Question 1

Is the casing real wood?

Accepted Answer

This is a veneer (probably some sort of vinyl-based or similar material) over a wood composite. They actually look respectable, although they lack the texture of real cherry. But then, for real cherry, the box alone would be a couple of hundred dollars.

Question 2

Is this a good starting audio monitor(speakers) to go with ? and would anyone suggest a good sound card to go with this that is some what affordable that is of decent to good quality, because I am currently using the onboard sound on my ASUS z-87 pro motherboard, which really is decent considering it is on board sound and has come a long way.

Accepted Answer

YES!!!  I have the exact same motherboard on my gaming rig!  You will not be disappointed.  The Asus on-board sound has no shortcomings at all, I listen to 320kbs mp3 or uncompressed Flac, and because I have mysound Sony receiver hooked up to the computer and a turntable, I can hear the uncompressed sound is up there with the range on the vinyls.  I primarily listen to metal, blues, and jazz.  These are actually much clearer in the mid and high than my Cerwin Vega floor speakers.  The Cerwins are better with the bass and kick-drum but that is only because they have huge 12" subs.  The bass output from these very slender cabinets is amazing.  My dad has a pair in black, and that is why I decided to get them.  The cherry matches my living room's woodwork and furniture.

Question 3

Will these fill a room 18' X 18' with a sub and 2 in the ceiling backs?
Or if they are not big enough what would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

They will definitely fill a room with sub, and your ceilings.  Make sure your receiver output wattage is appropriate for this size speaker. Using 12-14 gauge speaker wire.

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