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adder:
i use a small and compact lepai lp-2020a+ amplifier, they give really great low bass (has a dedicated bass knob so u can really crank it), and a great crisp overall sound without harshness. you can just use any speakers u like with them, eg. some old used hi-fi speakers from a garage sale etc.
i know some people say 'pc speakers will do', but not for me ;) eg. when i play a game like eg. zaxxon with this sound setup, the low rumbling sounds and explosions sound awesome. something you wont get with cheap pc speakers.

kiwasabi:

--- Quote from: jadder on August 26, 2013, 08:01:13 pm ---i use a small and compact lepai lp-2020a+ amplifier, they give really great low bass (has a dedicated bass knob so u can really crank it), and a great crisp overall sound without harshness. you can just use any speakers u like with them, eg. some old used hi-fi speakers from a garage sale etc.
i know some people say 'pc speakers will do', but not for me ;) eg. when i play a game like eg. zaxxon with this sound setup, the low rumbling sounds and explosions sound awesome. something you wont get with cheap pc speakers.

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Yeah, this is for a commercial arcade machine, so PC speakers definitely aren't going to work. And my game's music does have plenty of bass so the bass is important. The 6 x 9" speakers the first responder suggested was a bit pricey but I might go with this setup if I can fit the 6.5" speakers:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P534SW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WQGDSJ8QL7S4&coliid=I1S1WNNKEFFVU6

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PL42BL-180-Watt-Two-Way-Speakers/dp/B000230LBI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377561805&sr=1-1&keywords=pyle+4+inch

TKW4rr10r:

--- Quote ---Yeah, this is for a commercial arcade machine, so PC speakers definitely aren't going to work. And my game's music does have plenty of bass so the bass is important. The 6 x 9" speakers the first responder suggested was a bit pricey but I might go with this setup if I can fit the 6.5" speakers:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P534SW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WQGDSJ8QL7S4&coliid=I1S1WNNKEFFVU6

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PL42BL-180-Watt-Two-Way-Speakers/dp/B000230LBI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377561805&sr=1-1&keywords=pyle+4+inch
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I was actually going to recommend some smaller speakers, but a lot of cabs have pre-cut holes for 6x9s, so I used them as an example. I'm personally going to get a set of 6.5" components for my main mame rig to really separate the bass. But even those are around $50. and that's going to be used as a TV of sorts in the game room, as well, so PC speakers would not do. When I first started researching this myself I thought I'd have to get a car amp, power supply, and some name brand speakers. But you'd be surprised what a small t-amp and basic speakers can do you the sound in a cab. Good luck on the build and keep us posted.

GoYouSalukis:
I think asthetics can play into the speaker selection also. Most mono arcades that I have seen have one 6x9 speaker in the center covered by a rectangular metal grill. If the speakers are exposed, I personally prefer the look of round speakers.

WindDrake:
I used 5" 3-Way car speakers in both my MAME builds and they sound fantastic with a 200w car amp behind them. I think the amp was $30 and the speakers were $20.

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