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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Ike 2K# on December 29, 2004, 04:03:13 PM
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what's the best 2.1 PC speakers out there in the market ($50-$150 range)?
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Creative I-trigue 3400's have been getting good reviews in that price range. I was going to go for a set for Christmas, but a new flashlight won out.
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logitech Z-2300
test:
http://www.tomshardware.com/consumer/20041111/index.html
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Klipsch Promedia 2.1
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I'm partial to Cambridge Soundworks (http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com).
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Originally posted by FUNKED1
Klipsch Promedia 2.1
SHACK!
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Pah!
PC speakers?! We don't need no stiiinking PC speakers!
SB Audigy outputting to a Denon amp running 300 watt Mission 4 way speakers with 18" subwoofer.
Um....but yeah I used to have a set of Creative's that were damn good, just not loud enough. And yes, years of loud music and louder bikes do take their toll.
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I'm trying to decide between Klipsch 5.1 and Creative 7.1 systems.
I know Klipsch is much better but I will have to get them shipped here.
I compute in a small room which really doesn't need too much loudness...your thoughts?
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Doesn't need too much loudness?
I......but.......you.......er .......what?!
Go wash your mouth out with soap right now.
You want a 1000 watts of power with 24" bass cones and more tweeters than you can shake a stick at. When you fire the Hizooka's the room is supposed to SHAKE, people in other parts of the house are supposed to think there's an earthquake going on and after 6 months of use the building is supposed to need major work to repair the cracks. And from that time on the word you will use most forever more will be.....what?
:rolleyes:
Honestly Curv......
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lol
Waking up a baby at 10.00pm-12.00am on a regular basis will see me sleeping on the couch mate. ;)
I actually HAVE a Dennon amp sitting around and two mission speakers....I would just need two more and a subwoofer and I'd have a very similar setup to you.
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Ah, every married man's dream......a soundproofed log cabin in the garden. With it's own power generator, aircon, mini fridge and 7 billion channel cable TV.
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Originally posted by Curval
I'm trying to decide between Klipsch 5.1 and Creative 7.1 systems.
I know Klipsch is much better but I will have to get them shipped here.
I compute in a small room which really doesn't need too much loudness...your thoughts?
I have creative 7.1. They aren't bad.
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Originally posted by Martlet
I have creative 7.1. They aren't bad.
Well...that FILLS me with confidence Martlet. ;)
"They aren't bad"...pffffftt.
Methinks Klipsch.
:aok
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im with swoop.
I got a technics 800watt amp linked up to my mixing desk and record players. I have a small 15" sub but dont really use it considering the two 2000w PA speakers i use for sound :)
the only Denon i have i smy tape deck, and its collecting dust right now.
Yes, the room is supposed to shake. Yes, the plaster should crack. Yes, it really hurts when you get hit by bullets. Yes, Lancasters have forced complaints from next door a few times.
If it isnt loud it isnt worth it.
my advice: screw any PC speakers and set up your own system.
although if you dont want to invest, or havnt already, it might be harder than im giving credit for...
....pardon?
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Originally posted by Curval
Well...that FILLS me with confidence Martlet. ;)
"They aren't bad"...pffffftt.
Methinks Klipsch.
:aok
yeah. I don't know the other kind you are talking about, but the creative ones are just that, not bad.
I like having the 7.1. I like the audigy 2 software. And I like the speakers. When I upgraded from 5.1 I was glad I did, but not like OMYGODTHESESPEAKERSROXXORSMYB OXXORS"
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My roommate in college had the klipsch 4.1 system. It's definately top of the line. Maybe someday I'll splurge for a klipsch system, but I can't bring myself to shell out for it anytime in the forseeable future.
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Originally posted by Martlet
yeah. I don't know the other kind you are talking about, but the creative ones are just that, not bad.
I like having the 7.1. I like the audigy 2 software. And I like the speakers. When I upgraded from 5.1 I was glad I did, but not like OMYGODTHESESPEAKERSROXXORSMYB OXXORS"
lol...I understand. The difference in price will be quite sizeable after I ship the Klipsch and pay duty on them.
Creative 7.1s I can buy here...surprisingly cheap too.
Being as I am going from a crappy really old 2.1 system with on-board sound in my computer the 7.1 Creatives are probably the way I should go.
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Originally posted by Curval
lol...I understand. The difference in price will be quite sizeable after I ship the Klipsch and pay duty on them.
Creative 7.1s I can buy here...surprisingly cheap too.
Being as I am going from a crappy really old 2.1 system with on-board sound in my computer the 7.1 Creatives are probably the way I should go.
I forget how much I paid for them. I got them at Best Buy a few months ago. Get them and try them. If you aren't happy, you can always return them and get the others.
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Klipsch are the best PC speakers available
though more expensive then the bracket your looking at.
If your environment allows you some 5.1's and crank it up go for it. Otherwise headphones are best imho.
...-Gixer
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Ive been eyeing the surround-systems too, wondering how much they add to the game. I know games like Joint Operations, which have a lot of sound effects (birds, water ebbing, etc) would probably sound awesome.
A couple years back I went with an Altec Lansing (sp?) setup...2 speakers and a big subwoofer. Wow, the subwoofer alone adds a lot.
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Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 505 Amplified Multimedia/Computer Speaker System
This is the set up i got.
In a 4.500 sq ft house i no longer need the home stereo.