Best cheap small desktop speakers?

[TheNewGuy8]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a small set of desktop speakers to plug into my new MBP. Right now I've got a pair of random Dell things that are fine, but my GF wants those, so I get a new toy. I'd like it if the setup was just 2 speakers - but if a sub will make alot of difference I'll sacrifice the portability and grab that. I'd like to keep it around or under $30 or so.

Thanks,

 

[pfunkman]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a small set of desktop speakers to plug into my new MBP. Right now I've got a pair of random Dell things that are fine, but my GF wants those, so I get a new toy. I'd like it if the setup was just 2 speakers - but if a sub will make alot of difference I'll sacrifice the portability and grab that. I'd like to keep it around or under $30 or so.

Thanks,

For under $30 your not going to get any better than what you currently have.

 

[TheBeelzebub]

get yourself headphones if your strapped for cash

 

[TheNewGuy8]

I'm pretty surprised at those responses. what about something like these?

 

[legcramp]

And you would've been surprsed at my response too as I was going to recommend those.

Get them and never look back, pretty damn good for the money.

 

[GJSNeptune]

but if a sub will make alot of difference

Good gods, a sub is ALL the difference. Plenty of 2.1 setups have smaller subs. Several years ago I got a cheap Altec Lansing 2.1 set from Wal-Mart for $30. Sub wasn't too big, not heavy. It lasted me three or so decent years, then the satellites got bad. But now I have Klipsch ProMedia 2.1.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

I'd also like to hear opinions on these Creatives SBS260's. They're so cheap! and all the reviews are positive. but maybe the extra $20 is worth it for the sub of the logitechs?

 

[SJetski71]

I'd also like to hear opinions on these Creatives SBS260's. They're so cheap! and all the reviews are positive. but maybe the extra $20 is worth it for the sub of the logitechs?

I sort of doubt those will sound noticeably better than your dell speakers, definitely go with the logitech x-230

Get em from newegg for $37 shipped, or get them from Buy.com for $27 shipped when combined with the google checkout discount.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

great idea.

except - google checkout is acting NUTS. it won't accept Ohio as a real state for my shipping address....


nm, i got it to work. great deal!