the bottom for portable applications. Rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear are provided and flight installations.
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American Audio XSP-12A Powered Speaker $299.99
The XSP-12A powered speaker boasts a 12", 2-way active loudspeaker and a 300W biamplifier system encased in a lightweight cabinet. It features a 1.75" compression driver, time-aligned crossover, XLR and RCA balanced inputs, a built-in mixer, and an ABS nylon fiber cabinet with handle and full grille.American Audio designed the XSP-12A speaker for use in both portable and permanently installed systems. The speaker includes a polemount slot and rubber feet on the bottom for portable applications. Rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear are provided and flight installations.
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American Audio XSP-15A Powered Speaker $399.99
The XSP-15A powered speaker boasts a 15", 2-way active loudspeaker and a 400W biamplifier system encased in a lightweight cabinet. It features a 1.75" compression driver, time-aligned crossover, XLR and RCA balanced inputs, a built-in mixer, and an ABS nylon fiber cabinet with handle and full grill.American Audio designed the XSP-15A speaker for use in both portable and permanently installed systems. The speaker includes a polemount slot and rubber feet on the bottom for portable applications. Rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear are provided and flight installations.
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American Audio XSP8P Powered Speaker $169.99
The American Audio XSP8P Powered Speaker represents American Audio's continuing commitment to high-quality audio products at affordable prices. The XSP8P speaker has an 8", 2-way active loudspeaker and a 100W bi-amplifier system encased in a lightweight cabinet. Other features include time-aligned crossover, an XLR mic/line input with volume control, and an ABS nylon fiber cabinet with handle and full grill.This America Audio speaker is designed for use as either a portable or a permanently installed unit. The speaker includes a pole-mount slot and rubber feet on the bottom for portable applications. The XSP8P powered speaker has rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear for permanent and flight installations.
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Behringer B312A Powered Speaker (400 Watts, 1×12 in.) $329.95
This respected member of the Eurolive family is a high-power, 2-way lightweight PA active speaker solution which delivers superb sound even at extreme levels. It boasts an integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and reliable speaker protection, and consists of a 12″ long-excursion driver and 1.75 inch titanium-diaphragm compression driver. In addition, you get an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with Volume control plus dedicated 2-band EQ.
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Yamaha MSR400 Powered Speaker Cabinet $579.99
The Yamaha MSR400 Powered Speaker is a biamplified, 2-way system featuring 400W maximum burst power driving a 12" cone woofer and 1-3/4" voice coil compression driver. Frequency division is accomplished prior to the amplifiers via a line-level electronic crossover, eliminating problems with loss, distortion, and phase. Power is optimally assigned to the low- and high-frequency units for smooth, natural balance across the spectrum. The Yamaha speaker accepts nominal input levels from -36dB to +4dB, meaning you can connect any source from microphones to pro line-level gear directly. 3 parallel connections are provided-2 XLR-type connectors and one balanced phone jack-which can be used either as inputs or parallel outputs. The Yamaha MSR400 speaker cab has input level control for matching with the source signal, low and high EQ controls, and a sleek appearance round out the great features of this speaker cab. Stackable, flyable, and polemountable.Don't forget the bottom end! The MSR800W powered subwoofer (sold separately) is the perfect companion to this active PA speaker!
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Behringer B312A Powered PA Speaker $329.99
The Eurolive B312A loudspeaker stands out from the crowd in a world where many PA systems are big and heavy. Through an efficient design concept, Behringer's B312A speaker translates 400W of power into massive punch and articulate sound.This respected member of the Eurolive family is a high-power, 2-way lightweight PA active speaker that delivers superb sound even at extreme levels. It boasts an integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and reliable speaker protection. It is oaded with a 12" long-excursion driver and 1-3/4" titanium-diaphragm compression driver. In addition, you get an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with a volume control and 2-band EQ.
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Yamaha MSR250 Active Powered Speaker Factory Restock ¹ $399.99
High-quality Portable Power The MSR250 Yamaha speaker delivers the ideal blend of power, performance, features, and portability for an exceptionally wide range of applications. A redesigned class D amplifier delivers 250 watts of clean, dynamic power via a high-performance 10-inch cone woofer and 1-inch titanium-dome compression driver that match up perfectly for smooth, uncolored response from 55 Hz to 20 kHz. The woofer has an oversized 2.5-inch aluminum voice coil—a size you'd normally see on a 15-inch woofer—that contributes to outstanding sound and durability. With all this power and performance, the big surprise is how light and manageable this advanced powered speaker is.Versatile Dual-channel Input Configuration For extra input flexibility the MSR250 features dual input channels, each with it's own low and high equalizer controls and level control. The signals from the two inputs are mixed and delivered via the MSR250 speakers as well as the rear-panel line out connector, allowing convenient linking to other speakers or audio devices for easy system expansion (the MSR250 is a perfect expansion speaker for Yamaha's STAGEPAS 250M compact sound system). Input 1 has balanced XLR and phone jack connectors that accept microphone or line input, and input 2/3 is actually a mixing input in its own right with phone jack and two pin jack connectors.Built for Heavy Duty Use Although it's lightweight and easy to handle, the MSR250 speaker is exceptionally durable and will take the most demanding tours in stride. It's also designed to be used in a variety of situations, including normal upright and wedge-style floor monitor operation. There's also a built-in pole-mount receptacle for convenient stand mounting.Powered speakers offer many advantages over their passive counterparts, whether used on the road or in permanent installations. You don't need separate amplifiers or the extra cables and connections required, so setup is fast and easy while reliability is significantly improved. The ability to plug directly into the speaker inputs can eliminate an entire rack of amplifiers in a modest-size system. But the benefits go beyond mere convenience. Optimum matching of amplifiers and speakers involves much more than simple impedance figures, and can be a formidable engineering task given the vast number of choices available. The Yamaha MSR-series power amplifiers have been ideally mated to their respective speakers in every way possible, delivering reproduction quality that only the most stringent matching can achieve. There are also a significant number of Yamaha refinements that put these extraordinary powered speakers in a class of their own, including an original cabinet design that eliminates internal standing waves and ferrofluid- cooled voice coils for superior stability and linearity.The MSR250 powered speakers can be used alone or in combination with the MSR800W powered subwoofer to create sound reinforceme
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Behringer B315A Powered PA Speaker $379.99
The Eurolive B315A loudspeaker stands out from the crowd in a world where many PA systems are big and heavy. Through an efficient design concept, the B315A speaker translates 400 watts of power into massive punch and articulate sound.This respected member of the Eurolive family is a high-power, 2-way lightweight PA active speaker solution that delivers superb sound even at extreme levels. It boasts an integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and reliable speaker protection and consists of a 15" long-excursion driver and 1-3/4" titanium-diaphragm compression driver. In addition, you get an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with Volume control plus dedicated 2-band EQ.
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Behringer B212D Powered Speaker (550 Watts, 1×12 in.) $279.95
Thanks to Behringer’s revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology and internal switch-mode power supplies, EUROLIVE D Series loudspeakers provide a much better power-to-weight ratio than competing active speakers. Put simply, you get all the power without the back-breaking weight. And the sound quality of these lightweight loudspeakers exceeds that of our extremely popular EUROLIVE B212A and B215A systems.
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Behringer B215D Powered Speaker (550 Watts, 1×15 in.) $329.95
Thanks to Behringer’s revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology and internal switch-mode power supplies, EUROLIVE D Series loudspeakers provide a much better power-to-weight ratio than competing active speakers. Put simply, you get all the power without the back-breaking weight. And the sound quality of these lightweight loudspeakers exceeds that of our extremely popular EUROLIVE B212A and B215A systems.
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Samson L1212 Powered PA Speaker (500 Watts, 2×12 in.) $419
Samson’s new Live! Active PA enclosures bring the highest quality design and components to small and medium loudspeaker systems. High power-handling speaker components, advanced amplifier design, separate speaker processing for both highs and lows and EQ sections designed specifically for the speakers mean that every loudspeaker has impressive performance and durability. And any Live! PA enclosure is perfect for portable live music and house of worship applications, as well as theatre and club installation. All-plywood construction also means great looks as well as great sound.
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Nady PCS-8 Powered 8 2-way Speaker Cabinet $169.99
The Nady PCS-8 Powered 2-way speaker has an internal amplifier in addition to the premium features of the popular M-Cab Series. This Nady PA speaker combines the convenience of an active speaker system with dependable performance and excellent affordability. 35W RMS energize the 8" LF driver and 5-1/2" x 8" compression horn.The speaker enclosure is durable yet lightweight and made from molded, high-impact, mineral-loaded polypropylene designed to deflect bumps and scrapes and is perfectly balanced for easy portability and setup. The PSC-8 has built-in handles and a flexible design that makes it flyable, stackable, polemountable, or it can be used as a floor monitor when laid on its side with supplied brace mounts.The easy-to-use built-in mixer has selectable XLR balanced mic/line inputs and mix output; treble, bass, and volume controls. Signal and clip LEDs keep you informed. Other features on this powered speaker include an IEC power cord jack; 115V(60Hz) / 230V(50Hz) selection switch; low-impedance, electronically-compensated crossover (1/36 octave, 1500Hz); and full driver protection (pre-circuit limiter). The Nady PSC-8 delivers a 80Hz to 20KHz frequency response.
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Cerwin-Vega CVA28XNA Powered Speaker (800 Watts, 2×8 in.) $599
The CVA28 is a totally integrated, matched, and optimized active speaker system that provides powerful sound in a small, modular package. The system configuration starts with an innovative, 3 way, dual 8 inch design. The dual 8 configuration was chosen for optimized directionality and extremely clean, off axis response. The custom designed Cerwin Vega drivers also provide superior power handling, tight bass and refined mid-range. Finally, a compression driver is placed in the center of the top woofer in a concentric configuration. This design provides time aligned high frequencies for incredible detail and imaging.
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Mackie Thump TH-15A Active Speaker $349.99
The lightweight Mackie Thump TH-15A Active Speaker delivers deep low-end and real power in an extremely portable package. Designed by the same team that produced the best-selling Mackie SRM450v2, the active TH-15A offers Class D Fast Recovery amplification that pushes 400W of power to the high-frequency compression driver and the bass-pounding 15" woofer. The Thump TH15A also has Mackie active processing, including a precision crossover, and driver time-alignment, which provides total optimization for maximum system efficiency. Versatile by design, the Mackie TH-15A is equipped with a user-adjustable 3-band EQ for tone control. Since it can be pole-mounted or used as a wedge, the Mackie Thump TH-15A represents the best value available for a complete stage speaker setup.More than Just a Powered Speaker Cabinet The TH-15A has 2 built-in power amps—300W for the 15" woofer and 100W for the high-frequency compression driver. Mackie's Class D Fast Recovery low-frequency amp drives the woofer more efficiently with less heat byproduct than other speakers. Also Mackie Active technology (based on the popular SRMv2 Series) divides the frequencies via a precision 2-way crossover and also time aligns the signals so low-frequency and high-frequency signals arrive in sync to every member of your audience. Active compression provides a first line of defense for the drivers and thermal circuitry protects the amplifiers and power supply should things get too hot. All the onboard electronic systems work together dynamically to produce superior quality sound previously unavailable in this price range.Portability Meets Versatility Not only is the Mackie TH-15A a superb PA enclosure, it also makes a superior monitor wedge—just lay the cabinet on its side and turn it up. The compact, lightweight design means zero strain, whether mounting it on a high pole or loading up the van. The TH-15A speaker's wide frequency response makes it ideal as a keyboard, vocal, or even bass guitar monitor. The Thump has incredibly smooth response and dispersion over a wide range of frequencies, so you can crank it without the fear of earsplitting feedback.Exceptional Sonic Performance TH-15A powered loudspeakers put out a tremendous amount of sound for their size and price tag. The two-way ported design generates ample quantities of chest-pounding bass, and its 1" compression driver ensures smooth, wide dispersion. Mackie inserted a 3-band equalizer at the input to give you all the tonal control you could ever want, with an available 15dB boost or cut at 80Hz (low shelf), 100Hz to 8kHz (sweepable mids) and 12kHz (high shelf). With the Mackie TH-15A speaker's extremely versatile EQ, you can add some extra thump to that kick drum, bring out the sizzle in your hi-hats, add pop to vocals, or correct acoustic anomalies in the room.Protecting Your Investment Mackie added some extra circuitry to keep the Thump TH-15A speaker's performing at its best, ev
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