jake_johnson

I need some decent computer speakers. I have a 6.1 sound card. I am looking betwene $75-$100 dollars. I am curently using those chepo come with everything speakers.

I would rather buy some from some1as to save some cash.

If i buy from a member i send money via ups and do not expect you to send item until you recieve cash. That way you cannot be ripped off.

My isp email is dialcj@peoplepc.com (This is my dads email, i dont have a isp email i use gmail and yahoo.)
My yahoo is jake_fl_1987@yahoo.com
My Gmail is jake.fl.1987@gmail.com

I will provide more info to whomever i buy from.

please post pics if possible and a link to a reputable dealer who sells them new with your price.

FunkyFresh

Since you're looking to buy used anyway, you might look at getting some refurbushed Logitech Z-5300's. It's a 280 watt, THX-certified 5.1 surround system. JustDeals.com has them for $95 shipped -- the retail price is $230.

Haven't used them myself, but they got 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from nearly 50 users. Incidentally, brand new they're $189 at Amazon or $162 shipped at Newegg.

FunkyFresh

Another option for ya:

Amazon has the Sony SRS-D5100 5.1 system on sale for $95 after rebate. Those also list for $230, but unlike the above Logitech's, these are brand new. However, they're not THX certified and are only 140-watts total (which doesn't necessarily mean they sound worse).

putwig

Logitech has 3 great sets of 5.1 speaker that sell for under $100 regular price:

z640 are really decent, and very popular
x530 I have never heard
x620 I have the 2.1 version on my wifes rig, very happy with them


I can also recommend the Altec Lansing 251 Game Theater set ....... really decent 5.1 set for under $80. I really like mine.

jake_johnson

funkyfrsh i think i will go with the ones you recomended. I have never had a problem with sony. The idea of logitech making quality computer speakers I find disturbing. I know a lot of my friends have them and say they sound great for the cash but logitech. At least sony has a history of making speakers.

putwig

Logitech has been the top selling computer speaker manufacturer for at least the past five years. Their high end sets are second to none, except Klipsch (but they are way too expensive).

When I think computer audio, several names come to mind, Sony is not commonly one of them.

FunkyFresh

Quote: Originally Posted by jake_johnson funkyfrsh i think i will go with the ones you recomended. I have never had a problem with sony. The idea of logitech making quality computer speakers I find disturbing. I know a lot of my friends have them and say they sound great for the cash but logitech. At least sony has a history of making speakers.

Whatever you're comfortable with. But I think you'll find Logitech to be one of the top-recommended brands for speakers around here. As putwig said, the only better-sounding ones usually go for twice as much (or more). I recently bought some Logitech Z-3's for my fiancee, and was impressed not only by the sound quality but also the fit & finish (and I went with a Harmon Kardon for my main home theater).

Cyno01

I love my Z-640s. Only about $50 IIRC, and plenty powerful for a small room.

D0n

Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyFresh Since you're looking to buy used anyway, you might look at getting some refurbushed Logitech Z-5300's. It's a 280 watt, THX-certified 5.1 surround system. JustDeals.com has them for $95 shipped -- the retail price is $230. Haven't used them myself, but they got 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from nearly 50 users. Incidentally, brand new they're $189 at Amazon or $162 shipped at Newegg.

I saw the z5300 for $139 brand new at bestbuy when i got mpy klipsch 2.1 system there.

FunkyFresh

Quote: Originally Posted by D0n I saw the z5300 for $139 brand new at bestbuy when i got mpy klipsch 2.1 system there.

Always nice to catch 'em on sale! Seems they normally go for $199.99 there. Often the best rebate deals happen at local stores like BestBuy.

jake_johnson

i dont mean logitech is bad at speakers i just mean sony has been at it a lot longer. I dont know about the computer audio scene. All I know is every speaker in my car and home entertainment system is a sony. My amp is a sony. My tv is a sony. I just have a lot of experience with sony speakers. Not on the comp end though. Also as stated go with whatever your compfortable with. I am a sony person. My camera, camcorder, tv, speakers, amp, playstation, cd burner. Hell almost all my electronics are.

putwig

Quote: Originally Posted by jake_johnson i dont mean logitech is bad at speakers i just mean sony has been at it a lot longer. I dont know about the computer audio scene. All I know is every speaker in my car and home entertainment system is a sony. My amp is a sony. My tv is a sony. I just have a lot of experience with sony speakers. Not on the comp end though. Also as stated go with whatever your compfortable with. I am a sony person. My camera, camcorder, tv, speakers, amp, playstation, cd burner. Hell almost all my electronics are.

Hope you like them.

D0n

Quote: Originally Posted by jake_johnson i dont mean logitech is bad at speakers i just mean sony has been at it a lot longer. I dont know about the computer audio scene. All I know is every speaker in my car and home entertainment system is a sony. My amp is a sony. My tv is a sony. I just have a lot of experience with sony speakers. Not on the comp end though. Also as stated go with whatever your compfortable with. I am a sony person. My camera, camcorder, tv, speakers, amp, playstation, cd burner. Hell almost all my electronics are.

Well sony aint a bad brand, but for computer speaker go with logitech or klipsch unless you have more money. Also jake i think you should consider different brand on car audio stuff because sony tend to xplod if you know what i mean. I use to like sony before it came out with its xplod series of car audio product. just my two cent.