5.1 or 7.1 for under $150 USD

[xephoneration]

Looking to upgrade my sound system since it broke on me. (had it for a long time) I really enjoy surround sound pc gaming and really want something bang for the buck. $150 is the absolute max I can spend

[ChuckMaurice]

Meh... 150$ is pretty low for a decent 5.1 setup IMO.

The real question is: given your pricepoint, would you prefer a decent 2.1 setup or a crappy 5.1 one? Third answer: save money for a better setup.

Headphones would also be a good alternative, you can find some HiFi headphones with good soundstage (AKG K701...) for less than 200$

[Glennieboyyy007]

i'd advice headphones or the second hand market. i myself got the high end of the low range. that cost me €150 for the speakers, another €150 for the sub and €50 for a second hand amplifier so only $150 is probably a bit to little .

[xephoneration]

18 minutes ago, jldjul said:

Meh... 150$ is pretty low for a decent 5.1 setup IMO.

The real question is: given your pricepoint, would you prefer a decent 2.1 setup or a crappy 5.1 one? Third answer: save money for a better setup.

Headphones would also be a good alternative, you can find some HiFi headphones with good soundstage (AKG K701...) for less than 200$

Yeah already own a pair it sennhieser 558

[ChuckMaurice]

20 minutes ago, xephoneration said:

Yeah already own a pair it sennhieser 558

Gread headphones, I'd say I like them even more than the K701. how much were you satisfied of your  Logitech 5.1 z506 kit?

[SSL]

You're going to get all buck and no bang for $150. Have fun, though.

[xephoneration]

46 minutes ago, jldjul said:

Gread headphones, I'd say I like them even more than the K701. how much were you satisfied of your  Logitech 5.1 z506 kit?

Pretty well actually. I know it's the low end for the 5.1 setup and I can bump my budget to $200. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Z906-5-1-Surround-Sound-Speaker-System-RT5-980-000467-UG-/321946237486?hash=item4af57dba2e%3Ag%3AGfcAAOSwfZ1Wayuj&_trkparms=pageci%3A02a48d04-0d81-11e7-9321-74dbd18000a0%7Cparentrq%3Aec4fd97b15a0a357195ff06ffffac6d7%7Ciid%3A4

[xephoneration]

2 minutes ago, SSL said:

You're going to get all buck and no bang for $150. Have fun, though.

Thank you for your help. Honestly I'll treasure and value your opinion highly in my up coming considerations of what 5.1 I ought to get..... 

[SSL]

3 minutes ago, xephoneration said:

Thank you for your help. Honestly I'll treasure and value your opinion highly in my up coming considerations of what 5.1 I ought to get..... 

 

Meaning, save more, set sights on 2.0, or close your eyes and pick because there is nothing worth singling out in the 5.1 realm for $150 or less. Logitech, Klipsch, Monoprice, or worse; pick your poison.

[ChuckMaurice]

6 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

Meaning, save more, set sights on 2.0, or close your eyes and pick because there is nothing worth singling out in the 5.1 realm for $150 or less. Logitech, Klipsch, Monoprice, or worse; pick your poison.

What's wrong with Klipsch? Genuinely asking as I planned to get Klipsch speakers for my AVR. Or is it just about the Klipsch kits around 150$?
But yes, you're right. OP is better saving his money for a future upgrade.

[SSL]

Just now, jldjul said:

What's wrong with Klipsch? Genuinely asking as I planned to get Klipsch speakers for my AVR. Or is it just about the Klipsch kits around 150$?
But yes, you're right. OP is better saving his money for a future upgrade.

 

In the price range.

[Dackzy]

1 hour ago, jldjul said:

What's wrong with Klipsch? Genuinely asking as I planned to get Klipsch speakers for my AVR. Or is it just about the Klipsch kits around 150$?
But yes, you're right. OP is better saving his money for a future upgrade.

 

Klipsch "higher" end models (more like mid range speakers) have been known for very sharp highs, the new models don't seem to have that problem. If you buy new then in the 150$ you don't really get much of a speaker in terms of quality, but if you look used you can sometimes find some really good deals, but those speakers also often need an amp.