Speakers For Macbook

[darkhero168]

I visited 2 apple stores in town and they both had a very shoddy speaker selection for macbooks. One had really ugly ones and the other had really expensive ones. I was told that any speaker could work as long as it could plug into the input so my question is what speakers would anyone like to suggest?

I have my eye on the Creative Inspire T3100 and the Logitech Z-4i but I'm not sure if they have a single connection input (ie the 3 different input cords yellow green and black). I understand there's a device out there that can convert it but I don't really want to attach anything else to my MB.

Thanks for your time.

[Sigi]

It's a personal choice. If you just want to have a basic sound setup, get a decent 2.1 system. If not, get the converter and get the full on 4+.1 setup. Most of the adapters are usually just a cable setup, and do not hook into your system permanently.

[Elesirdur]

I've got the Logitech Z-4 system at home on my PC and they're very nice. Doesn't look half bad on your desk and the sound quality and bass response is great considering the price.

Ninja: And they only use a single standard mini-jack plug but do require an external power source.

[sekaran]

Go with the best 2.1 you can afford as most will connect via a minijack. I had a set of Creative i-Trigue 3500 (older model, I believe replaced with 3800) before I upgraded to a 5.1 home theater setup which I connect my PC to via digital coax. They were pretty nice when I had them.

[darkhero168]

any specific brand that you'd recommend? I am eyeing either creative or logitech but not sure which way to go. both have had good reviews and a good reputation

[Sigi]

It's personal preference. I'd go to a store to see if you can try the speakers out before you buy them. Personally, I have Logitech speakers downstairs on the desktop. Both are historically decent brands and models.

[wyrmtung]

Speakers are one of those things you ultimately need to actually demo for yourself. If you are going to be picky and not go for "whatever is on sale" then go to some place that has a listening room or headphones and try them out.

[darkhero168]

thanks for all your replies. I went to a computer store and picked up a set of z-4's. It was on sale as well and I had that one in mind. they are working fantastically so i'm happy :D