Best Speakers

[randumb]

I have a choice between Logitech Z-540, Creative Inspire 5.1, Hercules X something 510, Altec Lansing X3051, and Altec Lansing 251. Which one is the best?

 

[randumb]

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[acejj26]

aren't speaker comparisons subjective? u might have to listen to each set and determine which ones u like best. i myself have the logitech z540s and they are amazing. not to say the others aren't but i'm a little biased

 

[Rafael]

I was in the same boat a few days ago.
And still undecided about the Logitech Z-640 and Altec Lansing 251.
But many ppl recommended me the Logitech, over creative and altec.
I pretty much going with the Logitech.

Raf

 

[BoomAM]

Depends on which Creative ones. Cos some of their 5.1 systems suck, but others (like the 5300) are quite good.

 

[Brian48]

I've got both the Creative 5.1 5300 and the AL 251. Overall, I like the Creative 5300's just a little bit better over the AL 251's. The 251 sounds better at higher volumes, but at "reasonable" sound levels, the 5300s' seem much more crisper. Neither one is a bad choice if you're looking for a budget 5.1 speaker system. True, they don't sound as good as my Klipsch 4.1, but they do offer a much better bang for the buck ratio.

 

[sniperruff]

never mind. i thought it AL251 was the 2.1 system with a big set of satellites and a big sub.

take the 540

 

[Mem]

I've got both the Creative 5.1 5300 and the AL 251. Overall, I like the Creative 5300's just a little bit better over the AL 251's.

I have been using the Creative 5300 since my amp died,anyway for the price I`m more then pleased with the sound quality ,as always sound quality is always subjective but for the price they are good buys.

Btw don`t over look the Videologic Z550 ,I hear they are excellent and have been getting great reviews.

 

[BoomAM]

I own the 5300`s as well. And unless you wack the volume up to 75%+ then the clarity is fine, after that though, you do get a bit of distortion.

 

[Mem]

I own the 5300`s as well. And unless you wack the volume up to 75%+ then the clarity is fine, after that though, you do get a bit of distortion.

Creative made them more for sound quality then loudness for the price so that`s true,the Logitech Z-540 speakers will go louder before you hear distortion so it`s really down to the buyer.

 

[GaryShandling]

Creative Megaworks 6.1 THX + Creative Labs Audigy 2 Platinum.




Ownage.

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: GaryShandling
Creative Megaworks 6.1 THX + Creative Labs Audigy 2 Platinum.

Ownage.

Show Off. lol
Ive gotta admit, that set up rules, but until something far better than my current setup comes out, and 6.1/7.1 becomes used more, i`ll be happy with the Audigy1 + Inspire5300 5.1.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Why not a 4.1 setup? The Boston BA7800s blow away all those listed. You can get them on eBay for $75.

Edit: I have a 2x BA7800 setup

 

[GaryShandling]

Originally posted by: BoomAM

Originally posted by: GaryShandling
Creative Megaworks 6.1 THX + Creative Labs Audigy 2 Platinum.

Ownage.

Show Off. lol
Ive gotta admit, that set up rules, but until something far better than my current setup comes out, and 6.1/7.1 becomes used more, i`ll be happy with the Audigy1 + Inspire5300 5.1.

Hehe, it's worth spending the money. How often do you buy a speaker set up which matches home theatre sound? Might aswell go for it. Unlike your pc they wont need replacing for years.

 

[yhelothar]

i'd say altec 251...

read a few reviews..

they all suggest altec 251 over logitech z-540.. why?
because logitech has muddy highs and boomy bass..

altec 251 sounds much better..