Members JBecker Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Are dead/dying. Great set of THX certified Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers that I use for just about everything for the last 8 years. So, for all my computer speaker needs-- my main source of listening to music, watching movies, etc etc, what's the 2.1 system I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 A friend of mine has some great ones... but I can't remember what they're called. I'll try and find something for you, sit tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sex Panther Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I bought an awesome set of Phillips 2.1 computer speakers from Wal-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here they are! Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1 http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203071483&listingid=19073738&dcaid=17902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here they are! Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1 http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203071483&listingid=19073738&dcaid=17902 I've heard good things. Sound quality was really great? Even for someone with a somewhat picky ear? That's right around where I was looking to spend, basically 100-150 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I've heard good things. Sound quality was really great? Even for someone with a somewhat picky ear? That's right around where I was looking to spend, basically 100-150 or so. I really liked it when I heard it but it's been a while. Going to look for it for you has actually given me a bit of speaker gas... {censored}! I'm gonna bookmark it and make a buy in 2 weeks. I hate to wait. You should really check some of the review sites and see what they like in a 2.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here's what I'm using. Very clear sound and the highs are just right. Not shrill like on some JBL models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here's a Maximum PC article - but it's from 2004. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/Klipsch-ProMedia-GMX-A-2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 The hard part with reviews on most sites is knowing what my friends say about speakers/sound quality, etc, I'm all too aware that I know how to listen and I'm listening for different things than most people. People who are impressed with a system that can shake a wall but can't put out clear, even sound aren't the ones I want making the call. I want people who actually listen to music . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dew_Riffic Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Bose Companion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 The hard part with reviews on most sites is knowing what my friends say about speakers/sound quality, etc, I'm all too aware that I know how to listen and I'm listening for different things than most people. People who are impressed with a system that can shake a wall but can't put out clear, even sound aren't the ones I want making the call. I want people who actually listen to music . You're really gonna have to check some of these sites out. www.tomshardware.com www.anandtech.com www.hardocp.com Oh and you might want to steer clear of the speakers I indicated earlier - apparently there's a lot of really good stuff out there now. Good hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I read those three. I trust them for computer stuff, but less for sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gain_Junkie93 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Compupwnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 anything by harmon/kardon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=Pennywise=- Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here's what I'm using. Very clear sound and the highs are just right. Not shrill like on some JBL models kinda look like my girl's sex toys...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 kinda look like my girl's sex toys...... Your girl has good taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Supersonic44 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Ive got a set of Altec Lansing 2.1's that are coming up on around 8 years. Still pumping out the Radiohead and Oasis with righteous conviction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Ive got a set of Altec Lansing 2.1's that are coming up on around 8 years. Still pumping out the Radiohead and Oasis with righteous conviction. We probably have the same one. Just this week the speakers suddenly lose sound and I have to smack the sub to get any sound back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lndianScout Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have a set of these.. didnt take but a few minutes from when I got them that I pissed the wife off.. now I have to use my headphones :cry: Cyber Acoustics A-3780 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=588550&Sku=C375-3780&SRCCODE=CNETFEED&CMP=OTC-CNETFEED Specifications * Design: Pro Series Industrial Design * Speakers: 2-Way Satellite Speakers * Remote: Illuminated wired remote - On/Off control - Master volume control - Bass volume control - Headphone output jack * Subwoofer: Wood enclosed - 8" Pro Series Driver - Tuned port * Satellites: 2 way satellites with 3" dynamic mid-range drivers and 1" mylar tweeters * Power output: 180 watts - System (subwoofer - 100 watts; satellites - 40 watts x 2) * Frequency Response: 22-20KHz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 www.newegg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -todgemistro- Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 We probably have the same one. Just this week the speakers suddenly lose sound and I have to smack the sub to get any sound back. I have that problem with my Creative i-trigue speakers its so annoying. Every once in a while they'll just lose all the bass and volume. I like creative speakers but I'm not too picky when it comes to them, so long as its fairly clear and not tinny sounding its fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 klipsch {censored} is NOICE for pc listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anymore before I just go and buy the Klipsch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jopop Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah make sure you buy a system that has real mid woofers, not fancy design crap with 300 tweeters and a sub. I've heard what was supposed to be a great version of the mini satelite thingies and they still sucked ass. Boomy bass and lacking midrange FTL. The klipsch system looks decent, but don't expect comparatively really great sound, it is a compact system after all. PS the treble can be a bit overbearing on Klipsch speakers, i see these are also horn loaded, you'll really have to try it for yourself. If it doesn't work out there's always EQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted July 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 My current satellites are 2x2.5" speakers. The sub is probably 8" looking at the enclosure. Maybe 6". Keeping in mind I realize that size can equal better and I'm fine with big stuff, what would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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