Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me.
I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had
it, and I want to get a halfway decent set.
I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo
outputs).
I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4
speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that price
range ($200 aus)
Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm
looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's
and DVDs in a smallish room.
Thanks in advance,
James
Klipsch Pro Medias, excellent speaker system.
www.klipsch.com
Don Burnette
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (13 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > James > > >James,
Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the Klipsch 4.1s (abt.
$400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitals (only 2
channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but both had PCB
problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series (abt.
$100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include
digital--SPDIF--inputs).
There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money is an
object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the front and a
cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surge system
marked down to $19US the other day).
The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX
standard does today. But is *is* yestertech.
--Steve
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (12 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > James > >James,
Altec Lansing also has a new low-end 5.1 setup. Or check Amazon.com--they
have the Boston Acoustics BA4800 for a low, low $135US. I've always liked
the Boston sound...altho it's probably better suited to William Boyce than
Max Payne.
--Steve
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> James,
>
> Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the Klipsch 4.1s(abt.
had
> > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set.
> >
> > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo
> > outputs).
> >
> > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with4
> > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that
> price
> > range ($200 aus)
> >
> > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm
> > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but alsoVCD's
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> $400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitals (only 2 > channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but both had PCB > problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series (abt. > $100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include > digital--SPDIF--inputs). > > There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money is an > object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the front and a > cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surge system > marked down to $19US the other day). > > The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX > standard does today. But is *is* yestertech. > > --Steve > > "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:a27nvo$cfe$[email hidden]... > > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones haveQuoted text (10 lines)
> > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > James > > > > > >I read that those new logi's give the Klipsch's a run for top choice & at a
fraction of the cost. I have the ProMedia 4.1's myself.
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (12 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > James > >
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James,
The small Cambridge audio setups marketed by Creative give a great
sound for a modest cost. The 2+subwoofer can be had for as little as A$70 at
Oz P.C. markets and I thinks the 4+subwoofer models is around A$135. I can
heartily recommend them - for music as well as games.
Phillip..(Newcastle, N.S.W.)
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (10 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > JamesAltec Lansing ADA890( I think) THX certified great sounding speakers
and sub.
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> "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me.
> >
> > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones havehad
> > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set.
> >
> > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo
> > outputs).
> >
> > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with4
> > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that
> price
> > range ($200 aus)
> >
> > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm
> > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but alsoVCD's
great
> sound for a modest cost. The 2+subwoofer can be had for as little as A$70at
> Oz P.C. markets and I thinks the 4+subwoofer models is around A$135. I can
> heartily recommend them - for music as well as games.
> Phillip..(Newcastle, N.S.W.)
>
>
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> > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > James > > James, > The small Cambridge audio setups marketed by Creative give aI was going to buy the Klipsch Pro Medias till I heard a set of Logitech's
new Z-560's. Picked up the Logi's about 2 months ago and haven't been
disappointed since. I mostly use them for games and MP3's but they should
also be great for DVD's. They sell for about half the cost of the Pro
Medias (about US$200) and IMHO offer excellent value.
arnie
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (12 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > James > >I just picked up a set of Cambridge Sounds (Creative) FPS-2000
speakers for $69 US from Creative! They are refurbs, but they are also
almost 50% off retail.
http://www.americas.creative.com/shop/shopcategory.asp?Category=180
The FPS-2000 is a four channel w/sub digital setup. They also sell a
non-didgital system for $10 less. I don't know if you can get them in
AUS or not. They sound great. I have them connected to a SBLive! and
with an environment sound that really roars. I can even set the volumn
low enough that it does not keep the wife up at night! Not as fun as
blasting the 1967 F1 cars, but better than the two channel Yamaha
cheap speakers that I had been using. The sub behind the seat in the
pod really adds to the overall feel of the game. I just wish that we
could get a patch for GPL to get some of the improvements that have
been made to N4, like EAX sound. N4 sounds great, but then again, I
find it way to stale for me.
SLG
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>Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > >I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had >it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > >I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo >outputs). > >I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 >speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that price >range ($200 aus) > >Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm >looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's >and DVDs in a smallish room. > >Thanks in advance, > > >James > >Well, I can't help but always recommend the Klipsch ProMedia's first, but...
I think the new Logitech's are darned good for $200, from what I hear. They
are the 560's or something like that. Very powerful for the money.
You also might consider upgrading your sound card to something more modern.
You don't have to spend a lot. For $79, you can get the Turtle Beach Santa
Cruz, which IMHO is one of the best cards money can buy. It even supports
5.1 if you feel the need. I find it a lot better sounding, and a HELL of a
lot more reliable, than the Creative Cards.
-Larry
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> Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have had > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > outputs). > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with 4 > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around thatQuoted text (12 lines)
> range ($200 aus) > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also VCD's > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > Thanks in advance, > > > James > >Actually, the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1's are $299.
The new ProMedia 5.1's are $399. I don't think you can do better than
these.
-Larry
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> James,
>
> Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the Klipsch 4.1s(abt.
had
> > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set.
> >
> > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo
> > outputs).
> >
> > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) with4
> > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that
> price
> > range ($200 aus)
> >
> > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm
> > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but alsoVCD's
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> $400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitals (only 2 > channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but both had PCB > problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series (abt. > $100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include > digital--SPDIF--inputs). > > There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money is an > object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the front and a > cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surge system > marked down to $19US the other day). > > The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX > standard does today. But is *is* yestertech. > > --Steve > > "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:a27nvo$cfe$[email hidden]... > > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones haveQuoted text (10 lines)
> > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > James > > > > > >That's still 4X as expensive as the Creative/Cambridge Inspire 5.1 5300s,
with no center channel...and still no digital input. If only the C/Cs
weren't so badly made....
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> > channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but both hadPCB
with
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> Actually, the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1's are $299. > > The new ProMedia 5.1's are $399. I don't think you can do better than > these. > > -Larry > > "Stephen Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:dmK18.28977$[email hidden]... > > James, > > > > Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the Klipsch 4.1s > (abt. > > $400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitals (onlyQuoted text (26 lines)
> > problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series (abt. > > $100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include > > digital--SPDIF--inputs). > > > > There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money is an > > object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the front and a > > cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surge system > > marked down to $19US the other day). > > > > The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX > > standard does today. But is *is* yestertech. > > > > --Steve > > > > "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:a27nvo$cfe$[email hidden]... > > > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > > > > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones have > had > > > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > > > > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two stereo > > > outputs). > > > > > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number)Quoted text (20 lines)
> 4 > > > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around that > > price > > > range ($200 aus) > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? I'm > > > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also > VCD's > > > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > > > > James > > > > > > > > > > > >Um, compare the power capabilities :)
The #1 thing that has un-impressed me about any of the Creative/Cambridge
sets is the power output. They are pretty weak.
-Larry
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> > > object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the front anda
have
> > had
> > > > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set.
> > > >
> > > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (twostereo
> > > > outputs).
> > > >
> > > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number)
> with
> > 4
> > > > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and aroundthat
> > > price
> > > > range ($200 aus)
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range?I'm
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> That's still 4X as expensive as the Creative/Cambridge Inspire 5.1 5300s, > with no center channel...and still no digital input. If only the C/Cs > weren't so badly made.... > > "Larry (The Other Larry)" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:I9u28.26926$[email hidden]... > > Actually, the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1's are $299. > > > > The new ProMedia 5.1's are $399. I don't think you can do better than > > these. > > > > -Larry > > > > "Stephen Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:dmK18.28977$[email hidden]... > > > James, > > > > > > Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the Klipsch 4.1s > > (abt. > > > $400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitalsQuoted text (8 lines)
> 2 > > > channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but both had > PCB > > > problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series (abt. > > > $100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include > > > digital--SPDIF--inputs). > > > > > > There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money isQuoted text (13 lines)
> > > cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surge system > > > marked down to $19US the other day). > > > > > > The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX > > > standard does today. But is *is* yestertech. > > > > > > --Steve > > > > > > "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > > news:a27nvo$cfe$[email hidden]... > > > > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > > > > > > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older onesQuoted text (16 lines)
> > > > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, but also > > VCD's > > > > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > > > > > > > James > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Agree. It's ok @ low volumes, but crank it up and it strains the ICs &
grates on the ear.
BTW, the only negative comment I've ever seen abt. the Klipsches (since the
little audio magazines complained abt. peaks & resonances in their
traditional folded-horn baffles back in the 1950s, that is) was one guy who
said they were physically flimsy--a knob fell off or something.
Do you suppose anybody but us reading this thread anymore?
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4.1s
> > > (abt.
> > > > $400US). I've had two sets of the Creative/Cambridge FPS digitals
> (only
> > 2
> > > > channels), which were remarkably clear and artifact-free, but bothhad
> > PCB
> > > > problems & died, otherwise I'd recommend the Inspire 5.1 series(abt.
> > > > $100US, a fantastic price...even if they don't include
> > > > digital--SPDIF--inputs).
> > > >
> > > > There are some decent systems, from Logi, JBL & others. If money is
> an
> > > > object, you might try getting a mid-price 2.1 system for the frontand
> a
> > > > cheaper 2.1 system for the rear channels (I saw a Labtech Surgesystem
also
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> Um, compare the power capabilities :) > > The #1 thing that has un-impressed me about any of the Creative/Cambridge > sets is the power output. They are pretty weak. > > -Larry > > "Stephen Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:YfA28.40766$[email hidden]... > > That's still 4X as expensive as the Creative/Cambridge Inspire 5.1Quoted text (17 lines)
> > with no center channel...and still no digital input. If only the C/Cs > > weren't so badly made.... > > > > "Larry (The Other Larry)" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:I9u28.26926$[email hidden]... > > > Actually, the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1's are $299. > > > > > > The new ProMedia 5.1's are $399. I don't think you can do better than > > > these. > > > > > > -Larry > > > > > > "Stephen Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > > news:dmK18.28977$[email hidden]... > > > > James, > > > > > > > > Everybody (except one disaffected user) seems to love the KlipschQuoted text (31 lines)
> > > > marked down to $19US the other day). > > > > > > > > The MX300 did a better job of surround sound than did Creative's EAX > > > > standard does today. But is *is* yestertech. > > > > > > > > --Steve > > > > > > > > "James Pickard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > > > news:a27nvo$cfe$[email hidden]... > > > > > Ok, a little off topic, but I"m sure someone can help me. > > > > > > > > > > I'm in desperate need of a decent set os speakers. My older ones > have > > > had > > > > > it, and I want to get a halfway decent set. > > > > > > > > > > I have an older Diamond MX300 sound card with 4 way output (two > stereo > > > > > outputs). > > > > > > > > > > I've seen a set of Logitech S30 ( I think that's the model number) > > with > > > 4 > > > > > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for and around > that > > > > price > > > > > range ($200 aus) > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that price range? > I'm > > > > > looking for 4 decent speakers and a subby for racing games, butQuoted text (17 lines)
> > > VCD's > > > > > and DVDs in a smallish room. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > James > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Flimsy?
I would call the Klipsch's anything but flimsy :)
Maybe he didn't like the tactile 'feel' of the volume control or something
:)
Geez, the 5.1's are 59 pounds!
-Larry
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> Agree. It's ok @ low volumes, but crank it up and it strains the ICs &
> grates on the ear.
>
> BTW, the only negative comment I've ever seen abt. the Klipsches (sincethe
> little audio magazines complained abt. peaks & resonances in their
> traditional folded-horn baffles back in the 1950s, that is) was one guywho
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> > > > 4
> > > > > > speakers and a subwoofer. That's what I'm looking for andaround
> > that
> > > > > price
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> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone know of any good speakers of around that pricerange?


































