What is a good set of quality speakers?

Intel_man · 02-06-2008, 11:17 PM

Perhaps, any thing made by Logitech is good for speakers. They're well priced for what you get.

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 12:42 AM

Tally so far, Logitech = 6, Altec Lansing = 1, M-Audio = 1, Creative = 1, any others?

Without going elaborate with some sets seeing 300-400w for an output the sets by Logitech usually found under $100 generally work out for most. Just remember that the woofer will be the largest item on any 2 1/2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 set you go with. With 70rms total that averages to about 10-12w per channel.

Scubie67 · 02-07-2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

Tally so far, Logitech = 6, Altec Lansing = 1, M-Audio = 1, Creative = 1, any others?

Without going elaborate with some sets seeing 300-400w for an output the sets by Logitech usually found under $100 generally work out for most. Just remember that the woofer will be the largest item on any 2 1/2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 set you go with. With 70rms total that averages to about 10-12w per channel.

I will probably go with one of the logitech sets.Maybe the 5.1. I am going to be building a new comp soon (havent decided whether to go with the qx9650 or the e8400 intel yet) and will get the speakers then when I order everything else from newegg.My old computer is 6 1/2 years old and has some old generic sound card that is only 2.1 I think.I dont want to put any more money in this system so close to a rebuild. Ill need to get a sound card to I guess that supports 5.1.

Thanks for everyones help

Greg

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 03:34 AM

Sound cards these days like the X-Fi lineup by Creative Labs support 7.1 where you can easily change that to 5.1 in the speaker settings. For multimedia and gaming that's one of the better brands seen. You'll be seeing and "hearing" quite a bit more when in a new build.

Intel_man · 02-07-2008, 04:23 AM

Don't recommend getting the QX9650 because you would be better off getting the QX9770. I rather afford something cheaper down the stretch and afford a better VGA.

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 05:09 AM

By that time some newer models will likely be out that you would likely be looking at as well as the current ones. Having the room to see the physical separation of speakers especially for the 5.1 and 7.1 setups is another thing to look at when selecting a set to go with. The X-530s are simply too tall for use here.

cohen · 02-07-2008, 09:48 AM

the speaker sizes are all the same.

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vk3fcll

the speaker sizes are all the same.

Where have you been?

Logitiech Z640s

BOSE set

Logitech X-5300s

Logitech X-540s

need more?

Scubie67 · 02-08-2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

Where have you been?

Logitiech Z640s

BOSE set

Logitech X-5300s

Logitech X-540s

need more?

I looked at the reviews of the logitech 5300 set. I think that is the best compromise of quality,price and performance I am looking for.I will probably be buying those when its time to order.Now all I have to do is figure out rest of my parts for my build,heh... It sure is easy to go poor building a good gaming machine

Thanks again for your help

PC eye · 02-09-2008, 12:54 AM

I don't think you will be disappointed there since Logitech generally sees a good line of products as well as speaker sets. They also have their own line up of keyboards and mice(cordless, trackball/ internet, multimedia keyboards etc.) to look over.

To replace an older MS Trackball Explorer corded 5 button type of stationaty mouse here,

I've been taking a good look at one of Logitech's cordless trackball models lately.

Newegg sees the best price on the THX Z-5300e set seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nc.-_-36121121

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,682	Tally so far, Logitech = 6, Altec Lansing = 1, M-Audio = 1, Creative = 1, any others? Without going elaborate with some sets seeing 300-400w for an output the sets by Logitech usually found under $100 generally work out for most. Just remember that the woofer will be the largest item on any 2 1/2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 set you go with. With 70rms total that averages to about 10-12w per channel. __________________ Users Fight to Save Windows XP! http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4646547 Microsoft Not Ruling Out XP Extension http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4716159

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,682	Sound cards these days like the X-Fi lineup by Creative Labs support 7.1 where you can easily change that to 5.1 in the speaker settings. For multimedia and gaming that's one of the better brands seen. You'll be seeing and "hearing" quite a bit more when in a new build. __________________ Users Fight to Save Windows XP! http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4646547 Microsoft Not Ruling Out XP Extension http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4716159

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Intel_man Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 189	Don't recommend getting the QX9650 because you would be better off getting the QX9770. I rather afford something cheaper down the stretch and afford a better VGA. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 MOBO: Asus P5B-WLA PSU:CoolerMaster Power Extreme 500W VGA: eVGA 9600 GT 512mb GDDR3 HDD: 250 GB RAM: 2 GB DDR2 __________________

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,682	By that time some newer models will likely be out that you would likely be looking at as well as the current ones. Having the room to see the physical separation of speakers especially for the 5.1 and 7.1 setups is another thing to look at when selecting a set to go with. The X-530s are simply too tall for use here. __________________ Users Fight to Save Windows XP! http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4646547 Microsoft Not Ruling Out XP Extension http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4716159

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02-09-2008, 12:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,682	I don't think you will be disappointed there since Logitech generally sees a good line of products as well as speaker sets. They also have their own line up of keyboards and mice(cordless, trackball/ internet, multimedia keyboards etc.) to look over. To replace an older MS Trackball Explorer corded 5 button type of stationaty mouse here, I've been taking a good look at one of Logitech's cordless trackball models lately. Newegg sees the best price on the THX Z-5300e set seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nc.-_-36121121 __________________ Users Fight to Save Windows XP! http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4646547 Microsoft Not Ruling Out XP Extension http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=4716159

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