2.1 Audio Suggestions

[Xilorator]

Looking to get some 2.1 speakers, nothing fancy, clear sound/decent bass. I'd like to spend roughly $100. Right now I plan on getting http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121036

 

[OG buckshot jr]

From back when I worked at Futureshop, that was the only half-decent 2.1 set that I've ever seen (discounting something nutty like Bose, and ~$50 or under). Altec Lansing used to make great sets but have since stopped, and are instead releasing funky-looking, stylish pieces of shit.

 

[$alvador]

Frequency response sucks, 40W RMS is pathetic... I don't know how the fuck that got 4 eggs but $80 is a total ripoff for this shit. Decent bass doesn't even start until 48Hz down and this crap cuts off there. Likewise, clear sound doesn't start until 200W if you actually want to crank it up occassionally.

$100 is a tough price to negotiate for decent sound. Either you end up with garbage like this or you have to increase your budget by at least a few bucks

 

[Shortbus]

Klipsch 2.1 pro media are decent, between 100-200 though.

 

[OG buckshot jr]

Snap, didn't see the price I would NEVER pay that.. They used to be $49.99 LOL

You're MUCH better shopping elsewhere. @Sal, 48Khz starting point is not bad for a computer-speaker set with that amount of power. Obviously, if you're like me (a bloody audiophile), there's much room for better.

 

[Xilorator]

Well the consensus is they suck and the price is a rip off. Any other suggestions out there that are "ok" for my price range?

 

[Xilorator]

Are these any better, they say they are THX certified if that means anything. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121048

 

[OG buckshot jr]

THX means fuck all cause the systems are analog, and shit (shit quality for anything remotely half-close to THX standards).. it's a sales gimmick.

However, that one looks better, beefier, more wattage at least. For roughly the same price (if not less), you can get a surround system @ futureshop lol (logitech).

But either way, that's not too bad.

 

[mandy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121036

Bahaha I have those. They're pretty decent for gaming.

 

[Xilorator]

Well based off of what the feedback has been, I'm gonna go with the Logitech Z623 for $99 from Amazon. They aren't amazing but they will do what I need them to do. I don't need really good speakers since I've already got a 7.1 Panasonic SC-BT300 home theater system.

 

[Xilorator]

Just got my speakers, my floor is going to hate me and I'm sure campus security will be hearing gun shots from counter strike halfway across campus. gg

 

[zackychuu]

Just got my speakers, my floor is going to hate me and I'm sure campus security will be hearing 'fire in the hole' repeatedly every fucking round from counter strike halfway across campus. gg

Fixed.

 

[Xilorator]

Fixed.

Haha yes, god dammit that shits loud

 

[Brains]

If you're willing to pay a bit more, I suggest the 2.1 bose speakers. I've had em for a couple years now and I love em. Very small speakers, but they pack great sound quality and very loud. Great bass too.