I'm in the market for some PC speakers - can any of ye help?

Hammock Parties · 05-22-2005, 03:24 PM

I'm not interested in a 5.1 setup as I want this mostly for listening to music. Right now I'm looking at a few logitech products:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121117

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121119

And these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116147

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836113158

4th and Long · 05-22-2005, 03:38 PM

What's your price range?

Hammock Parties · 05-22-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

What's your price range?

No more than $50.

4th and Long · 05-22-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

No more than $50.

You're not going to get much in the way of a 5.1 for $50.

Double your spending limit and you can get this for 79.99 + tax.

Logitech® X530 5.1 70W Speaker System (970114-0403)
• Five satellite speakers
• High-tech subwoofer
• Wall-mountable
• Patented technology

Immerse yourself in sound: Plug this system into your PC, music player, DVD player or even your PlayStation® or Xbox® game console. The matching front and rear satellites deliver balanced surround sound, and the dedicated center channel makes dialogue clear and intelligible. The clean, crisp, consistent sound will bring your music, movies and games to life.

Patented sound technology: The high-tech subwoofer adjusts itself dynamically to deliver distortion-free bass. The five wall-mountable satellite speakers use patented FDD2™ technology to eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs. The result is a clear, uniform sound field without the inconsistency of other dual-driver satellites.

Easy to place: The satellite speaker stands rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement.

Note: Connecting to PlayStation®, Xbox®, or DVD players requires an adapter (sold separately).

Hammock Parties · 05-22-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

You're not going to get much in the way of a 5.1 for $50.

Double your spending limit and you can get this for 79.99 + tax.

Logitech® X530 5.1 70W Speaker System (970114-0403)
• Five satellite speakers
• High-tech subwoofer
• Wall-mountable
• Patented technology

Immerse yourself in sound: Plug this system into your PC, music player, DVD player or even your PlayStation® or Xbox® game console. The matching front and rear satellites deliver balanced surround sound, and the dedicated center channel makes dialogue clear and intelligible. The clean, crisp, consistent sound will bring your music, movies and games to life.

Patented sound technology: The high-tech subwoofer adjusts itself dynamically to deliver distortion-free bass. The five wall-mountable satellite speakers use patented FDD2™ technology to eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs. The result is a clear, uniform sound field without the inconsistency of other dual-driver satellites.

Easy to place: The satellite speaker stands rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement.

Note: Connecting to PlayStation®, Xbox®, or DVD players requires an adapter (sold separately).

I just said I DON'T want 5.1.

I'm after a 2.1.

And I can get that 5.1 at newegg for 50 bucks.

4th and Long · 05-22-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

I just said I DON'T want 5.1.

Man ... I really need to pay better attention .. or get glasses.

I'm using this 2.1 and it can run me out of the room with ease.

Cyber Acoustics 2.1 Speaker System (CA-3550)

Amplified speaker system: Features an output power of 68 watts for your computer, gaming system or portable audio devices. Flat panel design with acoustic-balanced wood cabinet, cloth-grill speakers, convenient desktop controls, and a floor-style tower subwoofer.

KCWolfman · 05-22-2005, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

You're not going to get much in the way of a 5.1 for $50.

Double your spending limit and you can get this for 79.99 + tax.

Logitech® X530 5.1 70W Speaker System (970114-0403)
• Five satellite speakers
• High-tech subwoofer
• Wall-mountable
• Patented technology

Immerse yourself in sound: Plug this system into your PC, music player, DVD player or even your PlayStation® or Xbox® game console. The matching front and rear satellites deliver balanced surround sound, and the dedicated center channel makes dialogue clear and intelligible. The clean, crisp, consistent sound will bring your music, movies and games to life.

Patented sound technology: The high-tech subwoofer adjusts itself dynamically to deliver distortion-free bass. The five wall-mountable satellite speakers use patented FDD2™ technology to eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs. The result is a clear, uniform sound field without the inconsistency of other dual-driver satellites.

Easy to place: The satellite speaker stands rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement.

Note: Connecting to PlayStation®, Xbox®, or DVD players requires an adapter (sold separately).

Even at 80.00, I would be unhappy. To get a full sound, you really need to expect to spend at least 200.00 if not 300.00

RedDread · 05-22-2005, 07:08 PM

Man, Klipsch is still the best you can get for PC sound. I spent $300 on one of the first sets of speakers they made for the PC almost 6 years ago. Best purchase I ever made. To my knowledge they do (or did) have a 2.1 set, but it'll be $150-200 probably. All I can say is you won't regret it, except maybe not getting 4.1 or 5.1.

edit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16836119101R

splurrrrrgeeeee

AeroSquid · 05-22-2005, 03:40 PM

don't click this link-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836119106

Hammock Parties · 05-22-2005, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroSquid

don't click this link-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836119106

AeroSquid · 05-22-2005, 07:32 PM

I have the Pro Media 4.1's and I can never say enough about how good Klipsch speakers sound. They make my gaming experience more realistic

dtebbe · 05-22-2005, 08:46 PM

I would go to Ebay and get a set of Boston Accousitics BA635. They will be under $30 and you won't find anything that sounds as good for under $100.

DT

Miles · 05-22-2005, 09:57 PM

I would look around on Ebay for a used/open box set of Kilpsch Promedia 2.1's (should be plenty around $50-60). I have the 2.1's myself and really like em.

The promedia line is one of the few PC speakers that sound decent and you cant go wrong with them.

Simplex3 · 05-22-2005, 10:05 PM

Slightly over your price range but well worth the extra $10:

http://www.rslspeakers.com/

I went through 4 or 5 sets of $100+ 2.1 systems before I found these. If you're trying to listen to music with your speakers you'll love these.

KCChiefsMan · 05-22-2005, 11:04 PM

I've got a nice Aiwa shelf speaker system hooked up to my comp and it sounds very nice

05-22-2005, 03:24 PM	Topic Starter
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $800478	I'm in the market for some PC speakers - can any of ye help? I'm not interested in a 5.1 setup as I want this mostly for listening to music. Right now I'm looking at a few logitech products: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121117 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121119 And these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116147 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836113158
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05-22-2005, 07:08 PM	#8
RedDread Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Back in KC Casino cash: $10007771	Man, Klipsch is still the best you can get for PC sound. I spent $300 on one of the first sets of speakers they made for the PC almost 6 years ago. Best purchase I ever made. To my knowledge they do (or did) have a 2.1 set, but it'll be $150-200 probably. All I can say is you won't regret it, except maybe not getting 4.1 or 5.1. edit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16836119101R splurrrrrgeeeee __________________
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05-22-2005, 07:32 PM	#11
AeroSquid we are 138 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9999900	I have the Pro Media 4.1's and I can never say enough about how good Klipsch speakers sound. They make my gaming experience more realistic
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05-22-2005, 08:46 PM	#12
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	I would go to Ebay and get a set of Boston Accousitics BA635. They will be under $30 and you won't find anything that sounds as good for under $100. DT
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05-22-2005, 09:57 PM	#13
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1677600	I would look around on Ebay for a used/open box set of Kilpsch Promedia 2.1's (should be plenty around $50-60). I have the 2.1's myself and really like em. The promedia line is one of the few PC speakers that sound decent and you cant go wrong with them.
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05-22-2005, 10:05 PM	#14
Simplex3 MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	Slightly over your price range but well worth the extra $10: http://www.rslspeakers.com/ I went through 4 or 5 sets of $100+ 2.1 systems before I found these. If you're trying to listen to music with your speakers you'll love these.
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05-22-2005, 11:04 PM	#15
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	I've got a nice Aiwa shelf speaker system hooked up to my comp and it sounds very nice
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