[Teraflame]

They can be either 2.1 or 5.1, although I'd prefer 2.1. My headphones are gettin' itchy.

 

[MusicallySilent]

Check out the Creative gigaworks 2.0 set (yes it is 2.0 but apparently has great bass)

Maybe also try logitech z2300 or some klipsch speakers (might have to get 2.0)

 

[Illah]

No contest:

http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...media-2-1.aspx

It shows MSRP at $150 but in reality it's about $80-$100. I think the SQ is very good even compared to my HF-1 or HD650 setups (see sig for details). A little bass heavy perhaps, but the sub control is adjustable. Also I have my sub corner loaded so that might be part of my bass issue (no other place for it in my PC room).

--Illah

 

[Chrispy]

Harmon Kardon SOundsticks and JBL Creatures are supposed to be pretty good. I haven't actually tried them though

 

[Teraflame]

I was wondering how much difference is there between Klipsch GMX A 2.1 and Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. Is one significantly better than the other?

 

[darkninja67]

buy my Logitech Z680s.

 

[MCC]

I second the HK soundsticks II. We bought a set at costco and they are significantly better than a pair of Klipsch 2.0s that have now been delegated to the office.

 

[dj_mocok]

Monsoon Planar Media if they still existed...

I don't know why they went out of business. I have one set, and they are very detailed and offer excellent imaging (although the sweet spot is very narrow). They are much better than those Logitechalteclansingcreativecraps

 

[Teraflame]

So the general consensus is:

Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II > Klipsch ProMedia 2.1??

 

[Illah]

I think the consensus is one guy has soundsticks and another has heard they were good but hasn't actually tried them. Also MCC had the ProMedia 2.0, not 2.1 (with the sub and fat amp). Not sure that's an equal comparison.

Google some reviews, even the worst ProMedia 2.1 I read review rated it very highly.

--Illah

 

[clc220]

i had the altec lansing mx5021 they were very good, especially the sub. very tight bass.

 

[Lazarus Short]

Don't mess around with c*r*a*p. Hie yourself over to eBay, find and bid on a pair of REAL powered speakers. I am speaking of course, of the Proton 300/301 combo, or a pair of 301's, or a 300 and 301 both in powered speaker mode. I have a 300/301 set running off my iMac, and I am VERY happy with them. They're a stereo pair, shielded, and [probably] no subwoofer will be needed. Did I mention that they are biamped? Yes, I mean each driver has an anp, and if I recall rightly, each speaker tops at 100 watts.

Laz

 

[infinitesymphony]

If you want to stick with computer speakers for your computer setup (can't blame you), I'll give another vote to the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1.

 

[iozz]

Never heard of the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 set. I own a JBL 2.1 Spyro set and it's very good. Better than the JBL Creature.

 

[scompton]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif Monsoon Planar Media if they still existed... I don't know why they went out of business. I have one set, and they are very detailed and offer excellent imaging (although the sweet spot is very narrow). They are much better than those Logitechalteclansingcreativecraps

x2. I bought the MM-702 off of eBay and they are fantastic.