Recommend a set of 2.1 speakers

[Beavis97]

I'm looking for some decent 2.1 speakers to go along with an Audigy 2 I might be buying soon. Price wise I dont think I want anything more expensive than $100.

Any suggestions?

 

[NokiaDude]

Altec Lansing ATP-3. Amazing subwoofer. Crystal clear highs and awesome mid's.

 

[Tab]

How much you got to spend? I'd say Klipsch

 

[nitromullet]

I know it's a wee bit more than $100, but the Logitech Z-2200's rock for $129.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-107&catalog=60&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0

 

[Gagabiji]

Originally posted by: Tabb
How much you got to spend? I'd say Klipsch

Klipsch If you are willing to spend an extra $29, do it. lol everyone asks "I need a good *something* for under $50" and people always go higher.

 

[Beavis97]

Thanks for the quick replies

Those Klipsch speakers look pretty good, but reading the reviews a lot of people mention the hiss coming from the speakers. Are they really better than the Logitech Z-2200's?

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Beavis97
Thanks for the quick replies

Those Klipsch speakers look pretty good, but reading the reviews a lot of people mention the hiss coming from the speakers. Are they really better than the Logitech Z-2200's?

The Klipschs look retarded! I have heard both and the logitechs sound better and have more power to boot.

 

[OffTopic1]

I have the Altec Lansing ATP-3 for over 3 years now it is great. However, the Altec Lansing 221 bass is better for games & is more powerful, but slightly lower in mid tone that most people wouldn't notice (got it for my gf sis at x-mas). The Klipsch Promedia is very nice with sound quality slightly better than the latter 2, but does it warrant the higher price (listened to it & compared speakers when I was shopping last Nov/Dec)?

Get the Klipcsh If the speakers are going to be your main entertainment system. But, it is better to get the AL 221 for games & invest in a good pair of head phones if you have a good home audio set up.

 

[igowerf]

Originally posted by: OffTopic
I have the Altec Lansing ATP-3 for over 3 years now it is great. However, the Altec Lansing 221 bass is better for games & is more powerful, but slightly lower in mid tone that most people wouldn't notice (got it for my gf sis at x-mas). The Klipsch Promedia is very nice with sound quality is slightly better than the latter 2, but it is warrant the higher price (listened to it & compared speakers when I was shopping last Nov/Dec).

Get the Klipcsh If the speakers are going to be your main entertainment system. If you have a good home audio setup is better to purchase the the cheap AL 221 & invest the money in a good pair of head phones.

I have the ATP-3's too and I love them. I got them for $35 + shipping at FS/FT!

 

[Bovinicus]

Originally posted by: Oyeve

Originally posted by: Beavis97
Thanks for the quick replies

Those Klipsch speakers look pretty good, but reading the reviews a lot of people mention the hiss coming from the speakers. Are they really better than the Logitech Z-2200's?

The Klipschs look retarded! I have heard both and the logitechs sound better and have more power to boot.

That's a very subjective comment. It really depends on the kind of music you like to listen to. The Klipsch's have a solid, clear, and distinguised mid-range. I think this makes them better for a wider variety of music. Most all music uses the mid-range frequencies. Granted, I haven't had a chance to hear the 2200s, but I somehow doubt that they compete with the Klipsch's when it comes to the mid-range. I have not heard another set of computer speakers that compares to the Klipsch's.

I always suggest that people buy their speakers at a physical store instead of a virtual one. This way they can try out the speakers for themselves and see which ones have the kind of sound that they prefer.

 

[Jayczar]

If you can afford one of the more expensive pair I say go for it, but if you absolutely
must stay under $100 I got a set of these for $81 for a friend w/ free shipping to boot
and they are really nice. Logitech Z3

 

[Tab]

Logitech - Makes speakers, keyboards, mice, webcams, headsets....
Klipsch - Makes speakers....

You choose

 

[gsellis]

I would buy anything with Yamaha on the speaker. I have a set of YST-M10's that still crank after about 7 years.

 

[Farmer]

Well, I really have no recommendations, but I'd avoid the Logitech Z340s, if you were considering them (I think the cheapest they offer, at around $40, I got mine for $35.99 a while back). They sound terrible compared to my ancient Altec Lansings (I would be using those, but a power surge apparently blew out the volume control, and it seems pretty messy to fix).

I don't really like the idea of 'high-end' 2.1 systems. I say blow your cash on a nice set of PC headphones (I don't know which ones are good, but these Sennheisers that I picked up sure sound nice), and save up for a 7.1 setup.

 

[jdogg707]

Originally posted by: NokiaDude
Altec Lansing ATP-3. Amazing subwoofer. Crystal clear highs and awesome mid's.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Farmer

I don't really like the idea of 'high-end' 2.1 systems. I say blow your cash on a nice set of PC headphones (I don't know which ones are good, but these Sennheisers that I picked up sure sound nice), and save up for a 7.1 setup.

i don't have anywhere to put all the little satellites. thats why i'd rather have a 2.1 setup, at least.

 

[sellmen]

I've never been a fan of Logitech speakers. The bass is too boomy, not accurate enough. Good for games, not that great for music/movies.

The Klipsh GMX are ok, but the Klipsh Promedia 2.1's are much better.

The best speakers under $100 are the EV SonicXS 2.1 speakers, if you can find them at compUSA/eBay. If you can't, Altec Lansing ATP3 are very nice, as some people have noted above.

 

[Beavis97]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Farmer

I don't really like the idea of 'high-end' 2.1 systems. I say blow your cash on a nice set of PC headphones (I don't know which ones are good, but these Sennheisers that I picked up sure sound nice), and save up for a 7.1 setup.

i don't have anywhere to put all the little satellites. thats why i'd rather have a 2.1 setup, at least.

That is exactly the reason I'm looking for 2.1s, no room to put all these satellites around. After reading the replies I think I'll get the cheaper ATP-3's and invest in a good pair of headphones later on. Sound is important, but not $130+ important

Thanks for your help.

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: gsellis
I would buy anything with Yamaha on the speaker. I have a set of YST-M10's that still crank after about 7 years.

I have the Yamaha YST-MS50. I bought them for my girlfriend and I was so impressed that I bought a set for myself. Before I upgraded my old Cambridge Soundworks speakers, I used to use my Sony MDR-V6 headphones instead. Now, I haven't noticed any differences between the Yamahas and the Sony V6.

I wanted the Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D, but $250 is too hard to really justisfy for now.

 

[apac]

Planar Media 14s. Trust me, you won't be disappointed, especially if these are for music.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: apac
Planar Media 14s. Trust me, you won't be disappointed, especially if these are for music.

Agreed. Just got a set of PM14s to replace my MM700s. Buttsex.

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: sellmen
I've never been a fan of Logitech speakers. The bass is too boomy, not accurate enough. Good for games, not that great for music/movies.

The Klipsh GMX are ok, but the Klipsh Promedia 2.1's are much better.

The best speakers under $100 are the EV SonicXS 2.1 speakers, if you can find them at compUSA/eBay. If you can't, Altec Lansing ATP3 are very nice, as some people have noted above.

exactly!
listen to this guy