I wish I read the end of this thread... I just paid $499 + tax, expecting a pricematch to $399... Thinking about keeping it and using that $50 rebate...
I finally got Only to download and extract properly. It gives me the performance error even with the large buffer.
I guess it is indeed ram and hdd speed... which is weird, because THTF is about as many tracks as Only. Maybe its time to up this thing to 1.25gb!
edit: It actually ran...
The Hand that Feeds for GarageBand ran well when I had my 1.25GHz mini, but it was upgraded to a hitachi 7200/8mb hdd and a 1gb stick.
I'm about to try it on my ibook.. 1.33/512mb/4200rpm/2mb hdd
- THTF runs pretty well on the ibook too..
Make sure to set the processor performance to...
the br1's aren't powered (no built in amp) ( ahh you mentioned that) I've never tried a sonic impact, but it seems grossly underpowered.
I don't have monitors myself (6.5" Infinity Bookshelf speakers on 100w/channel amp).. they have to be spaced fairly far apart to make a good sound stage...
monitors are quality speakers, aiming for accurate reproduction of the source, for listening at close distances in an evenly spaced sound field. (ie, environment like a mix console, or pc desk) , potentially less fatiguing than headphones for extended usage.
With proper arrangement and...
Have you ever considered a pair of powered studio monitors? Something decent can be found at a fair price.
~6/6.5" Main drivers. near field sound... awesome for music, and everything else.
edit: maybe the 6s are a bit pricy. I like the bass much better than on smaller drivers. 4" or...