Best 2.1 for less than $100?

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provoko

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I'm looking for a speaker set for music/gaming that's not logitech or creative (unless they made godly speakers) with a bass control on the speaker; treble control would be nice too (unless they're godly speakers without those controls). haha. Thanks.

What does everyone think of these (ALTEC LANSING VS4221 35 Watts 2.1 Speakers):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836113168
 
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Well I went with the ALTEC LANSING VS4221 and I think I made a mistake. I can not get the treble to sound right, people's voices sound strange like either they have a sore throat or like they're out of air.

In another post someone says play with the EQ, but should I just return them and go for the Logitech Z-4?
 
I had a Logitech Z-4, luckily I was able to sell it for more than I paid for it. I'm not a fan of "computer" speakers anymore. Without going with a receiver and passives, your best bet would be a Swan M10 or d1080mkII.

If your budget is set at exactly $100, you could try picking up a refurbished Z-2300 on ebay, which should serve you better than the Z-4's.
 
I wouldn't recommend any 2.1 set that costs <$100. There aren't any good ones. Your best option in the entry level is to geta 2.0 active speaker set and add a subwoofer later.
M-Audio AV40's $120 at provantage.
Google the BIC-100 sub.
 
Never heard them, but I saw these the other day while browsing online.
 
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kkl1014 said:
I heard these are supposed to be pretty good.

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php/p/swan-m12/products_id/115
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^^^ While your best bet for great sound is a receiver and some bookshelves (or better), with your $100 budget those are a great buy. You won't find much better for sub $100 (granted $99 is pushing it, but hey ;) )

kavvika said:
Without going with a receiver and passives, your best bet would be a Swan M10
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Another I agree with, though they are over $100. That said, if you can bring yourself to spend the TINY bit more ($109) then the M10s: http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php/p/swan-m10/products_id/89 will make you even happier ;)
 
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kkl1014 said:
On your desk
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I'm worried to buy these Swans. I read a review that said if you're not 4 feet near the subwoofer, you won't hear bass. I'd really like to be in other parts of my room without being near the bass when listening to music.
 
provoko said:
I'm worried to buy these Swans. I read a review that said if you're not 4 feet near the subwoofer, you won't hear bass. I'd really like to be in other parts of my room without being near the bass when listening to music.
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Then get the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system. You'd probably have to buy used to get them for under $100 but it's possible (in fact someone here had a set listed for $90 in the FS forum) and you won't have to remain within 4 feet of the sub to hear the bass.

There is a subwoofer control on the control pod as well. Very very good system for around the $100 price point IMO.
 
Can try another logitech system. The logitech z-2300. You should be able to get it on Ebay refurbished for 75-85 bucks. Good deal for a 2.1
 
imyourzero said:
Then get the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system. You'd probably have to buy used to get them for under $100 but it's possible (in fact someone here had a set listed for $90 in the FS forum) and you won't have to remain within 4 feet of the sub to hear the bass.

There is a subwoofer control on the control pod as well. Very very good system for around the $100 price point IMO.
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I could spend $150 on the klipsh promedia 2.1 if they're really that good. Why only a bass knob though? Hehe.
 
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