Need help with 2.0/2.1 computer speakers!!

[WGkeon]

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.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Used Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 usually under $100 on eBay.

 

[xxhaxx]

Best buy is currently selling the Klipch Promedia 2.1 for 100 

 

[WGkeon]

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Best buy is currently selling the Klipch Promedia 2.1 for 100 

We dont have best buy in singapore haha

 

[WGkeon]

Are there any other recommendations? It seems Klipch Promedia 2.1 is not available in singapore anymore.

 

[Swatcsi]

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.

 

[WGkeon]

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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?

 

[Swatcsi]

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.

 

[WGkeon]

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..

 

[JRG1990]

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.

 

[trog]

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!

 

[WGkeon]

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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?
 

 

[WGkeon]

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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?

 

[grokit]

 
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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

 

[grokit]

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