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  1. After checking the speakers that you've mentioned, it indicated in their website that both of them, Q acoustic 2010 and Quad 11L, are not powered speakers. I need powered speakers as I don't have any more space for an amplifier and such. Do you know of any "powered" bookshelf speaker that sounds better than the audioengine 2? Thanks
  2. I see. Thanks for the reply. I'm now looking into both the speakers you've suggested. In any case though, if i audition the front speakers and still determine that they lack some low-end (in short, i still decide to get a sub), how do I connect the sub to my system? Via the ASUS STX soundcard? (how?) or via the onboard soundcard of my motherboard? (does this still function side by side with the ASUS stx?). The audioengine 2 doesnt have a bypass RCA out or a sub-out...` check the image of the back of the audioengine 2: http://audioengineusa.com/site/images/full6_a5.jpg
  3. well, bass is not a priority but I still want it there so a subwoofer is still a must. Anyway what "better" speakers do you have in mind to replace the Audioengine? They are powered speakers right? I don't want to use an external amp as I don't have the space for it. The reason I mentioned V-dacs as against the EMU/HRT is because I've read good reviews on it in amazon and in stereoreview. Are the EMU and HRT better than the VDAC? Or is there a general USB VDAC favorite in computeraudiophile?
  4. Hi, I am a bit new to this computer audio thing and I'd like to ask your suggestions/recommendations on some items. Basically I have a powerful/fast 2009 PC and I want to put a good audio system in it. I will be using either .wav or lossless files to be played by my computer. For speakers I am thinking of getting the Audioengine 2 or 5 (unless you know of a better one in that price range). I am also looking into subs and my brother told me to get the velodyne impact 10 to pair with the audioengines. I'm not into that earth shattering bass. I like the one that blends in musically and can go down. In this regard, I would like to add a good DAC to make my audio system perform a bit nicer as Ive read that the DAC in all computers suck. By the way, I am used to listening to sweet and warm music (jazz/pop) on my father's audio system (Conrad Johnson / Jadis / B&W 801) so I would want something to that degree. Of course I know the sound quality of my computer won't go anywhere near it but I'd just like to point out that I'm more into Sound quality rather than gaming/etc. I'm more into sounds that are laid back, sweet, dark and the like. I'm also more into vocals than instruments. Although I love the punch of a soft and low bass. To summarize: 1) Can you recommend a good DAC for around $200-$250 2) If you can recommend an alternative to the Audioengine with a price range of $200-$300 3) If you can recommend a good subwoofer for $200. I need the subwoofer to be small. (around 10" height). Are the Velodyne Impact10 good for music? My dad uses the B&W 801 and I love its bass. So far I am looking into: 1) Musical Fidelity V-DAC 2) ASUS Xonar Essence STX soundcards (If it is between this two, which would you choose?) 3) Nuforce Icon UDAC ? (read mixed reviews on this) Thanks very much
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