If you are using cheap speakers you probably wouldnt even notice the small loss of quality.

You should be fine, just don't blow em.

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Eheh. I sort of have a similar setup.

I don't have any decent speakers of any kind (recommendations?), so I have RCA -> 3.5mm stereo into 'Line In' on my laptop, and stereo speakers connected to the stereo/headphone out.

It's nice because I can record my mix that way, but I really do need better speakers.

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Originally posted by AnomalyConcept Eheh. I sort of have a similar setup. I don't have any decent speakers of any kind (recommendations?), so I have RCA -> 3.5mm stereo into 'Line In' on my laptop, and stereo speakers connected to the stereo/headphone out. It's nice because I can record my mix that way, but I really do need better speakers.

How much money are you looking to spend for speakers in the future?

No set budget yet, but I have a feeling good speakers will start at ~$500 USD for a pair.

Trying to find something that will be enough for house parties at least. Not too worried about them having a flat curve (for producing and all) since I'm pretty terrible at producing, but I have a feeling that I'll regret not getting them when I start attempting to produce.

I'd say something around 300-500 or so, but not necessarily strictly within those bounds.

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Originally posted by AnomalyConcept No set budget yet, but I have a feeling good speakers will start at ~$500 USD for a pair. Trying to find something that will be enough for house parties at least. Not too worried about them having a flat curve (for producing and all) since I'm pretty terrible at producing, but I have a feeling that I'll regret not getting them when I start attempting to produce. I'd say something around 300-500 or so, but not necessarily strictly within those bounds.

Check out the Event Tuned Reference 6 and the KRK Rokit 6. Or a little cheper, the Alesis M1 720.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations Check out the Event Tuned Reference 6 and the KRK Rokit 6. Or a little cheper, the Alesis M1 720.

err that's some production speakers you're suggesting .... that's not really what he wants

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Originally posted by jdat err that's some production speakers you're suggesting .... that's not really what he wants

Oops ur right, I misread.

He's fucked then for 500 dollars.

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hehe. Yeah, I kind of realized I am.

I think a pair of Rokit RP8's are around $500. Would that be enough to 'fill' a medium sized living room, though?

I ran one party off of some 2.1 computer speakers (same place) and it was okay I think... (but this was during finals week so attendance was below average).

I recall another thread about using monitors for a house party; is it safe/sane/a good idea to do so? I have very limited experiences with speakers.

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Originally posted by AnomalyConcept hehe. Yeah, I kind of realized I am. I think a pair of Rokit RP8's are around $500. Would that be enough to 'fill' a medium sized living room, though? I ran one party off of some 2.1 computer speakers (same place) and it was okay I think... (but this was during finals week so attendance was below average). I recall another thread about using monitors for a house party; is it safe/sane/a good idea to do so? I have very limited experiences with speakers.

you could use studio monitors just fine as long as you're not an idiot ( or one of your friends ) who cranks the level till it starts saturating ....


You could try and buy a cheap set like this:
Nady MPM-8175/PS PA Package 449$ ( down from 907$ list price )

Yamaha STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA System 549$


There aren't great but they'll be some of the best stuff you can get for the budget you are on.

If I can get by with studio monitors (Rokit RP6 or 8's - thoughts?) for small/medium sized house parties, then I think I'd rather get those over a 'PA type' setup.

Thanks for all of your help so far. =) I really appreciate it.