You do not gain anything from a 5.1 system when listening to 99.99% of music, as virtually none of it was recorded in more than 2 channels. The center channel and surround channels will just be sending out copies of the right and left channels or a mix of the two.

Most newer video games have support for surround channels on some level, and watching many DVDs you would get a benefit, but if it is solely for listening to music your money is better spent on a higher quality pair of speakers (with or without a subwoofer).

You will almost never get "great" sound out of any PC speakers at high volume with a consumer grade sound card, as the quality of the components along the line is not really designed for "hi-fi" use, there is a lot of quality lost along the line. PC speaker systems tend to be underpowered for use at high volumes, which invariably leads to distortion.

Most of the well known "home" loudspeaker companies produce good quality PC lines of equipment. Klipsch, H-K, and JBL all have products that would probably fit your needs just fine.

MrS

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Logitechs pound, no doubt. Very powerful. Clear sound in terms of distortion. I found them to be very low-end heavy though, and somewhat lacking in the mid-range.

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Freaks for audio quality add a zero behind the pricetag of the logitechs you like

I'm bit of a freak but my stuff is way off budget and it's not even plugged into the pc.

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Originally posted by tiesto14 Anyone else a freak for audio quality? Right now i have Altec Lansing computer speakers (2.1 system)but am very unhappy with the quaity. At first i thought it was the MP3s i had and thought they were low quality so i went through most of them and the ones i found to be the worst i rebought from Beatport and i see no difference in sound quality. Now i am coming to the conclusion that my speakers are junk despite the fact they were quite expensive. So what are some ofthe best of the best home speakers you can buy? I am looking at Logitechs CLICK HERE - THESE ONES What does everyone recomend in the 300-400 price range? I dont think i will go with Altec Lansings again cus they seem to be blowing out and i heard Loigtechs are really good.

I've got these Logitechs.



I bought it 4 years ago for about 80$. It's been thumping ever since. I love them. In fact, if I put a loose object near my sub-woofer, and blast it, stuff starts falling off my desk.

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Originally posted by _Nut_ AL is alright... I am not sure about logitech tho. I am a biased Klipsch user. I use the promedia 2.1 By far the best PC speakers I've heard. For your price range I would point you to the promedia 5.1 system. Retails in the range you are looking for:

I have the Klipsch promedia 2.1s and they sound great. Unfortunately, i managed to fuck up the cord to plug into my computer so i have to figure out if there is a way i can fix it. Definitely recommend them though.
Edit: Just fixed it. I'm very happy. Be careful with the sub though. I can be deadly.

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Wow some people have nice systems

Great feedback, guys

I'm also in the running for a solid set of speakers for use of music only.

with a budget of $150-$200 to put down, and as far as a Boston/Logitech/Klipsch is concerned- what do you all recommend?

(and is it even going to cost me that much or more?)

last speakers I had were THX, 4.1 surround sound....but i blew all the speakers and subwoofer on one co-ray-zee night of tequila

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Originally posted by Mr. Pink Great feedback, guys I'm also in the running for a solid set of speakers for use of music only. with a budget of $150-$200 to put down, and as far as a Boston/Logitech/Klipsch is concerned- what do you all recommend? (and is it even going to cost me that much or more?) last speakers I had were THX, 4.1 surround sound....but i blew all the speakers and subwoofer on one co-ray-zee night of tequila

I got my klipsh promedia 2.1 for $150

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