What kind of computer speakers do you have?

[UDT89]

Going out to buy new speakers for the desktop. Not looking to spend over $100 and I'm just more confused after reading reviews on newegg.

Any personal opinions/recommendations would be great.

 

[lxskllr]

Keeping in mind I'm not any kind of audiophile, I'm using a Creative 5.1 system. I don't know the model number, but I've had them since 2004 or so. I'm happy with the sound.

 

[xSauronx]

i have a 2.1 set of logitechs i got a few years ago...not great, but good enough at low - medium volume which is all i need, so im happy with them

 

[Wyndru]

I have a $10 set of altec lansings I bought in the late 90's from BJ's whosale club that still sound good enough for me. :awe:

I doubt they have any magnetic shields though.

 

[ChairShot]

Logitech 5.1

 

[Anubis]

Klipsch Promedia 4.1s that i only run as 2.1s cause my cat knocked 1 of them off the shelf and broke it

ill prob move to real speakers or monitors later this summer

 

[Lean L]

Pssh... computer speakers...

Spend some time on ebay and pick up a receiver and bookshelf speakers. So much better.

 

[Riverhound777]

Klipsch Promedia 4.1s that i only run as 2.1s cause my cat knocked 1 of them off the shelf and broke it

ill prob move to real speakers or monitors later this summer

I have the same speakers, though I only use 2.1 because I don't have room for the rears. Had mine since 2001.

 

[Vageetasjn]

Klipsch ifi 2.1, but I don't think you can still find them.

 

[adairusmc]

Logitech Z-5500. Had them 4 years or so.

 

[UDT89]

Pssh... computer speakers...

Spend some time on ebay and pick up a receiver and bookshelf speakers. So much better.

I'm saving up to install surround sound in my tv room. This is just for music and gaming in a smaller room.

 

[Anubis]

I have the same speakers, though I only use 2.1 because I don't have room for the rears. Had mine since 2001.

yea i got mine in 03 after my 2.1s broke. but amazingly i sold the 2.1s (broken) for more then i paid for the 4.1s. i love stupid people

 

[Lean L]

I'm saving up to install surround sound in my tv room. This is just for music and gaming in a smaller room.

I'm just saying, computer speakers are crap. You can probably get some proper speakers and a receiver for ~$100 if you search and be patient. Surround !=good

 

[darkswordsman17]

I'm just saying, computer speakers are crap. You can probably get some proper speakers and a receiver for ~$100 if you search and be patient. Surround !=good

Yeah that wouldn't be a bad way to go.

Could consider something like this:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-380

paired with one of those low end Polk models that seems perpetually on sale.

Or maybe consider some decent headphones.

 

[Brainonska511]

Klipsch Promedia 2.1 --> but they've been disconnected for the past few months and I've just been using my HD555 headphones. I'll probably reconnect them after I move and after I have a slightly bigger desk to work with.

 

[TheFamilyMan]

Logitech Z-5500. Had them 4 years or so.

Same for me...father's day gift last year. Awesome speakers...gave the set of Z-560's, which were also incredible, to kids for their pc.

 

[ViviTheMage]

my creative 2.1 setup died after 10 years ... set was great.

picked up a logitech z2300 for 99 off ebay, should last me another 10 years.

 

[amdskip]

Logitech Z560. Had them for a long time and I believe I picked them up from a Dell special originally.

 

[shortylickens]

Logitech 5300e for my game system.

Yamaha RP-U200 with the cherrywood speakers for my office system.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Logitech 2.1 system. It sounds pretty good. Good enough for a computer system anyway.

 

[djnsmith7]

I've owned a 2.1 Altec Lansing set since '99 & they're just now starting to show their age. Quite possibly the best $70 I've spent on PC equipment. Definitely got my money's worth.

 

[tboo]

I love my Razer Makos

 

[s1175290]

You should check out the Harmon Kardon Sound Sticks II. I've had these for about 6 years and they are incredible:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001DBEM4

They are a little over your price range, but I think you can find some used and/or refurbished ones for around $100. I purchased mine new on sale for about $125.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Mine say THX, so they are the best in the world.

 

[Scotteq]

At home, I ran a digital out into my receiver (NAD, and out through a Polk Audio 5.1 setup).

At work, I have a Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 setup which sounds amazingly good, considering...