[Garland]

That doesn't mean I want to spend all $200, but if it's worth that much, I'll bite. I plan to use them only for movies (Blu-Ray) as I use headphones for gaming

So far I have been suggested these on Overclock.net:

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?products_id=89

My sound card is an Asus Xonar Essence STX, drivers working perfectly on Windows 7 64 bit.

 

[Garland]

bump

 

[Centigonal]

Have you looked at the Audioengines A2s? They're not 2.1, but many consider them the go-to speakers for nice sound on desktops. 
 
I personally like logitech's speakers, too. I own X-540s, which are lower-end but satisfy me. the Z623s have a lot of good reviews.

 

[Garland]

no I have not heard of them, are they known good speakers?

 

[mralexosborn]

The A2's are very well known speakers and are known to have quite a bit of punch for being so small. 
 
http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1207ae/

 

[JRG1990]

If your using them only for movies then a 5.1 set would work alot better than a 2.0 or 2.1 since movies are encoded with 6 channel sound.

 

[Garland]

don't have the room, and don't wanna spend the money.

 

[JRG1990]

You can get a reasonable 5.1 system for $200, like the Logitech x540 , blu-rays are encoded with 6 channel sound so having a 2.0 or 2.1 system you are missing out.

 

[Garland]

I used to have a Z-5500, Logitech is crap. I want high end speakers :atsmile:

 

[JRG1990]

Yea the logitechs are no good for music listening, but with movies and games there alright you won't get high-end for $200, in your budget i recommend the Edifier Studio R1900TII or Behringer ms40.

 

[ydanish]

Might I suggest the Swan's D1080MKIIs?
I've had the opportunity to compare them to the MS40s and the m-audio AV40s. Easily manages to best them
 
I purchased the older set 10 months ago and ran into some issues with them a while back, TAI immediately arranged for an RMA/upgrade to the newer 08 model for me. Hence a +1 on support as well.

 

[06S2k07Si]

See this: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/539099/2-1-advice-not-the-same-ol-thread#post_7269491
 
My Swan D1080MKII 08 review:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=19882376#post19882376
 
Anything here: http://www.theaudioinsider.com/index.php?loudspeakers=swan-active-desktop-sound&cPath=21_24
 
Brian

 

[Garland]

hmm, are there any speakers that would allow me to later add more speakers for surround sound if I ever choose to do so? If not I may just get the Swan M50W, even if it's above my budget

 

[ThumperSD]

Open box A5 for $180-$200
 
http://www.shorelinemusic.com/closeouts.shtml

 

[Garland]

Hmm this forum and Bluray forum seem to disagree:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/speakers/166515-5-1-speakers-really-needed-blu-ray.html#post4426158