Speakers advice for Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021

[gr00]

HI,

I currently have Logitech X-530 speakers. Although they are 5.1 set I never really used them properly... kept all speakers in front of me most of the time. Now I'm thinking about getting a new set, but the market for mid-priced PC speakers is awful... most of the recommendations today I heard about 5 years ago when purchasing the prior set.

What I want is a clearly sounding 2.1 set, not overly powerful, maybe just as X-530. Not too much bass, since X-530 is oversaturated with bass on everything but lowest. I want clear mid-range and a full sound. Price should not be (much) higher than 150€. So I took a look at Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021. What do you think about this set? Is it a worthy replacement? Can I get better value from something else?

 

[pete1229]

I have a set of Altec Lansings 2.1's (AC 45) they have a powered sub woofer anf the sound quality is still amazing. I don't do gaming just listen to allot of music and watch Hulu, etc.. I don't think you can go wrong with this brand.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

150 Euro?! How much do Klipsch Promedia 2.1s go for where you're at? I would spring for either those or the M-Audio AV40s.

Sadly, while the older Altecs still kick ass (I have a few ACS45s and ACS48s in use at the folks), the newer models are kind of lacking.

 

[gr00]

Thanks for your suggestions. But all of these are very old models (ACS45s, ACS48s, Klipsch Promedia 2.1s) and I have practically no chance of getting them locally. What I'm more interested in are newer models. M-Audio AV40s seem interesting, I've got to research more on them. So far I think they're for audiophiles (don't mind) and are only 2.0.

Are Logitech Speaker System Z623 any good (better than x-530)? They look similar to 5.1 set Z506, except being more expensive.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Huh, I thought the Promedia 2.1s are still a current product. Can buy them brand new at a few places, at least here in the US.