Best 2.1 speaker setup for computers

[scootermaster]

I'm using a set of "Aura" 2.1 speakers I got at CostCo ten years ago. The satellites are actually kind of big (which is nice) and they've even got wood cases (which is rare) so they're not horrible, but it might be time to get something nicer.

Any ideas?

My main/only concern is music. Maybe movies, but no gaming.

Thanks!

 

[Spoooon]

I picked these up for $50 a while back: Creative GigaWorks T20.

2.0 but provides all the bass I need.

 

[nakedfrog]

Does anybody here have the Guillemot Hercules XPS 2.1 Lounge speaker kit? I have a Dell GC that I can only use in Home & Home Office, and this looks like it might be the best bang:buck for me.

 

[bludragon]

Overbudget, but if you want a real step up in sound quality, you might want to check out some small studio monitors: http://www.guitarcenter.com/St...itors-Recording.gc?o=1

Beware that most are priced individually though!

 

[coreyb]

I recommend the M-AUDIO AV-30's. Really nice sound and only about $80, I think.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: bludragon
Overbudget, but if you want a real step up in sound quality, you might want to check out some small studio monitors: http://www.guitarcenter.com/St...itors-Recording.gc?o=1

Beware that most are priced individually though!

I've been dying to get the Edirol MA-15D Digital speakers for my HDTV and 360. They have optical and coax digital inputs. Heard em at GC and they sound great. 180 bucks tho.

 

[cheesehead]

If these are the speakers I think they are (AURA is the consumer electronics division of Aurasound, manufacturer of speaker parts), I wouldn't bother. I haven't heard anything in the sub-$75 product I really like.

 

[0roo0roo]

pretty much, for music at the under 100 dollar range its pretty awful.
those are all "youtube" speakers.
http://www.cambridgesoundworks...s5&akhg1999=YAHODTFDC5
are interesting. large sats for good midrange. rare in pc speakers. whether any refurbs are in stock is another question. regular sets are 199.
theres an even bigger set http://www.cambridgesoundworks...y=search&item=k1sntos6 full 4 inch driver in the sats for that one

 

[yh125d]

I'm consistently amazed at how good my Logitech Z4's are

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16836121130


Priced at $70, theres really no beating it, that I've found

 

[JerYnkFan]

I had the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s for a long time and they sounded amazing. I got them used and paid around 75-100ish.

 

[Exirtis]

Would it be hijacking the thread to say that I'm looking for a new 2.1 setup as well?

My needs are probably a bit different than Scootermaster's though, as my main reason for getting a new setup is that my new computer is putting out mad amounts of noise on analog. Basically, I've got a 'puter capable of digital out and I was hoping I could find a 2.1 setup that accepted digital in.

I'm really not too picky (really!), especially as my current speakers are ancient beyond reckoning.
http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h87a.htm