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Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input?

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In article <1mbs16m.3tlyxs5qn7icN%nmassello@yahoo.com>, Neill Massello
<nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jamie Kahn Genet <jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz> wrote:
> 
> > Can anyone personally recommend 2.0 or 2.1 computer type speakers with
> > optical audio input?
> 
> I don't think you'll find any powered speakers with optical input. In
> shopping for audio equipment over the years, I don't remember seeing
> any. There are optical to analog converters that are pretty cheap, or
> you can give up on powered speakers and use a receiver (or amp) and a
> pair of bookshelf speakers. More expensive, but a lot more useful in the
> long run. 

The May 2015 issue of the UK MacFormat magazine ran a group test on 2.0
speakers. None of them are listed as having "optical" input (a couple
say digital input), but in case anyone else is looking for speakers,
the group test's results said ...

    
    Roth's OLi POWA-5 speakers look big and bulky even sitting
    alongside a 27-inch iMac, but as soon as we heard them it
    was obvious they were in a class of their own. With a rich,
    detailed sound and firm bass, the OLi POWA-5 brings hi-fi 
    quality to your desktop for just over £200. They handled 
    all genres with equal aplomb, and their 80W output will
    really get things going when they need to. They're packed 
    with useful features too. There are multiple digital and 
    analogue inputs for use with devices such as a set-top TV
    box, and as well as providing Bluetooth streaming for
    mobile devices, they even allow you to plug in and charge
    your iPhone. They can't charge an iPad, unfortunately - 
    but no one's perfect.


    Audioengine A2+            £199   4 stars (out of 5)
     
    Creative T30 Wireless      £100   3 stars 

    Edifier Luna Eclipse e25   £150   3 stars
  
    Harman Kardon Nova         £220   4 stars

    Roth OLi POWA-5            £225   5 stars - MacFormat Winner!

    Wharfdale DS-1             £129   4 stars

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Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz (Jamie Kahn Genet) - 2015-10-05 08:49 +1300
  Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? nmassello@yahoo.com (Neill Massello) - 2015-10-04 17:08 -0600
    Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2015-10-05 16:25 +1300
      Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz (Jamie Kahn Genet) - 2015-10-06 03:40 +1300
    Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? Michael Vilain <vilain@NOspamcop.net> - 2015-10-04 21:43 -0700
  Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? Charles Allen <ccallen.snarkle@mac.com> - 2015-10-05 10:53 -0500
    Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz (Jamie Kahn Genet) - 2015-10-06 07:51 +1300
      Re: Decent 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers with optical audio input? Charles Allen <ccallen.snarkle@mac.com> - 2015-10-05 18:56 -0500

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