Active speaker.....beside the point i know.
bought a pair of JBL 305 active speakers for my "studio" tested them on my uncles place. for 105€/piece they are a steal. I though i should just mention.
bought a pair of JBL 305 active speakers for my "studio"
tested them on my uncles place. for 105€/piece they are a steal.
I though i should just mention.

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#1
Posted 04/04/2018 10:18 AM   
Before I bought the Logitech Z906, I was considering getting 4 of those + central speaker (or just another JBL) + subwoofer a year and a half ago, but then I as full of doubts: - Each one of them has a power connection, power button and volume slider. - Can't use an amplifier because they are active speakers. - How the hell do I connect and control (the volume) all of that in an easy way? Option 2 was getting separate passive speakers and an amp, but I would have had to deal with the known displayport monitor + HDMI sound bullshit. In the end I just got a Sound Blaster Z (sound card) and the Logitech Z906. A lot cheaper than those two other options, but I wonder how much quality I'm missing. Still a lot better than my old Z506.
Before I bought the Logitech Z906, I was considering getting 4 of those + central speaker (or just another JBL) + subwoofer a year and a half ago, but then I as full of doubts:

- Each one of them has a power connection, power button and volume slider.
- Can't use an amplifier because they are active speakers.
- How the hell do I connect and control (the volume) all of that in an easy way?

Option 2 was getting separate passive speakers and an amp, but I would have had to deal with the known displayport monitor + HDMI sound bullshit.

In the end I just got a Sound Blaster Z (sound card) and the Logitech Z906. A lot cheaper than those two other options, but I wonder how much quality I'm missing. Still a lot better than my old Z506.

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#2
Posted 04/04/2018 10:50 AM   
the volume adjustment on the speaker is an adjustment that you use to fit the speaker to your system. You turn the source up and the preamplifier to max and adjust the gain to your liking of max volume, or the maximum before there is distortion in the sound. basicly you controll the audio volume from the preamp. Im quite shure these play in a different ball park than any logitech product. I have a surround system with chorus speakers costing about from 300-500 a piece and with quick test session i loved the sound of these. great wide stereo image and even bass accross the bandwith. Buy from thomann a pair and test. it´s 210 and no postage. you have a 30 days window to return if you don´t like them.
the volume adjustment on the speaker is an adjustment that you use to fit the speaker to your system.
You turn the source up and the preamplifier to max and adjust the gain to your liking of max volume, or the maximum before there is distortion in the sound.
basicly you controll the audio volume from the preamp.
Im quite shure these play in a different ball park than any logitech product.
I have a surround system with chorus speakers costing about from 300-500 a piece and with quick test session
i loved the sound of these. great wide stereo image and even bass accross the bandwith.

Buy from thomann a pair and test. it´s 210 and no postage. you have a 30 days window to return if you don´t like them.

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#3
Posted 04/04/2018 12:59 PM   
If you've never watched this guy, he does decent reviews giving personal opinions vs fact based banter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOySstGCMRg He did this one a month ago, showing an interesting in-line audio adjuster with some awesome PC software that allows quite a few type of adjustments. It's not top of the line type of stuff, but is feature rich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4OY0MhMKTc For a desktop volume adjuster, this could be an answer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8kkT141MI
If you've never watched this guy, he does decent reviews giving personal opinions vs fact based banter.




He did this one a month ago, showing an interesting in-line audio adjuster with some awesome PC software that allows quite a few type of adjustments. It's not top of the line type of stuff, but is feature rich.







For a desktop volume adjuster, this could be an answer

#4
Posted 04/04/2018 01:55 PM   
Something like the Soundblaster Omni could also be used for desktop volume control. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16886112001 The XBox 360 Media remote has worked for years with Windows Media Center and Media Player. I would think that by now, someone has made a Bluetooth remote that works with the PC master volume. I wouldn't recommend an IR version, due to Nvidia's emitter interfering.
Something like the Soundblaster Omni could also be used for desktop volume control.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16886112001


The XBox 360 Media remote has worked for years with Windows Media Center and Media Player.

I would think that by now, someone has made a Bluetooth remote that works with the PC master volume.

I wouldn't recommend an IR version, due to Nvidia's emitter interfering.

#5
Posted 04/10/2018 12:28 AM   
The S.M.S.L. AD18 could be a good option for anyone not using surround. It has a lot of input options and supports a subwoofer as well. It's also a good alternative to a sound bar for anyone's TV. http://smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=95 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEooiaet9eQ
The S.M.S.L. AD18 could be a good option for anyone not using surround. It has a lot of input options and supports a subwoofer as well.

It's also a good alternative to a sound bar for anyone's TV.


http://smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=95


#6
Posted 04/30/2018 07:04 AM   
Pricie as Fu#$, is the iLoud speakers. Definitely try to get them on sale if considering them. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/ But where they might be worth it, is if you have limited space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLb1SQMG_-w
Pricie as Fu#$, is the iLoud speakers. Definitely try to get them on sale if considering them.

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/

But where they might be worth it, is if you have limited space.

#7
Posted 04/30/2018 07:11 AM   
Forgot to report back. The jbl’s were awsome. Quite deep base without any peaks on the bandwidth. Though i only use them with my studio, not gaming.
Forgot to report back. The jbl’s were awsome. Quite deep base without any peaks on the bandwidth.
Though i only use them with my studio, not gaming.

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#8
Posted 04/30/2018 11:38 AM   
Interesting new product from Creative, the Creative Sound Blaster K3+ The Sound Blaster K3+ is an external sound mixer module with hardware audio processing such as reverb, autotune, and voice morphing effects. It boasts multiple connectivity inputs, supports 48V phantom powered condenser microphones and features individual input/output gain control. Practical and user-friendly, the Sound Blaster K3+ is perfect for streamers and musicians alike. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829999012&Tpk=29-999-012 https://us.creative.com/p/sound-cards/sound-blaster-k3-plus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLHvMY-gFFY
Interesting new product from Creative, the Creative Sound Blaster K3+

The Sound Blaster K3+ is an external sound mixer module with hardware audio processing such as reverb, autotune, and voice morphing effects. It boasts multiple connectivity inputs, supports 48V phantom powered condenser microphones and features individual input/output gain control. Practical and user-friendly, the Sound Blaster K3+ is perfect for streamers and musicians alike.


https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829999012&Tpk=29-999-012


https://us.creative.com/p/sound-cards/sound-blaster-k3-plus


#9
Posted 05/04/2018 06:54 AM   
@Metal-O-Holic, in your sig I see Interests/skills: 3D gaming,3D movies, 3D printing,Drums, Bass and guitar. The same company that makes the iLoud speakers makes portable practice amps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IZQZPUhFrQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGJeG2rYBjo
@Metal-O-Holic, in your sig I see

Interests/skills:
3D gaming,3D movies, 3D printing,Drums, Bass and guitar.

The same company that makes the iLoud speakers makes portable practice amps



#10
Posted 05/04/2018 07:18 AM   
Just be aware that active speakers can create ground loops and if using active speakers you should really be using an audio interface with balanced outputs.
Just be aware that active speakers can create ground loops and if using active speakers you should really be using an audio interface with balanced outputs.

#11
Posted 05/05/2018 09:58 AM   
True. Sounded horrible with regular speaker cables. Though i Was expecting this but great point GibsonRed
True. Sounded horrible with regular speaker cables. Though i Was expecting this but great point GibsonRed

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#12
Posted 05/05/2018 11:24 AM   
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