Should i get high quality 2.1ch speakers or basic 5.1ch???

[tallchaos9]

Hi guys iv'e got some cash left over from my birthday ($70) and iv'e decided to get some better speakers. should i get a good quality 2.1channel set up or a basic 5.1???:hmm:

i normally play games on it ,battlfield, Metro, crysis warhead ect... if that helps

 

[richaron]

For around $100 (hopefully less) I would get a half decent 2.0 set.

Unless you really need to melt your face off with a bad subwoofer...

Edit: I bought a set of Creative Gigaworks T20's a few years ago. Upgraded since then, but I still pull them out regularly & they kick ass. Lacking a bit of bass at low volumes, but you can't get much better sound quality at their size/price. I'd be looking for something of their calibre.

 

[shortylickens]

For playing games on the computer a good 2.1 is highly recommend. Surround doenst help nearly as much in gaming as you might think.

I just got a Lepai amp and hooked up my old TV speakers. Sounds great and didnt cost me much.

 

[mshan]

Headphones?

 

[computerparts1]

I say 2.1

 

[Jinny]

a good quality stereo pair > meh 2.1