5.1 speakers

Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:28 pm

I am considering getting 5.1 speakers. I have a low end altec lansing 4.1 system (cost maybe $50 several years ago) but my nforce soundstorm sound does not support 4.1. It does support 4 speaker, and 5.1 or more. This means my sub-woofer gets no use.

I am conidering Logitech X530 (only $59) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-118&depa=0 or X5300 ($139) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-106&depa=0

Anyone have either one of these? I liked my 4.1 until my sub-woofer was left out.

Jim

P.S. I have Asus A7N8X Del ver 2.0 mobo with soundstorm audio. The newest nforce drivers don't support 4.1.

Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:43 pm

Try Klipsh, those are awesome:) I have Klipsh 5.1.

Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:51 pm

Logitech's phasing out the Z-680s, with the new Z-5500s. 680s should price drop soon, those are awesome speakers.

Or, you can go with the Z-5500s.

Klipschs are awesome too, but at a premium price.

However, all those speakers I mentioned are THX certified, kind of a waste if you don't pair it up with a THX certified sound card.

Sun Sep 19, 2004 8:06 pm

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-106&depa=0

I have these and really like them...lots and lots of BASS which is great!

Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:14 am

Originally posted by Agent-Commando

However, all those speakers I mentioned are THX certified, kind of a waste if you don't pair it up with a THX certified sound card.

THX is itself a waste. It is a joke. Most of the 'standards' are things you can self adjust, like setting the crossover to 80 on your receiver. It is an expensive badge that does little else.

Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:21 am

for most people who are not true audiophiles, THX is a good thing.

There is a noticeable difference between a THX and non-THX system for sure.

Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:28 am

I agree with Tommy. For the non-audiogeek, these Logitech speakers are quite nice. I've got the same ones, and I'm very pleased with them. Are there better ones? Sure. But these are a good solid 2nd tier option, if you don't demand complete audio perfection.

Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:33 am

for gaming and most mp3s, these speakers are great...also for DVDs if you do that...

But like I said, if you are really concerned about sound for music (and not gaming, etc...), then you should hook up a CPU to your stereo and use it solely for high-end music...

This setup can work great, but for the multipurpose use that most people will put their speakers through, these 5.1 speakers are more than acceptable...in fact, I think that they are awesome. Great rumbling bass, clear sounds and true surround sound...hearing bullets and shells going past your head in BF is a beautiful thing, and nothing compares to the sound of artillery whizzing past you (IMO).