Best Surround Sound for computers???

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Posted by Amduscias on Sep-23-2008 02:17:

Best Surround Sound for computers???

i just installed Logitech X530 on mine, its nice and all but when i plug in my normal headsets i cant do anything to the volume... it just doesnt work

but thats not the problem

im just wondering what is better than this one

Posted by TheKidsWantTechno on Sep-23-2008 02:24:

unless you absolutely need surround sound, id say forget computer speaker systems

look at some powered studio monitors, such as the m-audio bx8a . sound fantastic, and theyd serve you well for djing and production too

Posted by echosystm on Sep-23-2008 02:51:

surround sound is really over rated imo. we just spent about 1.2k on a 6.1 setup and i'm really not very impressed. don't get me wrong, it sounds great, but the surround channels really don't add much... truth be told, i actually prefer running it in stereo. i hate it how voice always comes from the center channel.

if i knew it was going to be like this, i would have just got two big 8" speakers and a 10-12" sub.

Posted by Axer on Sep-23-2008 03:14:

I have my 2.1 hooked up with a pioneer 5.1 for my note book. I think surround sound days are over, with all these new built-in equalizers these days. Possibly if I'm watching a movie though. Or else is custom for me.

I think a decent powerful 5.1 will own any computer right there!

Too bad we only have two ears.

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 04:06:

five of these:

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 04:10:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
we just spent about 1.2k on a 6.1 setup

including a receiver?

Posted by elektrikal on Sep-23-2008 04:12:

regarding comp 5.1 speakers, i can't remember the name but in an interview clip on youtube BT mentioned this one brand he used to mix This Binary Universe. I would listen to him when it comes to surround sound haha.

Furthermore, listening to movies and music properly mixed in 5.1 is superior to stereo. I point to BT's TBU on dvd compared to the cd.

I do find anything more than 5.1 to be excessive and inconvenient since few people have that much space in any one room to properly place that much equipment.

Posted by echosystm on Sep-23-2008 04:26:

quote:
Originally posted by elektrikal
regarding comp 5.1 speakers, i can't remember the name but in an interview clip on youtube BT mentioned this one brand he used to mix This Binary Universe. I would listen to him when it comes to surround sound haha.

bx5a's... they are shit. it was just m-audio promotion imo.

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 04:36:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
bx5a's... they are shit. it was just m-audio promotion imo.

see above question.

Posted by echosystm on Sep-23-2008 04:51:

quote:
Originally posted by inconspicuous
including a receiver?

yep.

it was the cheapest surround setup i could find with HDMI. not the best system in the world, but for the same price i could have got a really good stereo setup. i'm not seeing much benefit at all from surround sound. tbh, i can't even tell the difference, except that voices come from straight infront of me, rather than in stereo. we have a really large lounge room and everything is positioned as it should be too.

http://www.cnet.com.au/story_media/...htddw1600_1.jpg

edit: it's actually 6.2 lulz.

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 05:12:

ew. no wonder.

you really need to spend at least 2 or 3 grand to get a decent 5.1 system w/ a receiver.

Posted by Capitalizt on Sep-23-2008 05:16:

X-540 are much better

http://www.buy.com/prod/logitech-x-.../202985108.html

Posted by Rook on Sep-23-2008 05:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Capitalizt
X-540 are much better

http://www.buy.com/prod/logitech-x-.../202985108.html

that looks like a good deal!!

if there wasn't a WOOT OFF! going on at this moment I would probably purchase that sound system.

Posted by echosystm on Sep-23-2008 05:31:

quote:
Originally posted by Capitalizt
X-540 are much better

http://www.buy.com/prod/logitech-x-.../202985108.html

these setups with the tiny satelites are pure crap. the small cabinet sizes mean you get basically zero bass from the satelites, while the sub (mono) takes frequencies up to 600hz or higher. thus, you get basically no directionality in lower frequencies.

subs are only meant to go up to like 150hz, before crossing over.

i'd take a good 2.1 setup over this any day.

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 05:39:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
these setups with the tiny satelites are pure crap. the small cabinet sizes mean you get basically zero bass from the satelites, while the sub (mono) takes frequencies up to 600hz or higher. thus, you get basically no directionality in lower frequencies.

subs are only meant to go up to like 150hz, before crossing over.

i'd take a good 2.1 setup over this any day.

if it's for the computer, go 2.1.

If it's for home theater & tv, go 3.1. Also, subs really shouldn't be covering anything above 80-120hz.

Posted by r5a on Sep-23-2008 05:45:

ProMedia Ultra 5.1 System

Logitech z-5500.

Posted by cmay119 on Sep-23-2008 06:14:

quote:
Originally posted by r5a
ProMedia Ultra 5.1 System

+1 Klipsch's system blows Creative & Logitech's offerings out of the water.

I've had mine now for 3 years, and they sound fantastic still, however, I did upgrade the speaker wire to a heavier gauge, and replaced the front Left & Right Satellites with these:

Klipsch RSX-5

Here's a side by side comparison of the RSX-5 vs. ProMedia Ultra Satellite:

Posted by shaw on Sep-23-2008 06:21:

loltotalrecall

Posted by cmay119 on Sep-23-2008 06:27:

quote:
Originally posted by inconspicuous
loltotalrecall

Horrible movie selection right? I also spy a movie named "Merlin", along with the Charlie's Angels flicks. I'm not sure who the owner of this particular photo is (I didn't take a side by side shot when I bought mine), however I saved this for referencing before I made the jump to the RSX-5's.

Posted by kr00t0n on Sep-23-2008 09:31:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
these setups with the tiny satelites are pure crap. the small cabinet sizes mean you get basically zero bass from the satelites, while the sub (mono) takes frequencies up to 600hz or higher. thus, you get basically no directionality in lower frequencies.

subs are only meant to go up to like 150hz, before crossing over.

i'd take a good 2.1 setup over this any day.

My X-540 setup rocks my room completely, no housemates were in over the weekend, so I decided to turn it full blast and put an Eskimo track on.

My windows were rattling, it was awesome!

Might be because I have my sub in the perfect location though.

The X-540 is probably the best bang for buck 5.1 system out there.

Posted by OrZonE on Sep-23-2008 14:08:

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
you get basically no directionality in lower frequencies.

This is the biggest problem imo. However, for the bang you get for you buck there are some very good 5.1 systems for PCs.