Non-magnetically shielded reference monitors

[Flet]

Bucking - magnetically shielded reference monitors

O.K. so I just got some new reference monitors. Really nice to have, great sound (I can't believe what I've been missing all this time). However, I noticed that my computer monitor was looking funny in the corners and realized that the monitors must not be magnetically shielded. So, my question is:

Can these bucking - magnetically shielded monitors damage my computer/hard drive? How far should they be from the PC in order not to cause damage if applicable?

I have since learned that they are shielded with a bucking magnet, but does this change much if my monitor still alters a bit?

 

[bleyrad]

Yup. Specifically, if they are too close or there for too long, they will cause semi-permanent or permanent discolouration or fuzz on the CRT beyond its internal ability to degauss. Move them beyond the point where you no longer notice any effects and you will be fine.
Also get them far away from your hard drive. I'm not sure on an exact measurement but I'm guessing at least 5 feet is good.

 

[Prancing_pony]

I just stumbled onto a pair of greta monitors. They are made by Bose and are Computer monitor speakers and the info with them says they are made to sit by the computer and the magnets will not bother the computer...plus they are Bose and killer sound...and after I post the cost half the people on this board will tell me they are a piece of crap for one reason or another, and we all know it's because they think I did not spend enough on the speakers. $59.00 at Sam's club...they are called Medimates and it was money well spent.

For those "Money dogs" who are going to put down my "cheap Bose Speakers"...I also own Behringer Equipment and have used a lot of it for the past 5 years with no problem...other than having money left in my wallet when I was done buying it.

Sorry I am on a rage this morning, The Bose SPeakers are killer

 

[Ford Van]

There is a LOT of stuff between a speakers magnet and your hard drive. I have sat hard drives on my studio monitors for over an hour with no ill effects. I wouldn't worry too much about it.