Best 2.1 setup?

[teatime0315]

Hi everyone, I currently have a Logitech Z4 (Audigy ZS2?) and to be honest ... it sucks ass.
I need to upgrade these speakers ASAP. So I was wondering, is the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's the best computer speakers or is there something better? And by better I'm hoping its something better and doesn't cost too much more.

I'll probably buy the speakers first if anything and try them on the Audigy 2... then if i'm not satisfied then i'll buy a new soundcard. Which now leads to another question, which sound card is a good choice to accompany these new speakers? I play games, watch movies, and listen to a ton of Music.

Thanks 😀

 

[DukeFan21]

I enjoy my Logitech Z-2300s a bunch

 

[teatime0315]

Originally posted by: DukeFan21
I enjoy my Logitech Z-2300s a bunch

Oh yeah, I totally forgot about those. Has anyone tried the Z2300's and the Klipsch ones? Care to comment on which was better?

 

[Excelsior]

I'd recommend moving on from 'made for computer' speakers and use a dedicated amp or receiver + a pair of bookshelf speakers and a sub.

 

[Sunrise089]

I like my z-2300s better than the Klipschs I've heard, but my experience with the Klipschs isn't extensive.

Originally posted by: Excelsior
I'd recommend moving on from 'made for computer' speakers and use a dedicated amp or receiver + a pair of bookshelf speakers and a sub.

Or of course you can go this route. To me though the added space and cost isn't worth it unless you don't have any other HT equipment to listen to stuff on. And if that's the case, then I'd sure want a 5.1 setup for the PC.

 

[Sunrise089]

Edit: Double Post

 

[Excelsior]

Or of course you can go this route. To me though the added space and cost isn't worth it unless you don't have any other HT equipment to listen to stuff on. And if that's the case, then I'd sure want a 5.1 setup for the PC.

Well, you can still get quality smaller speakers that would fit on desk for not too much more. And one doesn't have to go and spend $300 for a receiver. You could just get a $50 two channel amp or a used receiver for 75.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Or of course you can go this route. To me though the added space and cost isn't worth it unless you don't have any other HT equipment to listen to stuff on. And if that's the case, then I'd sure want a 5.1 setup for the PC.

Well, you can still get quality smaller speakers that would fit on desk for not too much more. And one doesn't have to go and spend $300 for a receiver. You could just get a $50 two channel amp or a used receiver for 75.

Kinda what I did

Bought Infinity PS12 for 260 and two P162BK's for 150 total paired with an old reciever I already had.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Or of course you can go this route. To me though the added space and cost isn't worth it unless you don't have any other HT equipment to listen to stuff on. And if that's the case, then I'd sure want a 5.1 setup for the PC.

Well, you can still get quality smaller speakers that would fit on desk for not too much more. And one doesn't have to go and spend $300 for a receiver. You could just get a $50 two channel amp or a used receiver for 75.

Kinda what I did

Bought Infinity PS12 for 260 and two P162BK's for 150 total paired with an old reciever I already had.

Bingo. It can easily be done and is entirely worth it. Hell, I have a Pioneer 5.1 receiver with digital inputs (both coax and optical) that I bought for $60 with the remote. Pair that with whatever speakers you can find and you're good to go.

 

[Excelsior]

Here are a couple of options too: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATWS15

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATLS100