Best PC Speakers for Under $200

[m0nkeybl1tz]

Hey all. I got some good headphone advice here last time, and now that I'm looking for speakers, I figure this'd be a good place to ask.

Basically, I'm looking for speakers that could fill a dorm (read: small) room with music while maintaining good sound quality. It'd also be nice if they could make movies sound good/intense. From looking around online, it looks like the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 and the Logitech Z-2300 are good choices, but I don't really know which of those is best, or if it's something else entirely. Also, the ProMedia 2.0 seem cool because they're portable, but do they sound decent? Thanks for your help.

Also, dunno if this matters, but I'd mainly be using these with a PowerBook. Thanks again.

 

[Jigglybootch]

The Z-2300 and ProMedia Ultra 2.0 are crap. And this really should be in the speakers forum.

 

[saturnine]

The Swans M200 are quite good for the price, if you can find em. I got mine for $140 @ Newegg, but they are no longer in stock there.

 

[fatp3nguin]

I picked up a set of M200s from www.abspc.com Took some searching, and I'm not sure if they're still available from the vendor. Goodluck finding a pair.

 

[Mr.Sneis]

Although I have no experience with klipsch 2.0's I stand by my 2.1's and if you can find them 4.1/5.1 for your budget!

 

[]|[ GorE]

Microlab Solo-1 or Solo-II ,preferably the MKII editions.

 

[m0nkeybl1tz]

Anything more, uh, common? Something I could find at like a Best Buy, so I can check them out?

 

[cannedheat]

The Swan M200s are available at The Audio Insider - where I purchased mine 18 months ago (roughly):
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/cgi-b...ml?id=JbHYd4KG

I was selling mine at $125.00 (USD), but am reconsidering due to the lack of head-fi interest and my love of these speakers.

Insomniac is also selling (via interest check) a set of M200s in the For Sale section...

 

[Erukian]

The swans are good, but i like the MX5021's better, read reviews of it.

-Joe

 

[nicknameless]

For $100 CAD I got my Edifier s2.1ds.

 

[cannedheat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erukian The swans are good, but i like the MX5021's better, read reviews of it. -Joe

Highs are too bright and overwhelm the other frequencies, mids are too recessed. Sorry, I have heard the MX5021s and strongly prefer the Swan M200s.

 

[Erukian]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cannedheat Highs are too bright and overwhelm the other frequencies, mids are too recessed. Sorry, I have heard the MX5021s and strongly prefer the Swan M200s.

It has bass/treble controls. Try not having the treble on full blast
I'd buy a pair, use a SPL meter and calibrate it.

-Joe

 

[ojnihs]

Another vote for the SWANS M200's, I had them for a while and definitely did enjoy them. I ended up getting rid of them because I'm building a bigger and better speaker system to listen to.

I did find some of the Logitech computer speakers to be alright, but I definitely think that you should search for the M200's. I also found mine on NewEgg for like $140, and it's definitely a good price for them.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Better sound than any "computer" speakers, for listening to music anyway (get the Promedia 2.1 for gaming or movies): http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/DX4-main.html

 

[so_cal_forever]

A Sonic T-Amp and a good pair of bookshelf speakers make for an awesome sub-$200 setup.