Looking for desktop audio solution

[FruitBasketSilex]

Currently using a Logitech Z313 for my audio needs. I'm currently in the process of building a new gaming PC. Only thing I haven't decided on is an audio solution. I figure something like my Z313 would be most easy to work with, but I'm also looking at something like bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer. Can anyone reccomend me a full setup that comes in at about 200$ that offers great sound quality and bass, it doesn't have to be a simple plug/play thing like the Z313.

[weez]

how much space do you have to work with? A dayton sub and lepia amp and speakers would cost about $200 but might take up too much space for you.

[FruitBasketSilex]

how much space do you have to work with? A dayton sub and lepia amp and speakers would cost about $200 but might take up too much space for you.

I've got plenty of space. Going to be using a table with a slight bit more surface area than a picnic table.

[FruitBasketSilex]

how much space do you have to work with? A dayton sub and lepia amp and speakers would cost about $200 but might take up too much space for you.

Can you get me links to these products?

[FruitBasketSilex]

Anyone else have insight into this?

[ShearMe]

Anyone else have insight into this?

 

Micca MB42 + Lepai amp (or PB42 for integrated amp). Should be bassy enough for any small room, whereas something with a subwoofer is usually unnecessary bordering on bad. Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 aint bad if that's still what you think you want/need.

[weez]

http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B0049P6OTI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426355847&sr=1-1

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0WDQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

http://www.amazon.com/Choseal-3-5mm-Audio-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00A7J1ANA/ref=pd_sim_e_26?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CP9Q5YQE2SE6YMMZK0F

and

http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CP9Q5YQE2SE6YMMZK0For

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108250-2-Way-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B005E2YFT6/ref=pd_sim_e_61?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CP9Q5YQE2SE6YMMZK0For what ever else you can find new or used that doesnt go over budget and im sure you can find a better deal on the cables. I didnt really feel like looking. Just posted those to show you what you need

[FruitBasketSilex]

Micca MB42 + Lepai amp (or PB42 for integrated amp). Should be bassy enough for any small room, whereas something with a subwoofer is usually unnecessary bordering on bad. Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 aint bad if that's still what you think you want/need.

Lepai LP-2020A+ Tripath

Is that the amp you are talking about? It says it supports 20w per channel, and the MB42 speakers are 70w each. I assume this would be a problem?

[ShearMe]

Lepai LP-2020A+ Tripath

Is that the amp you are talking about? It says it supports 20w per channel, and the MB42 speakers are 70w each. I assume this would be a problem?

 

That is the amp. Wattage ratings don't actually mean anything, and if they did, having fewer watts than the max the speakers can handle isn't a problem. "20W" amps are perfectly suitable for home listening.

[FruitBasketSilex]

That is the amp. Wattage ratings don't actually mean anything, and if they did, having fewer watts than the max the speakers can handle isn't a problem. "20W" amps are perfectly suitable for home listening.

Okay. Is there anything else I will need?

[ShearMe]

Okay. Is there anything else I will need?

 

Cable if you don't already have some laying around. Either a 3.5mm male-male or 3.5mm male to RCA for between your PC and the amp, plus bare "speaker wire" for between the amp and the speakers (banana plugs optional for the speaker end of the cable).

[FruitBasketSilex]

Cable if you don't already have some laying around. Either a 3.5mm male-male or 3.5mm male to RCA for between your PC and the amp, plus bare "speaker wire" for between the amp and the speakers (banana plugs optional for the speaker end of the cable).

OK. Thank you.

Will the amp be able to do Minecraft at 60fps?

/s

[ShearMe]

/s

 

Oh thank god.  :rolleyes:

[Guest]

OK. Thank you.

Will the amp be able to do Minecraft at 60fps?

/s

 

No, but it might do it at 22,000 cycles per second.

 

[FruitBasketSilex]

Oh thank god. :rolleyes:

Thanks for your help. I'll throw these things down onto my list. Much help, such love.

[FruitBasketSilex]

Oh thank god. :rolleyes:

It appears that some reviews state that that specific lepai amp is not able to power 8 ohm speakers very well, with low distortion, and the mb42s are apparently 8-4 ohms. Would this be perfectly fine, or what?