I want to listen to my digital music player at work (technically, WMAs and not MP3s) through speakers rather than headphones. With the latter, all my songs sound fairly consistent in volume. With the former, they're all over the map and ditto for the dynamic range. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Dec 15, 2009 - 6 answers

What are the best (or your favorite) songs to use when checking out stereo systems? [more inside]
posted by StimulatingPixels on Oct 15, 2009 - 32 answers

Does anyone know of any Europe based composers who are concerned with the relation between music and emotions, and who would also be good conference speakers? [more inside]
posted by leibniz on Jan 14, 2009 - 1 answer

I have speakers. I have an ipod. What goes in between? [more inside]
posted by betterton on Aug 28, 2008 - 19 answers

My buddy and I are trying to figure out what we need so we can have amplification and recording capabilities when we jam in the basement. I've played acoustic guitar and drums for years but am an absolute n00b when it comes to next steps. Meaning, I don't know the difference between a PA or an amp (is a PA an amp?). [more inside]
posted by pencroft on Aug 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm going to be relying on my iMac and the music stored on it for a while. I would like to get a set of speakers so that the computer sounds better. What reasonably-priced powered speakers have folks had success with? I'd rather not get a separate subwoofer. I'd be willing to get a small amp and use my small stereo speakers if all the other options are too crappy. Thanks.
posted by OmieWise on Aug 7, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I set up my computer's 2.1 speakers so as to limit the inevitable amount of hate my neighbors will feel for my house music obsession? [more inside]
posted by elizardbits on Apr 21, 2008 - 12 answers

stupid question: why are there left and right stereo speakers? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Mar 23, 2008 - 31 answers

Bass Amp Filter: 2 x 10 or 1 x 15? [more inside]
posted by IZ on Feb 13, 2008 - 20 answers

Recommend this rap listener a pair of small, great-sounding speakers (that I can afford)! [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Nov 16, 2007 - 12 answers

DIY Wedding Reception Music Sound System?!?! Frazzled bride has [more inside]
posted by Wavelet on Oct 31, 2006 - 19 answers

Which of my three volume controls should I use?? [more inside]
posted by clh on Oct 27, 2006 - 8 answers

I have £200 to £300 to spend on an amp and speakers - what should I get? [more inside]
posted by toby\flat2 on Jul 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Is there a way to play my ipod through my computer? [more inside]
posted by Kifer85 on Jul 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Sound output of notebook computer (Powerbook) too low to drive Bose Wave Radio input; inexpensive solution? [more inside]
posted by ParisParamus on Jul 26, 2005 - 15 answers

I want to buy some speakers for an Ipod. Altec Lansing and Bose have both made speaker sets that use the docking port, so that's kind of cool, but are the speakers worth it? The Bose ones in particular are $300, which seems really high. Anyone have any experience with these? Or is it just better to buy some regular powered speakers and plug them into the earphone jack?
posted by jasper411 on Jan 4, 2005 - 26 answers

I don't believe in headphones. Does anyone make an mp3 player with speakers built in, like a small boombox perhaps? Seems like an obvious market (even people who DO use headphones sometimes want to share their music with others in the room), but I have yet to see one.
posted by rushmc on Nov 22, 2004 - 28 answers

Portable amplification for an mp3 player? (More inside). [more inside]
posted by liam on May 18, 2004 - 7 answers