Need new PC Speakers

**Richard1** · March 3rd, 2005, 03:19 PM

The other day I blew out my Creative Labs THX550 5.1 speaker setup. The fuse just keeps blowing and I was unable to locate the prob upon dissassembling. I was unhappy with the one year warranty that came with them. I had these for 3 years which I guess is good as far as computer stuff goes but when I spent close to three hundred dollars on speakers, I wasn't thinking I would need to replace them so soon. Does anyone have any recommendations? I play video games and use my PC more than my stereo so I really want something that booms. I don't want to spend more than $325 if it can be avoided. I have an Audigy Gamer 5.1 sound card and XP SP2. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

**WebHead** · March 3rd, 2005, 03:29 PM

I've had the best experience with logitech speakers

http://www.logitech.com

**Cleetus** · March 3rd, 2005, 03:46 PM

I hate you both, I wish I could afford something like that

So use my compter for a stereo more and more, crappy little Boston Acoustic 2 speaker sub combo Gateway things

**Toppro** · March 3rd, 2005, 04:39 PM

Those are the z-5300's. I bought them with my xmas money and they rock!!!
They are very loud, and the Sub Woofer is pretty good too. I have them hooked up to my Audigy 2 ZS, awesome combo

**geoscomp** · March 3rd, 2005, 04:44 PM

I've had great results with my Altec Lansings..

**TripleRLtd** · March 3rd, 2005, 04:51 PM

Speakers, whether hooked to a an entertainment system or a pc are a subjective taste. You need to listen to them first to hear and compare for yourself. Differences are there. With home speakers I have always loved Klipsh because they offer Horn Tweeters and that I like. So, if you go out listening, consider these:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0172950

**Khazad** · March 3rd, 2005, 04:52 PM

These days with sound cards being what they are, i run my computer through a home theater amp. Sound quality crushes any comp speaker setup.

**hudsonsmith** · March 3rd, 2005, 04:55 PM

They don't sell 5.1 (only 2 and 2.1), but I've been extremely happy with my Yamaha's. Current lineup is here: http://www.yamahamultimedia.com/yec/idx_speakers.asp I have these: http://www.yamahamultimedia.com/yec/...rs/ystm100.asp

For 5.1 I would look at these: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=712

I personally refuse to buy anything from Creative.

**rgharper** · March 3rd, 2005, 08:12 PM

I've had both Altec-Lansing and Creative - you can't go too far wrong with either IMHO.

**jaeger** · March 3rd, 2005, 08:25 PM

I have had excellent results with Logitech support. I told them that the subwoofer on my 4.1 setup was crackling and they RMAed me a 5.1 set without me having to send anything into them.

**silencio** · March 3rd, 2005, 08:41 PM

Ditto on the Altecs. My wife still uses them after 6 or 7 years now. By contrast, I've gone through 3 sets of Klipsh.

**TripleRLtd** · March 3rd, 2005, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by silencio

Ditto on the Altecs. My wife still uses them after 6 or 7 years now. By contrast, I've gone through 3 sets of Klipsh.

Seriously sil?

What went wrong with each set, do you know? How about the warranty? Their home models must be made somewhere else or with different qc. I will remember what you said right there though.

**silencio** · March 3rd, 2005, 10:07 PM

The first set (4 channel) died after about 18 months. The second set (5.1s I bought at Compusa) died after 6 months. Second set was replaced under warranty. I also have a pair of klipsh klf-30 speakers driven by a B&K reference amp and preamp (reference 20) in the basement that have gone through two woofers, one mid and one tweeter. I'll never buy klipsch again. The basement stuff gets hard use but it should hold it for the price. The computer speakers were never cranked up.

**Richard1** · March 3rd, 2005, 11:15 PM

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. It's between the 500 watt Logitech's or Klipsh. I'm not a huge fan of Logitech due to the bad wireless keyboard I bought from them. I may have to reconsider though because quite a few people recommended them, here and elsewhere.

Khazad - I have a nice Technics stereo but it's in the living room. I need something in my office that is small enough to fit. 4 ft speakers aren't going to cut it but I do agree my stand alone stereo blew away my THX550.

I'll be shopping over the weekend. Good night everyone.

**Khazad** · March 3rd, 2005, 11:16 PM

go to your loacal hock shop and pick up an older amp with 6 chanel discrete sound and a set of mid range micro speakers ... you'll be much happier for the price.