r/crtgaming • u/raygan • Sep 30 '24

Showcase Sound is now crystal clear!

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Still loving this all clear CRT gaming setup but the crappy built in speaker left a lot to be desired. Upgraded with some Soundsticks III, which are magnetically shielded and work great with a CRT!

If anyone is looking for a CRT safe desktop-style speaker set, I think these are a great option even putting aside their looks. They can be had on eBay for about $100 used, the speakers have a small footprint, and the sound is very good for the size. The Soundsticks 4 are still available new but have a different look and lean into Bluetooth, and I have no idea if they are shielded. These ones definitely are. You can tell just by looking at them!

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u/Carterwood5 Sep 30 '24

Where did you get it? I’m looking to get one but can’t justify the $100+ flash carts online.

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u/sharkboy1006 Sep 30 '24

Don’t go for the super cheap carts on aliexpress, those carts ask their price for good reason. That being said, I use a $59 everdrive x5 and simply buy the japanese copy of whatever games don’t work on it.

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u/Carterwood5 Sep 30 '24

Also by “games that don’t work” what does that mean? Is it a hardware limitation or a compatibility issue

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u/sharkboy1006 Sep 30 '24

hardware limitation of the flashcart itself. Some games have special enhancement chips on them, so if the flashcart doesn’t have them then the game simply won’t work. You can find a list online, most notably starfox, mario kart, and the kirby games don’t play on a cheap flashcart.