Computer Speakers

[dh12345678]

I have plenty of headphones I listen to, but I want some speakers for casual listening, like watching a movie or gaming. I want something that's around the $100-$150 price tag. I've been eyeing speakers like the Harmon & Kardon Soundsticks III, the M-Audio AV40, etc. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Mauricio]

Fostex PM0.4n ($199)
Biamplified, active monitors
 

 

[dh12345678]

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Any other suggestions? I will read some reviews of the Fostex PM0.4n monitors now.

 

[celcius]

Have you considered the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's?

 

[dh12345678]

Yes, I have considered them. Would you say that they're very good quality for the price?

 

[Crow T Robot]

I've had the Promedias for the past five years, and yes they are quite good for the price. They're a little lacking in the midrange, but they have clear, bright highs and a good amount of low-end rumble. They'd be ideal for movie watching or gaming.

 

[PurpleAngel]

From what I've heard, the older version of the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 sounds better then the newer version.
But you can get a used Klipsch Media Pro 2.1 off eBay for a good price.

 

[Penarin]

Yep.  The older (better?) ProMedias have detachable speaker cables for the main speakers.  The newer / current model has hardwired speakers.  From what I've read there are other internal differences as well, but the speaker thing is just a quick way to look to figure out which is which. 
 
I really like my ProMedias, but mine are the older design... not sure how much of a difference there is in the sound quality though.
 
The Swan M10 system looks pretty nice, but I haven't heard it.