Dirt cheap computer speakers with high quality?! - Tilted Forum Project - TFP - Sexuality, Philosophy and Political Discussion

disgruntled · 10-26-2004, 05:05 PM

I just picked up some computer speakers by Creative for only 45$US and they are simply amazing. The whole set comes with 2 speakers (3 channels a piece) and a sub woofer, theyre extremely small (jmaybe 1.5" by 6" for the speakers and 8" by 8" for the sub) but louder then most speakers ive seen that are twice their size. The set also came with a volume control/bass control that has a headphones output on it (extremely convenient) my only complaint is the stands that come with speakers are set up in such a way that they arent very stable. I highly reccomend buying new speakers whenever you get a new computer to replace the crappy ones that typically come with a dell or gateway and this a very cheap solution. One of the best parts is you can get a great (loud) sound from something with an internal amp, and it comes with its own audio software that is very useful!

Its not all about the sound card!

thefictionweliv · 10-26-2004, 05:53 PM

Yeah $50 dollars makes a world of difference in the speaker world, though for my money its Astec Lansing

Redjake · 10-27-2004, 06:42 PM

I agree with everything said. Upgrading your computer speakers to GOOD ones makes almost TOO much of a difference. Fucking excellent.

pottsynz · 10-28-2004, 04:21 AM

Headphones

bal8664 · 11-11-2004, 11:34 AM

i love my klipsch's got them for 50 bucks on ebay, the 2.1's they are amazing

blahblah454 · 11-11-2004, 11:43 PM

The computer I got came with some Altec Lansing (not sure if this is right) 4.1's and it just wasnt enough (Im nuts about my sound!) So last week I purchased the new Logitech Z5500 speakers, its 505 watts RMS of pure kick ass!!

Fenton-J-Cool · 11-14-2004, 02:05 PM

Creative Inspire 4.1's have never done me any wrong, except for the rear left speaker flaking out on me for about a week, 6 months ago, totally inexplicably

They have great sound quality and a sweet volume control that mounts anywhere. I say give them a look, they must be dirt cheap by now too..

phatlowry · 11-28-2004, 10:12 PM

Take a look at Edifier S2.1D. They are amazing and best for the money i think.

Homepage:
http://www.edifier.ca/products/s2141/s21d.html

DJMala · 12-04-2004, 10:47 AM

I think they're discontinued now, but I picked up a set of Logitech Z-640's a few months ago for $50. 5.1, they sound great, and they're plenty loud.

10-26-2004, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
disgruntled Rookie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver BC	Dirt cheap computer speakers with high quality?! I just picked up some computer speakers by Creative for only 45$US and they are simply amazing. The whole set comes with 2 speakers (3 channels a piece) and a sub woofer, theyre extremely small (jmaybe 1.5" by 6" for the speakers and 8" by 8" for the sub) but louder then most speakers ive seen that are twice their size. The set also came with a volume control/bass control that has a headphones output on it (extremely convenient) my only complaint is the stands that come with speakers are set up in such a way that they arent very stable. I highly reccomend buying new speakers whenever you get a new computer to replace the crappy ones that typically come with a dell or gateway and this a very cheap solution. One of the best parts is you can get a great (loud) sound from something with an internal amp, and it comes with its own audio software that is very useful! Its not all about the sound card!

10-26-2004, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
thefictionweliv Insane Join Date: Oct 2004	Yeah $50 dollars makes a world of difference in the speaker world, though for my money its Astec Lansing __________________ "You might be just what I need, No I would not change a thing, Been dreaming of this so long, But we only exist in this song, The thing is, I'm not worth the sorrow, And if you come and meet me tomorrow, I will hold you down, fold you in, Deep, deep, deep in the fiction we live" - From Autumn to Ashes

10-27-2004, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wilson, NC	I agree with everything said. Upgrading your computer speakers to GOOD ones makes almost TOO much of a difference. Fucking excellent. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

11-14-2004, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fenton-J-Cool Insane Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto	Creative Inspire 4.1's have never done me any wrong, except for the rear left speaker flaking out on me for about a week, 6 months ago, totally inexplicably They have great sound quality and a sweet volume control that mounts anywhere. I say give them a look, they must be dirt cheap by now too.. __________________ wra

10-28-2004, 04:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
pottsynz Crazy Join Date: Sep 2004	Headphones

11-11-2004, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
bal8664 Insane Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester, NY	i love my klipsch's got them for 50 bucks on ebay, the 2.1's they are amazing

11-11-2004, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On the road...	The computer I got came with some Altec Lansing (not sure if this is right) 4.1's and it just wasnt enough (Im nuts about my sound!) So last week I purchased the new Logitech Z5500 speakers, its 505 watts RMS of pure kick ass!!

11-28-2004, 10:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
phatlowry Rookie Join Date: Apr 2003	Take a look at Edifier S2.1D. They are amazing and best for the money i think. Homepage: http://www.edifier.ca/products/s2141/s21d.html

12-04-2004, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJMala Crazy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MA	I think they're discontinued now, but I picked up a set of Logitech Z-640's a few months ago for $50. 5.1, they sound great, and they're plenty loud.