[sulobaid]

ok im looking at the speakers on newegg. and i should be looking for the lowest signal to noise ratio yes?

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No!

You want the HIGHEST signal to noise ratio - that way any noise introduced by the speakers is kept to a minimum.

On saying that, I don't recall ever seeing a S/N ratio as being part of a speaker spec.

Do you mean the signal RANGE? i.e. 20Hz - 20KHz or similar?

[Jonesey]

No!

You want the HIGHEST signal to noise ratio - that way any noise introduced by the speakers is kept to a minimum.

On saying that, I don't recall ever seeing a S/N ratio as being part of a speaker spec.

Do you mean the signal RANGE? i.e. 20Hz - 20KHz or similar?

[Digerati]

On saying that, I don't recall ever seeing a S/N ratio as being part of a speaker spec.

Remember, computer speakers are "powered" speakers - with built in amplifiers where S/N ratios play a critical role in defining fidelity.

[Jonesey]

On saying that, I don't recall ever seeing a S/N ratio as being part of a speaker spec.

Remember, computer speakers are "powered" speakers - with built in amplifiers where S/N ratios play a critical role in defining fidelity.

Very true but I suspect that achieving a high S/N ratio is probably a fair way down on the list of priorities when computer speakers/amplifiers are designed. Cost is king in low value audio peripherals, not fidelity.

[sulobaid]

i havent seen signal to noise ratios on many speakers either, but the list of speakers on newegg has it in their specs. so good stuff, i know what to look for , thanks

[Digerati]

On saying that, I don't recall ever seeing a S/N ratio as being part of a speaker spec.

Remember, computer speakers are "powered" speakers - with built in amplifiers where S/N ratios play a critical role in defining fidelity.

Very true but I suspect that achieving a high S/N ratio is probably a fair way down on the list of priorities when computer speakers/amplifiers are designed. Cost is king in low value audio peripherals, not fidelity.

I was just saying S/N ratios are characteristics of "electronic" amplifier circuits, not "mechanical" speakers.

Cost is king in low value audio peripherals, not fidelity.

That's true, but no budget has been stated. There are some fine "high-end" speaker systems designed for computer use. Of course they are no match for a home theater sound system costing thousands of dollars, but they do well enough. Previous high-end Logitechs have been impressive - I imagine the Z-5500 is too - with a decent source.

Edited by Digerati, 21 July 2009 - 03:43 PM.