Simple Computer Speakers, Good Sound

[cctaylor88]

Greetings all, for the past 5.5 years I have been using a cheap pair of speakers pictured here [Logitech S-220](http://oi68.tinypic.com/2ekkx7m.jpg) and am just frankly sick of them.
I would prefer a pair of "simple" speakers but am open to all suggestions. I would also really prefer not having a subwoofer as, to me, it essentially just takes up room and for most audio that I really tune into... I prefer to use my no ise cancelling headphones. Anyways I would like to spend less than about $75 but I'm honestly open for any suggestions you may have.

Side note I would also like an elegant looking... "control center" where you plug your headphones/microphone in as it will be sitting on my desk. The [current Logitech one I have](http://oi68.tinypic.com/ea4gvn.jpg) just really looks cheap.

 

[thesmokingman]

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-GigaWorks-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B001RNOHDU

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Creative-GigaWorks-T20-2-0-Speakers-review

These are overbuilt (the best that creative makes) and meet your bullet points, also you can get them from amazon warehouse for a good discount.

That said, there are a lot of choices under 80. Fwiw, most stuff under 40 is junk so watch out there.

I saw someone on the zon is selling a pair of T40s for 50...

 

[Ayah]

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-GigaWorks-Multimedia-BasXPort-Technology/dp/B001RNOHDU

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Creative-GigaWorks-T20-2-0-Speakers-review

These are overbuilt (the best that creative makes) and meet your bullet points, also you can get them from amazon warehouse for a good discount.

That said, there are a lot of choices under 80. Fwiw, most stuff under 40 is junk so watch out there.

I saw someone on the zon is selling a pair of T40s for 50...

agreed. both the T20 and T40 are good sets.

 

[Hugh Jass]

I'll give another vote for the Creative GigaWorks T20 Series IIs in that first link up there...the second link is a review for the earlier released Series Is.

Here's a video review of the Series IIs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dkN6HxOyAY

I use them and have been very happy with them.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Alesis/Elevate-3-Studio-Monitor-Pair-1328283431807.gc

If you can find them used or on sale, they'll be in your price range. I have a pair - they actually do sound really nice. Not a lot of power though, but you have to spend at least $150 to get much better that way. (Studio monitors with 5" drivers and stuff.)