Good speakers for under 150$ to go w/ sblive 5.1

[Paul -The Mad Hatter]

I'm thinking about getting the sblive 5.1 soundcard + some good speakers. surroud sound is what i'm looking for altho it doesn't have to be 5:1 , 4:1 is fine. i'm really trying to keep this under 100$ i play games and watch dvd's every once in awile and am always playing mp3's so something nice is what i want. also how about the sound card? is that a good one?
thanks guys

[kaikara]

They seemed impressed with them. haven't read anyother reviews though.

http://www.hothardware.com/hh_files/S&V/logitechz560.htm

Quote:

"The Logitech Z-560 speaker system is a clearly a top quality high fidelity setup for even the most discriminating audiophile. Perhaps the market may not perceive Logitech as a pioneer in high fidelity sound but this new PC Speaker System just may put them in the lime light for some time, as a force to be reckoned with. These speakers easily compete with Klipsch's Promedia line and for some, they may even surpass them. In our opinion, the Z-560s hit Klipsch square in the eyes on quality and more importantly, on price. We've seen the Z-560s retailing on the net at a street price of $139, well over $100 less than the Promedia 4.1s from Klipsch. With the quality and fidelity we've just heard, we aren't sure why anybody would opt for anything but the Z-560s."

[FunkyTechnician]

I second the Logitech z560s. Every review that I have read has been raving about them. I've also heard personal opinions about them from tons of forums that claim they are the Klipsch equal.

If I were in the market for computer speakers then I would check these out since they can be had for less than $150. Check www.anandtech.com and see the hot deals forum. There is always a thread concerning these speakers on there.

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[KILLorBE]

Originally posted by FunkyTechnician
I second the Logitech z560s.
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I second that :p

Here's another review Pre-production Z560 (http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/reviews/earlyimpressions/Z560.html).

[supraway]

I would buy the Klipsch system, they roxxor.

[Paul -The Mad Hatter]

Thanks guys for the help the Logitech z560s look good, i think i'll be getting them. I'll let you guys know how they are if you're interested. If there're any other speakers that are as good or similer please let me know.

also, the sound blaster live 5.1 i hear is a good card, but i want to know what my fellow oc'ers think about them.

thanks as always,

Paul
TMH

[kaikara]

I have a SBlive on on Epox 8kha+ with an AMD xp 1800 overclocked on a 146fsb with no problems. I have used the same SB live for about two years now in various systems from an Intel piii 450 overclocked to 550 and a piii 1ghz overclocked to 1.125ghz. The only problem i had with it was an incompatibality on the Piii board with a Dlink Network card - switched card to another make NIC and problem went away.

kaikara


Originally posted by Paul -The Mad Hatter
Thanks guys for the help the Logitech z560s look good, i think i'll be getting them. I'll let you guys know how they are if you're interested. If there're any other speakers that are as good or similer please let me know.

also, the sound blaster live 5.1 i hear is a good card, but i want to know what my fellow oc'ers think about them.

thanks as always,

Paul
TMH

[ghengisjam]

Please,
there's a reason everybody compares their stuff to Klipsch... They are without a doubt the FINEST maker of PC speakers bar none. Pony up the bucks, collect a few more pop cans, sell some blood or other non-essential body parts and buy the Kilpsch's. You will not be sorry you did.

[kaikara]

Do you work for Klipsch. hahaha. He specifically asked for something under 150. The promedia 4.1 lists at 299 on Klipsch's site. even at street they are probably going to be 100 dollars more then the logitechs. personally i can't say quality wise which are better because i have never used either set but the review that i posted compared them to the Klipsch's and said that they were equal quality sound wise for less cost. even if they are not as high quality he does not want to spend that kind of money anyways.

[Torch]

Thanks, kaikara, for putting the subject of the forum back into play. Speakers for $150 or less, hello.

The Klipsch product is certainly a great system, and likely worth the money ... unless you can buy an equal product for less. That looks to be the case with the Logitech system. I'd go with that. Not much else compares.

It's kinda like the whole AMD vs Intel thing ... You can get a product that performs as well (or better) as another at a considerably lower price. But no, you need Intel, you must have Intel. Ignore the facts, believe the hype. The scheme works so well when done properly.

Nothing against Klipsch at all, they're an excellent speaker mfgr ... But why pay more?

[kaikara]

People just get attached to things i guess. But one thing that i have learned playing with and working around computers is that things change pretty fast. One week one thing can be the best but that can change in a heartbeat.

Bringing it back to the speaker issue - the average user is not going to be able to tell minor differences between products. The Klipsch's are great, if you are an audiophile who wants the best of the best. If the logitechs and the Klipsch's are as close together as the reviews make it out are you really going to drop 100 more for minor differences and a name? doesn't make much sense to me...... then again i am not an audiophile who wants the absolute best and is willing to pay to get it.

[KILLorBE]

Paul -The Mad Hatter the SB 5.1 Live is a good card, it depends what you're going to use it for but if its only for some games and a DVD movie every once in a while I would say get it, I prefer an ISA card as they are better for recording, but for playback the SB 5.1 is definitely better (the audigy is also a real nice card but a bit more expensive).

And for OCing the SB 5.1 is pretty good, tho some PPL have problems @ certain speeds.....but most don't.(same thing with other cards some can get their 3Com NIC running @ 41MHz and some don't).

[eobard]

Ok Hatter this won't fit exactly with what you're asking but I will testify before my gods, your gods, and everyone's gods that Sennheiser headphones put out better sound than anything and everything else in the universe. If you're looking for sound just for yourself I suggest you at least look into Sennheiser.

[ghengisjam]

Originally posted by kaikara
Do you work for Klipsch. hahaha. He specifically asked for something under 150. The promedia 4.1 lists at 299 on Klipsch's site. even at street they are probably going to be 100 dollars more then the logitechs. personally i can't say quality wise which are better because i have never used either set but the review that i posted compared them to the Klipsch's and said that they were equal quality sound wise for less cost. even if they are not as high quality he does not want to spend that kind of money anyways.

You want to compare them to Klipsch speakers then you had better be able to listen to the other side. And no, I do not work for Klipsch, I only buy their products.

[ghengisjam]

Originally posted by Torch
Nothing against Klipsch at all, they're an excellent speaker mfgr ... But why pay more?

Because regardless of cost, they are the best.

[KILLorBE]

Originally posted by ghengisjam


Because regardless of cost, they are the best.

*EDIT* Outdated useless comment.

[Paul -The Mad Hatter]

Ok, thanks guys. I've decided to go w/ the logitechs and the sblive 5.1 card. personelly i doubt i will be able to tell the diffrence from them and the klipishe's, even tho they might be better... i'm just a poor kid and can't afford the best... lol. I think the logitechs will suit my needs.