Post Your desktop Stereo Systems (PC Speakers are not allowed!)

[ComputerWizKid]

Once upon a time I had the lowly Logitech Z-640's but the Sub died (POS System anyway)
So now I have a full stereo system at my desk (I wish there was more selection of Mini/Micro components, Not the POS so called Mini systems *Cough* Aiwa/Sharp *Cough*)

So now from the top of the stack

Kenwood KA-2000 (Circa 1967) I restored it by replacing the two Power Supply Capacitors and cleaning the switches

Sony Compact Disc Player Model CDP-211

Technics Stereo Cassette Deck Model RS-TR232

Ultrx/Sanyo R35 (Only used for the Tuner and the input switcher, as one of the STK Modules is blown So I can only get sound out of the right side)

And most important is the speaker system

I am using a pair of the Insignia (Best Buy) IS-SP3Way

They are decent efficient speakers and I can crank the Kenwood to the Number 4 or 10 o'clock position without distortion

Don't have a Sub but I feel I don't need one (plus in an apartment I don't want one)

Pics will follow

 

[sdifox]

kenwood mini-component from the 90s for Athlon 700
My home theatre sound system for the Opteron 165. The projector has changed to Mitsubishi HC4900.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=23574254&postcount=41

 

[vi edit]

They don't fit on the desktop....

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com...Ef63BGkXwHU-TZUu9X1q_L-Qg/IMG_3941.JPG?psid=1

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com...5LUn4eZDi-dGGkvUt-fOUr2nQ/IMG_3947.JPG?psid=1

They are X-statiks from the dead and buried av123.gone

Have them powered by an H/K AVR-247 via optical from my PC.

 

[kornphlake]

I normally use a set of Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers, for nearfield listening, when I want to rock out I switch on the power to a Harman Kardon 3385 connected to a pair of tritrix floorstanding speakers I DIYed, the only source I have connected to the receiver is my PC's line out.

 

[NAC]

$50 T-amp from ebay.
Old school Cerwin Vega's with I think 10” woofers.

The rubber on the woofers is shot, so I have to replace them.

They'll never have great fidelity or musicality, but you can feel the sound and not just hear it. It has to be loud, but not extremely loud which you might expect if you are only used to new tiny speakers where even the "subwoofer" is like 5". Great for FPS. I loved the Doom rocket launcher - it was probably the most satisfying to shoot from a sound perspective.

If you want to have fun with games, I recommend a setup like mine over anything new unless you are willing to spend lots. You can get a cheap pair of Cerwin Vega’s or similar real cheap on the web, and a T-amp can do them justice, or if you want more volume you can pickup a used ~100 watt amp/receiver.

 

[gorb]

Yamaha RX-V795
Energy RC-10 on Auralex Mopads
Orb Audio Super Eight sub

 

[simonizor]

Yamaha RX-V795
Energy RC-10 on Auralex Mopads
Orb Audio Super Eight sub

I like all of the nice equipment on the ghetto desk

 

[gorb]

It was dirt cheap and very sturdy

I bought it back when I used dual monitors and also needed room to fit the speakers. I would like to buy a nice desk and go back to using computer monitors though...if I can't find a desk I like big enough for multiple monitors and my speakers I'll just buy speaker stands.

 

[alcoholbob]

Revel Gem2s, Yamaha RX-Z11 receiver, Rythmik F12 sub. Paradigm Signature C3 and S2 center and rears (not pictured).

 

[Anubis]

It was dirt cheap and very sturdy

I bought it back when I used dual monitors and also needed room to fit the speakers. I would like to buy a nice desk and go back to using computer monitors though...if I can't find a desk I like big enough for multiple monitors and my speakers I'll just buy speaker stands.

you want a actual desk or will a better table work? What i use is the tabletop from a modular system fits 2x22s very nicely, 2x24s is a bit tighter however they make larger ones

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/TheEvil1/DSC_5721.JPG

 

[gorb]

Either one would work. Yours looks pretty nice. I'm not sure what I'd go back to but I'd at least get a 24" monitor, but larger and higher res would be preferred...I'd like to have 3 in a vertical eyefinity config if possible, but that's kind of pricey. A new desk or table or monitors are low on my priority list though, since I really need a new subwoofer for my HT.

 

[Fallen Kell]

Sorry, don't have desktop speakers. The only one that would even fit on a desk is my center-channel, and that would still overwhelm my desk at 50lbs, and approx 3 feet by 1 foot, by 1.5 feet....

 

[vi edit]

Sorry, don't have desktop speakers. The only one that would even fit on a desk is my center-channel, and that would still overwhelm my desk at 50lbs, and approx 3 feet by 1 foot, by 1.5 feet....

That's about the size of my x-voce which is a monstrous center channel. What are you cranking?

 

[guachi]

From 1992-1998 or so I had this as my computer stereo.

Many wasted hours playing X-Wing and Doom. Even bought my first sound card just to hear sounds that didn't come out of the tinny PC speaker.

 

[CubanlB]

Revel Gem2s, Yamaha RX-Z11 receiver, Rythmik F12 sub. Paradigm Signature C3 and S2 center and rears (not pictured).

I'm not a Yamaha guy, but the z-11 is f'n awesome receiver. I really wanted one for a while but could never justify it...

 

[alcoholbob]

Yeah it's a pain to move though, 75lbs is hard on the back especially with no handles.

 

[CubanlB]

I installed a Z11 once and the guy wanted to know why I put it on the bottom of his TV stand. I said because it's going to break this big glass shelf if you sneeze on it.

 

[Pia]

Got no camera. My desktop stereo is:

mobo digital output -> Yamaha DSP-E800 surround processor -> Genelec 5040a mini-sub -> 2x Genelec 6010a

The surround processor is pointlessly big, hot, and lacks video switching which I could use, but it was free and AV preamps just aren't priced anywhere near reasonably.
I am likely to get a DAC/headphone amp and thus be able to dump the Yamaha at some point, which would at least get rid of the bulk.

 

[moonboy403]

DAC: Assemblage DAC3.1 Platinum Edition or Onkyo NR5008
Preamp: Headamp GS1
Speakers: 2 Adam S3A and 3 Adam A7
Sub: Velodyne DLS5000

Room is semi-treated

 

[alkemyst]

DAC: Assemblage DAC3.1 Platinum Edition or Onkyo NR5008
Preamp: Headamp GS1
Speakers: 2 Adam S3A and 3 Adam A7
Sub: Velodyne DLS5000

Room is semi-treated

Semi-treated or not that in-wall A/C is going to trump that.

I am getting ready to move otherwise I'd be setting up this space:

Don't know if it's apparent in this post, but the desk is 3' deep. My monitor is 24" and that is a wide-format printer with a wide format scanner next to it.

 

[moonboy403]

Semi-treated or not that in-wall A/C is going to trump that.

Surprisingly, my right speaker actually measures better than the left. Good thing I'm finally moving next month!

 

[alkemyst]

Surprisingly, my right speaker actually measures better than the left. Good thing I'm finally moving next month!

You thinking with an A/C behind that speaker and your measurements being better that that is real world performance?

 

[weez82]

here is my ghetto setup. Harmon Kardon 3490, Cerwin Vega LS8, and a crappy 10in sub. I've had the speakers and sub for almost 10 years and the HK for about 2 months. It replaced an old JVC receiver. Next upgrade is going to be building a sub. http://forums.soundandvisionmag.com/showthread.php?574008-IG-COF-12-Titanic-Subwoofer-Plans and then I'll get a pair of B&W 685B http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/Home_Audio/600_Series/685.html

 

[moonboy403]

You thinking with an A/C behind that speaker and your measurements being better that that is real world performance?

Real world performance is based on measurements (in room frequency response as well as waterfall graph). The A/C behind my right speaker is the least of my worries. The desk in front of the speaker affects my frequency response much more (around 110Hz) than anything else, but my desk is a necessity.

 

[alkemyst]

Real world performance is based on measurements (in room frequency response as well as waterfall graph). The A/C behind my right speaker is the least of my worries. The desk in front of the speaker affects my frequency response much more (around 110Hz) than anything else, but my desk is a necessity.

lolz, ok.