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I've always preferred 2.1 to surround sound for my computer audio, even for gaming.I feel I must ask - do you guys that are going for a 2.1 setup play a lot of games? I can't really imagine not having some form of surround sound (whether it's 5.1 speakers or virtualized headphones) for gaming.
I have considered going with a nice 2.1 setup but other than for music I don't see the benefit.
I just recently replaced a failing Klipsch 2.1 the older nicer ones.........with a set of JBL LSR305's. There a real step up from the Klipsch sans a sub. I haven't felt the need for a sub at this point..............eVah
I'm shocked how popular these LSR3's are, considering how many bookshelf options are out there.
Do you use some sort of stand to isolate vibrations from transferring?
I have mixed feelings about surround. It won't apply for music, videos, RTS games, or old games. Good potential for FPSs, but I just don't know how well it works in practice (e.g. is back sound muddled, or as crystal clear as the front?).
700 bucks is peanuts for the quality you get.I wish the JBL 2.1 solution wasn't $700.
I wish the JBL 2.1 solution wasn't $700.
Indeed! The KP 2.1 has been one of the best bang-for-the-buck PC audio systems since it debuted back in 2002. I went through two of them before moving to better (and considerably more expensive) solutions. I spent well over $2500 on my current 2.1 system: DAC/amp/bookshelf/sub. I've never quite liked the sound of studio monitors.I guess that makes the original $130 Klipsch Promedia a steal.
I guess that makes the original $130 Klipsch Promedia a steal.
Dang, expensive! 20x Klipsch, and how much better is it really.Indeed! The KP 2.1 has been one of the best bang-for-the-buck PC audio systems since it debuted back in 2002. I went through two of them before moving to better (and considerably more expensive) solutions. I spent well over $2500 on my current 2.1 system: DAC/amp/bookshelf/sub. I've never quite liked the sound of studio monitors.
Dang, expensive! 20x Klipsch, and how much better is it really.
I'll need to look into the options simlar to the LSR305. I don't want to spend $400 on the sub though, nor do I need more than 100W (I do have neighbors!). One option I saw is the $150 NS-SW050.
I'll need to look into the options simlar to the LSR305. I don't want to spend $400 on the sub though, nor do I need more than 100W (I do have neighbors!). One option I saw is the $150 NS-SW050.
I don't get it. Higher power allows more volume and costs more. If I don't need the volume nor want to break the bank, isn't it logical to look at <200W models? If I were filling a ballroom I'd look for 1000W, or more. How is power totally irrelevant?The power rating is totally irrelevant.
I don't get it. Higher power allows more volume and costs more. If I don't need the volume nor want to break the bank, isn't it logical to look at <200W models? If I were filling a ballroom I'd look for 1000W, or more. How is power totally irrelevant?
Your basic point's sound, but "regular speakers" aren't 95dB @ 1W.The power rating is totally irrelevant. If you have a speaker that puts out 75db at 1 watt your 100watt amp is producing less sound than a regular speaker at 1 watt.
Why this sub? After shipping, it's almost 2x the price of the Dayton 12" here. I don't know how PE includes free shipping on these 40-lb boxes, but they're great deals.
Why this sub? After shipping, it's almost 2x the price of the Dayton 12" here. I don't know how PE includes free shipping on these 40-lb boxes, but they're great deals.
Excellent points.
Do you think the Dayton would be a good choice if doing bass management on the PC & using a separate output to the sub?
Your basic point's sound, but "regular speakers" aren't 95dB @ 1W.
So sorry to pop in, but for a 2.0/2.1 setup around the same price as the Kliptsch Promedia 2.1 (<$150 for everything), are there any better options, or is that it? Some of the speakers I looked above are $150-300 each.
This is for my retro gaming (Win98SE) rig.
So sorry to pop in, but for a 2.0/2.1 setup around the same price as the Kliptsch Promedia 2.1 (<$150 for everything), are there any better options, or is that it? Some of the speakers I looked above are $150-300 each.
This is for my retro gaming (Win98SE) rig.
I don't really want another receiver, so I need something powered. I found this, M-Audio AV-42... and ironically I found this old [H] thread below from 2010. Seems pretty mixed.
https://hardforum.com/threads/m-audio-av40-or-klipsch-promedia-2-1.1531892/
the corsair SP2500 got real good reviews (even here at [H])
but it seems discontinued? wish there was a simple plug n play (no speaker wire/DACS/other bullshit to deal with) that sounded good.
Now that my legendary Klipsch Promedia 2.1 died, I need a formidable replacement. What do you all think about getting this DTA-120, along with a couple bookshelves like the ELAC B5, and a powered sub?