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drventure:
+1 on the computer speaker suggestions. I used a set of altec lansing 2.1 and even decased and mounted in glass lampshades, they sound fantastic!

Ed_McCarron:
Flipside -- the original speakers are well shielded and designed for this application.

Cheap amp like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310263979237

And some kind of ground loop isolator like this:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062214

Along with the appropriate 1/8" Stereo to RCA adapter and you're in business.

I use a similar setup on a PC powered juke with a small wall wart powering the amp.  Works like a champ.

No remote volume, though.

DeLuSioNal29:

--- Quote from: Blanka on October 24, 2010, 03:20:18 pm ---Computer speakers are almost always of the 2.1 type. That means a gap in the mids. You need 8-15 cm cones for the major part of the mid-frequency sound spectrum (speech, music), and that simply does not fit in most satellites. So there is no problem with car speakers (essentially the same as normal boxed speakers without the box), they are actually preferred above pc sets (also easier to built in nice).
Sure you need an amp, but there are very nice and affordable options for that. Most PC-sets have a simple D-amp-chip design built in, which is quite effective. You can also consider using the amp of a speaker set and attach it to decent large size drivers.
In the end it is also a matter of taste. Some like the punch of a 2.1 set, others prefer a more neutral reproduction you can get with car speakers.

--- End quote ---
I tried car speakers on my original cab built and ended up returning them because the magnets would interfere with my monitor.  I ended up buying computer speakers instead since they are shielded and my monitor was happy.

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Vebbo:
I'm planning on bying a extra set of Logitech z-2300 2.1 to use in my cab (using them on my primary pc right now and it gives the extra punch with the subwoofer) Amazon sells it for $115.00 http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2

Maybe its a bit stiff price but i think its worth it.

raungst:
Thanks for all of the recommendations. I thought about going with original speakers, but then I found this:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S220-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000RQSGYO/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1

Cheaper than some of their nicer offering, but the cheapest I could find with a remote. Now, the question is: how do you typically integrate the remote? Attach it to the bottom of the CP? Leave it behind the coin door?

Thanks again.

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