PC Speaker Reccomendations?

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: chiwawa626

Originally posted by: MazerRackham
I think I'm going to go with the Klipsch 2.1s... but they are out of stock everywhere. Do that suggest a new 3 piece system is coming out soon? I wonder....

Yeah im leaning to the promedia 2.1s also, man it would suck if we get them and 2 weeks later theres a new 2.1 setup out :disgust:

if you want a 2 speaker set up, get those swan m200s posted up above

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n1

Originally posted by: MazerRackham
I think I'm going to go with the Klipsch 2.1s... but they are out of stock everywhere. Do that suggest a new 3 piece system is coming out soon? I wonder....

what a waste of money....for about the same price you can get z-560s
Klipsch's ProMedia line is WAYYYYY overrated...

Uhm, no. I think not. I have heard both of them in different settings and yes the 560's are great for the money, but they do not sound as good as the klipsch.

 

[chiwawa626]

I dont know about the z560s now...from what everyone is mumbling about them i just feel their gonna be all base? is that true, or are their good highs as well?

 

[fyleow]

chiwawa I have not heard the 560s but I have heard the 540s. I think they are a little boomy but the base is pretty controlled. I'm sure you can adjust it as well.

 

[chiwawa626]

Yeah but i just dont want all boom i want the beautiful highs and mids I took a look at this review Looks like the 400w bad boy is not even close to what it advertises And that scares me. But im still leaning twords the z560s now...jeeze make up my mind already....any audiophiles in the house?

 

[chiwawa626]

ok now im thinkin mite as well order the z560s and then if i dont like em sell em on ebay for more then what i bought em for I think i mite as well order em...someone gimme some low price links please.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: chiwawa626
I dont know about the z560s now...from what everyone is mumbling about them i just feel their gonna be all base? is that true, or are their good highs as well?

ITS BASS!!!!!!!

ok, and the satellites are fine speakers

 

[fyleow]

I consider myself as an audiophile (of sorts) but can't really help you that much, since I'm in the headphone department of things....

Can you get somewhere to test out the Z560 before you buy? That's probably the best way.

 

[neomits]

those of you that recommend the klipch do you actually own them. They look damn fine and get good reviews but they are also DAMN expensive. Any places to find them cheap or is the 4.1 just as good?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: neomits
those of you that recommend the klipch do you actually own them. They look damn fine and get good reviews but they are also DAMN expensive. Any places to find them cheap or is the 4.1 just as good?

I own the v2-400's (predecessor to the 4.1's) and they are worth every penny i spent on them. Out of all the things i have purchased for my computers over the past 2 years, my klipschmonsters take the cake. Even friends and family who come visit are amazed by the clarity of the sound they produce.

I LOVE THEM!

<--- Rockin strong with his Klipsch

 

[chiwawa626]

Logitech Z-560 4.1 THX® Certified Speaker and Subwoofer Set - 970055-0403
119.95 1 28 119.95
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Shipping 11.90
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hmm should i press send ?

 

[aphex]

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No

 

[chiwawa626]

NO BEACUASE ITS REFERBUSISHEDEDD AHHHHHH

good thing i didnt order yet. hmm off to find a better deal..

why aphex?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: chiwawa626
NO BEACUASE ITS REFERBUSISHEDEDD AHHHHHH

good thing i didnt order yet. hmm off to find a better deal..

why aphex?

Im just a big fan of the klipsch speakers... Like i said a little farther up in the thread. I have heard both of them (4.1 & 560), fairly side by side in someones house (different rooms) and the 560's just dont sound as good IMO. If money is a big factor, and you HAVE to have the 4.1 setup then get the 560's. But in all honesty i would even take a klipsch 2.1 over the 560's just for the added clarity and non-overdone bass. If you can, try to take a listen to them (preferably not in a store, stores cant do EITHER system justice).

When all is said and done, the klipsch just sound better IMO.

 

[chiwawa626]

EEEEK stop screwing with my head people...

mabey i should just go for the 2.1s...i mean who needs 4.1 and thundering base..my mom will prolly get mad anyways rite? hmm...mabey i should sleep on it

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: chiwawa626
EEEEK stop screwing with my head people...

mabey i should just go for the 2.1s...i mean who needs 4.1 and thundering base..my mom will prolly get mad anyways rite? hmm...mabey i should sleep on it

Why not buy one from somewhere with a good return policy. Then you can try one of them, if its not worth the money to you (or dosent sound as good as you want) you can return it and get the other setup.

 

[neomits]

I'd definetly sleep on it.

I have a decent 2.1 setup now and I just need the full sound all around me and thats why I'm looking for new ones.

I'd really really love to by the klipsch 5.1 setup just because it looks so damn good and is getting rave reviews but its also so much damn money

And then I'm tossed between the klipsch and logitech 4.1 sets. They seem to be about the same with the klipsch being a bit more (not really that big of a deal) I guess I really just need to hear them to hear which is better.

Edit: hmmm 3dsoundsurge.com makes a note that a 220 watt version of the klipsch may be out this september. That may be what I need. It'll be cheaper and I don't really need 500 Watts

 

[aphex]

I thought this summed up my feelings fairly well:

"Summing up the music

Now most people don't just listen to one type of music and while many do put emphasis on some particular types, pretty much everyone wants a system that can deliver very good all around performance and that's just what Logitech has delivered with the Z-560 system.

I can't really offer an all-encompassing definitive subjective opinion on what the best 4.1 speaker system is for music for you as it depends your definition of "best". Having said that, as good as the Z-560 is it?s not really in the same musical league as the $450 VideoLogic Sirocco Crossfire or $300 Monsoon MM2000. Depending on what your priorities there are also less powerful systems such as the AMR-150 that can also impress but I am not aware of any that will offer the even close to the same power or deep bass extension of the Z-560. The Z-560 satellites are definitely competitive with the $100 more expensive Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 system, maintaining better clarity at high volume, particularly where there is a lot of bass. However the ProMedia 4.1 will offer greater placement ranges for neutral bass, ability for below neutral bass, slightly quicker bass response and some will prefer the high frequency response from Klipsch?s horn loaded tweeters. On the other hand, if you want to really blast your bass the Z-560 will rise to the top of the 4.1 crowd. Despite all the technical test results it?s quite possible you might come to an entirely different conclusion than me in your own personal evaluation of these systems. The key again is where possible do your own auditions."

-taken from 3dsoundsurge.com's review of the z560's


IMO the Klipsch produced a more accurate representation of the music as compared to the 560's.

 

[MazerRackham]

Does anyone own those Monsoon speakers? I like the amplified headphone jack on that system....

 

[chiwawa626]

yeah i still want to know more about the MM-1000 monsoons...and yah im still freakin confused as hell