Looking For 2.1 Speakers

Anubis_Maximus · 12-06-2006, 11:53 PM

Well, I just purchased the X-Fi Xtreme Gamer sound card, but the only listening device I have right now is a midrange Altec Lansing Headset. I've got my eyes on the Bose Companion 3 Series II speakers right now, I demoed them at Best buy and they blew everything way out of the water, of course so does their price. I don't want to spend anything more than $250.00 on a 2.1 speaker system, so if anyone knows of something better than those Bose for around the same price gimme some names otherwise I suppose I'll get the Bose. Thnx.

Acreo Aeneas · 12-07-2006, 12:11 AM

Check www.logitech.com

They have a THX Certified one that sells at your local popular retail stores for about the same price.

Here's the first THX model at NewEgg for $159 shipped: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121121

Here's their second top of the line THX model for $286 shipped (after a $50 mail-in-rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121133

They are both 5.1 systems. Powerful, and the audio clarity surpasses my aging set of Z-530s (cheapest 5.1 by Logitech at the time).

Zoopy_T · 12-07-2006, 01:38 PM

The logitech Z-2300 are very good 2.1 speakers:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SQ2P2?...SIN=B0002SQ2P2

Here's a review of them if you want to know more:
http://www.denguru.com/2004/11/11/logitech_z/index.html

It's got a nice big subwoofer for computer speakers (8 inches).

Of course if you want a 5.1 system, I'd have to recommend the Z-5500.

Acreo Aeneas · 12-07-2006, 02:04 PM

Humph...forgot about their 2.1 THX Certified set lol. Good job Zoop!

Anubis_Maximus · 12-07-2006, 04:15 PM

so what if those bose arn't thx certified? just how important is it that my set be THX certified?

Zoopy_T · 12-07-2006, 04:27 PM

THX means the people at THX tested it and it passed their audio quality and performance tests. So does it matter if you get THX speakers that arn't THX certified? Not really. But there's a better chance of getting better sounds from THX certified speakers (but not necessarily true in every situation). My advice is to try and listen to these speakers yourself and judge by your ears. Though that may be hard to do since I don't know of any store that has PC audio demos

**WhiskeySix** · 12-07-2006, 04:50 PM

Have you considered Medusa 5.1 headphones?

You can get them here: http://www.medusa-usa.com/medusa-51-...-v2-p-896.html

I have a pair and can say that they are worth every penny. You hear vehicles coming before you see them... turn your head (in the game) left-right-left and you can zero-in on exactly where the sound's coming from - whether it's footsteps crunching in the snow, or a tank over the hill.

(plus the mic works really really well - and is detachable)

**El_Gringo_Grande** · 12-07-2006, 10:06 PM

My Klipsch promedia 2.1 are really nice. The sound is great. http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...media-2-1.aspx

Two really cool things about them.

1. They have an aux input so I can hook up an mp3 player and have good sound. Often I take them outside for a BBQ.

2. The headphone jack. Plug that in and sound is routed to them. Makes easy to go silent late at night while the wife is sleeping.

edit== And you can find them for about 110 bucks.

Rookie420 · 12-07-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Gringo_Grande

My Klipsch promedia 2.1 are really nice. The sound is great. http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...media-2-1.aspx.

YES I also have this Klipsch setup and LOVE IT. Klipsch can be pretty pricey but if you can afford it then go with it!

perry · 12-07-2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Gringo_Grande

My Klipsch promedia 2.1 are really nice. The sound is great. http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...media-2-1.aspx

Two really cool things about them.

1. They have an aux input so I can hook up an mp3 player and have good sound. Often I take them outside for a BBQ.

2. The headphone jack. Plug that in and sound is routed to them. Makes easy to go silent late at night while the wife is sleeping.

Yea that. Very happy with the set I got on sale at best buy a couple months ago. Only wish it had a mic input so a "normal" headset could be plugged in, instead of just headphones.

**El_Gringo_Grande** · 12-07-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perry

Yea that. Very happy with the set I got on sale at best buy a couple months ago. Only wish it had a mic input so a "normal" headset could be plugged in, instead of just headphones.

Can't you just use a converter? What do you mean by "normal" headsets? I had some Klipsch headphones (and they where OLD AND BIG but sound great) with that big plug but radio shack has a converter to take it down to mini-plug. Also have a RCA to miniplug converter to hook them up to an old portable cd player I have and that works also.

Or are you talking about something else?

perry · 12-07-2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Gringo_Grande

Can't you just use a converter? What do you mean by "normal" headsets? I had some Klipsch headphones (and they where OLD AND BIG but sound great) with that big plug but radio shack has a converter to take it down to mini-plug. Also have a RCA to miniplug converter to hook them up to an old portable cd player I have and that works also.

Or are you talking about something else?

Headset as opposed to just headphones.. With a headset, you have to run the mic back to the jack on the back of the computer. Could accomplish the same thing with an extender or something, but, hey, for as much as they cost an extra wire wouldn't kill em

BiBi · 12-17-2006, 06:53 PM

Klipsch Promedia speakers are great.

Also consider a Sennheiser headset, they are some of the best for gaming. If you play counterstrike or a lot of infantry FPS, you will hear footsteps precisely from every direction.

Rookie420 · 12-17-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiBi

Klipsch Promedia speakers are great.

yes great speaker setup, that is what I have..as far as headset, I have Icemat Siberia headset. Got mainly bc I use to play nothing but counter-strike and these headsets are actually Cal issued....here check em' out

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...726&CatId=2382

**Twisted_Firestarter** · 12-21-2006, 02:45 PM

I've used quite a few speaker systems and far and away my favorite is the harmon/kardon SoundStick II's .

They have a great looking, completely clear design with blue LED accents on the subwoofer. And the fidelity is outstanding both for gaming and listening to music. They have great bass and the clearest most crisp highs I have heard on a system this price. I like them so much I bought them twice.

You can demo them at any Apple store. They also sell them at Best Buy.

12-06-2006, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anubis_Maximus Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 64	Looking For 2.1 Speakers Well, I just purchased the X-Fi Xtreme Gamer sound card, but the only listening device I have right now is a midrange Altec Lansing Headset. I've got my eyes on the Bose Companion 3 Series II speakers right now, I demoed them at Best buy and they blew everything way out of the water, of course so does their price. I don't want to spend anything more than $250.00 on a 2.1 speaker system, so if anyone knows of something better than those Bose for around the same price gimme some names otherwise I suppose I'll get the Bose. Thnx. __________________ "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough” Einstein

12-07-2006, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 3,660	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers Check www.logitech.com They have a THX Certified one that sells at your local popular retail stores for about the same price. Here's the first THX model at NewEgg for $159 shipped: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121121 Here's their second top of the line THX model for $286 shipped (after a $50 mail-in-rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121133 They are both 5.1 systems. Powerful, and the audio clarity surpasses my aging set of Z-530s (cheapest 5.1 by Logitech at the time). __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American."

12-07-2006, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zoopy_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,641	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers The logitech Z-2300 are very good 2.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SQ2P2?...SIN=B0002SQ2P2 Here's a review of them if you want to know more: http://www.denguru.com/2004/11/11/logitech_z/index.html It's got a nice big subwoofer for computer speakers (8 inches). Of course if you want a 5.1 system, I'd have to recommend the Z-5500.

12-07-2006, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 3,660	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers Humph...forgot about their 2.1 THX Certified set lol. Good job Zoop! __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American."

12-07-2006, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anubis_Maximus Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers so what if those bose arn't thx certified? just how important is it that my set be THX certified? __________________ "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough” Einstein

12-07-2006, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zoopy_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,641	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers THX means the people at THX tested it and it passed their audio quality and performance tests. So does it matter if you get THX speakers that arn't THX certified? Not really. But there's a better chance of getting better sounds from THX certified speakers (but not necessarily true in every situation). My advice is to try and listen to these speakers yourself and judge by your ears. Though that may be hard to do since I don't know of any store that has PC audio demos

12-07-2006, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 32 Posts: 7,868	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers Have you considered Medusa 5.1 headphones? You can get them here: http://www.medusa-usa.com/medusa-51-...-v2-p-896.html I have a pair and can say that they are worth every penny. You hear vehicles coming before you see them... turn your head (in the game) left-right-left and you can zero-in on exactly where the sound's coming from - whether it's footsteps crunching in the snow, or a tank over the hill. (plus the mic works really really well - and is detachable) __________________

12-07-2006, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
El_Gringo_Grande Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OKIE HOMY Age: 39 Posts: 2,258	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers My Klipsch promedia 2.1 are really nice. The sound is great. http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...media-2-1.aspx Two really cool things about them. 1. They have an aux input so I can hook up an mp3 player and have good sound. Often I take them outside for a BBQ. 2. The headphone jack. Plug that in and sound is routed to them. Makes easy to go silent late at night while the wife is sleeping. edit== And you can find them for about 110 bucks. __________________ Sen. John McCain (AZ) For President '08 --- I’m not racists, I have republican friends. Radio show host. - "The essence of tyranny is the denial of complexity". -Jacob Burkhardt - "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds" - Emerson - "People should not be afraid of it's government, government should be afraid of it's People." - Line from V for Vendetta - If software were as unreliable as economic theory, there wouldn't be a plane made of anything other than paper that could get off the ground. Jim Fawcette

12-17-2006, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
BiBi Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers Klipsch Promedia speakers are great. Also consider a Sennheiser headset, they are some of the best for gaming. If you play counterstrike or a lot of infantry FPS, you will hear footsteps precisely from every direction. __________________ #EGLN, #TeamHOT

12-21-2006, 02:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Twisted_Firestarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: 90064 Posts: 926	Re: Looking For 2.1 Speakers: harman/kardon SoundStick II's I've used quite a few speaker systems and far and away my favorite is the harmon/kardon SoundStick II's . They have a great looking, completely clear design with blue LED accents on the subwoofer. And the fidelity is outstanding both for gaming and listening to music. They have great bass and the clearest most crisp highs I have heard on a system this price. I like them so much I bought them twice. You can demo them at any Apple store. They also sell them at Best Buy. __________________ Twisted Firestarter a.k.a \|TG\| Harkonian

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