speakers recommendation

[lorlabnew]

Hello,

I'd like to upgrade my crappy $20 speakers on one of the PC's. Never really had anything better then $50 Altec Lansing older set on another PC (4 satellites and subwoofer), but used only with regular 2 channel PC output of Intel D850MVL on-board sound. I also purchased Logitech's 2 satellites/1 subwoofer set recently (don't remember the model number, I think Z-340), have it in another location.. the sound of this unit was OK but not great; but I used a crappy older ISA soundcard, what might've been the reason.

I recently built a box with new Intel 845PEBT2, which is supposed to have somehow decent audio build-in (I currently have plugged in mentioned $20 speakers)... would like to get something better; under $100 if possible; I generally don't listen music much (at least not from PC) , but I like to play games (flightsims & shooters etc.). Would like to utilize board's 6-channel audio as well, since I can imagine possible difference.... I don't need absolute high-fidelity, but I can distinguish bad vs. good sound

Thanks in advance for recommendations.

dave

 

[GTaudiophile]

You might be able to find a 6.1 system under $100 from Creative, but otherwise it might be hard.

I personally use the Boston BA7800s (4.1 system for $200).

 

[lorlabnew]

Thx GTaudiophile..

I found CreativeLabs (6.1) 6600 for $129 and Logitech (5.1) Z-640 for $99, both at local BestBuy (could get it tonight). I think my audio is 5.1 (6-channel) capable. What would be better choice? I don't mind extra $30 if sound is clearly better.... sorry I'm not too familiar with sound terminology and such.

thx for suggestion
dave

 

[GTaudiophile]

I'd go with the Logitechs. Just remember that not many software apps can take advantage of 5.1, much less 6.1. You can probably utilize 5.1 with most software DVD players.

 

[lorlabnew]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I'd go with the Logitechs. Just remember that not many software apps can take advantage of 5.1, much less 6.1. You can probably utilize 5.1 with most software DVD players.

OK, sounds good - Logitech Z640 should be more than sufficient for my needs, also, already now I don't have much desk space, and I know that Logitech's satellites are very tiny (think this set uses the same ones or similar to those in my other 2.1 Logitech set).

thx again,

dave

 

[fatbaby]

STOP! Get the z640s at buy.com for $50 after a $20 rebate

 

[lorlabnew]

Originally posted by: fatbaby
STOP! Get the z640s at buy.com for $50 after a $20 rebate

thx fatbaby; good tip.

dave