are klipsch 2.1 from dell same as the klipsch 2.1 you can get elsewhere ?

[mobilunit]

I was wondering if the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker system from Dell are the same Klipsch 2.1 Promedia that you can get other places ? Dell small business has them $123.96 + tax & free shipping. - because it says Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Speaker System-Dell Only. does that mean these are different speakers. thanks for any input

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Welcome to AT.

Sure looks like the same set to me

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/Prod...78&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

EDIT: "Manufacturer Part# PROMEDIA 2.1" seems to be the same set according to Klipsch

 

[alcoholbob]

Knowing Dell, it's probably cheaper because they are shipping refurbished products as new. They do this all the time with their expensive LCD monitors and multimedia speakers.

 

[mobilunit]

My Klipsch proMedia 2.1 from Dell arrived today.You can tell the contents have been retaped.There was even a few pieces of grass on the sub. How does Dell get away with selling opened boxes as NEW? I am happy with the speakers anyway.

 

[AsianriceX]

I bought my Promedia 2.1's a long time ago from Sam Goody for 80 bucks when they went on clearance. They didn't have any new sets so I ended up getting the display model. While I was afraid of any abuse the speakers may have gone through being the display, they've performed fantastically well and have even survived 2 apartment parties.

You'll be pleasantly surpised at the build quality and great sound they produce. The only gripe I have is how the volume controller crackles at times when trying to change the volume. Other than that, well worth my 80 bucks. 🙂

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: AsianriceX
I bought my Promedia 2.1's a long time ago from Sam Goody for 80 bucks when they went on clearance. They didn't have any new sets so I ended up getting the display model. While I was afraid of any abuse the speakers may have gone through being the display, they've performed fantastically well and have even survived 2 apartment parties.

You'll be pleasantly surpised at the build quality and great sound they produce. The only gripe I have is how the volume controller crackles at times when trying to change the volume. Other than that, well worth my 80 bucks. 🙂

I know this sounds stupid, but try changing the volume up and down really fast like a dozen or more times, the crackles might stop.

 

[AsianriceX]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: AsianriceX
I bought my Promedia 2.1's a long time ago from Sam Goody for 80 bucks when they went on clearance. They didn't have any new sets so I ended up getting the display model. While I was afraid of any abuse the speakers may have gone through being the display, they've performed fantastically well and have even survived 2 apartment parties.

You'll be pleasantly surpised at the build quality and great sound they produce. The only gripe I have is how the volume controller crackles at times when trying to change the volume. Other than that, well worth my 80 bucks. 🙂

I know this sounds stupid, but try changing the volume up and down really fast like a dozen or more times, the crackles might stop.

Ah yeah, that fix isn't stupid, I've heard of it before. 🙂 I think it had something to do with dust and grime getting trapped inside the pot. It would work for a few days at a time, but I eventually just gave into the fact that it's a design flaw...or an "undocumented feature." I also started using the software volume control since my MX Duo keyboard has that convenient volume dial.

 

[alcoholbob]

The Klipsch 2.1s are part of the older generation Promedia line, including the 4.1s and 5.1s, pre-Ultra. One of the problems was the tweeter breaking up during volume changes. I think the best way around it is to simply change the volume via your media player and set the PMs to a comfortable maximum volume, like 50%.