Newbie Speaker Recommendation?

[jcn3]

Hello everyone,

 

I'm new here, stumbled upon the forum while researching some powered desktop computer speakers in the $400-$600 (US Dollars). Nothing fancy here, no DAC, just running them out of my PC's 3.5 mm output. After a bit of research I've kind of narrowed it down to the Adam F5 which look to be very good but what about the Paradigm Shift A2? I don't see much written about them. How bout the Vanatoo t1's? Anyone have any experience with these? Am I overlooking one? I wish I had someplace around to audition them all, but I'm stuck with mail order.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice..

Steve

 

i think you definitely need to use a dac -- the 3.5 mm audio out on pcs stinks.

 

do this:

* get a schiit modi multibit ($250)

* get a pair of jbl lsr305s ($300)

 

you'll take your system to a level way above where you would just with the speakers.