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Rashik Sho
i have creative x fi titanium sound card.but my present speakers have very low quality to cope with it. i want to buy a good 7.1 speaker system that would be best with my sound card.if someone can suggest me with speakers model that would be good for me to find.
thank you
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It always depends on how much you want to spend. Also note that you can connect into an existing true 7.1 home theater or audio setup arranged for bluray, DVD, CD. With an external amp, you can make any speakers setup.
Some PC speakers are USB powered, and some have their own power. Also, you can decide on whether you want 2 channel, 3 channel, 5 channel, or 7 channel sound and where you would place speakers.
There are a lot of opinions and ratings available:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-pc-speakers/
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-pc-speakers/
http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,7498,00.asp
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=60&name=Speakers
http://www.consumersearch.com/computer-speakers
http://www.testfreaks.com/pc-speakers/
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=98&name=Computer%20Speakers
Logitech Z523 for under $90 is a high rated set.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Speaker-System-Z523-Subwoofer/dp/B002FU5QMK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327605587&sr=1-1
Harman Kardon SOUNDSTICKS III at under $150 is also always high rated
http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III/dp/B0042F3K9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327605497&sr=8-1
There are many choices, and you need to start with your budget. Most people think 2.1 is good enough to attach to a computer, because the outer 2 for 5 channel are remote location typically, and a 7 channel is overkill when sitting at a PC, but has use in some headphones.
Using the Testfreaks site and then Amazon or Google searches, you can get excellent speakers cheap. That is why I state it is all about what you want to spend.
Cheaper alternative to Bose Companion 5 desktop speaker system?
Mark O.
I'd like to replace my basic 2.1 speaker set for something much better, but I'm not exactly sure what to look for. I like the companion 5 for the imitated sound of a 5.1 without the 3 other satellites, but the brand-name price is just absurd. Any ideas or experiences would be much appreciated.
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If you want a very powerful system with lots of bass I would recommend this:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294454418&sr=8-1
If you want a system geared more towards the audiophile this is the best:
http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-III/dp/B0042F3K9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1294452799&sr=8-1
The Logitech is definitely the bassheads system. It's far more powerful, but the bass is boomy. For ex, if you're listening to a male voice there is a lot of added bass and it doesn't sound natural. The H/K has better sound quality. It's not as powerful and the sub won't rattle the walls, but it has better main speakers that are better for the treble and midrange and the subwoofer fits more naturally with out the big mid-bass hump.
Here's Cnet's list of their top computer speakers:
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-pc-speakers/?tag=mncol;pm
If you want virtual surround sound, consider downloading this. For $8 you can install this and make any 2.1 speakers have virtual surround. You even get a free trial first. It's considerably cheaper than buying speakers with the processing built in, plus since it is on your computer you can upgrade speakers without losing it, or take advantage of it with your headphones.
http://download.cnet.com/Dolby-Surround-Plugin/3000-2139_4-10399668.html
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