God computer speakers suck ass...

[BigToque]

Obviously you get what you pay for, but these things suck. I just paid $100 for a pair of Altec Lansing ATP3. They almost sound like they're broken (I havent ruled that out), they dont really sound like they did at the store. I think I'll take them back and get a pair of bookshelf speakers and hook em up to my amp.

 

[Anubis]

my Klipsch Promedia 2.1s dont suck. they RULE! and i know teh 4.1s and the 5.1 Kick ass also

 

[RegaPlanet]

your room or source can be as much of a determinant to overall sound as a speaker can be.

 

[boyRacer]

They're not that bad... and i think you got ripped off. Mine sound pretty nice for how much it cost me.

BTW... I have Klipsch 5.1s and ATP3s in another room...

 

[BigJ]

1) The ATP3s do suck ass, get yourself some Klipsch or Logitech's
2) Why on earth would you buy retail if you heard them in the store? Come on, you know you can get a better deal online.
3) HT system + computer = the best way to go

 

[BigToque]

1) The ATP3s do suck ass, get yourself some Klipsch or Logitech's
2) Why on earth would you buy retail if you heard them in the store? Come on, you know you can get a better deal online.
3) HT system + computer = the best way to go

1. I don't want to spend more then $100. (BTW this is CDN, so think $65 USD)
2. Canadians can't ever get any good online deals.
3. I agree, but it is a bit of a pain carrying around a big amp and speakers. These are just supposed to be something to get me by while I spend christmas at my parents house. (I don't have speakers otherwise)

 

[zzzz]

whats your sound card?

 

[BigToque]

whats your sound card?

SB-Live. At home its connected to a beauty HT system

 

[slag]

I have some Altec Lansing AC48s speakers from many years ago and they are rocking just as strong as then. These speakers have a great amount of bass and are clear all the way up.

 

[NetworkDad]

If you paid $100 ($65US) - you paid too much. I love my ATP3's, and must have paid $50 US shipped from dell a few months back.

 

One word - Z560s. I know you could get them for under $100 a month ago @ Amazon. As for me, I got mine from Staples (special order from Ingram Micro) for $120 after coupon/pricematch in September 2002.

 

[bmacd]

i have a set of JBLs that came with my compaq and they sound great. I also have my computer wired into my receiver when i'm playing a movie, so i don't complain much

-=bmacd=-

 

[halik]

hehe i have cmedia on board sound runing thru technics 5.1 receiver to 5 5 100watt speakers and a 120watt sub

 

[sandorski]

Try buying an Amp+speakers that are not "computer speakers" for the same price, they'll suck just as bad if not worse.

 

[Jeff7]

I've got a set of Philips speakers - 4 satellites and a subwoofer; think it was maybe $40 after rebates (Christmas present last year I believe it was, maybe the year before). Better sound than I was used to; of course, I've not ever heard the Logitech or Klipsh speakers for comparison.

 

[Ryan]

I hae a pair of Boston Acoustics Dolby Digital 5.1 surrond sound speakers. I love them

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
I've got a set of Philips speakers - 4 satellites and a subwoofer; think it was maybe $40 after rebates (Christmas present last year I believe it was, maybe the year before). Better sound than I was used to; of course, I've not ever heard the Logitech or Klipsh speakers for comparison.

How much before rebates?

 

[spanky]

my atp3s are fine. u paid $100? hope thats not US dollars.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: spankyOO7
my atp3s are fine. u paid $100? hope thats not US dollars.

Obviously you didn't read the thread.

I have ATP3's, they sound fine with my Audigy.

Viper GTS

 

[RGN]

No they don't. I've got Logitech Z-560's and they rule!

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

mine don't suck

 

[yakko]

I have Altec Lansing speakers on my computer and they rock.

 

[Ornery]

Stop at your local musical instrument shop and give the Roland Powered Speakers MA-8 a listen. I purchased some from Brook Mays Music Co. using a price match at the time. They can be found for a fair price here and there. You do get what you pay for, and sometimes more!

Edit Here's a Canadian outfit.