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korg__man
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject: Speakers for the X-50 |
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend some decent, low/med budget speakers for the Korg X-50?? Don't need to gig with them, just for use at home as an alternative to headphones.
Thanks,
korg__man
edit: also, i've read that the X-50 can plug into computers through USB. Does this mean I don't need a sound card and midi interface for my pc?? |
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zenxray
Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Long Beach, Ca.
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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This may be a bit shocking but poke around a read the reviews. If you can't spend the serious funds for some good studio monitors or haven't the room; this Logitech X-230 system is simply amazing at the humble price of $60(USD). Don't waste your funds on low-end M-Audios, Samson's etc. these simply sound better than those and will tide you over quite nicely until you can invest in some serious monitors
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-2-Piece-Speakers-Ported-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ0A4 |
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korg__man
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply.
I'll certainly check them out.
Any other opinions??
Thanks,
korg__man |
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Synastikki Senior Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 440 Location: Finland
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:47 am Post subject: |
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I have exactly those speakers in my computer They sound great Haven't tried them with my Triton Classic though... I will someday soon _________________ Korg Triton Classic 61-keys, Native Instruments Kore 2 (SW&HW) |
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korg__man
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Ok, great.
So, presumably, to use them, i'd need to connect my synth to a laptop/desktop?? (Which I will be doing anyway -- using FL Studio)
Thanks,
korg__man |
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BONES Full Member
Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 173 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 4:05 am Post subject: |
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How much are you willing to spend? You can bet those Logitechs are designed for gamers, not musicians. If I were you I would have a look Edirol's MA10 speakers. They are proper studio nearfield monitors and sound really good, as long as you don't overdrive them. i.e. don't turn them up too loud.
In answer to your USB question - the X50 does not transmit audio via USB, it is purely a MIDI/data connection. You still need to use audio cables to connect it to your speakers or PC audio in if you want to hear it. They have two inputs so you could attach your PC to Input 1 and your X50 to Input 2. |
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korg__man
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply BONES.
I've been looking at the Edirol MA7A monitors because they are cheaper. Are they still a good buy in your opinion??
Also, how much difference would there actually be between the Logitech ones and Edirol monitors?
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korg__man |
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paulh
Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Bristol UK
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indo_korg
Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:11 am Post subject: Laney AH100 |
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I've bought Laney AudioHub AH100 for my X50. Great amp. Great sound. 3 input channels, 1 cd/aux in, reverb. Cd-in is very useful so I can play along with my MP3-player plugged-in to this Laney. You can look the technical spec at www.laney.co.uk |
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BurnTees
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hi All,
First time poster here...didn't want to start a new topic so i thought i'd add on to this. I have a Korg N264 (you can guess how long I've owned it lol). I recently moved to an apartment and unfortunately, my amp just might be a little too loud Anyway, i'm looking for a decent set of speakers to hook up so that I don't always have to use the headphones. Looking to spend about $100. Thank for the help. _________________ http://www.BurnTees.com |
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ExaJeff
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 26 Location: Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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I agree that Logitech is a good bargain alternative.
But if you can spend a little more the best choice in Logitech's line is the Z2300.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SQ2P2/ref=dp_cp_ob_image_3/002-0422219-5458432
This is what I have and it works incredibly great. The have incredible profond and vibrating bass. The woofer is a single 8" and it drives almost as much as my 2 12" in my living room sound system !
I have put the two little speakers on the table with my Korg TR as well as the control (power, volume, bass) and the sub on the floor under the table. It doesn't take any place and is fantastic.
It's only about 100$ ! A great deal ! _________________ TGFK - Thanks God For Korg |
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