So I want to buy a new 2.1 speaker system for my computer I don't want 5 speakers taking up my entire desk. I'm thinking about this set right now...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A7NRPI/sr=1-5/qid=1143066528/ref=sr_1_5/102-9649344-5040117?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=pc
Make some good suggestions and if you have a certain set you like tell me why

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3/22/2006 5:29:44 PM

go grab one of these JVC gigatube stereos:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-3-CD-Compact-Stereo-System_W0QQitemZ9700306743QQcategoryZ67802QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I dont know about overall sound quality (I'm sure it's as good or better than your altec lansings) but I remember it having PLENTY of bass 460watts!

[Edited on March 22, 2006 at 5:39 PM. Reason : ]

3/22/2006 5:39:08 PM

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"So I want to buy a new 2.1 speaker system for my computer"

3/22/2006 5:41:25 PM

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"USB PC Link for MP3 streaming from your computer"

3/22/2006 5:50:34 PM

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"USB input for connection to your PC, front auxiliary input"

front auxiliary input means either L and R RCA jacks or a 1/8" stereo jack (like a microphone/headset jack)

You still have time to bid

3/22/2006 6:00:21 PM

do you REALLY need recommendations for a 2.1 system? i mean...damn.

3/22/2006 8:58:41 PM

I would look for a used reciever and some speakers. Shit you can buy a cheapy reciever for less than $100 at best buy and such.

Get some bookshelf or floor standing speakers. You would be able to listen to the radio etc as well as the pc. Would probably sound better unless you want the bloated lows of most pc systems.

3/22/2006 9:05:25 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2000370060+1090608149&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=60

*shrug* I agree with ^
I've got a yamaha 5650 with two older fisher and three newer pioneer speakers hooked through it.. not exactly conservative on space, but I figgure the reciever will last near forever (might get better speakers later on).. That, and I can plug quite a bit of stuff into it and control most of it with one remote
http://www.yamaha.ca/av/Images/receivers/back_panels/HTR5650B_back_panel.jpg

3/22/2006 9:31:39 PM

klipsch 2.1

thats all you need to know

3/22/2006 9:43:07 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2000370060+1090608149&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=60

looks i'm going to get these good price and awesome rating from newegg buyers

3/22/2006 10:45:19 PM

i have the Logitech X-230 32 Watts 2.1 Speakers and i love 'em, got them for <$20 AR a long time ago, they are absolutly great for the price for 32 RMS total

3/23/2006 12:02:45 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001DQ5YG/sr=1-1/qid=1143090473/ref=sr_1_1/104-5772806-7617561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=pc

My wife has these and we enjoy them emensly.

3/23/2006 12:09:42 AM

Logitech Z-2300 Speakers $60.00 AR(regular $150)
2.1 THX Certified
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SQ2P2/ref=nosim/103-5724198-3179063?n=172282

3/23/2006 12:23:20 AM

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speaker - Retail

3/23/2006 12:26:01 AM

dude you're looking at 32watts versus 460watts... and for a higher price

3/23/2006 7:04:42 AM

get the klipsch 2.1. It is by far the best.

^ some people like their shit to sound good, and not just blast distortion

3/23/2006 11:10:56 AM

harman kardon soundsticks 2

3/23/2006 11:16:14 AM

why the hell do u need 460W? stop pissing off your neighbors.

3/23/2006 11:43:27 AM

I find that statement ironic, coming from a guy with the screen name "BUMPING TAHOE"

3/23/2006 12:03:33 PM

who's to say those JVC's blast distortion? I'll take real-sized speakers anyday over little 2" drivers trying to do midrange frequencies

3/23/2006 12:07:26 PM

LOGITECH STUFF...

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2173,CONTENTID=9372

those or previous versions of those...i believe those were on sale in a weekly ad this week for best buy or someone for $50 after $50 off instantly and $50 MIB.

3/23/2006 12:28:45 PM

The klipsch promedia 2.1 is the best 2.1 speaker set I've ever heard (and I've heard quite a few, and I'm also very picky about sound).

Logitech speakers aren't even close.

They're expensive, but they're worth it. 2.1 is better than surround for music anyway.

Now - you say you don't want 5 speakers taking up space on your desk - you do know that 2 are supposed to go behind you right?? Otherwise you might as well get a 2.1 system, cause the surround isn't helping you.

3/23/2006 1:16:23 PM

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 - Those things are loud as hell, and clear.

3/23/2006 2:13:47 PM

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"I find that statement ironic, coming from a guy with the screen name "BUMPING TAHOE" "

haha good point. but this is a name from my younger, dumbass-er years that i've just kept using. i don't even have a tahoe anymore, wrecked it i have been anti-bass since the last place i lived, all i heard from next door was bass for 20/24 hours of the day.

3/23/2006 8:31:19 PM

I had the klipsch promedia 2.1 and yes they do fucking rock like hell. But then I got my Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 System....holy god, it blows you away. But its almost $400

3/24/2006 8:24:13 AM

well just bought the x-230s off amazon

Item(s) Subtotal: $35.14
Shipping & Handling: $21.51
Promotional Certificate: $-30.00
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Total Before Tax: $26.65
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Gift Certificate Amount: $10.00
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Grand Total: $16.65

I had 2 more gift certificates for 5.00 each but they wouldn't let me stack them

oh well 16.65 shipped isn't bad for a decent 2.1 system

3/25/2006 2:00:06 AM

Good job. Spending under 40 bucks on computer speakers, go with a 2.1 computer speaker set.

Anything over that and you are better off with a true home stereo.

3/25/2006 12:26:06 PM