High end computer speakers

[Yavomo]

I'm currently researching for a high end speakers to compliment my newly bought Dell 15z. My budget is up to $500.

So far in my list:
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Speakers
M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe Studio Reference Monitors
Palo Alto Audio Design Cubik Digital Hi-Fi Multimedia Speakers

I'm welcome to more suggestions. I already have Sure SE530 earphones but would like a high quality speakers to match.

[rouse]

audioengine products are highly thought of by some.

[Tthursday]

If you're looking for a 2.0 setup, I second Audioengine. M-Audio products provide the best bang-for-the-buck if you're looking for a studio experience, although some people don't like to use them for multimedia. B&W are good, but in my opinion they are overpriced.

The best choice of speakers for you, in the end, is highly subjective and depends on several things - what you plan to use them for, how far away you will sit, and how large your room is, among other factors.

Since you're spending so much, I would check a lot of reviews and give speakers a listen before you buy, or make sure that you can at least refund your purchase if you don't like them.

[Krane]

I'm currently researching for a high end speakers to compliment my newly bought Dell 15z. My budget is up to $500.

Then don't waste it on computer speakers. Get a pair of real speakers and invest your money wisely. Five hundred dollars will get you a great pair of bookshelf speakers. The only limitation is that you'll need an amp/receiver to power them. Computer speakers and high quality are an oxymoron.

[Tthursday]

Then don't waste it on computer speakers. Get a pair of real speakers and invest your money wisely. Five hundred dollars will get you a great pair of bookshelf speakers. The only limitation is that you'll need an amp/receiver to power them. Computer speakers and high quality are an oxymoron.

Somewhat true, but there ARE self-powered noisemakers that sound great. The money you save by buying bookshelf speakers, while significant, is usually offset by the other components. And in my experience bookshelf speakers tend to be overkill for near-field listening.

To be honest, if you want the very best sound quality you can get for $500 then you should invest in a good pair of headphones + DAC + amp. As an added bonus, you won't have to mess with speaker placement or the acoustic qualities of your computer room.

If you want specific recommendations, give us more details or check out www.head-fi.org

Edit: if that doesn't answer your questions, try http://www.headphone.com/learning-center/ or http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/

Good luck!

[Simplified]

Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass is really good. I bought these speakers today, and so far I am very impressed. The bass is very audible and it could be classified as a 2.2 system (there is one bass speaker at the bottom of each speaker).

[FXi]

The Harman Kardon crystal pair could be on your list.

[Tthursday]

The Harman Kardon crystal pair could be on your list.

If you mean the GLA-55's, those retail for $999.99. That's a bit more than $500.

HK does make the impressive Soundsticks III though (2.1 setup), which are widely well-regarded and well within your price range.

[Master Schollz]

I've been looking for something similar for a couple weeks and it definitely seems the Audioengine 5's are highly recommended. I'll most likely end up picking them up. I like to that you can buy just them now, then in a few months you could buy a cheap subwoofer to hook up to it. Although from what I hear they don't really need a SW. I do lots of gaming and movies so it'll probably add to it.

[taelrak]

If you mean the GLA-55's, those retail for $999.99. That's a bit more than $500.

HK does make the impressive Soundsticks III though (2.1 setup), which are widely well-regarded and well within your price range.

Actually they're on sale for $770 at Amazon! Not a bad deal really IF you like their sound....still more than $500 though. And you'd have to put up with how they look (NOT a pro imo)....

I would (and did) pick the MM-1 over the AudioEngine 5 though.