I'm trying to set up a cheap desktop system. I'll probably go the T-Amp route. A few speaker possibilities:

NHT SuperZero (used)--120
Infinity Primus 150--120
PSB Intro LR (used)--90
PSB Image 2b (used)--125
Mission M70--70

I'm also open to the idea of powered speakers, such as the Swans M200. These seem to have the advantage of being designed for nearfield, though I wonder if they're just another "wonder computer speaker" that sound better for gaming than music.

Any thoughts?

Been scratching my head about this one since December. Art Dudley moves the drive motor on a Linn TT so that the path of the drive belt is aligned with the axis of the cartridge cantilever and gets improved musicality and higher output. Except for Roy Hall's TT's, very few turntables with good reputations subscribe to that design approach. Given that it worked at least once and is simple and cheap, why isn't this approach more popular? Obviously, I'm missing something.

Does any one remember the 08/2006 article by Sam T. about small unit that broadcasts from a main Stereo to a second (garage) stereo. What was the unit?

Well maybe not free but attaching free range egg boxes to the sides of the walls up front has made a little difference with some frequencies. At the moment this is only an experiment. Given the shape and surface it sees to help with some directional high frequencies.

just joined hi. i want to make some monitor speakers for my pc. i know fair bit of car audio however i am little bit of a newbie to home/pc audio speakers. im considering on the lines of... 10" sub, 7" mid and tweeter per ported box and built in amp with a crossover, am i correct with an idea like that and also what is recommended to give me loud low bass ??? . what other equipment do i require ? are there any guide where i can copy a design from this site ?
mainly need it for producing tunes on my pc and other stuff.