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Posted by conk on May-23-2003 00:42:

New Speakers

Hey guys, I'm working this summer and I'm about to retire my 2.1 setup for a 5.1 set of all around speakers. Thing is, I'll be using these for everything (as I can't afford to buy speakers for my decks, computer, and TV atm). I'm gonna be using a mixer to split the various device channels. I know this is far from ideal, but again, I'm broke as hell so this is the best I can do. I won't be playing gigs any time soon so mobility isn't an issue. So far I've been looking at high watt, high end computer 5.1 speakers such as the Logitech Z-680. It seems like a pretty competent system and it comes with a decoder/control station thingy with it which is pretty neat. Plus, its 500 watts. Also, I can get it for about $290 or so with shipping which is ideal. Also, I've been looking at the Klipsch ProMedia THX Certified 5.1 speakers. They're about the same price wise. Anyway, if you guys had any suggestions I'd really appreciate cuz I'll be playing trance more than doing anything else on these things. Thanks.

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-23-2003 03:10:

Re: New Speakers

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Originally posted by conk
Hey guys, I'm working this summer and I'm about to retire my 2.1 setup for a 5.1 set of all around speakers. Thing is, I'll be using these for everything (as I can't afford to buy speakers for my decks, computer, and TV atm). I'm gonna be using a mixer to split the various device channels. I know this is far from ideal, but again, I'm broke as hell so this is the best I can do. I won't be playing gigs any time soon so mobility isn't an issue. So far I've been looking at high watt, high end computer 5.1 speakers such as the Logitech Z-680. It seems like a pretty competent system and it comes with a decoder/control station thingy with it which is pretty neat. Plus, its 500 watts. Also, I can get it for about $290 or so with shipping which is ideal. Also, I've been looking at the Klipsch ProMedia THX Certified 5.1 speakers. They're about the same price wise. Anyway, if you guys had any suggestions I'd really appreciate cuz I'll be playing trance more than doing anything else on these things. Thanks.

Here is a brand new item from Alesis, with 450watts RMS(pure power) the other one you mentioned is 500watts but that's peak, not RMS.

It is a bit more. close to 4bills with shipping. If interested I'll find out exact price.

Posted by conk on May-23-2003 03:15:

Well I can get a new set on eBay for $225 plus $40 shipping...but I dunno do you think they good all around speakers or not really worth it?

Posted by DjJade on May-23-2003 03:20:

this is the best 5.1 system in my humble opinion... looks like it will be right up your alley considering things that you are looking at. my friend has one and it sounds great. i have the klipsch reference series bookshelves and sub set myself. i love this company their speakers are amazing

Here are the specs...

EDIT: oops i saw that you were already looking at it...well GET IT : P sorry im just gonna leave the picture up becase i like threads with pictures : D

peace

Posted by TranceLuver4evr on May-23-2003 04:01:

Klipsch are the way to go IMO.............Klipsch are known for their quaitly speakers

I'm using the ProMedia 4.1 ATM and they sound great to me

Posted by Arsalan on May-23-2003 06:41:

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Originally posted by TranceLuver4evr
Klipsch are the way to go IMO.............Klipsch are known for their quaitly speakers

I'm using the ProMedia 4.1 ATM and they sound great to me

those look like quality speakers i want! ;d

Posted by Tiger777 on May-23-2003 16:00:

Ya, they seem very priceworth....

Posted by Gluegun on Jun-01-2003 19:47:

Alright... don't go for the 2.1 or 4.1 version of the Promedias... if you want Dolby Digital decoding for your XBox, DVD's, and other consoles, get the Logitech Z-680's. If an analog-only system is okay, get the Promedia 5.1's. Watts are irrelevant in a measure of loudness -- both get painfully loud in nearfield listening. BTW, how are you going to split the channels, exactly?