Which 2+1 speakers should I get?

[Fuzzyy]

So I am looking for a budget 2+1 speaker solution for my PC. I will connect it via aux and watch movies, listen on music etc...

 

I really like the looks of logitech Z333, but some people claim Z533s sound better.

They are really overpriced in my country due to exchange rates. Z333s sell for $73 and Z533s sell for $100 US.

I really wanted to buy the Edifier R1280T but the price is $176 US where i live, but if the difference is worth it compared to Z533s, I will try to stretch my budget.

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

[kamiraasu]

24 minutes ago, Fuzzyy said:

So I am looking for a budget 2+1 speaker solution for my PC

I vote for saving money for something you really want.
While you are saving, browse comparisons and opinions
on different gear, you might find even better solution.
 

[AidyyJ]

Save up for Z623, you won't find a better system for that price.  i have them at home and they are incredible, perfect for films, TV and music. 

[less_pointy]

Note that the Edifier R1280T are 2.0. So if you are specifically looking for a set with a subwoofer, these alone will not be enough.

 

I own the R1280T, and while I have not compared them with the Z533s, I can tell you my main experiences:

• Since there is no sub, this took some real getting used to at first.
• The clarity of the sound, especially in the mid-frequencies, is really great value for money.

Overall: I really like them. I do feel that my expectations are tainted now, because I cannot go back to anything that just has a lot of bass, but no clear mid/high tones.  I do not want to go back to any logitech set at this point.If you do like a lot of bass, I recommend not to buy the Edifiers.

[Fuzzyy]

16 minutes ago, less_pointy said:

Note that the Edifier R1280T are 2.0. So if you are specifically looking for a set with a subwoofer, these alone will not be enough.

 

I own the R1280T, and while I have not compared them with the Z533s, I can tell you my main experiences:

• Since there is no sub, this took some real getting used to at first.
• The clarity of the sound, especially in the mid-frequencies, is really great value for money.

Overall: I really like them. I do feel that my expectations are tainted now, because I cannot go back to anything that just has a lot of bass, but no clear mid/high tones.  I do not want to go back to any logitech set at this point.If you do like a lot of bass, I recommend not to buy the Edifiers.

But they have a built in woofer, don't they? I will also watch movies with them. If they don't produce enough bass, I will probably go with the logitech ones, thanks for sharing your experience.

[kamiraasu]

7 minutes ago, Fuzzyy said:

But they have a built in woofer, don't they?

No.
Edifier R1280T frequency response is 75 - 18000 Hz
That doesnt sound too amazing to me.

[less_pointy]

Yes, they have a built in woofer. But note that this is something else than a subwoofer, which is larger and comes in a separate casing. The setup "2+1" or "2.1" typically refers to 2 speakers (left+right) + 1 subwoofer.

 

If you are not specifically looking for clear mid-tones, I would recommend one of the Logitech sets. They will give you a great experience.

[Fuzzyy]

7 minutes ago, less_pointy said:

Yes, they have a built in woofer. But note that this is something else than a subwoofer, which is larger and comes in a separate casing. The setup "2+1" or "2.1" typically refers to 2 speakers (left+right) + 1 subwoofer.

 

If you are not specifically looking for clear mid-tones, I would recommend one of the Logitech sets. They will give you a great experience.

I am a complete newbie to this audio stuff. I know that Z333s have 40W RMS(8Wx2 speakers+24W sub) and 80W Peak where Z533s has 60W RMS(15Wx2 speakers + 30w sub) and 120W peak, they have the same frequency response between 55hz-20khz. I am very confused, but I feel like Z533s will perform better. Which one should I choose?

[kamiraasu]

3 minutes ago, Fuzzyy said:

Which one should I choose?

If i would have to decide from these two.
I would go for Z533.

[Fuzzyy]

6 minutes ago, kamiraasu said:

If i would have to decide from these two.
I would go for Z533.

Thanksfor the advice. I will probably order them today, hope it is worth for what I am paying for.

[kamiraasu]

14 hours ago, Fuzzyy said:

Thanksfor the advice. I will probably order them today, hope it is worth for what I am paying for.

I think it will be atleast good enough. Decent bang for the buck.
I started  with similar set and moved on budget studio monitors with sub.
They go lower in spectrum, all the way to 20hz where i cant really hear them.
Low tones cause more problems than higher frequencies.
Its getting tricky at that point, i have to treat the room and calibrate
the spectrum to counter what is off after room treatment.

So, getting system like i have now, it can sound worse than what you are getting now.
Even with the fact it costs about 7 times more.

Save the receipt if you hate it for some reason, just in case
It can be returned i think, other countries might have different policy.