Surround sound speakers for my Pc?

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 7:59 pm

http://www.dealtime.com/xPC-Altec_Lansi ... 2ec68d75b1

These seem to be popular. Any comments? Or even better surround sound speakers out there?

rmatich · Post by **rmatich** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 8:07 pm

If you've got $350 or so then I would suggest the Logitech Z-680 speakers or the Kilpsh [spelling] Promedia Ultra speakers. One of the cheaper Logitechs like the Z-640 set would be fine also. Shop around. Compusa and Best Buy both have a great speaker selection. Let us know what you chose and how they sound to ya!!

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 8:43 pm

Klipsch will blow logitechs away and will more than likely sound better than those Altec Lansings.

fixationdarknes · Post by **fixationdarknes** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 8:43 pm

Grimson wrote:Klipsch will blow logitechs away and will more than likely sound better than those Altec Lansings.

But Klipsch is more expensive.

Cheesehead · Post by **Cheesehead** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 9:29 pm

CoolJ wrote:http://www.dealtime.com/xPC-Altec_Lansi ... 2ec68d75b1
These seem to be popular. Any comments? Or even better surround sound speakers out there?

Most definitely, and for a lower price as well. Just go on E-bay and look around. I'm a garage sale junkie (it's cheaper than most other activities, I get excercise biking around, and I come away with cool stuff) and I have found a great setup for an even BETTER price:
Advent (model II?) Speakers; 25$
Cambridge Enseamble IV Subwoofer: 20$
KLH center channel speaker: 5$
Audioreflex (high-end JVC spinoff) rear-channel speakers:10$
The speakers come only to 60$, and this may beat even the Kilpsh speakers. Of course, you need a 5.1 reciever; but even if you pay 150$ for one new you would still come out ahead. But....let's look at ebay:
ONKYO 5.1 SurroundSound Digital Amplified reciever: 80$ Buy-It-Now.
Then, add a 5$ S/pdif cable (this is a digital 5.1 cable and connects to most motherboards and soundcards) and you're ready to go.
Oh, and a word of advice: If you do'nt have an amazing soundcard already, and intend to use 300$+ speakers, GET ONE. These speakers will do you no good without the proper interface, and a SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS is only about 70$ nowadays.
Just some words of (mis?)advice,
Cheesehead.

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:52 am

fixationdarknes wrote:But Klipsch is more expensive.

but Klipsch kick ass.

spyder003 · Post by **spyder003** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 12:00 pm

I second the Logitech Z-640's. They put out an awesome sound for the price. I paid $60 for mine, and they're down to $51.99 now on Newegg.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 4:28 pm

Grimson wrote:but Klipsch kick ass.

Cheesehead · Post by **Cheesehead** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 5:35 pm

spyder003 wrote:I second the Logitech Z-640's. They put out an awesome sound for the price. I paid $60 for mine, and they're down to $51.99 now on Newegg.

I third. They are very nice speakers for the price. Unless you're doing a surround-sound Home-Theatre PC setup, these are the way to go for low price.
If you want a home theater setup, or something that's really awesome....go Onkyo. Lots of folks make nice speakers, but from what I have heard, these things are pretty darn good.
The Kilpsch speakers are most likely very nice, but I would'nt buy them. You can get speakers nearly as good, but at half the cost.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 5:51 pm

Thanks for all the replies guys! I have a SB Live sound card. Does it matter if the speakers are 5.1 or 7.1?

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:41 pm

I know the live card won't do 7.1........and someone will have to chime in if it even does 5.1

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:54 pm

downhill wrote:I know the live card won't do 7.1........and someone will have to chime in if it even does 5.1

The description of my card says:

Part Number: SC16IR
Description: Sound Blaster Live! brings cinema-quality sound to your movies, music, and games with digital 5.1 clarity. Driven by the powerful EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor, you will experience the highest-quality sound reproduction with real-time audio.

Cheesehead · Post by **Cheesehead** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:08 pm

Yes, the SB: Live! card does 5.1. If you're not using your computer for anything fancy, the Z-640's would be a good way to go, although the Z-680's are'nt bad either.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:10 pm

These look pretty cool :2cool:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 106&depa=0

Good reviews too!

I appreciate all the info guys!

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:17 pm

CoolJ, the Logitechs get great reviews....For the money, a nice puter speaker system.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:58 pm

Oh boy, couldn't help myself. Just purchased this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... WSE&depa=0

spyder003 · Post by **spyder003** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 10:14 pm

CoolJ wrote:Oh boy, couldn't help myself. Just purchased this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... WSE&depa=0

Those are supposed to be awesome. That's what Maximum PC used in their Dream Machine '04. Good choice.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 2:43 pm

Guys got another question of you don't mind. When I read reviews on this system, about half of them said you need an optic cable for pc sound card use.

Source Inputs
(1) digital optical for DVD or CD player, PlayStation 2, Xbox*, or PC sound card (requires optical cable, sold separately)
(1) digital coaxial for DVD or CD player, or PC sound card (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
(1) 6-channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2-, 4-, or 6-channel PC sound cards
(1) Analog stereo-mini for portable CD, MP3, or MiniDisc® player

Is this what I need?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... lectronics

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:44 pm

Wow, these speakers hit HARD! Glad I dished out the extra cash!