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Primal Wolf

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Basically, I am looking into surround sound speakers. My motherboard is the K8n neo platinum from MSI, and it supports 7.1 dolby surround, so my options are open. The two systems I have been looking at are:
Logitech 5.1 z-5300e
Or the:
Creative inspire t7800 8 piece

What I am hoping for from my surround sound system is a really good surround system, so that when someone in Half-Life 2, for instance, makes a noise behind me, it really sounds like they are behind me, so that I turn around in my chair wondering whos there tounge2.gif . But I also want good quality sound so that when a helicopter is flying over me in GTA:vc, it really sounds like there is a helicopter flying around outside the house.
Which of these systems would best deliver, or is there another system that would do just as well, or even better for a similar price?
Not sure if it matters:
K8n Neo platinum motherboard
1 gig of ram
Athlon 64 3000+
Geforce 6800 GT
plenty of hardrive spaceLogitech 5.1 z-5300eCreative inspire t7800
 
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Primal Wolf

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well, for the amazon prices, they are 80 and 120 or so... I guess I wouldnt like to pay more than 150... unless that only gets me a crappy system of course.
 
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Primal Wolf

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thanks for replying. I have to be honest, I had jsut bought this today :This here, and obviously, I am dissapointed in its performance. Sure it may be 5.1, but I dont really notice any surround sound thats really impressive. It doesnt sound like there a real gun going of behind me when playing counter-strike, and thats what I want. I can see the wattage on the sattelites is alot lower on my current system, than on the other 5.1 I have posted. Will this wattage on the one you suggested give me that?
 
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RanDum72

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Its not the speakers that will give you surround sound (unless it has an outboard DSP which your speakers doesn't have), its the sound card. Check your sound card settings.
 
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ribbon13

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If you eventualy want to do HTPC or evern consider it, I'd reccoment no less of a reciever than a Denon 3800 series. You can get 3803's at decent prices on ebay. or get one here
http://www.mydigitaluniverse.com/show.asp?PID=2619

Then buy pairs of partsexpress BR-1 mini monitors (shielded version if you want so they can go right next to your CRT/TV/puter/magnet sensitve whatever) as you can afford them.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe...D=7&Partnumber=300-642

Once your done they can be your computer speakers/HT setup for the rest of your life.
 
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Primal Wolf

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I already changed my sound card settings to 5.1 surround, I just think that the speakers do have enough power to really give them clear and crisp audio
 
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Commish

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You're likely overlooking something. I have the same speakers (x-530's), and I've been quite impressed with them, especially with DVD's. I'm using an Audigy 2zs to push them.
 
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MaverickBP

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i have to agree with the replys on the x-530's. They are nice and no distortion. But doesnt go loud enough or hit hard enough for me. And it seems primal feels the same way. The z-5300's are perty nice and hit decently enough to please most anyone. Of course this is when i turned on the klipsch 5.1's and became disgusted with everytihng else :)
 
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ribbon13

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If it's made out of plastic, it doesn't deserve to be called a speaker. :p

The only exception are JBL Eons, but there high denisty plastic thats 1" think, and technically not speakers, but stage monitors.

I like to build speakers. I built my pc, amplifier (from scratch), and speakers (from scratch).
 
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Primal Wolf

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Well, your stereo Robbon is a little too expensive for me, so I went and bought the z-5300e, and listened to Matallica's "No Leaf Clover" and nearly shat myself. thanks for your input guys.
 
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Oyeve

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Originally posted by: ribbon13
If you eventualy want to do HTPC or evern consider it, I'd reccoment no less of a reciever than a Denon 3800 series. You can get 3803's at decent prices on ebay. or get one here
http://www.mydigitaluniverse.com/show.asp?PID=2619

Then buy pairs of partsexpress BR-1 mini monitors (shielded version if you want so they can go right next to your CRT/TV/puter/magnet sensitve whatever) as you can afford them.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe...D=7&Partnumber=300-642

Once your done they can be your computer speakers/HT setup for the rest of your life.
Click to expand...

I agree, I dont bother with "PC speakers", I have a full 7.1 stereo system. Denon AVR-2805, JBL 4802 monitor speakers for the fronts, 4 Infinity Reference 2001.3 for the 2 rears and an Infinity Entra II for the center. Games sound freaking awesome and music, well, lets just say my neighbors hate me. I even have my Denon classic 45F turntable hooked up to my PC. I say if you're gonna go 7.1 do it right. PC speakers? BAH! :)
 
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Primal Wolf

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Unless I'm mistaken, those cost more than 500 dollars right? Thats a little more than I would like to spend right now. But maybe in the future, I basically cant upgrade anything else on my computer right now, but hardware changes so fast...
 
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Amaroque

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I'm using the Klipsch Promedia v.2-400, and a Audigy2 ZS.

The sound is phenomenal. ;)
 
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Primal Wolf

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Well, now I got a sound card question. Since my graphics and poot speed are all good, might as well upgrade the sound. I have heard good things about the sound blaster audigy 2 platinum ZS. First, I feel I get pretty good quality with my integrated sound card, but everyone tells me that integ sound sucks, and I even read that some people are dissapointed with the clarity with my mobos sound card, so what difference will I notice? Is it even worth it? and is this audigy a good bang for my buck?
I posted this right as you did amaroque :)
 
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Amaroque

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The sound quality is much better then onboard audio. You don't need a ZS platinum. That's just a ZS with a 5.25" front audio bay.

Anyway, BB had that card on sale for $60 a month ago. That's the lowest price I've seen the retail package.
 
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Primal Wolf

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Well, I dont know why I would need a front hub for the audigy, so you saved me $80. Thanks. I have never had a seperate sound card, which is why I dont know how much clearer my sound quality could get, but I guess I'll give it a shot, my paycheck was quite satisfying this month.
 
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Jeff7181

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I love my Logitech Z-640's... I'm not an audiophile by any means, though. But these are great.
 
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Primal Wolf

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Damnit, why cant there be one good card, and one bad card. so many choices. so little money :(
Is the audigy 2 zs an old cound card? Best Buy no longer carries it around me.
 
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