Does the Logitech Speaker System Z623 work on tv?

elijah

I wanna buy a good speaker system for my tv and I saw that this one is affordable (I have a budget of $150)
I wanted to know if it works for watching tv and if it sounds good.

Thanks

Answer
I'm afraid Greg is totally wrong.

Home theater gear is NOT compatible with computer gear.

That speaker set is designed to work with a computer sound card which has 3 "headphone" jacks to feed the 6 speakers. Your TV, Cable box, BluRay player - none of these will have compatible outputs.

The other problem - computer speakers are designed to surround 1 person at a desk with sound. They are NOT room-filing. But young-and-dumb kids often crank them up and try to use them for their living room or bedroom systems. They wind up burning the speakers out in a few months.

So my advice is you should save your money and watch your local Craigslist for some used gear.

Logitech Z-2300 vs Z623?

Marc

I heard they are both very good systems, but which is better for the money? The Z-2300 is $75 more than the Z623. Is it worth the extra money?

Answer
I got a replacement system when my Z-2300 controller was messed up from too much abuse. Logitech gave me a Z623 free, I just had to ship them my Z-2300 controller back at their expense (I have the old speakers still).

So the Z623 is decent, but far from the Z-2300's build quality and overall pleasant listening experience. The Z623 speakers lack bass, and sound a bit harsh on the top end. High levels only make this worse, and not a pleasant listening experience. The Z-2300's have a smoother response to the ear, more powerful bass when you want it, a controller (wired) that isn't in the right channel speaker, better materials, and better build design. You won't regret them, but the same can't be said for their cheaper replacements; the Z623.

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Home Theatre System help!?

iju

I want to have a small home theatre system. I want to have a projector and some type of surround sound, etc. Can someone tell me what all i need to buy and where is the best place to get all of the stuff. Thanks everyone!

Answer
Honestly go to your local independent hi-end audio video store in your area as generally the salesmen there are much more knowledgeable, have better equipment to choose from, are qualified to do a professional installations, and will work with you to truly find the best system for your needs.

A basic system should consist of a hi definition tv, strongly suggest investing in a true 1080p display, size should be determined by the sitting distance from the screen, and quality will depend on the price range of the system you will be budgeting. Blue-ray player, 5 speakers left, right, center, left & right rear speakers, and subwoofer. A cable or Satellite tv broadcast system.

Budget yourself for a decent universal remote control as this will make it much easier to use and more enjoyable.

Make friends with the your local hi-end store and a salesmen there as he will be vital in working with you to build, design, and install a system that will give you years of enjoyment. Don't think of this as a one time purchase but more a life time relationship so if any problems come up ( as they always do in any audio video system) they will be happy to help you address these issues.

So again a nice universal remote professionally programmed is a very important and nice accessory, and maybe a nice treat if its in the budget is to have your TV Professionally ISF calibrated as this will make a big difference in the quality of picture.

I would strongly suggest staying away from the chain stores as they don't have the knowledge and experience to put together, and certainly install a system that will work well and perform satisfactory.

You will hear allot of people here in these forums recommend many brands, and unfortunately many don't have a clue what is good. Stay away from Bose, Sony (exception Sony playstation 3) which are perceived to be good by many here but honestly are low end products.

You can also do you own homework and discover what is good by reading the better magazines like, Perfect Vision, Stereophile, Widescreen review. These magazines review the better equipment, and the reviewers are much more knowledgeable and trust worthy.

Your also welcome to email me directly with any questions as I will be happy to help you anyway I can.

Good luck

Kevin
35 years hi-end audio video specialist

I'm looking to spend no more than $400 on a home theater system (stereo, smaller speakers) that cranks. Ideas?

Dirk von P

Answer
Panasonic makes a 1200 watt 5.1 system with wireless rear speakers and front tower speakers for $500-I'm sure others do also.
I have the 800 watt version of the above. it cost $400 and it definitely cranks. I mention the $500 system (it probably replace the one I have) because it's HD with HDMI hookups, and in less than 2 years HD will be the only TV available-standard analog (what we have now) will no longer be available-all programing will be HD, and, by then, DVDs will probably not be available either-they will have gone to HD-a standard DVD is only 480 lines whereas HD is 1080. not to worry, the HDDVD players will upgrade your present DVD's to HD-there are already many of those players on the market, and I would make sure any system that I bought had that upgrade feature. Also, if you haven't heard yet. HD DVD is going to be extinct very soon. bluray will be the only HDDVD player available by the end of the year.

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what is a good home speaker system with POUNDING bass? ?

fhurricane

with good sound quality too. I want it to be able to go loud without souding like crap. Bass is most important tho

Answer
Depending on budget....

I prefer Klipsch speakers,like you said you can go loud and still stay crisp and clean. And they have a variety of subs for chest pounding BASS.

I would be glad to assist you with your purchase.
Visit us on the web and let us know if we can help.

i wanty kicker home speaker system with ALOT of bass?

Alex C

i want kicker home speaker system with ALOT of bass to it but i really cant seem to find any speaker systems for ur house they are all for ur car but the one i did find was foer ur ipod but didnt have alot of bass.

Answer
Kicker pretty much just makes car audio. They do have one home speaker though, the KB6000. You can find it at http://www.kicker.com. You would need a subwoofer with them to get lots of bass as the don't dig very low.

You want a subwoofer with a lot of output check out JL Audio. Probably out of your price range though.
http://home.jlaudio.com/index.php

Another good sub manufacturer is HSU. Top performing and low price.
http://www.hsuresearch.com/

If you want some affordable yet high quality speakers you could check out http://www.axiomaudio.com/.

Another option would be a good HTIB like the Onkyo S990THX system.
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S990THX-Theater-Entertainment-System/dp/B000FNFU16/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221078386&sr=8-3

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What is the best way to market my rechargeable speaker systems?

Alex

Hello all,

I'm looking for the best way to market my small rechargeable speaker systems.

I'm looking for something low cost, not including a website.

If you would like to see them they are on www.notionstechnology.com

I try to keep the price low to move as many as possible, so I'm looking to advertise to masses and sell as many as possible.

Thank you!
Alex

Answer
Hostgator is a good site. By the way rechargeable speakers have already been done. I have one in my hand right now.

coupon code: TechnoBuffalo <--They're on Youtube.

Speaking of technobuffalo, you should send them a product for them to review (your speakers). You'll get more business that way.

outdoor speaker/radio system?

CopperKett

im looking for a radio system to put by riding ring where i ride my horses.
we just want a radio that we could keep either in the barn or near the ring and have speakers set up by the ring so that we could listen to the radio while riding.
ive seen this before where people have the radio in their house and the speakers are like outside on teh patio or something.
i was just wondering how i could do this and approx. what the price would be.
thanks for your help!

Answer
There are alot of wireless speakers on the market. I'm sure you can find them on e bay , radio shack , Best buy ect... I have them and they are great !!!! Didn't have to run wires and can move them around whenever I need to. Can take to parties ,camping...... They even have them disguised as rocks. I think I paid around $80. Mine run off my Ipod which gives me radio and my personal music collection.

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Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite System (CA-3602) vs Logitech Z313 Speaker System?

blobblob

They're both on Amazon, but I can't put links on here. :\

thank you.

Answer
Logitech Z313 Speaker System is referred as a 2.1 speaker system (2 satellite speakers plus 1 sub-woofer). If you want to hear deep bass in your music, a sub-woofer is a must, and it should be placed on the floor for best results. Compared to Logitech's Z520 2.0 (only 2 speakers, no sub-woofer) speaker system, which I recently also tested, it is quite apparent that Z313 has much deeper bass, although the Z313 system costs less than half the price of the Z520. If you listen to music at relatively low to normal sound volume, I would recommend the Z313.

Can I use the Logitech Speaker System Z313 with my laptop?

Chris J

I'm looking for some new speakers for my room, and I'm trying to decide between the Logitech Z313 and the Z323 models. I like the Z313 model because of the hand control, but I'm not sure if I will be able to plug in either of them to my laptop. If it helps, I have 3 USB ports, an ethernet port, a port (not sure what its called) that is used to plug in projecters to, a red mic port, a green "audio?" port, and a headphone jack. Please help me if you can; also a review on one or both of those systems would be great,
Sorry guys- just checked and the headphone jack is actually the green audio jack. My mistake.

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Either speaker system will work with your laptop. They would connect to the black/uncolored audio jack (looks similar to the headphone jack), which should be labeled "Line Out". Unless the green is the only Audio Out that your laptop has, in which case the speakers would connect to that.

Feature-wise, the Z323 is better in that it has slightly better output power and range (30 Watts RMS & 40Hz-20kHz vs 25 Watts & 48Hz-20kHz), and it has multiple inputs, so you can connect more than just your laptop to it. If you do not need the extra inputs, however, then the Z313 will work fine; 5 Watts and 8Hz difference are not worth the extra $20 by themselves.

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No speakers?

Vintage Mu

I guess I will drop any notion of getting speakers.. Could be Xitron is a rip off artist and be glad the package came in perfect condition. Pricegrabber should take them off their list of places to buy computers.

Answer
did anything on the side of the box say speakers were included with the system (sometimes, just tower based systems will come with just the tower, a keyboard, a mouse, the AC cord, and restore or OS install packages)??

if it did, then you have a way to call someone with a problem..

if not.. its a trip to wal-mart for a $10 set of speakers (which is about the quality of speakers you'd get anyway)

My speakers are gone mute?

bahara

I have a Dell inspiration n5110 and for some reasons the systems speakers are gone totally mute as well as the Fn buttons are not working :( please help

Answer
You can unmute the speakers by using the pointer, going over to the system tray (that's the stuff on the lower right of the screen) and working the volume there... just look for the speaker icon.

The function button is another matter. You likely have a failed keyboard - might just be a sticking key (such as the ALT or CTRL) that is causing a problem with the Fn key in the middle.

So you can work around the speaker volume, but you need some hands-on help with the keyboard so that you can do the rest of the function key operations such as screen brightness, etc.

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Do I need a receiver for a Speaker system for my home theater system?

Fernando

I was wondering what the receiver does and if I even need one if I were to buy some Polk Audio 5.1 speaker system.

Answer
Any speakers will require a power amplifier to be able to produce sound. Stand alone power amplifier are mainly left for the high end of the audio and are more expensive. Most consumers purchase a receiver, which has a power amplifier to drive the speakers along with other features like a AM and FM radio tuner and a pre amplifier so that you can connect other divice to the unit. This will depend on your personal budget on how much you want to spend for a receiver. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on receivers. You will notice that Onkyo and Pioneer are the top brand from the entry level to the high end. I personally use both Pioneer Elite and Onkyo receivers for well over 35 years and never had one issue. Hope this will help you out.

Home Theatre vs Sound system?

eskimo129

I'm looking for a good system mainly to play music and was wondering if I should try to piece together a sound system or just get a home theatre system since they are cheaper. My budget is $300. Would a home theatre system work as a good enough sound system to play loud music? If so, which home theatre system should I get? I've looked at a bunch of brands online, but I'm not sure what brands are a good, safe buy. Any advice would be great

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You say you want mainly a music system. Will it be used only for music? If so I'd recommend an old fashioned stereo system. A stereo receiver, 2 speakers, and a small sub woofer. This is called 2.1 sound. Note that all receivers can do 2.1 also known as stereo. If you plan on using it for more than just music (i.e. gaming or home theater) you need a 5.1 system at a minimum. 5 speakers and a small sub woofer. $300 is a very low budget and you will not get something that sounds really good or really loud no matter what you get. A HTIB (home theater in a box) system would give you 5 cheap speakers, a small sub woofer, and usually an all in one unit that contains a DVD player and a power amp with some minimal switching capabilities.

A separate component 5.1 system would have an AV receiver, 5 speakers, and a sub woofer. There are also 7.1 systems but both of those are out of your price range.

I have an entry level system that I pieced together over a period of time. I had two cheap speakers (stereo) so I got an AV (audio-visual) receiver that cost me about $250. Some time later I got fantastically lucky and found a 5 speaker set on clearance that retailed for $600 on sale for $200. I got a sub woofer at the same time which cost me $350 with my tax refund. Along the way I got a cheap ($40) DVD player. A bit later I got a small hi-def TV set for $400. Then just a few months ago I got an HD-DVD player mainly for upscaling DVDs for $80. All told I spent about $820 for a decent entry level system. However my system is worth about $2100. I got lucky and shopped very well. You can see. why it took me awhile to build it up.

If you shop carefully you might be able to get a low end 5.1 AV receiver, 2 speakers, and a small sub for $300-$500. That would give you a start. Your other choice is a HTIB system which would cost $200-$1000. HTIBs are not nearly as versatile as separates but are cheaper. Separate components can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars on up.

Listen to everything you can both in your price range and a bit above it (for comparison) and let your ears be your guide.

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These good 5.1 speakers?

HappyGreen

i got these for super cheap but are they good? they cost the same as logitech x530 speakers on ebay so i am assuming they are good please tell me so.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380220038109&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

and 1 more question, i have my left over stereo speakers that i don't want to throw out, can i somehow connect it to my windows 7 machine and have it be 2 extra channels? so i can have 7.1? just asking, and how if i can. thanks guys i will pick best answer as soon as possible

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in that case, no, they are in fact terrible speakers... 3 reasons, first and foremost is a lack of general specification information, if you have to search for that info, you can count on it being bad.

Secondly, the only valuable piece of information on that system is the sensitivity rating, that's the difference in sound between the static and the signal, in simple terms, when the movie or music goes quiet, with those speakers, you'll hear a slight "shhhhhhhhh". You wanna shoot for a rating of 85db or better.

And thirdly, it's a surround sound in a box. These are almost never a good idea. If you want good sound, do your research, learn the meanings of things like sensitivity and frequency response rate, the different materials that speakers surrounds are made from, what a voice coil is, what a digital-analog converter is (essential that this particular part of your receiver is of high quality if you want to experience anything good from digital sound), and so on, there are more things you could learn, some things you don't need to learn but will help you to make a better decision, and go out there and build your own system with confidence.

E-mail me with general questions you have, or if you need help understanding something, but I don't have the time to actually teach you everything you need to know.

Ps. still e-mail me a photo of your computer and the speakers you're trying to add.

PPs, i just read it over again and it actually does include a lot of "features" But these are all things that companies put on the box to make it look cooler, and these things only generally appear on boxes with nothing of value inside of them.

What I'm about to say can sound patronizing, some people I talk to feel like I'm talking down to them or something, I promise I'm not, I just like to ramble, I don't think you're stupid, I promise.

be wary of words like "Convenient Front Panel Volume, Bass, and Treble Control" all receivers have a front volume and most bass and treble controls, and any worth the money actually have a full on equalizer up front, the word "convenient" is meant to imply that it's unusual and they've done you a favor.

"Digitally Tuned Ported Subwoofer Cabinet" is a fancy way of saying the subwoofer has a hole in it, they don't actually function very well without that port... but that sure does sound fancy.

"Simple Plug & Play Connections" all audio systems are plug and play, you dont have to program them or install drivers, they just work, they have always just worked when you plug them in.

"Durable Wooden Woofer & Speakers Enclosures" you're not going mountain climbing with your home theater, "durable" has nothing to do with sound quality.

"Dolby Digital Ready

DTS Ready" are two ways of saying the EXACT same thing, and it's a great way to fill up a spec list with extra stuff.

Long story short, these specs are all completely meaningless, and even if you don't wanna do your research on every single things you buy, if you learn to read between the lines when you're reading packaging, it can go a long way towards you finding the right product.

Will a Logitech X530 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System connect to a Benq G2420HD Monitor?

chrisweebs

Also, if it does connect, then how, using what cables?
I probably should've included the fact that, I will be using the monitor for xbox 360 gaming, and that I don't have a sound card. I am planning to connect an xbox 360 to the monitor via HDMI cable, then hoping to connect the X350's to the monitor, which i am unsure if i can do..
**X530's not X350's D:

Answer
Like sashawhitefur said you would hook this up to the back of your tower to the headphone jacks connected to the sound card. Assuming you have the right sound card there should be 3 headphone plugs there. They are colored coded so it should not be a problem. I own these speakers. Use them with my laptop. Do no have the correct sound card to get true 5.1 sound. I did get them all to play. I like them. They are loud. I wonder how much better they would sound with the proper sound card. Hope this helps. Good Luck and Enjoy.

Saw the additional comment. Sorry about the wrong info. I remember when I bought these speakers there was a bridge of some sorts included. If I recall correctly the instructions said it was to hook up the speakers to a gaming system of some sorts. Please be aware I do not game so. Anyway the bridge is a black rectangle with 3 3.5mm jacks for the 3 speaker plugs on one side and plugs for 2 RCA audio plugs on the other. Any chance you have these audio plugs in your gaming system? I wish I could be of more help.

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Polk Speakers vs Bose Speakers?

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Polk is a real speaker company, Bose is not.

Bose is more like those cheap, $100 home theater in a box (HTiB) systems you see at even the cheapest store. Small, plastic speaker housings combined with the weird wannabe receivers...lame.

Bose has a good marketing team, they target the stupid, uninformed and old. Skim through late night TV asnd you'll see Bose commercials everywhere, along with Sunday morning (targeting church go'ers).

Bose doesn't even publish real speaker specs like real speakers companies do:

Frequency response
Sensitivty
etc.
etc.

These cheap Polks ($50 each) sound better than any Bose speakers out there:
http://shop4.outpost.com/%7BAdFE0VKsnxylnraHyUZm2A**.node2%7D/product/4965501;jsessionid=AdFE0VKsnxylnraHyUZm2A**.node2?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
http://shop4.outpost.com/%7BAdFE0VKsnxylnraHyUZm2A**.node2%7D/ShopCartServlet?purchase=4965501

Church band: How many speakers for audience?

Chris $-Ma

I lead a band for a (Hispanic) church of about 80-100 people, but we are in an auditorium of a church that sits about 350. How many speakers -- for the auditorium -- should we have hooked up if we want everyone coming through the sound system? Bass could maybe come through separately. Here's what we have instrumentally:

-- 1 acoustic guitar
-- 1 elec guitar
-- 1 bass
-- 1 grand piano
-- 1 keyboard / synth
-- 1 drumset
-- 5 vocalists or so

Answer
Chris - I am a paid church sound guy and I run sound for a similar sized worship team once a week (for around 20 years).

As the other person said, two speakers for the audience will work just fine. You probably do not need to mic the drums because they are probably plenty loud already. I agree with the other answer as far as the bass goes too. Usually the bass amp is loud enough on it's own.

If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me - I am always glad to help out another church. I live in the state of CT, USA. I would even be willing to come to the church if you are not too far.

dankeifer@yahoo.com

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Just bought speaker system, how to connect to pc (dell) laptop?

justmerp20

I just bought a logitech x-530 speaker system to connect to my dell precision m4500 series laptop. The only problem is that I don't know what cord connects the speakers up to the laptop. It comes with a 'sound card' where the audio input cable plugs into the sound card and on the other end is a place for a red and a white cord. But I don't know what kind of cord I need to buy and plug into the red and white spaces on the sound card (that will also be compatible with my laptop). Any suggestions or help?

Answer
a laptop uses a 3.5mm headphone jack as a output for audio.
your sound system uses rca cables "L" and "R" to receive audio from any source.
the specific cable you need is "3.5mm to rca audio cable"

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-AUX-audio-AV-RCA-CABLE-IPOD-MP3-Car-Audio-/180644171522?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item2a0f3b4f02

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Cable-2RCAM-35M-06-Stereo-RCA/dp/B002JCUDAE/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1310263126&sr=1-1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882196069&cm_re=3.5mm_to_rca_cable-_-82-196-069-_-Product

Is it possible for my HP laptop to connect to and play music with an external speaker system?

rkick1310

I'm interested in purchasing a speaker system (subwoofer included) to play music from my laptop, and I was wondering if my laptop has the ability to do so. The system I am interested in can be found at this link: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=...

When I check the requirements to use this system, it says an available power outlet and a 3.5 mm jack. My question is whether or not the single input for microphone and two outputs for headphones available on my laptop is sufficient to hook this speaker system up to it. I was wondering if it would not be possible because I may need three seperate outputs to connect to the system.

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it will work perfectly. If the system does not have a 3.5mm input jack, then you can a 3.5mm to RCA cable in which the 3.5mm end connects to your laptop and the RCA end connects to the system. I have a very similar setup

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Speaker system?

Pasky M

I want a speaker system to put in my room. I want at least the sub and 4 speakers, becuase I want surround sound, and I will be using this with a computer or DVD player at different times so it has to be compatible with both somehow, like maybe with a special cable. Also, it needs to be wireless. None of the speakers, besides the sub, can have any cables. Also, I need to keep this under 500 dollars.

Answer
Unless you are willing to spend serious cash, wireless is a joke. If you only have $500 to spend, buy a decent used amp (Denon and Pioneer Elites can be had for good prices if you shop around ebay or craigslist) and get 2 good floor standing speakers to start, then build off that. If you watch, sometimes you can get a set of Polk Rti speakers for a decent price from Fry's, and for the money, they aren't bad.

Home Theater Speaker System Help?

Eduardo P

do u think this home theater speaker system is any good for the price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4810671. i want to use it to hook up my tv to it ps2 xbox directv reciver. i dont want it to sound bad its for a small room and dont want to spend a lot of money. if you can find something better for less than 100 id like to know thanks!!!!

Answer
For what you are trying to do that system will work, and obviously your budget is a concern, however it does not have all the inputs necessary if you want to connect each of your products individually.

You will have to do one of two things:
You will have to do is connect each of the devices to your television, and if your TV has an audio output, you will run an audio cable from your TV's audio output to the speaker system, and whatever is on the TV screen will come out through the speaker system. This would be the absolute easiest way.

If your TV doesn't have an audio output, the other option is to buy an Audio/Video switcher. This will allow you to run the yellow, white and red cables from each of your devices into the switcher and then run video out to your TV, and audio to the speaker system. A little more complicated, but you could also use the optical input that the system offers for your PS2.

Based on what you've got and what you are wanting to spend you may want to look into some computer speakers. Look at a few systems that have surround capabilities, but also offer an auxillary input on them (typically on the subwoofer, and most systems offer it). In the $50 - $150 range you will get more performance from some Logitech or Creative brand computer speakers than you will out of the durabrand system. If Wal-mart.com is where you're going check out their PC Speaker section and you'll find a few systems from Logitech and Creative that will give you very good sound.

If you have other questions feel free to email me through my profile, or check out my blog below for more posts relating to this topic.

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Another post above gave a link to a Yamaha speaker system. Only problem with that speaker is that you must also have a receiver to power the speakers, and if you're going to go that route you might as well look at a DVD built in HTIB for $100 - $300, that will give you more performance and features.

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Recommendations on a motorcycle sound system

Tyson

I ride a Maxim 650 about 30 minutes everyday to work on a more or less a desolate highway in upstate NY. It's pretty boring, I was thinking about a sound system, nothing too loud or bulky to clutter up the bike. Cheap, maybe three hundred or less. Just a speaker, I'd use an ipod or something. Recommendations?

Answer
Rumble Road powered speakers .
http://www.motorcyclespeakers.net/

HELP! Motorcycle Intercom System?

Stefan And

I was wondering what the top brands were and why they are better? Also what the best options would be?
I don't want anything that would be a pain to install because I won't use it that much like once a week so whats something that doesn't permanently install into your helmet?

Answer
You can get a system that connects to the side of your helmet - both Cardo and Chatterbox make those. Not to difficult to install. Allows for bike to bike communication up to about 1/2 mile from each other, FM radio, connect an audio source such as an iPod, communicate via bluetooth to a GPS or cell phone.

With these there is a gizmo on the side of your helmet, microphone and speakers that stick on with velcro to the inside of the helmet. They work better with full face and full helmets better than half helmets. If your helmet is on the tight side, then the ear pieces can create a pressure point (at least they did for me).

There are also helmets designed to have similar systems built in. Example Nolan helmets and their n-com system.

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Logitech Speaker System Z523 Question?

I want to buy the Logitech Speaker System Z523, and I am wondering if I can connect the speakers to the TV and have a HDMI connected to the Xbox 360 to the TV? Thanks if you answer.

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You can connect the speakers to a tv, And Just buy a HDMI cable for the xbox, but make sure your tv has a hdmi port.

Logitech Speaker System Z523 or Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506?!?

Should i get a Logitech Speaker System Z523 or a Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506? Both are around $60 now. Ones a 2.1 360 degree surround and the other is a 5.1 surround, both have bass. But which one would be good for gaming in my small bedroom. Thanks.


Don't tell me to get different speakers. I like Logitech.

Answer
For a small bedroom buy the 2.1 360°they will blow YOU away!!!!!!!

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i have a bose system i want to know if im better off replacing with pioneer speakers?

kerse l

hi i have a 92 acura legend which came with a factory bose stereo system. it sounds pretty good olready but i wanted to know if i would get better voice if i put pioneer 5 way 460 watt speakers? please let me know what you think...

Answer
Bose is more for home theater, not car audio. definitely switch those crappy speakers with pioneer 5 ways. all my cars have pioneer 3,4,5 way 6x9 and 6.5 inch speakers and they all sound great. not the best bass but good highs and definitely a quality speaker.

Which speaker system do you suggest?

aatman

hello

I'm constructing a new house and i'm looking for audio solutions. i have always trusted bose but the internet belives something different.

which brand do you think is the best for home audio solutions. i was thinking of getting a 5.1 system plugged into an a/v receiver. or a 5.0 system with a different subwoofer.

thanks in advance
is bowers and wilkins any good?
thanks for the response ricky but i was looking for an unconventional brand.

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- Bose speakers are crap.

- Active speakers have built in amplifiers in the speakers (and/or built in amplifier in the subwoofer and the speakers plug into the subwoofer). Examples of active speakers would be computer speakers or sound bars.
- Most active speaker systems have very little power and low end quality and no additional features other than producing audio. = Garbage (I don't recommend computer speakers or sound bar speakers).

- Blu-ray or DVD home theaters in a box is a disc player (amplifier) that comes with and hooks up to compatible passive speakers with speaker wire.
- All HTIB systems have very little power and very low end quality and not much additional features other than producing audio. = Garbage (I don't recommend HTIB systems).

- What I do recommend are receivers (amplifiers) that hook up to compatible passive speakers with speaker wire, computers or blu-ray/dvd player or game consoles hook up to the receiver with a hdmi cable for audio then receiver hooks up to the tv with a hdmi cable for video. You can find good cheap speaker wire and hdmi cables at monoprice or amazon.
- If you notice below, brands that make good receivers do not make good speakers. = I don't recommend a system that bundles a receiver with speakers, but the Onkyo HT-(S3500 or S5500 or S6500 or S7500 .ect) system is not too bad. = So if your on a budget, then I recommend you get a low/high end 7.1/7.2 surround sound receiver and you get mid end or high end stereo speakers (you can get+add more speakers later to have a surround sound system).

Some examples of good 5.1 surround sound audio speakers.
- Low end bookshelf 5.1 speakers = Polk Audio 5.1 Blackstone TL(1600 or 1900 or 2600); Klipsch 5.1 HD Theater (300 or 500 or 600); Energy 5.1 (Take Classic or RC-Micro or CB-10); MonoPrice 5.1 Premium 10565; M&K Movie; JBL SCS 145.2 or JBL CS480.

Some examples of good 5.1/5.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=low end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC430 or Onkyo TX-SR313; Pioneer VSX-(522-K or 523-K); Denon AVR-(1513 or E200); Yamaha HTR-3066 or Yamaha RX-(V373 or V375);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(414 or 525); Pioneer VSX-(822-K or 823-K); Denon AVR-(1613 or E300 or 1713 or X1000); Yamaha HTR-(4065 or 4066) or Yamaha RX-(V473 or V475 or S600);

Some examples of good 7.1/7.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=mid end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC(R2295 or 460 or 560) or Onkyo TX-NR(515 or 616 or 626); Pioneer VSX-(1022-K or 1023-K or 42 or 43 or 60 or 70 or 1122-K or 1123-K); Denon AVR-(E400 or x2000 or 2113CI); Yamaha RX-(V573 or V575 or V673 or V675);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(717 or 727 or 818 or 828 or 1010); Pioneer VSX-(1222-K or 1223-K or 1323-K) or Pioneer Elite-SC-(61 or 63 or 71 or 72); Denon AVR-(X3000 or 3313CI or x4000 or 4520CI); Yamaha (HTR-7065 or TSR-6750WA) or Yamaha RX-(V773WA or V775WA or A720 or A730 or A820 or A830 or A1020 or A1030);

Some examples of good 9.1/9.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=high end).
- Low end = Onkyo TX-NR929; Pioneer SC-(1522-K or 1523-K); Denon (none); Yamaha RX-(A2020 or A20130);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(3010 or 5010); Pioneer Elite-SC-(65 or 67 or 68 or 75 or 77 or 79); Denon AVR-4520CI; Yamaha RX-(A3020 or A3030);

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speaker subwoofer operation?

Izzy

can some one tell me how the subs in this speaker operate, the speakers were part of an RCA shelf system, i bought in 2001, ive never seen any more shelf systems with this type of speaker enclosure , i believe it's a subwoofer t the end of the hole, but why is it like that, and how does it work , they seem like home theater subs, but i dunno,

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That speaker has a tweeter, a midrange and the sub cone on the unit. The tweeter carries the high signals. The midrange ( Medium sized cone at the top) carries the mid level sound signals and the sub of course carries the low booming signals that bring the bass. Unfortunately, if you are looking to get good Home theater sound, you will still need to purchase a powered subwoofer for your setup. The subs in the speakers are passive which means they draw their power from the receiver. Unless you have a good quality amplifier and equalizer, you won't get much sound from the sub on these speakers. Purchase an individual subwoofer that has its own on board amplifier and you will see significant change in your sound. A subwoofer of any major brand with a cone span of 12 to 14 inches should be sufficient.

Speakers or subwoofers?

Dylan Ansb

So I want a nice system for my car. I listen to little rap but mainly scremo-o. Can I put subwoofers where my speakers go? Or do I have to have them in that box in the back trunk? Or should I just get nice speakers please help

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crutchfield has terrible speaker sizing suggestions. check sonicelectornix.com..... you technically could put subs in place of stock speakers depending on the size but they would need a box unless they are free air subs (no box to create pressure) i'd suggest starting smaller then subs... get an aftermarket radio/ cd player (head unit) and then upgade the stock speakers, maybe get some aftermarket speakers that need an amp and get the amp to push them (only if you want really loud music) after that, if you are not happy then look into the subwoofers..

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i bought a Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System and i need help..?

Sarhawesom

i was listening to music for like and hour and then it just stopped working... i checked to see if the music was still playing and it was. i then looked at the speaker with the volume and notieced that the green power light wasnt on. so i thought maybe i accendly unplugged it but i didnt. and i had my sub woffer up all the way which usally i only have it half way up... and the sub was really hott. all the speakers plug into the sub so if the sub stops working everything does. its just a simple problem of no power.. could i have blown a fuse? did i blow the speaker ? i don't know what the problem is... if you have any ideas of what could of happened let me know it would really help me.

thanks (:

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The speaker is designed for computer and not designed for playing at loud volume. Sound like you have blown a fuse, check the fuse on the back of the subwoofer and replace it with the same rating fuse. The speaker are only rated at 2 to 20 watts max, with the sub at full volume it did not have the power required to produce the sound thus blowing a fuse or burned out. The bass is the most power hungry of all the frequency, if you are using 5 watts and the note spikes to double your amp has to have 50 watts of power to produce the sound. Hopefully it was only the fuse, good luck.

Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System connected directly to my tv?

Highmaan

Is connecting the Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System directly to the audio out on my tv set a good idea?...I'm planning on buying one soon to enhance the sound quaility when I watch digital cable , play ps2 and watch dvds also what kind of connecting adapter do I need?

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Yes, I have my smaller 2.1 system hooked up to my TV, and it is awesome. You will just need an audio adapter like this one http://www.frontx.com/pro/c216_042p2.gif , and a double female 3.5mm adapter like this one http://www.tecnec.com/Product.asp?baseItem=MF&cat=CABLESCONN&subcat=ACONNECT&prodClass=MCON&mfg=TecNec+Cables+%26+Connectors&search=0&off= .

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good sound system for car, under 1500?

JustAnothe

Buying a sound system for my car. I want a high quality system with great subs.
I listen to a lot of dubstep and a bit of rap, but mostly classic rock and metal.
So I need some subs that can handle my really loud dubstep but also have a high frequency range for the other speakers when i listen to other stuff or the trance style dubstep.

can anyone recommend a few good systems or a mix and match speaker system with subs?

Or any random tips for buying.
I've installed a few systems before in my friends cars so I know all about putting them in.

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I would recommend going with an alpine type R sub. They have a good frequency range, and are high quality. They also have good amps, and the price is usually reasonable at places like best buy, and most electronic stores.

Best Home Theatre Systems ?

Boo

I am going to venture out on boxing day looking for a home theatre system for my living room. I have been doing some research on home theaters but have not been able to find the very best brands. The only brand i refuse to buy is bose because everyone who I have talked to says they are under built and overpriced. Any Suggestions.
I will be using Blueray and i am willing to spend up to $1500.

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Do NOT buy a 'system'. They usually are not expandable, poor quality and when 1 part breaks you have to toss the set away and start from scratch.

Get a good AV Receiver like the Onkyo TX-SR505. Anything by Yamaha or Denon would be a good choice as well.

Then find a 5.1 set of speakers from a REAL speaker company - a company that only makes speakers. Polk, Klipsch, Definitive, Energy, B&W, etc. You want 5 monitor-style speakers and a self-powered subwoofer.

You should be able to find name brand sets that work well now, but let you upgrade things later if interest and money permits.

Search the internet to order HDMI cables and 12 ga speaker wire. The stores will push you to buy their stuff because there is 50% profit on these items.

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Whats the best value hifi or speaker system for under £200?

$-josh-$

I really love bass and my internal mac speakers give very little bass so i want some decent speakers.
I dont want you to mention the most expensive ones, id rather you gave like the 3 best value ones please.
Thanks so much in advance.

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I would recommend the Audioengine 2. They're powered speakers so do not need an amp, they're small but sound BIG, and they're available in white for Mac people...

I've had a pair for a year or so for use in my office when I'm working from home, and I still get surprised at how good they sound for the size and cost ($200)

http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-2.

Best 5.1 Speaker system for under £200?

Graham M

I have read many reviews on Logitech Z-5500 praising it on every detail but it is borderlining on my £200 limit. I will be using it for everything, but mainly to enjoy music and Gaming, then Movies. I want to hear everything clearly, bass, midrange, high range, the works, but dont we all =). There are so many speaker systems out there I can never decide. Whats your say on 5.1's for under £200? Thanks!

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The Kenwood KS-5200HT Speaker Package Black is only £87.70 with shipping. http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/92-384631/Speakers/Kenwood-KS-5200HT-Speaker-Package-Black-Compare-Prices

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Can a 5.1 Computer Speaker system (like Logitech or Creative) deliver a good movie surround sound experience?

trer

I have a 32" LCD TV and I was thinking about getting a 5.1 system (logitech or creative) to get surround sound for movies. However, I don't want to go all out for a high powered home theatre system from Onkyo or Sony or something. $59.99-$99.99 for a simple 5.1 system sounds more palatable to me than $199+. And since I don't have a big place, I don't need the huge speakers. However, do the computer speakers deliver a credible surround sound experience?

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Hi!
I will try to provide as unbiased and honest an answer as possible...

If you want an all in 1 solution on a lower budget, then Logictech or Creative are good options... They are designed for game playback though, and as a result, will be "boomy" or more thunderous than a component audio system would offer.
Seeing as you spent a good amount of money on your TV (LCD's aren't "cheap") why not do your TV (and your ears) a favor, and live with the TV speakers for a few extra weeks until you can save ~$500 for a good quality home theater in a box (htib) solution from someone like Panasonic or even Sony. Trust me, the sound will be much more commensurate to audio/video watching/listening than a computer sound system would be. I relate those computer sound systems to Bose in terms of audio performance (this is NOT a good thing!) for home theater environments... BOOM without much emotion... Find it in yourself to save some extra dough and buy a system dedicated to a living/bed room environment and you will be much more satisfied with the overall listening arrangement!


http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelList?storeId=15001&catalogId=13401&catGroupId=25011&cacheProgram=11002&cachePartner=7000000000000005702

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/quintet-iii.aspx
requires audio receiver and sub (purchased separately)

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/_3Cwbr%20target=_blank_3EINTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=hav_HomeTheater_DVDDreamSystems&Dept=tvvideo

Trust me, these will much better support your audio/video jones!

Adding a powered subwoofer to my computer speaker system.?

Ethan R

I have logitech z - 5500 5.1 speakers and I'm wondering if there is ANY way to add a woofer, and im ok with removing a satilite if it is the only way to add another woofer

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In a surround sound system..[[the .1]]..describes the sub-woofer..
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For instance--a 5.1 surround sound system..is Stereo[[L&R]]
Front[[L&R]]
Center[[Voice]]...making [[5]]
The point-1 is a sub-woofer..
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I use a JVC Amplifier..[[5.1]]..it has both..Analog-->>Digital..and Digital-->>Digital/plus Fiber Optic sound/
I use a RCA(60-watt)Sub-woofer/and its Signal-IN wire..NOT..the attached..SPKR-wires..<<--which require more power..to operate..
The Signal-IN wire fires off the sub-woofer(digitally)..
If you look on the REAR-panel of a Sub-woofer you will see..2-types of Hook-Ups..plain 'ol SPKR wire connections..and then 2-RCA connectors..useing the LEFT(only)RCA-connector is the digital-IN/connection..
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You end your question asking about adding a second Sub-woofer..
I own 2-sub-woofers..but really--one is plenty..
I use the 60-watt..because the 80-watt is just more..not really necessary..
At times these cars drive by with all kinds of BASS-running..I think it sounds like[[crap]]..
If I find a 40-watt sub-woofer I might remove my 60-watt..//
My 80-watt is a KLH/the 60-watt a RCA..and has been running since 2000/the KLH I've used a couple of times..but it came with some satelite SPKRS I got fro a steal..my satelites are all 100-watt..and I use 12-inch woofers for my Surround Sound/which also are 100-watt(RMS)SPKRS..all 8-ohm..
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Hope that explains some things../[end]

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Is anything missing from this sound system?

RandomGuy

music source: flac or MP3 (320kps)
Decent AMP and Speakers
Soundcard: Asus Essence STX
Speakers are Boston Acoustics A26

Amp is Cambridge Audio Azur 350A

Answer
A subwoofer.

Those speakers are small bookshelf speakers. They cannot produce bass.

But that Cambridge Audio amp.... does not do bass management. This means you cannot add a self-powered subwoofer. You must buy a subwoofer with speaker level inputs and outputs. Then you run speaker wire to the sub, then more speaker wire from the sub to the Bostons.

You might also want a 'real' source of music. While .mp3's are popular - they are highly compressed and are considered the "FM Radio" of music.

Try this:

* Listen to some music on your car AM radio.
* Switch to FM after about 20 minutes. You should notice a big improvement.
* Switch to a music CD after about 20 minutes. You should notice a big improvement.

MP3's are random quality - largely based on the codec used to rip them. On average - they match the quality of a nearby FM radio station.

Your other problem:

You are using a PC sound card? That amp only takes left/right analog inputs. This means you need to make sure to use really good left/right RCA cables because there is a huge amount of noise behind a computer. (Optical is a much better connection type from a computer because the optical cable ignores all the electrical noise)

Look for RCA cables where each plug connects to a thick, round wire. Not stuff that looks like headphone wires - but something as thick/thicker than CATV coax.

My advice:

Get a self-powered subwoofer that has both RCA inputs and speaker wire inputs and outputs. This will help your music sound decent (because you will actually be able to hear bass).

Then hit your local Craigslist for a used but name brand AV Receiver. This should run $100-$300 but will give you bass management (and an RCA jack for the subwoofer) and will probably sound better than that Cambridge Audio no-frills amp.

Hope this helps.

What are Satellite Speakers?

Paster of

I know I might sound like a real noob, but what exactly are satellite speakers? Are they wireless, or wired? If they are wireless, then are all the speakers that come in the set wireless? I'm building my own home theater this summer and I would like to have wireless speakers if possible to avoid the hastle of installation and cord management. I've looked at other answers and its still not really clear to me. Thanks for your input.

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This is NOT a clueless question at all. Satellite speakers are the speakers that carry the mid-bass on up in a three piece system that consist of a pair of "small" speakers (the satellites) and the bass only speaker called the "sub-woofer". A vast majority have always been conventional wired speakers. I should also mention that over 90% of the sub-woofers in these systems are powered. That makes hook-up and general sound adjustment easier. Many times a satellite sub-woofer system can "blow the doors off" a pair of old style large floor speakers.

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How can I connect my Logitech Speaker System Z906 to my xbox 360 that has an HDMI connected my LCD TV?

Jorge

Do I have to downgrade to the cables that came with the xbox to connect to a digital output?

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Both your xbox and tv should have a digital audio output. Choose one and hook that output to the digital audio input of the Z906.


http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/speaker-system-Z906

Digital and analog inputs

Youâve got the flexibility to set up your system the way you want to. Connect up to six audio sources, including your TV, Blu-rayâ¢/DVD player, DVR, Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, Wii®, iPod®, PC and more.

best audio system for listing to music?

stoffy

im after a sound system that is fairly easy to move, sounds great and has some power to crank in up, it also need to be abl;e to be connected to my laptop and tv.
im of to uni next year so id like to be able to fit in my room so it cant be to big
im looking at spending around $500 as music is a big part of who i am
i was looking at logitech z906
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/speaker-system-Z906
what do you think any better
cheers guys

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Yeah, I'm with Maniac, in that computer speakers are not the way to go with your needs and budget, if you want good quality sound.

Going with your budget, I would suggest a home theater audio receiver such as a Yamaha RX-V371BL available on Amaz*n for $191, and a set of 5.1 speakers, either the Polk 6750 set for $229, or the slightly newer 705 set for $249.

Factor in some audio cables, also available for nice prices on Amaz*n, such as a digital optical cable to run the sound from a TV through the receiver (While you can find these for as little as $2-$3, those are crappy cables, spend the $5), HDMI cables, which connect disc players or game devices to the receiver, and then onto the TV, and speaker wire (16 gauge is best for your application), and a subwoofer cable.

With all that, even with the 705 system, you should be under your $500 limit, and you'll be all set with quality gear, and great sound and connectivity, that meets all of your stated needs.

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Which is the best computer speaker system:?

Jack

preferably with 5.1 and 7.1 configuration.

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JBL Creature. Its a 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System, I got one a month back and its Awesome

Suggestions for a decent surround sound system?

doom359

I'm looking to add a surround sound system to the LCD TV I bought over the summer. It is 32" and is in my bedroom. (The speakers are going in there as well.) The main use of the TV is watching television, movies or games on my PS3 and/or XB360, and videos or etc. from my computer. I'm not an audiophile and I only have a limited knowledge of good vs. bad systems. I would like suggestions on a decent/good surround sound system that will cost between $100-$300. I'm not looking to break the bank or have the best sound quality possible, just a few steps up above the quality of the TV's speakers.

Here's what I'm looking for in specifications (if possible):
1. 5.1 surround speaker system
2. HDMI
3. TOSLINK/Digital Input
4. RCA and etc.

I am aware of home theater packages out there that include the speakers and the AV receiver. And I know that buying the receiver and speakers separate is better in quality. I do not mind if the suggestions are for a complete package or buying the receiver and speakers separate since my stated budget is small.

Lastly, if there aren't any decent surround sound systems within my budget, I'd like suggestions on what are the good brand names to go with when buying a receiver and when buying speakers.
RHJ: For the higher end receivers, which of those that you listed would you recommend?

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Decent home theater / home cinema surround sound speaker systems, with or without a subwoofer, start at around $400 (US). There are many brands to choose from. A few of the better names when it comes to speakers at the lower-end of the price scale are: Ascend, Athena, Atlantic Technology, Boston Acoustics, Definitive Technology, Dynaudio, Energy, Harmon Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Mirage, Paradigm, Polk, PSB, Sunfire, SVS, and many others. Better quality surround sound speaker systems are best paired with a good quality A/V receiver (or A/V âseparatesâ) from mainstream consumer electronics manufacturers such as Onkyo, Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha and Rotel, up to higher-end models from Integra, Adcom, NAD, Outlaw, B&K Components, Sunfire, Arcam, Marantz, and Anthem. A decent quality surround sound A/V receiver starts at an MSRP of around $400 (US) and goes up from there.

Within your price range youâre pretty much limited to a multimedia / PC speaker system (or a low-end HTIB.) Compared to home theater surround sound systems your choices are much more limited with the best known brand names being Logitech, Klipsch and Creative. When it comes to PC speaker systems I would personally lean towards Klipsch followed by Logitech but you really should listen to the sound system first to decide what sounds best to you. While youâre at it you should also listen to a good quality home-theater-in-a-box system and an entry-level home theater / home cinema surround sound system for comparison. Keep in mind that a sound system will not sound quite the same in your home as it does in the showroom.

Anyhow, start by reading several product reviews from reputable âsites and magazines and gather (informed?) opinions to help narrow your choices before heading to the showrooms ⦠or taking your chances by purchasing a surround sound system sight unseen - or should I say âsound unheardâ. To help narrow your choices check the product reviews (and discussion*) from the following Websites:

http://reviews.cnet.com
http://www.hometheatermag.com
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com
http://www.avguide.com
http://www.hometheatersound.com
http://www.maximumpc.com

* http://www.avsforum.com

PS

Donât rely upon one or two âsites and/or magazines - use as many sources as possible to gather your information.

PPS

In reply to your additional questions:

For high-end AVRs the new Rotel 15 Series are very attractive but out of the price range of the average consumer (including me). Currently, if it were my choice to put together a decent surround sound audio system that I hope would last for several years I would choose from the lower-priced (THX certified) AVRs from Integra, Marantz and Denon. Nowadays I would exclude any AVR that does not include support for the new HD audio codecs from Dolby and DTS as well as full HDMI 1.3 switching / repeating capability (even though support for the HD audio codecs in an AVR wonât be of much use to a PS3 owner such as yourself.) While weâre talking AVRs I would also look for an AVR that runs reasonably cool â the Onkyo AVRs run much warmer than normal, which is a serious concern for me. My choices might satisfy a good percentage of âbudget audiophilesâ but are probably pushing the envelope for the average consumer.

Based on your criteria I would probably look at the least expensive AVRs from Integra, Marantz and Denon as well as Onkyo, Pioneer and Yamaha that support the new HD audio codecs and full HDMI 1.3 switching / repeating. Also factor in reliability, warranty, service and support. (This is one area were the forums can be very useful.) If you can find any reviews on the models that interest you then use that, along with any other criteria you may have, to help narrow down your choices to three or four AVR models. You should then be fairly well prepared to go to dealers in your area to audition the AVRs, along with various surround sound speaker systems on your list. Of course all of this assumes youâve upped your existing budget by a substantial amount. Just remember that choosing an AVR (or A/V âseparatesâ) over a HTIB will give you much greater upgrade flexibility down the road, which can potentially save you money (if you donât get bitten by the audiophile or keeping-up-with-the-Jonesâ bug.)
 

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What specification makes for a good PC speaker system?

fore4kicks

I'm looking to buy new speaker just a maybe

At this moment i have Harmon Kardon speakers their very very low end

I dont blast my music actually i listen to it quite softly anything you can teach me about speakers?

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Well pretty much, it all depends on what your looking for. I have a 2.1 system, which means 2 speakers and 1 subwoofer, and that works great for just listening to music, before I also had very low end speakers. But anytime you see on a description for speakers when it says something like "2.1, 5.1, e.t.c." the first number means how many speakers, and the second number is clarifying that it does come with a subwoofer, which I would definantly recommend for listening to music, since speakers alone cant make certain sounds that a subwoofer can. By the way, there are some systems that come with more than one subwoofer, in that case, the second number would just be the amount of subwoofers that come with it, but I highly doubt you will need that just for a pc. A really good brand of computer speakers is Logitech, and they're decently priced. My Logitech 2.1 system works great for music, and they can get pretty loud, even if your not planning on blasting them.

Pc speakers subwoofer splitters?! HELP?

Kennedy

So i have a subwoofer that i think is supposed to be used with a home theatre and it has 1 input. which is fine. its a Sony SA-WM20.

I need help because my Speakers have the Audio output/input cables (not speaker wire or anything) and i unplug one of my pc speakers and put it too the input for the subwoofer. but how do i get both speakers to work and the subwoofer, when theirs only 2 input/output ports? do i need splitters or anything?
I live in canada to we have the source, futureshop, bestbuy...

btw the 2 speaker input things go to the back of my pc speakers which are hooked up directly to the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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I'm not sure if this will help, but I had a similar situation - a vintage pair of desktop speakers with a self-contained amp in one of them, and a non-powered woofer in a cabinet. The little speakers had a tinny sound as expected, but when I hooked up the passive woofer, the sound was pretty good.

Most of these little speaker systems have three conductors: left, right, and common return. I unsoldered the common return wires (coming from the two speakers) from the circuit board. I spliced one side of the two-wire cable to the passive woofer to these common return wires (soldered), and put the other side of the cable into the circuit board where I had removed the return wires. Simply put, the woofer was now in series with the common return lines of the two speakers. It works like a charm.

I hope this will be useful to you.

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Good, high quality, optical input speaker systems?

Kyle

I'm hoping to get some suggestions about good speaker systems. Currently looking into buying a speaker system for use in my home and dorm room. I plan to use it to play music, video games, movies, and general PC use. I would be alright with either a 2.1 or a 5.1 system. Price range anywhere from 600$ or lower (preferably lower, but not cheapo).

My PC and Xbox can both output in digital optical audio, and I would prefer to use them if at all possible. Cord management is a big deal when wiring these up in my dorm, and I'd like the added quality.


So far I have looked into the Bose Cinemate II Series:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/home_theater/21channel_systems/cinemate_systems/cinemate_series2/index.jsp?model=cinemate_gs_series2
I can get the lesser model for 429$ where I live.

And I have briefly looked at the Logitech z5500, but have heard bad things about the music audio quality, so I'm skeptical of the price.

Any suggestions or input would be helpful. Thanks.

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Avoid the Bose, avoid Logitech as well. They're both terrible... Bose is just higher priced junk, and Logitech is lower-priced junk.

I can recommend an excellent 2.1 setup to you, but it will not utilize the optical inputs on your PC and Xbox. That said, trust me when I say it doesn't make a real difference in most cases. I have used both Optical and Analog inputs, and it only matters if you are using a very high end system. If we're talking speakers that are entry-level ($4000 and below) then you most likely will never notice a difference between optical and analog (RCA, or other).

Now that I got all of that down, I'll recommend you look into this...

Suggested system: A pair of AudioEngine A2 powered speakers along with an Energy ESW-C8 subwoofer. The AudioEngines are small but powerful speakers, made in the USA, that I personally own and enjoy myself. The Energy sub is a great entry level sub that will assist the petite AudioEngines in rocking the house. Price: AudioEngine A2: $200... Energy Sub: $300...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_772A2B/Audioengine-2-A2-Satin-black.html?search=AudioEngine+A2

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_732ESWC8/Energy-ESW-C8.html?tp=187

The AudioEngines would be connected to your XBOX or PC via RCA inputs, then you would take a 3.5mm/RCA cable to connect from the AudioEngine's 3.5mm jack to the sub's RCA jacks. Tada, excellent 2.1 system.



There are two reasons I'm choosing AudioEngine A2s as the speakers... One, they're powered so you don't need an amp, two, they're outstanding speakers... period. In your price range, you don't have room to go for an amp and speakers and a sub... doing so would leave you with sub-par sound. (Like what Bose would give)

The AudioEngine A2s will give you outstanding detail and clarity, and the Energy sub will give nice punch to the system.

Plain and simple, AudioEngine is made in the USA, Bose is made in China. Energy is a highly respected name and makes great entry-level subs... Bose just makes junk out of paper and foam.


Good luck, hopefully I helped.

What would the best stereo system set up be for a 93 Ford Explorer?

Andrew

I am not looking for sheer volume, sound quality is my first priority. It is my understanding that a component speaker system is the best for audio imaging but ease of installation and cost are limiting factors. Taking that into consideration, what would the best set up be? High quality full-range stock replacements or lower quality component speakers? Specific speakers suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

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The most important aspect of ANY audio system is speaker placement. The quality of the speakers would be a very close second. Very few vehicles lend themselves to a good imaging audio system. Mainly because of the poor factory locations. Doors are by far the worst location to put a speaker in because of the pathlength difference between the left and right speaker. The dashboard would be better but usually suffers from windshield reflection problems. The location that is most likely to produce good imaging is the kick panel location. But kick panel installs are not for every vehicle especially trucks and SUVs in which one sits up high and alot of the sound would be blocked by your legs, steering wheel, and the lower dash. Still there are some exceptions. If you can see both your kickpanels when you sit in your normal driving position in your Explorer then you should be able to hear speakers installed there. If not then you will have to resort to the doors as I don't believe you have dash locations. If I'm correct then your vehicle has 6"x8" speakers in each door. If that is all you have to work with then I suggest that you get 6 1/2" two-way speakers with adaptors to fit instead. No need to spend extra money on components. In the audio world, less is more. The simpler a speaker is, the better. As long as it covers the frequency range. In other words, the coaxial speakers cover the same range as their component counterpart. Anything more than a two-way is overkill and just a way for the manufacturers to make more money. Any shape other than round is inferior in regards to sound quality. Sure the 6"x8" would put out more bass SPL but it will exhibit higher levels of distortion because the oblong shape doesn't operate as linear as a round speaker does. A good 6 1/2" puts out plenty of bass. If you have a 4 door then I suggest you buy the same kind of speaker except go to the next smaller size which would probably be a 5 1/4". The reason being because you want to obtain that "bass up front" image so you want the bigger speakers up front. You can always upgrade later to a powered subwoofer that will handle all the low frequencies. With your main speakers crossed over just right, this will take the bass load off of the main speakers and improve clarity as well as reliability. I can't recommend any specific speakers because everyone's hearing and musical preference is different. Stick to reputable brands. Just take some CDs of music you are familiar with when you audition speakers. Don't be afraid to ask alot of questions. It's your money afterall. Your interior will affect the overall sound so take this into account when shopping around. Leather wil reflect the higher frequencies so soft dome tweeters usually sound best with that. Fabric will absorb the frequencies so a hard dome might sound better in that environment. If you use a hard dome tweeter and you have leather, it might sound too harsh. And if you have fabric and use a soft dome, it might sound too dull. Got it? Another thing I highly recommend is sound deadening with something like Dynamat Xtreme. At least the doors. This will dramatically improve your system's bass and dynamic range. I hope this helps. Good luck and happy listening.

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Multi Room Speaker System?

kim

Ok, so I want to run a 5.1 in my living room and connect 2 speakers in my kitchen and 2 speakers in my dining room. At no time do I want to run all 9 speakers at once. At times I will want to run just the 5.1. Then for parties I would like to run the 2 in the kitchen, 2 in the dining room, and 2 of the 5 in the living room playing the same thing the same time. I would just buy two receivers but I dont want to have to switch the subwoofer between the two when I am having a party or watching a movie. What receiver do I need to buy to make this happen and if I can't do it with just one receiver, would adding a speaker selector solve my problem? I would like to keep this as cheep as possible but am willing to pay to make it work. BTW ... I am running Energy speakers ... 4 rc-30s, 1 rc-lcr, 2 rc-10s, 2 rc-rs, and a S12.3 subwoofer

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Many systems have switchable speaker outputs, usually only for the main left and right outputs.
If you are planning on using the same two speakers in the living room that are connected to the 5.1 output you will have to use a switching system. you cant have wires running carrying a live signal back into the receiver.
With multiple speakers connected to a single source your main concern will be your OHM rating. too many speakers connected in series can blow out an amplifier ( depending on the ohm ratings of the speakers you are using )

Multi Room Speaker System?

mradigan74

I have a small house in which case I would want 5 speaker surround in the living room, a speaker in the master bedroom, a speaker in the guest bedroom, and a speaker outside on my deck. What is the best way to accomplish this? Best Buy says that you basically can't do it with the recievers that they sell, but that can't be right, is it?

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1) Instead of a 'single' speaker in the other rooms, each room should have a 'stereo' pair of speakers...really

2) True: The majority of surround sound/multi-zone AV receivers cannot handle the combination of main+secondary speaker configurations as you are described, from the built-in amplifier. Some brand models offer amplifier support for the main room (5.1) plus an 1 additional pair of speakers (Zone 2) only

3) However, many AV receivers have outputs that can be connected to additional receivers or amps for additional speakers (multi-zone output)

4) Finally, there are impedance-matching volume controls or speaker selectors. These devices are designed to connect multiple speaker pairs to a single amp. NOTE: the receiver/amp must be rated to handle 2~4 ohm loads!

I'll refer you to these links for more details on a number of ways to run your setup. Start your research here:

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_diagrams.html

More on multi-room systems
http://origin-www.crutchfield.com/S-wL4TCTRy0gF/Learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_power.html

speaker selectors:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tuuwezjv1QK/g_15240/Speaker-Selectors-Distributors.html

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