What is a good set of quality speakers?

Scubie67 · 02-05-2008, 09:01 PM

What Is a nice set of speakers that could be used for gaming ,multimedia such as movies and music? Doesnt have to overly loud ,but have excellent quality of sound.

And is there much difference between a 2.1 and a 5.1 set for hearing quality of sound other than just for surround sound purposes?

PC eye · 02-05-2008, 10:26 PM

5.1 provides the surround you more type effect with that type of separation over simply hearing stereo with a bass boost with a 2 1/2 set. Logitech is one of the top for the low to mid price range and the most popular due to the sound quality their speaker sets offer.

I grabbed a set of 5.1 Z-640s and wouldn't part with them fior $60 at a pc show. Youi can look over some good sets by Logitech at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...08151&name=5.1

There the X-530s are seen for only $54.99 OEM at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121126 70watts rms like seen on the X640s used here is adequate.

PunterCam · 02-06-2008, 12:18 AM

I've got the logitech z5500's, which are basically their top of the line 5.1 speakers. I like them, and for games and movies they're great. People rave about the sound of them, and they're meant to be the best computer/entertainment this money can buy, but in all honesty they're not great. The mid is pretty rough - classical music sounds poor though them - but the bass is strong (as you'd expect with a 10¨ sub). It just feels like there's too much to a gap between it and the satalites. If you're listening to audio through a 5.1 setup it's not how it was intended to be heard, but you can switch (certainly with the z5500) to stereo if you want.

On the plus side they're very listenable, it has a lovely controller with loads of inputs, the speaker cable is generous and it all looks great.

But when I compare them to my PMC 2 way speakers it's night and day. The PMC's have so much detail, a great 'easy' sound (the z5500 sounds a bit like it's trying too hard). I'd recommend getting a pair if you can find them. Here's some in the uk which won't be much use to you, but if these double in price it'll be $300. Then get yourself a nice little integrated amp and you're set. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PMC-TB1-Monito...QQcmdZViewItem
It will sound so good, if you haven't heard good speakers before it's an ear opener...

Whatever you do don't buy a cheap pair of bookshelf speakers off bestbuy (or whatever those sites are called), they'll be awful. I spent the weekend listening to a pair of Linn bookshelf speakers my dad got cheap - they're so bad. £2000 they cost ($4000) and they're rubbish, so money don't buy you quality. I can vouch for the pmc's, try to find some

my 2 cents!

PC eye · 02-06-2008, 01:16 AM

I looked at the X-530s but had been fortunate here to have simply psotted the Z-640 set due to the way speakers have to be set up here. A pair of cheapies or a 2 1/2 setup won't do the job. The image here shows how those look for the older set.

Even with the 5.1 set and the fronts and rears close to each other you can still hear the separation as well as use the balance controls. The main thing is what will work the best there and your price range being considered. For 7.1 capability newegg currently only sees one Creative set instock at the moment. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116153

Scubie67 · 02-06-2008, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the links fella's, Ill check those out.

kevlee89 · 02-06-2008, 04:15 AM

if you are looking for clean, clear, and concise sound, then you should check out some M-Audio speakers. Probably more suitable for just music

cohen · 02-06-2008, 04:42 AM

Hi,

i have had for about 4 to 5 days a set of Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers. Then only thing is you need a 5.1 Sound card or a 5.1 compatible motherboard.
But they are really good speakers!!! Mine were $85AU! work a lot more!

Good Luck

shenry · 02-06-2008, 08:16 AM

I have the X-530's. They are a helluva lot better than 2.0 sound. Don't get a pair of cheap speakers because with speakers quality makes quite a bit of difference. Just to note these came with a 2 year warrenty. Worth every penny!

_simon_ · 02-06-2008, 08:54 AM

I can recommend a set of Altec Lansing VS4121, they're 2.1.

http://www.alteclansing.com/index.ph...iproduct_id=10

They take up very little room and look nice as well.

CraigCGrant · 02-06-2008, 12:08 PM

I would recommend a set of Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120414 they are relitively cheap aswell

02-05-2008, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scubie67 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 109	What is a good set of quality speakers? What Is a nice set of speakers that could be used for gaming ,multimedia such as movies and music? Doesnt have to overly loud ,but have excellent quality of sound. And is there much difference between a 2.1 and a 5.1 set for hearing quality of sound other than just for surround sound purposes?

02-05-2008, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,687	5.1 provides the surround you more type effect with that type of separation over simply hearing stereo with a bass boost with a 2 1/2 set. Logitech is one of the top for the low to mid price range and the most popular due to the sound quality their speaker sets offer. I grabbed a set of 5.1 Z-640s and wouldn't part with them fior $60 at a pc show. Youi can look over some good sets by Logitech at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...08151&name=5.1 There the X-530s are seen for only $54.99 OEM at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121126 70watts rms like seen on the X640s used here is adequate. __________________ 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 Last edited by PC eye; 02-06-2008 at 01:10 AM.

02-06-2008, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
PunterCam Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 367	I've got the logitech z5500's, which are basically their top of the line 5.1 speakers. I like them, and for games and movies they're great. People rave about the sound of them, and they're meant to be the best computer/entertainment this money can buy, but in all honesty they're not great. The mid is pretty rough - classical music sounds poor though them - but the bass is strong (as you'd expect with a 10¨ sub). It just feels like there's too much to a gap between it and the satalites. If you're listening to audio through a 5.1 setup it's not how it was intended to be heard, but you can switch (certainly with the z5500) to stereo if you want. On the plus side they're very listenable, it has a lovely controller with loads of inputs, the speaker cable is generous and it all looks great. But when I compare them to my PMC 2 way speakers it's night and day. The PMC's have so much detail, a great 'easy' sound (the z5500 sounds a bit like it's trying too hard). I'd recommend getting a pair if you can find them. Here's some in the uk which won't be much use to you, but if these double in price it'll be $300. Then get yourself a nice little integrated amp and you're set. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PMC-TB1-Monito...QQcmdZViewItem It will sound so good, if you haven't heard good speakers before it's an ear opener... Whatever you do don't buy a cheap pair of bookshelf speakers off bestbuy (or whatever those sites are called), they'll be awful. I spent the weekend listening to a pair of Linn bookshelf speakers my dad got cheap - they're so bad. £2000 they cost ($4000) and they're rubbish, so money don't buy you quality. I can vouch for the pmc's, try to find some my 2 cents! __________________ 2006 Mac Pro Dual, dual core xeons @ 2.0Ghz each 2Gb Ram (I'm too poor) NVidia Geforce 7300Gt 256mb Onboard Sound - optical out to Logitech Z5500 Digidesign MBox2 output to PMCs 250Gb Drive running both Mac OSX and Windows on seperate partitions, 400Gb Drive for Windows, 400Gb Drive for OSX 24¨ Acer AL2416W (not nearly as bad as you'd think) Various Lacie external drives

02-06-2008, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,687	I looked at the X-530s but had been fortunate here to have simply psotted the Z-640 set due to the way speakers have to be set up here. A pair of cheapies or a 2 1/2 setup won't do the job. The image here shows how those look for the older set. Even with the 5.1 set and the fronts and rears close to each other you can still hear the separation as well as use the balance controls. The main thing is what will work the best there and your price range being considered. For 7.1 capability newegg currently only sees one Creative set instock at the moment. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116153 __________________ 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

02-06-2008, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 2,092	Hi, i have had for about 4 to 5 days a set of Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers. Then only thing is you need a 5.1 Sound card or a 5.1 compatible motherboard. But they are really good speakers!!! Mine were $85AU! work a lot more! Good Luck __________________ formerly vk3fcll View My website It has all my computer stuff on it User Name - cf Password - computer NEW!!!! Live Streaming!! My Computer Specs My Computer Pics

02-06-2008, 02:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scubie67 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 109	Thanks for the links fella's, Ill check those out.

02-06-2008, 04:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
kevlee89 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 152	if you are looking for clean, clear, and concise sound, then you should check out some M-Audio speakers. Probably more suitable for just music

02-06-2008, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cannock, UK Age: 27 Posts: 945	I can recommend a set of Altec Lansing VS4121, they're 2.1. http://www.alteclansing.com/index.ph...iproduct_id=10 They take up very little room and look nice as well. __________________ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core + Arctic Cooling Freezer-64-LP 4GB (2x 2GB) OCZ PC2 6400 Dual CH Gold Edition XTC MSI K9AGM2-L mATX / eCute mATX Cube Case /Scythe Kama-Meter / Philips DVD RW Hitachi 160GB SATA II 8MB cache Palit 8800GT 512MB Realtek® ALC888 HD Audio + Altec Lansing VS4121 Belinea 22" Widescreen Vista Home Premium 64bit My creepy crawly collection

02-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
CraigCGrant New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 9	I would recommend a set of Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120414 they are relitively cheap aswell

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