2.1 speakers

[OneGun]

I need a 2.1 speaker setup for under $200.. Any ones good ones I should look at? Thank you.

[GamerDude]

Three sets of 2.1 speakers popped in my mind:

Corsair SP2500

Klipsch PM 2.1

Creative Gigaworks T3

 

I personally have the Klipsch PM2.1, outstanding speakers for gaming, music and movies.

[OneGun]

Three sets of 2.1 speakers popped in my mind:

Corsair SP2500

Klipsch PM 2.1

Creative Gigaworks T3

I personally have the Klipsch PM2.1, outstanding speakers for gaming, music and movies.

I was looking at those ones.. Thank you.

[w_km]

I've got the Creative Gigaworks T40 2.0 system and love it!  Honestly I wouldn't get anything with a base if your in a dorm/duplex/apartment/near others lol...just get headphones.  If you've got your own house or flat then yeah, the T3 is good for the money.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S14DYO

[OneGun]

I've got the Creative Gigaworks T40 2.0 system and love it! Honestly I wouldn't get anything with a base if your in a dorm/duplex/apartment/near others lol...just get headphones. If you've got your own house or flat then yeah, the T3 is good for the money.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S14DYO

I have my own house so not worried about waking people up.. Thank you.. :)

[Makaseo]

Gonna put my vote in for Klipsch PM 2.1's if you want that awesome subwoofer. If you don't care too much about DAT RUMBLE, M-Audio AV40's are a seriously high-quality pair of speakers.

[OneGun]

Best buy 5 min down the road has the Klipsch in stock for $149..are they worth it?

[OneGun]

Three sets of 2.1 speakers popped in my mind:

Corsair SP2500

Klipsch PM 2.1

Creative Gigaworks T3

 

I personally have the Klipsch PM2.1, outstanding speakers for gaming, music and movies.

I was looking at these also..

Logitech - Z623 2.1

They are on sale for $117..You ever hear of them?

Or i can get the SP2500s for $209?

[GamerDude]

I was looking at these also..

Logitech - Z623 2.1

They are on sale for $117..You ever hear of them?

Or i can get the SP2500s for $209?

Nope, never had the chance to audition them, though it does look good, and being THX certified means they are capable of pretty good lows.....great for gaming and movies. I've tried the Corsair SP2500, pretty good, solid bass and pretty decent mids.....decent soundstage. I'd gotten my Klipsch PM2.1 well before auditioning the SP2500 with a friend, If the SP2500 were available at the time I was about to get the PM2.1, it would have made my choice a little tougher. Overall, I like the PM2.1 because it has separate mid range drivers and tweeters. Much better for music, don't get me wrong, music on my Z-5500 is good, but the mids and highs do sound muddled but I find music on them to be enjoyable nonetheless, but simply not as enjoyable as with the PM2.1.

 

But I do suggest that you give the various speakers a listen before deciding....if not, just go for the one that you think you'd like and which suits your budget. Go give a listen to the Logitech - Z623 2.1 if possible, and from the reviews I've read, it does look to be a pretty good set of desktop 2.1.

[OneGun]

Nope, never had the chance to audition them, though it does look good, and being THX certified means they are capable of pretty good lows.....great for gaming and movies. I've tried the Corsair SP2500, pretty good, solid bass and pretty decent mids.....decent soundstage. I'd gotten my Klipsch PM2.1 well before auditioning the SP2500 with a friend, If the SP2500 were available at the time I was about to get the PM2.1, it would have made my choice a little tougher. Overall, I like the PM2.1 because it has separate mid range drivers and tweeters. Much better for music, don't get me wrong, music on my Z-5500 is good, but the mids and highs do sound muddled but I find music on them to be enjoyable nonetheless, but simply not as enjoyable as with the PM2.1.

But I do suggest that you give the various speakers a listen before deciding....if not, just go for the one that you think you'd like and which suits your budget. Go give a listen to the Logitech - Z623 2.1 if possible, and from the reviews I've read, it does look to be a pretty good set of desktop 2.1.

MicroCenter has the logitech and the corsair ones in stock.. I will go there tomorrow.. I kinda like the look of the corsair now. The blue will match my whole setup. Lol kinda stupid I guess to match my speakers..Best buy has the pm 2.1 in stock so tomorrow I will test them all out.. Lucky for my I am only 5 min from each place.. Thanks for the help sir..

Do you think I can run these speakers off my mobo sound output? I have a Z77 sabertooth..

[GamerDude]

Do you think I can run these speakers off my mobo sound output? I have a Z77 sabertooth..

Why not? I run my Z-5500 off my Asus R4E in sig, my 2nd rig with an Asus CVF has SB MB2 support, and I run my PM2.1 off that. Use onboard audio first, upgrade to discrete soundcard only IF onboard does not suit your audio needs. Newer mobos come with pretty decent onboard audio.....

[OneGun]

Why not? I run my Z-5500 off my Asus R4E in sig, my 2nd rig with an Asus CVF has SB MB2 support, and I run my PM2.1 off that. Use onboard audio first, upgrade to discrete soundcard only IF onboard does not suit your audio needs. Newer mobos come with pretty decent onboard audio.....

Sweet.. I will update on what I buy tomorrow. Thanx for the help..

[GamerDude]

Sweet.. I will update on what I buy tomorrow. Thanx for the help..

No problemo, audition the speakers first before deciding......I'm curious as to what you think of those speakers. I've heard very good things about the SP2500, the Klipsch PM2.1 has been around for ages, but there's a reason why it has stood the test of time.

[Jebonia]

Three sets of 2.1 speakers popped in my mind:

Corsair SP2500

Klipsch PM 2.1

Creative Gigaworks T3

 

I personally have the Klipsch PM2.1, outstanding speakers for gaming, music and movies.

Only had experience with corsair sp 2500. They were really nice. I just don't have expensive speakers as i would rather invest on headphones. But i can tell you, the Sp2500 are really nice

[ARod]

I can vouch for the Klipsch.  Only cost me $128.00, best deal on sound ever!  Even with the bass turned all the way down it's like wow.  The Corsair is great too.  More money but I'm not so sure that $80.00 more justifies the cost after having the Klipsch for such a cheap cost.

[OneGun]

No problemo, audition the speakers first before deciding......I'm curious as to what you think of those speakers. I've heard very good things about the SP2500, the Klipsch PM2.1 has been around for ages, but there's a reason why it has stood the test of time.

OMG these SP2500s are amazing...Only tried music so far but they can do 100% volume without distortion..I am sure my neighbors hate me lol..I got all my windowd open blasting music at 9:30 lol..

[GamerDude]

OMG these SP2500s are amazing...Only tried music so far but they can do 100% volume without distortion..I am sure my neighbors hate me lol..I got all my windowd open blasting music at 9:30 lol..

That good, huh? Hmmmm, may be it's about time I look into getting a set of speakers for my 3rd rig....try the Klipsch PM2.1 before deciding...

[OneGun]

That good, huh? Hmmmm, may be it's about time I look into getting a set of speakers for my 3rd rig....try the Klipsch PM2.1 before deciding...

They sounded good also..Kinda hard to tell in a loud best buy..But when i put the Sp2500s at full sub and full volume and there was no distortion i was sold..Playing BF3 in FPS mode is amazing also..The clack sound of reloading and the crack of shooting is great..The highs and mids are great for music IMO..

  These speakers when set on either side of my monitor make the voices seem like they are coming from in between the two speakers like i have a center channel..You should definitely hear them in person..I know i am not a Audiophile but they sound great..