I'm looking to get a set of really nice PC speakers for primarily music, but some non-mmo-gaming. My budget is $200. I'm not sure that I'm only going to be able to fit/use 5.1's, but I might jury-rig rear channel speakers on the back wall. Any advice is welcomed. I am running 7 and vista 64bit.

Here's what I've found with a little reading. I think I may get these for 2.0's:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16836127004

These may be a better choice (2.1's):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121122

Or these(5.1's):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121012

3/22/2009 3:14:31 AM

audioengine a2 and be done with it

3/22/2009 8:51:06 AM

klipsch

3/22/2009 8:55:59 AM

^

3/22/2009 10:08:06 AM

real receiver + bookshelf speakers

3/22/2009 10:36:07 AM

i've got the G51s...nothing to write home about

i miss my klipsch promedia 5.1s....lasted 6yrs before kicking the can

3/22/2009 11:18:02 AM

Those white Audioengine a2's look sexy as hell.

As for klipsch, the 2.1's are available on their website for $150.

^^I really don't feel like doing that, heh. Maybe if I upgrade my current receiver down the line.

[Edited on March 22, 2009 at 2:04 PM. Reason : klipsch]

3/22/2009 1:56:43 PM

My roommate soph. year of undergrad had the z-2300's & they're definitely "piss off your neighbors" loud (at least where we lived). He listened to mostly hip hop/rap music, good for that. Sub is really loud & overall sound quality was pretty good from what I remember.

3/22/2009 3:16:53 PM

I'd go with a Klipsch 2.1 set.

3/22/2009 4:54:31 PM

I'm not looking for loudness, but more for clarity and tone. I think I may just go with the klipsch set if someone can convince me otherwise.

3/31/2009 1:33:56 PM

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3/31/2009 1:59:58 PM

i have the Z-2300's and probably the best speakers i've ever heard for PC speakers, absolutely unbelievable sound quality for the price.

3/31/2009 2:35:46 PM