5.1 to 3.1 Audio change?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

On my computer I have the Logitech Z680's but I hardly ever make use of the two rear speakers. I did a quick check and I'm thinking they can fetch $200 plus shipping on ebay.

If I do this, will I find a nice 3.1 setup for around the same price? $250 might be feasible

I'd much rather have a more clear 3.1 than the 5.1 setup I have right now, I'm just not satisfied with them because they have a hiss under normal and low volume levels. Oh, I checked on newegg and only saw 2.1 setups, no 3.1, are there not any 3.1 setups?

By the way, I use these mainly for music with occasional gaming but I don't play as much now as I used to

 

[Heisenberg]

Never heard of a 3.1 setup. Either 2.1 or 5.1.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

What should I do? I like having a center channel for movies

 

[Heisenberg]

Then I'd sell the whole setup and buy a better 5.1 one.

 

[Anubis]

3.1? you mean 2 fronts and a center? thats odd 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 are the setups i know of,

if i were you i woudl liik for a good quality 2.1 setup

EDIT: just saw you like movies, then you want a 4.1 or prefibily 5.1 setup

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Ok, I'd like a reccomendation on a nice 2.1 setup then

What about going the route of buying a receiver and then speakers?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

How is 4.1 setup? One in the rear?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
How is 4.1 setup? One in the rear?

no its 2 front and 2 rear no centers


do a search in OT there was a thread about 2.1 sets not to long ago

if your going to get a receiver and speakers that woudl cost a bit more

 

[Tiamat]

If you dont want to fish around for receivers and stuff, Klipsch makes some pretty nice computer speakers. I personally have the Promedia Ultra 5.1s and cannot complain. They suit me fine for the amount they costed, and the type of room i live in.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
If you dont want to fish around for receivers and stuff, Klipsch makes some pretty nice computer speakers. I personally have the Promedia Ultra 5.1s and cannot complain. They suit me fine for the amount they costed, and the type of room i live in.

Yup, those are awesome, but I honestly don't want to spend that much, what $350? I'll search around a little more first

 

[DurocShark]

A 4.1 will work if you plug the 2 rears into the center channel. But make sure your sound card drivers can handle 3.1. I've seen some that only do 2, 2.1 and 5.1.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
How is 4.1 setup? One in the rear?

2 front, 2 rear, no center.

 

[Veramocor]

Search the deal forums for Z-2200 from logitech, they are 100 speakers and there is a 50 rebate form. 2.1 setup, sound is almost as good as promedia, but they will last you longer (something about promedia using foam.)

I just got mine 2 days ago

 

[sniperruff]

i'd just keep the Z680's

 

[clicknext]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
i'd just keep the Z680's

I agree, $200 would be a good amount to get, but you'd still be losing quite a bit of cash. I don't think you're going to find a 3.1 package anywhere, and 2.1 would be missing your centre channel. 2.1 is the best for listening to music, though.