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Need help with 2.0/2.1 computer speakers!!

post #1 of 31
11/27/11 at 7:31pm
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I really need some help here in deciding what to get. At first i was thinking of getting creative gigaworks t3 or the herman kardon

 

soundsticks 3 but they are way off my budget and right now after searching the forums for a week  i still cant find/decide on anything

which is near my budget and i have given up on searching.

 

Anyone can give me any recommendations?

 

I would mainly be using the speakers for gaming (RPG) and movie and a little bit on music.

 

My budget is around $150($200 SGD) can add another $50 if its worth it.


Edited by WGkeon - 11/27/11 at 7:33pm
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post #2 of 31
11/27/11 at 8:46pm

Used Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 usually under $100 on eBay.

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post #3 of 31
11/27/11 at 8:48pm

Best buy is currently selling the Klipch Promedia 2.1 for 100 

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post #4 of 31
11/28/11 at 1:38am
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Originally Posted by xxhaxx View Post

Best buy is currently selling the Klipch Promedia 2.1 for 100 



We dont have best buy in singapore haha

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post #5 of 31
11/28/11 at 7:09am
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Are there any other recommendations? It seems Klipch Promedia 2.1 is not available in singapore anymore.

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post #6 of 31
11/28/11 at 7:13am

AudioEngine A5, probably the best "powered" speakers, in their price range, they are 2.0 but trust me when I say they do not need a subwoofer, great bass extension. The advantage of powered speakers is you do not need to buy a seperate amp/receiver.

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post #7 of 31
11/28/11 at 7:19am
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Originally Posted by Swatcsi View Post

AudioEngine A5, probably the best "powered" speakers, in their price range, they are 2.0 but trust me when I say they do not need a subwoofer, great bass extension. The advantage of powered speakers is you do not need to buy a seperate amp/receiver.



I wish i could buy the A5 but the price... is way ove rmy budget right?

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post #8 of 31
11/28/11 at 7:45am

yea, I've heard the A2's and they were OK, nothing really special. Try looking on ebay and such, to find a good deal on the A5's because they are speaker that will last you a very, very long time. If you want a passive speaker try M-Audio, I know for sure they have speakers in your price range. If not, maybe some other people have suggestions.

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post #9 of 31
11/28/11 at 7:50am
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i dont really mind if its a passive or active speaker actually, as long as its good. If no one can come up with better recommendations i guess A5 seems like the best choice..

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post #10 of 31
11/28/11 at 10:54am
The a5's are over priced, for the same money you can have some active monitors like, mackie mr 5, prodipe pro 5, krk rp5 or behringer b1030a.
Or a passive set-up 2 speakers and an amp.
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post #11 of 31
11/28/11 at 11:57am

Stay away from the T3s - the volume dial/knob is extremely problematic (and well documented) and last i heard Creative would charge you for fixing again and again when it acts up but that's just unacceptable since they didn't design a proper, reliable product in the 1st place!

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post #12 of 31
11/28/11 at 5:56pm
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The a5's are over priced, for the same money you can have some active monitors like, mackie mr 5, prodipe pro 5, krk rp5 or behringer b1030a.
Or a passive set-up 2 speakers and an amp.

Are they within my price range?

 

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post #13 of 31
11/28/11 at 5:57pm
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Stay away from the T3s - the volume dial/knob is extremely problematic (and well documented) and last i heard Creative would charge you for fixing again and again when it acts up but that's just unacceptable since they didn't design a proper, reliable product in the 1st place!



Thanks for the input! I will be staying away from the T3s then.

 

Are there anymore recommendation that are within my prince range?

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post #14 of 31
11/28/11 at 6:08pm

 

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Originally Posted by Swatcsi View Post

 

If you want a passive speaker try M-Audio, I know for sure they have speakers in your price range.


They do, and they have active monitors as well. Here's what they sell for $150 US, the bi-amped BX5a:

 

http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-70-watt-Bi-amplified-Reference-Monitors/dp/B0014IEBM0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322532468&sr=8-1

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post #15 of 31
11/28/11 at 6:12pm

These are what I use (JBL Control 2P), they cost a little more but sound great:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EDVB14/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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