need some decent speakers, any advice?

[imported_Malken]

currently on my wife's computer all she has is the PoS speakers that came with her HP computer. She wants some that she can listen to music on without sounding like shit. Don't need anything spectacular, no surround sound er anything, just something that sounds good to play some music.

anyone have any suggestions on a good bargain for something like this?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

What's your price range?

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
What's your price range?

... and what kind of music does she listen to (does she have need of a lot of bass reproduction?).

 

[imported_Malken]

will be under $100 for price range.. can't afford any more than that.

she listens to mostly alternative rock / rock ... she said she loves to hear the bass, current speakers have ... 0.. don't wanna rattle our walls er anything though

 

[imported_Malken]

also.. if it matters.. she her mobo has onboard sound. realtek ALC 888 chipset.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You can probably find a lot of reviews of the Logitech z-2300 and Klipsch promedia 2.1 set in this pricerange.

There are also some other options that could be better for music. M-Audio has a couple powered monitor sets for $100 or less.
Swan has a couple sets around the $100 mark like this one http://www.theaudioinsider.com...wan-m10/products_id/89

There's the potential to get a small amp / used receiver + a pair of inexpensive bookshelf speakers as well, but that would be tough on this budget.

 

[Tiamat]

Have to agree with Yoyo...

In that price range there are 3 that comes to my mind.

Logitech Z-2300
Klipsch Promedia 2.1
M-Audio Studiophile AV30

These can be found on Newegg. The M-audio would have better vocals/midrange, but would just not have the bass power that the former two offerings mentioned will offer. This is a compromise you have to decide upon.

I have not heard the Swan M10 that Yoyo suggested, but it does seem to be well worth your investigation.

 

[imported_Malken]

Thank you for the suggestions. Now to do some research and earn points with the wife!

 

[frostedflakes]

Might also look into the Klipsch Promedia 2.0. I have a pair and really like them. I tried a few cheaper 2.1 PC sets and I thought the bass really overpowered mids and highs, seems like they design these speakers for kids who like thumping bass as opposed to a more balanced sound.

My only complaint would be the cheap pots Klipsch and other manufacturers use for volume adjustment. I don't know why manufacturers can't spend a bit more money on quality potentiometers, but oh well. Just use software volume control to save wear and tear on the pot.

 

[cheesehead]

You can get used powered studio monitors for $100 if you're lucky.

 

[0roo0roo]

yea at that range its tough, either the bass is weak or sloppy, its not so much just about shaking walls, thats easy, the question is whether it sounds like music or some ghetto banger riding down your street. the midranges either too small and or it has no tweeters. it depends on how discerning your wifes ears are.

http://www.cambridgesoundworks..._spk_csw&item=k1sntos4
double ur budget thou

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Might also look into the Klipsch Promedia 2.0. I have a pair and really like them. I tried a few cheaper 2.1 PC sets and I thought the bass really overpowered mids and highs, seems like they design these speakers for kids who like thumping bass as opposed to a more balanced sound.

My only complaint would be the cheap pots Klipsch and other manufacturers use for volume adjustment. I don't know why manufacturers can't spend a bit more money on quality potentiometers, but oh well. Just use software volume control to save wear and tear on the pot.

I'm going back 5+ years and I don't know anyone who's owned Klipsch Pro Media's and not had an issue with the volume control. Klipsch still hasn't fixed this? Even demo units in the store often have the issue. Unacceptable IMO.