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LaCie Sound2

The LaCie Sound2 is a higher-end 2.0 hi-fi speaker system, designed by Neil Poulton and the result of a collaboration with upscale French audio company Cabasse. The minimalist design, incorporating glossy white exteriors and circular black grilles, each speaker angled upward, is most notable. The 30W system connects to a Mac, PC, or iPod via USB, and can be powered by USB or the included power supply. Inside, the technology includes a Class D digital amplifier, magnetic shielding, bass reflex, and a Cabasse wide band driver.

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LaCie Sound2
MSRP $100.00
Release date October, 2009
Brand LaCie
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class D (digital) amplification - efficient, cool, lightweight
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magnetically shielded
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3.5mm AUX input for use with standard analog connections from non-USB devices (eg/ MP3 players)
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powered by USB - doesn't require unsightly power wires, more portable than standard desktop speakers
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designed by Cabasse, a high end French audio manufacturer
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built in DAC (for use with digital USB input) - bypasses potential sound degrading DACs and noisy analog circuits in PCs/laptops
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external power supply is included for optimal power draw and resulting sound
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weird looking
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no subwoofer
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powered by USB - limited draw
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Features

  • 2.0 hi-fi system
  • Cabasse acoustic engineering
  • 30W output
  • Mac/PC/iPod via USB
  • Class D digital amplifier
  • Cabasse wide band driver
  • Magnetic shielding
  • Bass reflex system
  • Powered via USB or power supply

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MSRP  $99.99    Released  April, 2008

The MM220 is a computer speaker system from Boston Acoustics, consisting of two dual 2" speakers and a separate 80W amplifier.  The speakers feature 1/2" semi-dome tweeters.  The MM220 system features a second, separate audio input to allow for the connection of portable MP3 players.  The system uses Boston's Bass Trac signal processing, which...

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MSRP  $99.99    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • slick aesthetic
  • quality build
  • easy to use buttons
Cons
  • only 2.0 stereo - no subwoofer means low frequencies are weaker than one might expect
  • easy to tip over accidentally
  • bright light
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Logitech Z-5

Logitech Z-5

MSRP  $99.99    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • good for travel or presentations where plugging in is not possible or tedious
  • wireless remote control
Cons
  • very expensive for an underpowered 2.0 system
  • will never sound as clean or powerful as properly set up desktop speakers
  • no subwoofer
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Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass

Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass

MSRP  $129.95    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • best design to include two drivers in a single speaker
  • quality build from a decent speaker company
Cons
  • very expensive considering their miniature driver sizes
  • looks very silly
  • holds design/looks over sound quality
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Sony SRSZ100

Sony SRSZ100

MSRP  $99.99    Released  March, 2009

The Sony SRSZ100 is a computer speaker system outfitted with two 57mm speakers that output a total of 20w of power. The third of four Sony SRS models, the SRSZ100 switches pace from its predecessors (the SRSD25 and SRSDF30) in that it trades a 2.1 channel system in favor of merely two speakers. Despite...

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7 pros
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Pros

  • class D (digital) amplification - efficient, cool, lightweight
  • magnetically shielded
  • 3.5mm AUX input for use with standard analog connections from non-USB devices (eg/ MP3 players)
  • powered by USB - doesn't require unsightly power wires, more portable than standard desktop speakers
  • designed by Cabasse, a high end French audio manufacturer
  • built in DAC (for use with digital USB input) - bypasses potential sound degrading DACs and noisy analog circuits in PCs/laptops
  • external power supply is included for optimal power draw and resulting sound

Cons

  • weird looking
  • no subwoofer
  • powered by USB - limited draw

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