Are 2.1 speakers just for gaming?

GaetanoL · 10-12-2007, 03:57 AM

I am about to set up a new office in my basement. I want to purchase a new set of speakers so I can better enjoy the music on my iTunes. I am not sure if I should just purchase a new pair of L/R speakers, or if I should also get a set with a subwoofer? Are the 2.1 systmes more for gaming than for just music. I'm not an true audiophile, but I do enjoy my music and I don't mind spending the extra dollars; I just want to make sure that it is worth it.

Thanks is advance.

paratwa · 10-12-2007, 04:07 AM

A sub is worth the money! 2.1 is just stereo, if you want a serious gaming system you need either the 5.1 series or the 7.1 series.

But for just listening to music a 2.1 with a sub is all you really need, just don't go cheap. The most important component in any stereo system is the speakers. Get the most for what you can afford.

If you listen to movies and such then you should go with the 5.1 or the 7.1, but that depends on what your sound card is capable of.

Hanamichi · 10-12-2007, 06:17 AM

Ya I totally agree with paratwa.2.1 speakers are idle for listening for music.But if are into DVD music then you should go for 5.1 or 7.1.

diduknowthat · 10-12-2007, 11:40 AM

If you want to listen to music, get a subwoofer!! 2.0 speakers are usually for office computers where sound doesn't matter. 2.1 systems are good, but 5.1/7.1 systems are even better, especially for watching DVD's.

Serious Chatter · 10-12-2007, 11:57 AM

Well my friend , speakers are used mainly for the music and not for the games. You should be looking for the speakers for listening to music . It is not necessary that everyone plays games. So go for the speakers with sub woofers and you will really enjoy the music.

GaetanoL · 10-12-2007, 02:11 PM

Great. Thanks for all replies. Right now, I don't anticipate watching DVDs from this computer. So if I go 2.1, does that mean that there would be no advantage to getting a digital sound card? Or, will a digital sound card give superior sound? Also, if I go digital sound card, are there special cables that I need for the speakers?

diduknowthat · 10-13-2007, 05:15 PM

A good sound card will always yield better sound (as long as you have good speakers too). And no you do not need extra special cables, your speaker system should come with all the cables you need.

oscaryu1 · 10-13-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by diduknowthat

If you want to listen to music, get a subwoofer!! 2.0 speakers are usually for office computers where sound doesn't matter. 2.1 systems are good, but 5.1/7.1 systems are even better, especially for watching DVD's.

Ditto! I just turned off my X-230's subs and it sounded monotone. An sub really pay's itself off!

lovely? · 10-18-2007, 07:43 AM

imo mono stereos are only good for that little 'turning on' noise that windows gives lmao

2.1 FTW

salman · 10-18-2007, 10:31 PM

Depending on how much you want to spend; my set up is: 2 technics HIFI speakers on the front and two smaller creative speakers behind, so you get the best of both worlds because you can get plenty of bass from the HIFI speakers and you get the surround sound.

10-12-2007, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
GaetanoL New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Are 2.1 speakers just for gaming? I am about to set up a new office in my basement. I want to purchase a new set of speakers so I can better enjoy the music on my iTunes. I am not sure if I should just purchase a new pair of L/R speakers, or if I should also get a set with a subwoofer? Are the 2.1 systmes more for gaming than for just music. I'm not an true audiophile, but I do enjoy my music and I don't mind spending the extra dollars; I just want to make sure that it is worth it. Thanks is advance.

10-12-2007, 06:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hanamichi Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 479	Ya I totally agree with paratwa.2.1 speakers are idle for listening for music.But if are into DVD music then you should go for 5.1 or 7.1. __________________ GA-945GM-S2 Intel C2D E6300 XFX 8600GT Kingston 1.50 GB RAM

10-12-2007, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,281	If you want to listen to music, get a subwoofer!! 2.0 speakers are usually for office computers where sound doesn't matter. 2.1 systems are good, but 5.1/7.1 systems are even better, especially for watching DVD's. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

10-13-2007, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,281	A good sound card will always yield better sound (as long as you have good speakers too). And no you do not need extra special cables, your speaker system should come with all the cables you need. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

10-18-2007, 07:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
lovely? Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 3,737	imo mono stereos are only good for that little 'turning on' noise that windows gives lmao 2.1 FTW __________________ E4500 @ 2.93GHZ ASUS P5K-DELUXE 2GB OCZ Reaper CL3 @ 800MHZ 3-4-4-15 eVGA 8800GT OZC GameXStream 700W PSU 320GB WD Caviar SATA, 80GB WD Caviar IDE Sometimes scientists make things alot harder than they need to. All they've gotta do is put a big spring on the ground where they think it's gonna land, or send a mission to the moon to erect a sign that says "Welcome to Earth".

10-12-2007, 04:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
paratwa Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,969	A sub is worth the money! 2.1 is just stereo, if you want a serious gaming system you need either the 5.1 series or the 7.1 series. But for just listening to music a 2.1 with a sub is all you really need, just don't go cheap. The most important component in any stereo system is the speakers. Get the most for what you can afford. If you listen to movies and such then you should go with the 5.1 or the 7.1, but that depends on what your sound card is capable of.

10-12-2007, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Serious Chatter banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 206	Well my friend , speakers are used mainly for the music and not for the games. You should be looking for the speakers for listening to music . It is not necessary that everyone plays games. So go for the speakers with sub woofers and you will really enjoy the music.

10-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
GaetanoL New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Great. Thanks for all replies. Right now, I don't anticipate watching DVDs from this computer. So if I go 2.1, does that mean that there would be no advantage to getting a digital sound card? Or, will a digital sound card give superior sound? Also, if I go digital sound card, are there special cables that I need for the speakers?

10-18-2007, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
salman Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK Posts: 576	Depending on how much you want to spend; my set up is: 2 technics HIFI speakers on the front and two smaller creative speakers behind, so you get the best of both worlds because you can get plenty of bass from the HIFI speakers and you get the surround sound. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.5 MOBO: Abit Fatality FP-IN9-SLi RAM: Geil Value DDR2 1.0GB PC6400 800 MHz HDD: Maxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB 7200RPM 8MB GFX: Inno3D GeForce 7600 GS OPT: Lite-on LH-18A1P-488C OS: XP Pro [Ableton Live, Fl-Studio, Reason]

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