Why not PC speakers? - Page 7

breaker021 · 05-19-2006, 02:03 PM

Checksum - awesome idea. I don't have the time (or money) to install a killer system like a lot of people do in their cars... I think I am going to seriously consider your idea.

Cons: it'll look ugly
pros: since my car is tinted, you cant see the speakers! lol!

thanks,
- sh00k

Wiredwrx · 05-19-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by breaker021

Checksum - awesome idea. I don't have the time (or money) to install a killer system like a lot of people do in their cars... I think I am going to seriously consider your idea.

Cons: it'll look ugly
pros: since my car is tinted, you cant see the speakers! lol!

thanks,
- sh00k

Dude, did you read the thread. NO ONE thinks this will sound good, or even somewhat good.

Michael

breaker021 · 05-19-2006, 02:16 PM

l0l - what's up wiredwrx - long time no see

I saw the posts against the idea...

I dig the sound from my $100 set of altec lansing speakers (+sub) that I got... I think the quality is off the hook for the price... plus, u dont have to worry about subs, and amps, and all that stuff. power is gonna be supplied via ac/dc adapter.

the benefit over f-up, price wise, is well worth it. I'll spend $100 to get a set of pc speakers for my car. if i do see that it sucks, i dont have enough power, i cant mount the speakers nicely, etc, then i'll upgrade components. easy as that.

the $100 risk is well worth the possible benefits, imo.
- sh00k

Wiredwrx · 05-19-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by breaker021

l0l - what's up wiredwrx - long time no see

I saw the posts against the idea...

I dig the sound from my $100 set of altec lansing speakers (+sub) that I got... I think the quality is off the hook for the price... plus, u dont have to worry about subs, and amps, and all that stuff. power is gonna be supplied via ac/dc adapter.

the benefit over f-up, price wise, is well worth it. I'll spend $100 to get a set of pc speakers for my car. if i do see that it sucks, i dont have enough power, i cant mount the speakers nicely, etc, then i'll upgrade components. easy as that.

the $100 risk is well worth the possible benefits, imo.
- sh00k

I hear what you are saying, but for that 100 bucks, you can upgrade your car speakers. They won't be the best, but they will be MUCH better then stock, and then the Computer speakers.

Michael

chuyler1 · 05-19-2006, 02:33 PM

This thread will never die! sh00k, I say go for it...and let us know how it turns out. **** it, I might as well do it if it will end this silly debate.

...

Nah, I'd rather see people pay $100 for their ignorance and failure to take the advice of people who know more than them.

BTW. Take the quote "subwoofer" un-quote out of the $100 speaker set. That box was mighty big but alas the woofer is probably only 5" in diameter. Now place it next to a 6x9 speaker from your rear deck. OMFG the 6x9 speaker is a) larger, b) sturdier, and c) has a larger magnet.

Now that we have ascertained that pc speakers are roughly equivalent to stock car speakers lets move on. Compare your $100 pc speaker set to a $75 4 channel amplifier and $15 wiring kit. Who's gonna win now? I'm going to bet my money on the amplifer because it is a) powered off DC, b) is rated in RMS power not max power and prolly is more efficient, c) it removes the DC/AC/DC loop, and d) the stock speakers have more overall cone area making it possible to produce more bass!

C'mon people. Give it a rest.

tj!2k4 · 05-19-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by checksum

OK, Case closed.
I have heard all of you and thanks for your valuable inputs.
The only thing for me left to do is try it, I will post my results here, and I will be very fair, if it sounds like crap, I will tell you it sounds like crap.
Check back maybe next month, my project is on hold because of funds.

nice of breaker021 to revive this.. so.. it's next month..

what's the verdict, checksum?

Un_discovered · 05-19-2006, 03:02 PM

Hahaha.
this is ******* ridiculous.
PC speakers in a car??!!
Please.
If you're worried about 7.1 sound or some over the top bull****, then get some JBL Synthesis.

But I can't wait to see checksum's results.
I'm betting one of two scenarios will happen, either;
A) He will end membership with the forums. And we won't notice, or;
B) He will do it, and come back saying how right he was and how great they sound. -- HA

RedGTiVR6 · 05-19-2006, 03:10 PM

but power is power! it doesn't matter if it's this AD or DC crap everyone is talking about!!

and a speaker is a speaker is a speaker guys! I mean really, you're not falling for the super hyped up marketing crap that you get what you pay for, are you!? what fools!

all car audio companies are just out to screw you over and take your money, only fools would buy dedicated car audio equipment. Especially when you can buy a set of $100 computer speakers...all fools I tell you.

I don't give a rats *** if I've had 20 people who very obviously know a **** load more than me tell me the idea won't work....why? because I'm smarter than them. I'm prettier, I'm smarter, and god damnit, people like me!

TruckinMP3 · 05-19-2006, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red GTi VR6

but power is power! it doesn't matter if it's this AD or DC crap everyone is talking about!!

and a speaker is a speaker is a speaker guys! I mean really, you're not falling for the super hyped up marketing crap that you get what you pay for, are you!? what fools!

all car audio companies are just out to screw you over and take your money, only fools would buy dedicated car audio equipment. Especially when you can buy a set of $100 computer speakers...all fools I tell you.

I don't give a rats *** if I've had 20 people who very obviously know a **** load more than me tell me the idea won't work....why? because I'm smarter than them. I'm prettier, I'm smarter, and god damnit, people like me!

That should cover it

(What She said)

checksum · 05-19-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tj!2k4

nice of breaker021 to revive this.. so.. it's next month..

what's the verdict, checksum?

I haven't started the project yet, hopefully very soon, had to priotize other stuff in my life, but I am still considering the idea.

Quote:

But I can't wait to see checksum's results.
I'm betting one of two scenarios will happen, either;
A) He will end membership with the forums. And we won't notice, or;
B) He will do it, and come back saying how right he was and how great they sound. -- HA

Just listen to yourself...
First off, I am not competing with anyone here for me to go hide or be ashamed. If it does not perform as I expect, I will just remove it and go with the regular speakers and the amp, nothing to be embarrassed about.
And call me stupid or ignorant, that will not make any difference for me. As I beleive it will work great until I prove myself wrong.

chuyler1 · 05-19-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

And call me stupid or ignorant, that will not make any difference for me. As I beleive it will work great until I prove myself wrong.

Ah yes...ignorance is bliss.

3onDubs · 05-19-2006, 05:47 PM

THIS THREAD MUST NOT DIE....lol....You know what would be cheaper and louder than computer speakers in a car environment?

An ipod shuffle.....headphones ftw!!!!

breaker021 · 05-19-2006, 07:09 PM

l0l @ the riot i've caused! haha

first, im not going to reply to the trolls on this site calling curious people ignorant.

______________________________________
secondly, not being rated in RMS? you obviously have not taken a look at the specs on these puppies:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...617456&CatId=0

Specifications

RMS power:
- Total: 315 watts RMS
- Satellites: 199 watts RMS
- Subwoofer: 116 watts RMS
Total peak power: 630 watts
Maximum SPL: 103 dB
Frequency response: 35 Hz - 20 kHz
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third, i agree that electronics companies are only after the cash.

me? i live in manhattan. i dont got money to waste. im going to put my money into something i feel is a good solution - and with a good idea. my stock system is 150-watt pioneer system - head unit and speakers are 150-watt.

upgrading speakers won't improve bass THAT MUCH so the $75 amp + $15 wiring thing is out the window.

I'm going to put the money into a nice set of speakers - with sub. im not an audiophile but i know that pc speakers, like the altec lansing ones i have, sound mad good.

im thinking of getting the soundblaster audigy pcmcia sound card and outputting it to a nice 2 or 4 pc speaker system with sub. i seen one on craigslist for $40. =P

will let u know how it turns out.
- sh00k

RedGTiVR6 · 05-19-2006, 07:41 PM

show me a fuse size and I'll decide for myself if those ratings are at all accurate.

and secondly, how the **** am I a troll?

thirdly, yes, you are ignorant, because you don't know any better. Maybe you are a little unclear on the meaning of the word? dono

fourth, why would you argue with everyone and tell them they are wrong, when they quite obviously have a **** load more experience than you? you don't see smart people telling those experienced in their fields that they are wrong...only dumb people do that!

enjoy yourself, and let us know how it all turns out!

Jahntassa · 05-19-2006, 09:10 PM

By the way that 199w RMS is split between the four satellites, 50w apiece. Don't forget because it's based on AC the fuse doesn't have to be as big.

I'd still be curious to see how it handled on the highway!

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