speakers system for music practice room

If you commonly listen to music on your desktop computer speakers or through your laptop’s built-in speakers, you’re missing out on the lower frequencies. This is not much of an issue unless you’re having difficulty hearing the chord changes. The bass player outlines the chords, so if you can’t hear it well, you’ll have challenges staying within the form. continue reading...

If your practice space is away from your computer, but you do have your portable music device handy (iPhone, iPod, Droid, etc.), a cheap way to amplify your music (when you don't want to use headphones) is to use computer speakers. Most people (I sure do) have old sets of self-powered computer speakers (they have a power supply to plug into the wall) not being used. These speakers commonly use an 1/8" stereo plug, which is the same as what your mobile device uses. So... computer speakers + mobile device = stereo system for your practice room!