Looking For A Good Set Of 2.1 Speakers with Sub for PC any ideas?

[Gceorge]

Im looking to buy some 2.1 surround speakers with a sub for about £60 but cheaper is no problem as long as its good quality. They will be plugged in so dont need to be wireless or anything, im looking for good sound quality rather than style. My desk is huge so size isnt a problem! Thanks guys

[Xenon]

Im looking to buy some 2.1 surround speakers with a sub for about £60 but cheaper is no problem as long as its good quality. They will be plugged in so dont need to be wireless or anything' date=' im looking for good sound quality rather than style. My desk is huge so size isnt a problem! Thanks guys[/quote']

Microlabs FC360's, awesome speakers for the price, Amazon have them for £54.

They're pretty much the best bang for the buck, if you're semi-serious about sound quality I'd spend a bit more, but if you're on a budget these aren't too bad.

[Gceorge]

They look great, going to try them out. Thanks very much

[Xenon]

No problem, let us know what you think of them.

[ryan9298b2]

The Corsair SP-2500 2.1 Gaming speakers are a very good speaker system. They are a little pricey, but a great speaker set nonetheless.

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[Gceorge]

Thanks Ryan too, I love them and If I was into music more I'd go for them. As for the speakers they arrived yesterday and was very impressed however the left speaker broke and am now returning. Guess im just unlucky

[codytappen]

I asked Linus about it on Twitter and he recommended Cyber Acoustics for good sound at a low price point... I got them for Christmas and boy was he right. Here's a link to the ones I got http://www.cyberacoustics.com/store/Products/Speakers/CA-3602

55USD = much less than £60

[andreasgtech]

Check out Logitech Z-523 too! I have them for a year and a half, and I'm pretty pleased ;) They are a bit on the "expensive" side although, just about 25 bucks above your budget (from Amazon).

[ryan9298b2]

Just for ease of conversion, $1.63 USD = £1 GBP and vice versa ($1 USD = £0.63 GBP)

[ryan9298b2]

55 * .63 = £34.65

[27-bit]

check out the JBL creature 2..

[Gceorge]

Thanks for all the replies everyone, I chose the "Creative Inspire T3130 Speaker System" it arrives today. Although I did like CodyTappens suggestion very much I usually only buy from amazon due to having a free prime account (free next day delivery and free next day returns) and thanks e_shocksh I hear they're good but dont like the look, stands out to much. Anyway Thanks all you've been very helpful!!

[MuZeVII]

I'm tempted by both the T3130s and the JBL Creature 3. Please let us know what you think of them! :)

[Gceorge]

MuZeVII Well so far so good, I dont listen to music loud so I dont really knwo how loud they can get without distorting . However they look great sat on my test. I've been listening to mostly reggae lately and watching prison break both which have lots of bass the speakers provide sufficient amounts. I'd recommend buying from amazon as if you dont like them they will let you return them for free no questions asked!

[MuZeVII]

MuZeVII Well so far so good, I dont listen to music loud so I dont really knwo how loud they can get without distorting . However they look great sat on my test. I've been listening to mostly reggae lately and watching prison break both which have lots of bass the speakers provide sufficient amounts. I'd recommend buying from amazon as if you dont like them they will let you return them for free no questions asked!

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[Blake]

do not buy computer speakers, either get an average pair of bookshelf speakers (they will be pretty crappy, but still better then what you can get for 60), or just go to a school fair / 2nd hand shop and get an old stereo+receiver.

Personally I would recommend a pair of either audio engine A5's or some Swann M200mkIII, yes expensive (and you can still get better), but even without an dac you will hear the difference.

[Gceorge]

MuZeVII Well so far so good, I dont listen to music loud so I dont really knwo how loud they can get without distorting . However they look great sat on my test. I've been listening to mostly reggae lately and watching prison break both which have lots of bass the speakers provide sufficient amounts. I'd recommend buying from amazon as if you dont like them they will let you return them for free no questions asked!

And you the same MuZeVII

[Gceorge]

Sorry Blake I couldnt disagree more, and these are specifically "computer" speakers

[razorsedge541]

If you want a "starter" kit of sorts for computer speakers, I'd recommend going with a pair of B652's from dayton audio and one of their DTA-1 amps. If you really want low end, go for their 10 or 12" sub (8 won't give you near the extension on the low to make it worth it). If you want to upgrade past that you could try out a DAC or even a home theater receiver (if you have a digital out or something similar).

[Oisin Maguire]

sp 2500's I can honestly say they are deadly and they are worth the money

[ericlee30]

I would recommend the Klipsch computer speakers. You can get wired or wireless. http://www.klipsch.com/promedia-2-1-computer-speakers

I agree with Delons, You can not go wrong with Klipsch speakers at all. I used to have the same 2.1 Klipsch speakers and for 2.1 they can not be beat. here is the difference between corsair and Klipsch. #1 Corsair only makes the SP2500 and that's it, Klispch specialize in just speakers nothing else. #2 Klipsch makes very high quality speakers and none of there speakers are cheap. They have been around since 1946. I know for a fact Corsair has not been in business even close to that. And last but not least #3 I will trust any company that sales a $10,000 dollar Speaker http://www.klipsch.com/p-39f-floorstanding-speaker over Corsair Speakers any day of the week

[ericlee30]

I agree with Delons, You can not go wrong with Klipsch speakers at all. I used to have the same 2.1 Klipsch speakers and for 2.1 they can not be beat. here is the difference between corsair and Klipsch. #1 Corsair only makes the SP2500 and that's it, Klispch specialize in just speakers nothing else. #2 Klipsch makes very high quality speakers and none of there speakers are cheap. They have been around since 1946. I know for a fact Corsair has not been in business even close to that. And last but not least #3 I will trust any company that sales a $10,000 dollar Speaker http://www.klipsch.com/p-39f-floorstanding-speaker over Corsair Speakers any day of the week

[roman83]

Paradigm millenia one. Great speakers for a 2.1 system.

[roman83]

Depends on your personal budget though.

[GamerDude]

I would recommend the Klipsch computer speakers. You can get wired or wireless. http://www.klipsch.com/promedia-2-1-computer-speakers

I have this set of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 for quite a while now, awesome multi-media speakers w/o doubt, basic all rounder....music, movies, games. It's basically a jack-of-all-trades and does everything pretty well. Please remember, it may not match a purely audiophile speaker set, if you want an all rounder, the PM2.1 is it.