I have had it with my Logitech Z-5500 speakers. This has been a never ending problem with the front left speaker for at least 5 years now. See this post for details of my issues with the speakers. At this point, I am content with spending a bit more to get a legitimate 5.1 system hooked up to my PC (speakers + amplifier, instead of built in amplifier you find on 5.1 "computer speakers").
Today, newegg is selling the Klipsch HD 500 5.1 system for 280$. I figured I would purchase that and some amplifier in the 150-200$ range. The benefits I see of going this route are..
- Better sound quality
- Much easier troubleshooting. I wont have some amplifier built into the subwoofer that is impossible to fix unless you have a lot of know how or the product is still under warranty.
- I can move this system to my TV later if I want.
I am wondering if you guys think that is a good speaker selection and what amplifier I should pair it with.
I would also be curious if anyone thinks I should stick with 5.1 computer speakers instead of buying a actual home theater system, but I doubt anyone thinks that.
Also - is it worth buying a actual sound card? The last time I bought one was ages ago, before audio out connections were standard on the motherboard. I really hate dealing with my awful/useless Realtek HD Audio drivers for my onboard audio connections.
I really want 5.1 on my computer system and I am not interested in getting anything less (like two bookshelf speakers), even if you think the audio quality is better. I am not an audiophile, but I do like to have nice things.
Today, newegg is selling the Klipsch HD 500 5.1 system for 280$. I figured I would purchase that and some amplifier in the 150-200$ range. The benefits I see of going this route are..
- Better sound quality
- Much easier troubleshooting. I wont have some amplifier built into the subwoofer that is impossible to fix unless you have a lot of know how or the product is still under warranty.
- I can move this system to my TV later if I want.
I am wondering if you guys think that is a good speaker selection and what amplifier I should pair it with.
I would also be curious if anyone thinks I should stick with 5.1 computer speakers instead of buying a actual home theater system, but I doubt anyone thinks that.
Also - is it worth buying a actual sound card? The last time I bought one was ages ago, before audio out connections were standard on the motherboard. I really hate dealing with my awful/useless Realtek HD Audio drivers for my onboard audio connections.
I really want 5.1 on my computer system and I am not interested in getting anything less (like two bookshelf speakers), even if you think the audio quality is better. I am not an audiophile, but I do like to have nice things.
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