are computer speakers good enough for good sound?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 490 posts since 14 Oct, 2006
What do you all think about using PC speakers for music production? I'm looking at the logite h z313 for $40. Do any of you have experience recording music through these speakers or comparable ones? I plan to play and record with soft synths and samples as well as playing and recording an acoustic and electric guitar. Do you think these speakers would work?
I recently heard the jbl ls305 and they blew me away by their clear sound and bass on a song that was played as a demo. I may end up getting those someday, but for now I'm looking to see if the Logitech's would be good enough.
I recently heard the jbl ls305 and they blew me away by their clear sound and bass on a song that was played as a demo. I may end up getting those someday, but for now I'm looking to see if the Logitech's would be good enough.
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- KVRist
- 329 posts since 7 Sep, 2011
Use studio monitors. Or headphones.
What's recommended is a good audio interface and studio monitors and headphones.
I use Sennheiser 280 hd pro and Bx5a.
If you want a cheap route at first I recommend Generic DJ headphones for 12 bucks that are DJ. They are cheap but they are actually quite flat like you want in the sound so to speak.
Find them at amazon.com
What's recommended is a good audio interface and studio monitors and headphones.
I use Sennheiser 280 hd pro and Bx5a.
If you want a cheap route at first I recommend Generic DJ headphones for 12 bucks that are DJ. They are cheap but they are actually quite flat like you want in the sound so to speak.
Find them at amazon.com
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 490 posts since 14 Oct, 2006
I'm trying to get something cost effective. I have an echo audio fire 4 interface. I'm wondering if some Logitech speakers would be good enough for a small bedroom studio? I may end up getting a pair of studio headphones, but would like some good speakers too.
- KVRian
- 712 posts since 26 Dec, 2007 from Australia
You can use the PC speakers however you will need to be aware that your mixes will not transfer well to other systems.
If this is a problem for you then I would advise you invest in some monitors.
If this is a problem for you then I would advise you invest in some monitors.
- KVRAF
- 8406 posts since 2 Aug, 2005 from Guitar Land, USA
It's your opinion. I personally hate loud music, so small sound is great.
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- KVRAF
- 1782 posts since 4 Sep, 2011 from England
For the sound quality I like, headphones is the cheapest option I hate PC speakers they lack range they are just too small and made for gaming and surround at the cost of sound quality. You can get by with them while you save for something better It's not going to cause injury to anyone using them.
If I was you I would use what you have while you save for something like AKG headphones the open type. For the same sound quality as AKG headphones the cost of a speaker and amp setup is much larger.
If I was you I would use what you have while you save for something like AKG headphones the open type. For the same sound quality as AKG headphones the cost of a speaker and amp setup is much larger.
- KVRAF
- 1733 posts since 19 May, 2006 from Nomadic (Chicago and San Francisco mostly)
Short answer: No.
Longer answer: They can still be useful, but between the harmonic distortion and generally crappy bandlimiting its not ideal. Throw in a pair of decent headphones (not any of the fad expensive headphones) though and you can acomplish a lot. Still look out for low frequencies on your final mix, and pay attention to your EQ, and always play your music on other speakers and headphones. Most people I know do the "car test" where they burn it to a CD or put it on an iPod and play it in a car to see how it sounds because thats how most people will hear it.
Longer answer: They can still be useful, but between the harmonic distortion and generally crappy bandlimiting its not ideal. Throw in a pair of decent headphones (not any of the fad expensive headphones) though and you can acomplish a lot. Still look out for low frequencies on your final mix, and pay attention to your EQ, and always play your music on other speakers and headphones. Most people I know do the "car test" where they burn it to a CD or put it on an iPod and play it in a car to see how it sounds because thats how most people will hear it.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 490 posts since 14 Oct, 2006
Thanks for the advice everyone. I live in someone else's house and I don't want to bother my landlord with having studio monitors in case I have to turn them up too loud to hear a good sound. Though the landlord is ok with me playing my acoustic guitar and maybe making music in general.
Do you guys know if monitors sound good at a low sound?
Do you guys know if monitors sound good at a low sound?
- KVRAF
- 3897 posts since 28 Jan, 2011 from MEXICO
No.
but you can use them for composing, in the meantime save and when you get studio monitors mix the songs you already completed.
IMHO you will be just wasting time if you try to mix on computer speakers.
but you can use them for composing, in the meantime save and when you get studio monitors mix the songs you already completed.
IMHO you will be just wasting time if you try to mix on computer speakers.
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fluffy_little_something fluffy_little_something https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=281847
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- 12880 posts since 5 Jun, 2012
I think it depends on the speakers themselves. There are some pretty good computer speakers out there, and there is the usual crap for 15 bucks a pair.
I personally use these 2.0 desktop speakers:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51t8qYn08UL.jpg
And studio headphones from Audio-Technica. Sure the speakers are not professional (frequency response from 50 to 20k), I can't use a subwoofer because of my neighbors downstairs. But they sound good and are not too loud. And for more precise listening I use the headphones.
I guess it also depends on what your aspirations are. If you want to become a pro, you will not get around better equipment sooner or later.
I personally use these 2.0 desktop speakers:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51t8qYn08UL.jpg
And studio headphones from Audio-Technica. Sure the speakers are not professional (frequency response from 50 to 20k), I can't use a subwoofer because of my neighbors downstairs. But they sound good and are not too loud. And for more precise listening I use the headphones.
I guess it also depends on what your aspirations are. If you want to become a pro, you will not get around better equipment sooner or later.
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- KVRAF
- 16369 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
i use m-audio av40's.
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/S ... eAV40.html
not much bass to speak of, but then i prefer that in a cheaper speaker (and without any room treatment). i like them , though would never recommend them for any critical work. i pair these with krk 8400's and a vrm box
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/S ... eAV40.html
not much bass to speak of, but then i prefer that in a cheaper speaker (and without any room treatment). i like them , though would never recommend them for any critical work. i pair these with krk 8400's and a vrm box
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fluffy_little_something fluffy_little_something https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=281847
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- 12880 posts since 5 Jun, 2012
Those look reasonable as well, I like those compact old-skool 2.0 speakers without subwoofer Roland also sell some, but they are probably better for making music than those computer speakers.
The good thing about cheaper speakers is that you hear your music the way most people will hear it
The good thing about cheaper speakers is that you hear your music the way most people will hear it
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- KVRAF
- 1733 posts since 19 May, 2006 from Nomadic (Chicago and San Francisco mostly)
Definitely look into headphones first, preferably open back. You'll lose some bass but you'll gain air. It's basically like monitors on your head.3ptguitarist wrote:Thanks for the advice everyone. I live in someone else's house and I don't want to bother my landlord with having studio monitors in case I have to turn them up too loud to hear a good sound. Though the landlord is ok with me playing my acoustic guitar and maybe making music in general.
Do you guys know if monitors sound good at a low sound?
Good studio monitors should sound just as well at low volume in any case, they're made for clarity.
noise and beats: Negutyv Xeiro do people actually click these?
gearlust: Roland JP-8000, too much/not enough eurorack
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- KVRist
- 47 posts since 8 Feb, 2012
'Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II' are good, i use them with a pair of open back sennheisers (hd465) for mixing. I use the headphones for hearing detail and frequencies below 50hz, which is rare because most programmed bass & kick sounds have frequency detail above 50hz. I also use the headphones for tracking electric guitar and programming drums with a korg nanopad2, i think it helps to keep in time.
A disadvantage is the way you have to connect the GigaWorks speakers to an audio interface
A disadvantage is the way you have to connect the GigaWorks speakers to an audio interface
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- KVRist
- 329 posts since 7 Sep, 2011
How about some cheap studio monitors that are small. Heres a link.
http://www.thefind.com/query.php?query= ... sc&local=0
http://www.thefind.com/query.php?query= ... sc&local=0
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