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| Thread ID: 117462 | 2011-04-20 02:23:00 | Recommend good 5.1 speakers | Richardd150 (13927) | Press F1 |
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| 1195744 | 2011-04-20 02:23:00 | Hi all. The volume control on my Dell speakers has died so I'm looking at some new ones. Any recs for 5.1 speakers under $150.00? General use with some gaming and music listening but I'm no music buff so doesn't need to be too flash. Cheers! |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1195745 | 2011-04-20 02:31:00 | Logitech Z-506, the successor to the hugely popular X-530. www.computerlounge.co.nz |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1195746 | 2011-04-20 09:49:00 | Thanks Wratterus. I'd liked the look of that model. | Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1195747 | 2011-04-20 23:01:00 | I decided I don'tlike 5.1 myself, I'd go a nice set of stereo speakers like www.computerlounge.co.nz But it's a matter of preference. My reasons: Windows 7 refused to use the rear speakers for music in any meaningful way Positional audio on games just didn't work like i thought it would Finding a spot for the speakers and running the wires is a nusiance In the lounge i have a decent 5.1 setup for movies, on the PC I have an awesome little amp and a pair of bookshelf speakers - no cheapo 5.1 setup could compare :) |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1195748 | 2011-04-21 00:17:00 | I decided I don'tlike 5.1 myself, I'd go a nice set of stereo speakers like www.computerlounge.co.nz But it's a matter of preference. My reasons: Windows 7 refused to use the rear speakers for music in any meaningful way Positional audio on games just didn't work like i thought it would Finding a spot for the speakers and running the wires is a nusiance In the lounge i have a decent 5.1 setup for movies, on the PC I have an awesome little amp and a pair of bookshelf speakers - no cheapo 5.1 setup could compare :) It's probably a good point - I probably don't have the room (desk is a 100cm wide and 60 odd deep and no shelves to put speakers on) to set out 5.1 speakers in a way that I can actually benefit from them. I tend to use headphones for gaming but my wife likes to Skype and listen to music while in our kitchen/living room area (we have a small house, 89 Sq metres)- For a 2 speaker set up would you recommend that product (I ask as you wrote "I'd go a nice set of stereo speakers like..."? What make and model do you actually have? |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1195749 | 2011-04-21 02:52:00 | Love my Logitech z5500, only have two draw backs: Price - expensive Size - huge Still great sound... |
ruup (1827) | ||
| 1195750 | 2011-04-21 03:18:00 | Love my Logitech z5500, only have two draw backs: Price - expensive Size - huge Still great sound... That... looks very nice:drool - I'm sure if I bought one my manliness would be vastly improved (at least until my wife saw the Visa bill and Bobitted me;)) But where would I put them - the speakers, I mean. |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1195751 | 2011-04-21 03:23:00 | what I actually have is a little Kama bay amp and a pair of wharfdale speakers. I can't find it for sale any more but www.pbtechnz.com is very similar (I already had speakers hiding out in the shed so i just got the amp) these amps are "only" 10 watts which limits the volume but it fills the little room and can be heard all round the house. The ones I linked where on my list as I had read very positive reviews on them, I haven't heard them myself though and if you are a bass Junkie or like any sorta techo or dance music you may prefer a 2.1 setup. Myself I like bass but not to extremes. edit: this www.pp.co.nz is what I actually have but they are not in stock. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1195752 | 2011-04-23 08:47:00 | Thanks all. I'm gonna save up for some decent gear so have (don't shoot me) bought a DSE 2.1 system that is surprisingly good (that may say something about my ears rather than the quality of the product) in the meantime for $40 (on special, of course!). Your advice has been heeded and will be used. |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1195753 | 2011-04-23 13:36:00 | what I actually have is a little Kama bay amp and a pair of wharfdale speakers. I can't find it for sale any more but www.pbtechnz.com is very similar (I already had speakers hiding out in the shed so i just got the amp) these amps are "only" 10 watts which limits the volume but it fills the little room and can be heard all round the house. The ones I linked where on my list as I had read very positive reviews on them, I haven't heard them myself though and if you are a bass Junkie or like any sorta techo or dance music you may prefer a 2.1 setup. Myself I like bass but not to extremes. edit: this www.pp.co.nz is what I actually have but they are not in stock. Was actually looking for something like an and desktop speakers, however something with digital coax/optical in and a subwoofer out. |
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