Recommend me some good 2.1 speakers w/ headphone jack on speaker..

[XCon]

Looking to buy a new set of speakers. My Benwin flat panels are aging, and I hate they don't have a headphone jack on the satellites...
I don't want to spend a whole lot, like <$100
Suggestions? Links?
PS 2.1 is fine for me, I don't need anything more...
thx

 

[aswedc]

$50 Speakers: Altec-Lansing 221 vs. Logitech Z340

I have the Z340's, and they're pretty good for $40.

 

[XCon]

Thx for the link. Too bad the BA speakers don't have a headphone jack
The Logitech's look good for $50, but I think I will look at some more options before I decide.
thx

 

[T2T III]

It seems quite hard finding the right speakers that sound great to you and also have the headphone jack option on one of the satellite speakers. If a manufacturer could get this right with some great-sounding speakers, I feel I'd be set. However, in the mean-time, I have devised another way to use the speakers I have (Altec Lansing ATP-3) and a set of headphones. First, you'll need to get a stereo "Y" adapter with 1/8" plugs - (1) 1/8" male plug which will plug into your output jack on your sound card, and, (2) 1/8" female output plugs which are on the other end of this "Y" adapter. Then, you plug your speakers into one of the outputs on the adapter and then your headphones into the other one. When using this set-up, ensure that you turn down the volume on your headphones so you don't blow them when you are playing your speakers - or, unplug them from the jack when using the speakers - (I have a 6' extension cable which extends the plug for the headphone which I have laying on my desktop). When using the headphones, you can turn your speakers off via the control on the satellite.

I realize that this may not be the ultimate set-up. However, if you find a set of speakers that you love and the headphone jack isn't included, you can still purchase the speakers and spend about $6.00 for the splitter and cable to give you the headphone option.

Good luck with your purchase!

 

[T2T III]

Oh, one thing I forgot to mention, I've found the Altec Lansing ATP-3 speakers for sale at my local Costco Warehouse club for $39.99. Currently, CompUSA and Best Buy are charging $79.99 for these same speakers.

 

[murphy55d]

I know you said you don't need more than 2.1 but CompUSA has the Logitech Z540s (4.1) and a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz card bundle for 79.

I paid almost that much for the Z540s alone when I got them.

edit: oops, forgot they dont have the headphone jack. Nevermind.

 

[AU Tiger]

Pray that there is a Sam Goody store near you that have the Klipsch 2.1 speakers for $89. They have the headphone jack on the left speaker. If you call around ask for Promedia because that is the big writing on the box and the employee may not who\what Klipsch is.