Which computer speakers do you use

Rehaan · 23rd April 2006, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

2. Logitech Z 5500 Digital 5.1

Hey Khanak,

I do not have the Z 5500, but i have the 2.1 equivalent; the Z2300.

I was really looking forward to getting these speakers and had read superb 10on10 reviews all over the place.
However, when they finally arrived i was dissapointed that the bass was very boomy. Almost like too much reverb on the low frequencies if you know what i mean! In addition to that the highs were kinda tinny. The bass issue *might* be something to do with the acoustics of my room, but i think not.

The Klipsch audio speakers ALWAYS win th #1 editors choice in every comparison. (Not sure which model though!) so i would definitely look at those.

Quite frankly though, you might just want to save some money and go in for the sada 5.1 creative speakers and they might be just as good as these at half the cost.

cya
R

cooldude1988765 · 23rd April 2006, 11:15

Please mention the brand and if possible model number in your post..

EDIT: Please vote for the configuration you use regularly and mention others in you post..

yogi1771 · 23rd April 2006, 11:26

2.1 speakers altec lansing mx5021 they rock for the price u get around Rs 7.5-8grands personally own one just great

very good for music even has a wireless remote

cooldude1988765 · 23rd April 2006, 11:27

I use the logitech 7.1. Dont remember the model number. Excellent soubd quality. Got itfor $550 from US nearly 6 months back..

DCEite · 23rd April 2006, 12:00

Altec Lansing ATP3 ... though not entirely satisfied with it..

jkdas · 23rd April 2006, 12:14

Creative 6.1 ! with Audigy card

Mugen_Power · 23rd April 2006, 12:14

Hey cooldude1988765,

Always use search option before starting new thread.
Here is the link for existing thread.

MODS.. Please merge threads.

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

khanak · 23rd April 2006, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

I use the logitech 7.1. Dont remember the model number. Excellent soubd quality. Got itfor $550 from US nearly 6 months back..

i didnt know logitech makes 7.1 speakers......

I use creative inspire 2.1 speakers but am gonna upgrade soon

khanak · 23rd April 2006, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Hey Khanak,

I do not have the Z 5500, but i have the 2.1 equivalent; the Z2300.

I was really looking forward to getting these speakers and had read superb 10on10 reviews all over the place.
However, when they finally arrived i was dissapointed that the bass was very boomy. Almost like too much reverb on the low frequencies if you know what i mean! In addition to that the highs were kinda tinny. The bass issue *might* be something to do with the acoustics of my room, but i think not.

The Klipsch audio speakers ALWAYS win th #1 editors choice in every comparison. (Not sure which model though!) so i would definitely look at those.

Quite frankly though, you might just want to save some money and go in for the sada 5.1 creative speakers and they might be just as good as these at half the cost.

cya
R

yea.... nothing but good reviews for the logitechs......the creatives on the other hand arent tht good for music according to reviews on the net

TributE · 23rd April 2006, 12:34

Mine are the JBL platinum series.... can anyone explain what these 2.1,3.1,4.1 business is ?

major · 23rd April 2006, 12:38

I use Cambridge Soundworks 4.1 speakers from creative, with Soundblaster live ! value card.

khanak · 23rd April 2006, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by TributE

Mine are the JBL platinum series.... can anyone explain what these 2.1,3.1,4.1 business is ?

yours are 2.0 speakers......the number after the decimal is refers to the sub. most systems have only sub

TributE · 23rd April 2006, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

yours are 2.0 speakers......the number after the decimal is refers to the sub. most systems have only sub

thanks man... appreciate it.

Fuelled · 23rd April 2006, 12:55

@Tribute

Headphones are what you stuff in your ear.
Stereo setup is what u have(with left and rights speakers)
2.1 is a subwoofer added to above configuration
4.1 is 4 speakers(front left/right and side left/right) + Sub
5.1 is 4.1 + a centre front channel(usually kept above/below the monitor)
6.1 is a 5.1 + a rear speaker
n 7.1 is the grand daddy with 1 front channel, 2 at the front(left/right), 2 at the sides and 2 at the back.

PS: i've mentioned 4.1 with side speakers rather than rear. I'm sure many will diagree.. but as far as i kno its 7.1 which have rear speakers + side.

Ciao

Fuelled · 23rd April 2006, 13:06

Like i said earlier khanak, the Logitech were praised to the hilt. Donno if it was the expectation of something so perfect that dissapointed me when i finally heard them.

Stil i'd advise u to listen to the speakers before you buy them(as listening tastes are very subjective)

Btw are kilpsch availabe in india.. with the bill n warranty i mean?

And if u are getting speakers from outside.. try the gigaworks s700(5.1)
its the same as gigaworks 7.1 but jst 2 satellites missing.
The added tweeters over the megaworks might do the sound a bit good.
And the sytem can be upgraded by adding 2 more satellites(also sold seperately).

View Poll Results: Which speaker setup
Head phones	34	10.76%
2 speakers	59	18.67%
2.1	138	43.67%
4.1	19	6.01%
5.1	56	17.72%
7.1	10	3.16%
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23rd April 2006, 11:15	#17
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Which computer speakers do you use Please mention the brand and if possible model number in your post.. EDIT: Please vote for the configuration you use regularly and mention others in you post.. Last edited by cooldude1988765 : 23rd April 2006 at 11:23.
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23rd April 2006, 11:26	#18
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	2.1 speakers altec lansing mx5021 they rock for the price u get around Rs 7.5-8grands personally own one just greatvery good for music even has a wireless remote
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23rd April 2006, 11:27	#19
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	I use the logitech 7.1. Dont remember the model number. Excellent soubd quality. Got itfor $550 from US nearly 6 months back..
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23rd April 2006, 12:00	#20
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,559 Times	Altec Lansing ATP3 ... though not entirely satisfied with it..
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23rd April 2006, 12:14	#21
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Creative 6.1 ! with Audigy card
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23rd April 2006, 12:14	#22
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	Hey cooldude1988765, Always use search option before starting new thread. Here is the link for existing thread. MODS.. Please merge threads. Cheers, Mugen_Power.
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23rd April 2006, 12:34	#25
TributE BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 47 Thanked: Once	Mine are the JBL platinum series.... can anyone explain what these 2.1,3.1,4.1 business is ? Last edited by Rehaan : 24th April 2006 at 00:28.
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23rd April 2006, 12:38	#26
major BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 53 Thanked: 0 Times	I use Cambridge Soundworks 4.1 speakers from creative, with Soundblaster live ! value card.
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23rd April 2006, 12:55	#29
Fuelled BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 252 Thanked: 2 Times	@Tribute Headphones are what you stuff in your ear. Stereo setup is what u have(with left and rights speakers) 2.1 is a subwoofer added to above configuration 4.1 is 4 speakers(front left/right and side left/right) + Sub 5.1 is 4.1 + a centre front channel(usually kept above/below the monitor) 6.1 is a 5.1 + a rear speaker n 7.1 is the grand daddy with 1 front channel, 2 at the front(left/right), 2 at the sides and 2 at the back. PS: i've mentioned 4.1 with side speakers rather than rear. I'm sure many will diagree.. but as far as i kno its 7.1 which have rear speakers + side. Ciao Last edited by Fuelled : 23rd April 2006 at 12:59.
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23rd April 2006, 13:06	#30
Fuelled BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 252 Thanked: 2 Times	Like i said earlier khanak, the Logitech were praised to the hilt. Donno if it was the expectation of something so perfect that dissapointed me when i finally heard them. Stil i'd advise u to listen to the speakers before you buy them(as listening tastes are very subjective) Btw are kilpsch availabe in india.. with the bill n warranty i mean? And if u are getting speakers from outside.. try the gigaworks s700(5.1) its the same as gigaworks 7.1 but jst 2 satellites missing. The added tweeters over the megaworks might do the sound a bit good. And the sytem can be upgraded by adding 2 more satellites(also sold seperately).
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