[majorjae]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the help. as far as my budget.. 100$ is fine but $200 is beyond what I would like to pay.. As far as the whole 2.1 and 5.1 it does not matter tooooooo much as to what it is. I am just looking for the best quality for a decent price. I enjoy my music but I do not know if I have to jump into this separate world of audiophile just yet. In the future I might yes. All of these are great recommendations though!
 
Lane Weaver: I would like to take the peoples word on this forum rather then a mag articles. No offense intended towards you.
 
Right now, I see myself spending about $1k+ just on everything else for my computer. If my speakers cost more then just my graphics card then its something I don't want. I am looking at the Logitech's Z623or Z506 depending on which I really want come the near future. Thank you everyone for these recommendations! And the M50's might be the next purchase after this first purchase breaks.

 

[MikeW]

It's pretty tough at 100$, though Logitech is crap, not to hard to beat. I might be tempted to get a T-Amp and some Goodwill speakers. 
 
This:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290200
 
Plus This: 
 
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=310-300
 
is 
 
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Logitech anything. 
 
And the obligatory "can you stretch your budget 50$" recommendation. The above amp with these speakers. 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290203
 
The difference is, either of the above speakers will be around in 5 years, 10 years, they may change roles, move to your living room, move to your bedroom, your garage, etc. The logitech will be in the dump in 5 years, i guarantee it. 

 

[PurpleAngel]

Quote:

Wow! Thanks everyone for the help. as far as my budget.. 100$ is fine but $200 is beyond what I would like to pay.. As far as the whole 2.1 and 5.1 it does not matter tooooooo much as to what it is. I am just looking for the best quality for a decent price. I enjoy my music but I do not know if I have to jump into this separate world of audiophile just yet. In the future I might yes. All of these are great recommendations though!
Lane Weaver: I would like to take the peoples word on this forum rather then a mag articles. No offense intended towards you.
Right now, I see myself spending about $1k+ just on everything else for my computer. If my speakers cost more then just my graphics card then its something I don't want. I am looking at the Logitech's Z623or Z506 depending on which I really want come the near future. Thank you everyone for these recommendations! And the M50's might be the next purchase after this first purchase breaks.

Check out the KRK KNS 8400 headphones.
 
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

Quote:

It's pretty tough at 100$, though Logitech is crap, not to hard to beat. I might be tempted to get a T-Amp and some Goodwill speakers. 
This: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-Monitor-30-BLACK-Bookshelf-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/230742453857?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b9526e61#ht_4732wt_952
Plus This: 
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=310-300
and some real world reviews/impressions of the above speakers (click Feedback Tab)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290094
 

The Polk Audio Monitors have good reviews at Consumer Reports.
If that little T-Amp can really power the speakers, it's a good bargain for sound.
Maybe spend $10 more dollars for the amp?
 
 
 

 

[MikeW]

That amp is less then ideal, but still plenty to wallop the Logitech. If I was not so hard against the wall on budget, i'd recomend this little guy. but that puts us way out of range. 
 
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-383
 
I actually own that one, got it B-Stock for 50$. I havent used it much though, just made sure it worked and put it in the closet. I don't need it right now, but I know i can find a use for it in the future, too good a deal to pass up!