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spectre · 07-16-2003, 03:05 PM

I'm looking to get speakers for my PC. I don't have a lot to spend on the speakers after all the expense of the new system (I want to try to keep it under $100 if possible). What speakers would you recommend?

Thank you in advance.

Konichiwaneko · 07-16-2003, 03:11 PM

want 5.1 or 2.1 sound?

I personally like for less then $100 the z-340 and z-640 line from logitech.

spectre · 07-16-2003, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Konichiwaneko
want 5.1 or 2.1 sound?

I would like 5.1, but I'm sure the price range I'm looking for severely limits my options.

cj22009 · 07-16-2003, 04:04 PM

Logitech z640's are around 70 bucks and there 5.1 I have a set and love them

Mesmerize · 07-16-2003, 05:21 PM

I own these speakers made by Cambridge Soundworks. They're only 4.1, but I don't know how much you'll really miss the additional channel. They also sell these, but I haven't personally used them.

I can vouch for the high quality of the 4.1 set however, and I doubt the 5.1's will be worse. They're plenty loud enough, have an excellent signal:noise ratio, and have been going strong for four or five years now.

stinkynutz · 07-16-2003, 08:12 PM

yea, the Cambridge Soundworks fps2000 are great. that's what i have also. they make quality stuff. i have no complaints with mine.

yakimushi · 07-16-2003, 08:16 PM

I've got a set of Logitech Z-560's and I must say that these are the best speakers I've ever owned.

They're 4.1 surround, 400watt THX certified. With the right sound card a fifth channel could easily be added.

The sub on these is amazing. Its an 8" powered and ported sub in a wood box. It POUNDS. I believe it weighs in at around 180watts.

So if you're really looking for good speakers that'll do well in all areas (gaming, music, and movies) I'd suggest these in a flash.

Hmm... after a quick pricewatch it seems these still go for about $150, but they're well worth it.

juanvaldes · 07-16-2003, 09:04 PM

dude. $8 speakers.

whale · 07-16-2003, 09:38 PM

I got a Bose Mediamate. Full range speakers. Works fer DVD/CD/TV also. I LIIIIKE IT !!!

Konichiwaneko · 07-16-2003, 11:23 PM

For 5.1, you will not be dissapointed with the Logitech Z-640's

$65.00 shipped too you second day from newegg.com

HeyAgain · 07-17-2003, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by juanvaldes
dude. $8 speakers.

I use the ones that came with the computer.

merkdr · 07-17-2003, 11:02 AM

i gotta a set of altec lansing avs 500`s . they work plenty fine, ultra cheap.

mustang91 · 07-17-2003, 05:08 PM

I own a pair of Z-640's as well. I love them. I got a definite boost to my FPS games by using them.

The bass pounds lound enough for me to hear the bass three rooms and one floor away from the speakers, with doors closed. They don't have the best range of sound (I'm a sound designer, so I'm picky) but for 95% of all applications you'll be more than happy, and not out a lot of money.

07-16-2003, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	Need some advice on PC speakers I'm looking to get speakers for my PC. I don't have a lot to spend on the speakers after all the expense of the new system (I want to try to keep it under $100 if possible). What speakers would you recommend? Thank you in advance. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

07-16-2003, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	want 5.1 or 2.1 sound? I personally like for less then $100 the z-340 and z-640 line from logitech. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

07-16-2003, 11:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	For 5.1, you will not be dissapointed with the Logitech Z-640's $65.00 shipped too you second day from newegg.com __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

07-16-2003, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
cj22009 On the edge of control Location: Ga	Logitech z640's are around 70 bucks and there 5.1 I have a set and love them

07-16-2003, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mesmerize Upright Location: Michigan	I own these speakers made by Cambridge Soundworks. They're only 4.1, but I don't know how much you'll really miss the additional channel. They also sell these, but I haven't personally used them. I can vouch for the high quality of the 4.1 set however, and I doubt the 5.1's will be worse. They're plenty loud enough, have an excellent signal:noise ratio, and have been going strong for four or five years now.

07-16-2003, 08:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
stinkynutz Insane	yea, the Cambridge Soundworks fps2000 are great. that's what i have also. they make quality stuff. i have no complaints with mine.

07-16-2003, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
yakimushi Addict	I've got a set of Logitech Z-560's and I must say that these are the best speakers I've ever owned. They're 4.1 surround, 400watt THX certified. With the right sound card a fifth channel could easily be added. The sub on these is amazing. Its an 8" powered and ported sub in a wood box. It POUNDS. I believe it weighs in at around 180watts. So if you're really looking for good speakers that'll do well in all areas (gaming, music, and movies) I'd suggest these in a flash. Hmm... after a quick pricewatch it seems these still go for about $150, but they're well worth it.

07-16-2003, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	dude. $8 speakers.

07-16-2003, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
whale Tilted	I got a Bose Mediamate. Full range speakers. Works fer DVD/CD/TV also. I LIIIIKE IT !!!

07-17-2003, 11:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
merkdr Tilted Location: ottawa, canada	i gotta a set of altec lansing avs 500`s . they work plenty fine, ultra cheap.

07-17-2003, 05:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
mustang91 Upright Location: Cleveland, OH/Athens, OH	I own a pair of Z-640's as well. I love them. I got a definite boost to my FPS games by using them. The bass pounds lound enough for me to hear the bass three rooms and one floor away from the speakers, with doors closed. They don't have the best range of sound (I'm a sound designer, so I'm picky) but for 95% of all applications you'll be more than happy, and not out a lot of money.