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What speakers should I buy?
pbGames:
Hi,
I am putting my mame machine(in cabinet) together and wondering what speakers I should buy??? I was thinking to buy 2.1 pc speakers. Is that a good idea. If so, what wattage should be adequate enough for a good arcade experience. I was looking at 15 watts???
Cheers.
drventure:
Just don't get some 5$ ultra cheap speakers and you'll be fine.
I used an Altec Lansing 2.1 system in my cab it it sounds great. Logitec also makes a decent 2.1 system. You'll likely want a 2.1 if you intend on also playing in music (aka jukebox) on the cabinet.
Here's the exact system I used (although I did decase the speakers)
TopJimmyCooks:
Sadly, altec lansing isn't making pc speakers right now, just personal bluetooth speakers. I have two sets of theirs and both are great. If you care about music, make sure you get one rated 40 watts and a 5.25" woofer or better for your 2.1 system. the 2.1 systems with a 4" woofer are just too weak for music. I just shopped and bought a $55 set from best buy - Insignia, their house brand, after trying the $30 logitech system and then sending it back.
If you only want to play games with no music listening whatsoever, I would get a pair of $20 class pc speakers.
Vigo:
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:'(
eds1275:
Depending on the style of your cab, it could be a big deal or no deal. For my spinal tap cab, I just use the built in speakers from the television I used for a screen. For the small Lime Aid cabinet I used a set of USB powered speakers that came with my computer, they are tiny and the sound is actually not terrible considering the size of the cabinet. I think what really matters more is placement.