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post #1 of 25
2/10/09 at 3:24am
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2.1 is what im looking for, and so far it's between the Logitech z-2300's and the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, they both range around the same price. If not any other suggestions, can anyone find one of these for a price below 130 online or local to Vancouver Canada. Thanks.
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post #2 of 25
2/10/09 at 3:40am
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Originally Posted by Basick View Post
2.1 is what im looking for, and so far it's between the Logitech z-2300's and the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, they both range around the same price. If not any other suggestions, can anyone find one of these for a price below 130 online or local to Vancouver Canada. Thanks.
I've looked into this a lot over the years and I can highly recommend Acoustic Energy 2.1 and 5.1 systems. The AEGO 2.0 is fantastic and comes up on ebay now and again (at least over here). After that i would suggest the AEGO M which you can buy new as well as used for good prices. If you want strictly gaming speakers you may find the bass a little lean though.

Of course if you can find the 5.1 system then that sounds amazing in stereo and makes a decent surround system as well (also comes with built in DAC and pre-amp)!

All of these go for a similar price over here and will easily beat the klipsch and z-2300. I liked the Klipsch better than the z-2300 if that's all you can find. But the AE stuff is in a different league.

my .02
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post #3 of 25
2/11/09 at 1:37am
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thanks for ur .02 cents, anyone else?
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post #4 of 25
2/11/09 at 1:53am
Price range?
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post #5 of 25
2/11/09 at 2:04am
I hear many good things about the Swan M10, though I'm not sure if these are still in production.

My .02 cents about the Klipsch Promedia 2.1: For computer speakers, they're sufficient. They're pretty boomy, due to the subwoofer taking on more frequencies than it should (lower mids/ upper lows), They are a bit muddled, but compared to the Logitechs, i think they're a bit more clear
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post #6 of 25
2/11/09 at 3:53am
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price range is max 150, but i would REALLY want to go below that, and im only saying 150 because i only can find the z-2300 or the ProMedia's that go for 140, i cant find any place cheaper, that would ship to Vancouver Canada, or Locally here that sells them any cheaper...
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post #7 of 25
2/11/09 at 4:09am
Sorry should have sent links/reviews:

From What hifi (regarding Aego P5):
"We've loved this system from the moment we first heard it, and if you want great surround sound from tiny speakers, this is the set-up to go for". "Even more impressive is the Aego P5's stereo ability: you could happily use it to listen to CDs. All in all this system is a revelation: on style and sound quality it's a winner." - What HiFi 2002 Awards - Best Buy Winner.

This was awarded in 2002 so caveat there, but i really love mine and you can find them second hand for a fraction of their retail ~£500. Do i sound like a fan? I guess it was after staying around 'computer speakers' for a long time i didn't realise what i was missing.

More recently i can suggest the Audio Engine A2 (though no sub
Audioengine A2 review - whathifi.com

But i still preferred the Aego P5 in 2.1 by a long way!

Ok I'll shut up now...
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post #8 of 25
2/11/09 at 4:21am
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Originally Posted by tinseljim View Post
Sorry should have sent links/reviews:

From What hifi (regarding Aego P5):
"We've loved this system from the moment we first heard it, and if you want great surround sound from tiny speakers, this is the set-up to go for". "Even more impressive is the Aego P5's stereo ability: you could happily use it to listen to CDs. All in all this system is a revelation: on style and sound quality it's a winner." - What HiFi 2002 Awards - Best Buy Winner.

This was awarded in 2002 so caveat there, but i really love mine and you can find them second hand for a fraction of their retail ~£500. Do i sound like a fan? I guess it was after staying around 'computer speakers' for a long time i didn't realise what i was missing.

More recently i can suggest the Audio Engine A2 (though no sub
Audioengine A2 review - whathifi.com

But i still preferred the Aego P5 in 2.1 by a long way!

Ok I'll shut up now...
Links to Aego P5 that are good for me living in Vancouver Canada? hmm these are 5.1 speakers.. and will they fit my budget?
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post #9 of 25
2/11/09 at 4:26am
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I just want to get 2.1 speakers, and i want to know which ones are the best around my budget range (max 130-50). So far It's narrowed down to Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 and the Logitech z-2300, leaning more towards the z-2300's because i can't seem to find any ProMedia's around.
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post #10 of 25
2/11/09 at 8:03am
Avoid active PC speakers and just get some Hi-Fi speakers, plus a amp. You'll regret buying PC speakers.
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post #11 of 25
2/11/09 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by iriverdude View Post
Avoid active PC speakers and just get some Hi-Fi speakers, plus a amp. You'll regret buying PC speakers.
Agreed...

But I did find this if you're set on the Klipsch:

Here

That could hold you over till you get a nice home system. You could do worse...
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post #12 of 25
2/11/09 at 10:50pm
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im pretty set on getting one of those two, because im not planning on anything that much, like a home speaker system, i just need some good pc speakers
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post #13 of 25
2/11/09 at 10:52pm
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thanks for the link, but i prefer brand new.
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post #14 of 25
2/11/09 at 11:34pm
I heard the Altec Lansing FX4021 were superb. If you dont like Altec Lansing for what ever reason, out of the logitech and the klipsch, i say the klipsch..
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post #15 of 25
2/11/09 at 11:52pm
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Originally Posted by planx View Post
I heard the Altec Lansing FX4021 were superb. If you dont like Altec Lansing for what ever reason, out of the logitech and the klipsch, i say the klipsch..
But thats the problem, i cant find any Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's around the Vancouver Canada Area..
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