Klipsh ProMedia 2.1 With BlueTooth - $109.99

[TechLarry]

Arguably the finest damned $109 you could ever spend on Audio. The infamous Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speaker system is on sale at BB for $109.99

Buy a set even if you don't need one. You'll love em!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...-system-3-piece-black/4924200.p?skuId=4924200

I've had 4-5 sets of these over the years and personally, I just keep going back to them. I currently have three sets in use. The addition of BlueTooth makes them damn near perfect.

One word of advise. Don't go ham-fisting the pod connector on the back of the sub. It is a known weak spot of this set, but it has been greatly improved over the last few years and really isn't a problem any more.

 

[Dreamerbydesign]

Also it was reported there is no security on the Bluetooth.

Don't buy if it's going into a dorm room lol

 

[TechLarry]

Good point, but it will affect maybe 1 in 1000000 people

 

[Gorilla]

I'm still rocking a set of these from around 9 years ago that I got for I think $77 with the Best Buy employee discount. I remember one time they ran them on sale for like $80 and some guy came in and bought like 5 sets of them.

I feel like I've hear rumors that the quality has dropped over the years? Any truth to that?

 

[Dreamerbydesign]

Good point, but it will affect maybe 1 in 1000000 people

Doesn't bother me. But many places I frequent on the interwebs mention this and people run from the Bluetooth version for this reason.

 

[Dreamerbydesign]

I'm still rocking a set of these from around 9 years ago that I got for I think $77 with the Best Buy employee discount. I remember one time they ran them on sale for like $80 and some guy came in and bought like 5 sets of them.

I feel like I've hear rumors that the quality has dropped over the years? Any truth to that?

The amplifier is indeed different now. But the issue with the plugs messing up has supposedly been resolved.

Also the drivers in the newest units are different than the original version.

 

[TechLarry]

I'm still rocking a set of these from around 9 years ago that I got for I think $77 with the Best Buy employee discount. I remember one time they ran them on sale for like $80 and some guy came in and bought like 5 sets of them.

I feel like I've hear rumors that the quality has dropped over the years? Any truth to that?

They might be built a little cheaper (thats progress) but the sound quality has not suffered one bit IMHO. I've had them since the early 2000's. The best thing they did to is fix that damned problem with the Pod conector breaking off. Thankfully that's a distant memory now.

 

[TechLarry]

Doesn't bother me. But many places I frequent on the interwebs mention this and people run from the Bluetooth version for this reason.

If it's in your home it doesn't much matter unless you have a problem with BT thieves standing outside your window stealing your bluetoothz. Short of being an interesting prank in a public area, it's a non issue as I see it.

Humans can be so god damn fickle

 

[DF-1]

I feel like I've hear rumors that the quality has dropped over the years? Any truth to that?

the BT version IS different. just look at the specs. a lot less watts from what I remember. The quality for the regular one has also dropped from what Ive read but it isnt terrible.

 

[FRZ]

Bought one to finally replace my 12 year old promedia 2.1s

Thanks

 

[TechLarry]

the BT version IS different. just look at the specs. a lot less watts from what I remember. The quality for the regular one has also dropped from what Ive read but it isnt terrible.

Both are 200 Watt Max / 100 Watt Nominal (Continuous)

The BT version is actually rated 4db Higher.

2.1 BT Version

GENERAL

• Speaker System Configuration
  2.1-channel
• Manufacturer
  Klipsch

SPEAKER SYSTEM

• System Components
  2 speakers, subwoofer
• Amplification Type
  active
• Audio System Nominal Output Power (Total)
  100 Watt
• Audio System Max Output Power
  200 Watt
• Frequency Response
  35 - 22000 Hz
• Total Harmonic Distortion
  
  
• Output Level (SPL)
  110 dB
• Crossover Frequency
  3500Hz
• Audio Amplifier
  integrated
• Connectivity Technology
  wired, wireless
• Controls
  power on/off, subwoofer volume control, volume
• Headphone Output Jack
  Yes
  AUDIO SYSTEM
  • Designed for
    for PC
  • Type
    speaker system
  POWER DEVICE
  • Nominal Voltage
    AC 120/230 V
  • Power Source
    AC power adapter
  HEADER
  • Brand
    Klipsch
  • Product Line
    Klipsch ProMedia
  • Model
    2.1 BT
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  MISCELLANEOUS
  • Color
    black
  • Color Category
    black
  • Body Material
    ABS plastic, MDF
  SPEAKER SYSTEM DETAILS
  • Speaker Type
    satellite speaker, subwoofer
  • Speaker Qty
    1, 2
  • Nominal (RMS) Output Power
    18 Watt, 65 Watt
  • Connectivity Technology
    wired
  • Crossover Channel Qty
    2-way
  DRIVER DETAILS (1ST SPEAKER)
  • Speaker Type
    satellite speaker
  • Driver Type
    mid-bass driver, tweeter driver
  • Driver Qty
    1
  • Driver Diameter
    0.75 m, 3 m
  • Driver Diameter (metric)
    19 mm, 76 mm
  • Driver Material
    Poly-Ether Imide (PEI)
  • Driver Technology / Design
    MicroTractrix Horn
  DRIVER DETAILS (2ND SPEAKER)
  • Speaker Type
    subwoofer
  • Driver Type
    subwoofer driver
  • Driver Qty
    1
  • Driver Diameter
    6.5"
  • Driver Diameter (metric)
    165 mm
  • Driver Material
    fiber composite
  • Driver Technology / Design
    side-firing
  CONNECTIONS
  • Type
    audio line-in, headphones
  • Connector Type
    mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
  DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT DETAILS
  • Type
    satellite speaker, subwoofer
  • Width
    4.2 in, 9.8 in
  • Depth
    10.2 in, 5.7 in
  • Height
    8.5 in, 9.5 in
  • Weight
    11 lbs, 33.5 oz
  SERVICE & SUPPORT
  • Type
    1 year warranty
  SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS
  • Type
    limited warranty
  • Component (Speaker)
    electronic components
  • Full Contract Period
    1 year, 3 years
  GENERAL
  • Manufacturer
    Klipsch

2.1 Version

GENERAL

• Speaker System Type
  PC multimedia speaker system
• Speaker System Configuration
  2.1-channel
• Manufacturer
  Klipsch

SPEAKER SYSTEM

• System Components
  2 speakers, subwoofer
• Amplification Type
  active
• Audio System Max Output Power
  200 Watt
• Frequency Response
  31 - 20000 Hz
• Output Level (SPL)
  106 dB
• Crossover Frequency
  5000Hz
• Output Features
  Bass Reflex, sealed box
• Audio Amplifier
  integrated
• THX certified
  Yes
• Connectivity Technology
  wired
• Controls
  subwoofer volume control, volume

POWER

• Form Factor
  internal

AUDIO SYSTEM

• Designed for
  for PC
• Type
  speaker system

POWER DEVICE

• Power Source
  AC power adapter

HEADER

• Brand
  Klipsch
• Product Line
  Klipsch ProMedia
• Model
  2.1
• Packaged Quantity
  1

MISCELLANEOUS

• Color
  black
• Color Category
  black
• Body Material
  ABS plastic, MDF

SPEAKER SYSTEM DETAILS

• Speaker Type
  satellite speaker, subwoofer
• Speaker Qty
  1, 2
• Input Impedance
  4 Ohm
• Connectivity Technology
  wired
• Crossover Channel Qty
  2-way

DRIVER DETAILS (1ST SPEAKER)

• Speaker Type
  satellite speaker
• Driver Type
  mid/woofer driver, tweeter driver
• Driver Qty
  1
• Driver Diameter
  0.75 m, 3 m
• Driver Diameter (metric)
  19 mm, 76 mm
• Driver Material
  fiber composite, polymer
• Driver Technology / Design
  MicroTractrix Horn

DRIVER DETAILS (2ND SPEAKER)

• Speaker Type
  subwoofer
• Driver Type
  subwoofer driver
• Driver Qty
  1
• Driver Diameter
  6.5"
• Driver Diameter (metric)
  165 mm
• Driver Material
  fiber composite

CONNECTIONS

• Type
  audio line-in, headphones
• Connector Type
  mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Qty
  1

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT DETAILS

• Type
  satellite speaker, subwoofer
• Width
  4.2 in, 9.8 in
• Depth
  10.2 in, 5.7 in
• Height
  8.5 in, 9.5 in
• Weight
  16.1 lbs, 2.2 lbs

BATTERY / POWER

• Type
  power supply

AV FURNITURE

• Type
  none

GENERAL

• Manufacturer
  Klipsch

 

[DF-1]

TechLarry
im not going to quote that, but their website says otherwise...
https://f072605def1c9a5ef179-a0bc3f...pecsheets/Pro-Media-2.1-BT-Spec-Sheet-v04.pdf (couldn't view with chrome, had to use edge)
http://images.klipsch.com/ProMedia2.1CutSheet_635042124556680000.pdf (viewable with chrome)

subwoofer is 50 watts less, speakers 9w less it looks like

 

[TechLarry]

It's still awesome for a $100 set of speakers. I can tell you it rocks my 12 X 18 kitchen quite well. These are no little 3 watt computer speakers.

There's something goofy with the specs. Note it's still showing the BT at 110db, higher than the non BT.

And it shows the same 200 watts peak.

Total System Power: 100 watts continuous/200 watts peak @ <0.2% THD 260 watts short-term peak power Satellites: 18 watts/channel continuous @ <0.2% THD, 1kHz 26 watts/channel short-term power @ <5% THD, 1kHz Subwoofer: 65 watts continuous @ <0.2% THD, 50 Hz 80 watts short-term power @ <5% THD, 50Hz

 

[SamuraiInBlack]

Still have my original one (no BT) that I bought almost ten years ago.

Amplifier called it quits sometime last year. Replaced it with one off Amazon that I mounted to the top of the sub box, redid the wiring from the sub to the amp. Practically brand new. Not bad for 30 bucks. It really kicks.

 

[MacLeod]

Can't say enough good things about these I've got the standard 2.1 version and have zero complaints. I really like the headphone jack and use it instead of the PC because even tho I've got a pretty solid sound card, it can't touch the amp in the Klipsch. Sounds good, looks good and can't be beat for the price.

 

[Nice]

These (at least the older ones) sound great for the money.

 

[ElementBilly]

love the 2.1's. my first pare that i got in 2010 died after 6 year, the board in the sub fried. was popping fuses and after i took apart it was all black and burnt. Had my 2nd set for almost 2 years now and running strong,

 

[ravx25]

I had a 4.1 pair where the sub stopped working. I loved that set and thought about taking it to an electronics repair store. I have some Creative Z503 right now, but I might buy these to move that set back into the bedroom.

 

[Trimlock]

I’d stop worrying about the watts and keep an eye on the max output. Wattage is only one aspect of loudness, my current speakers require 1/10th the power of my old speakers due to sensitivity changes.

The max output on these are generous but they still thump being near field, despite being inflated.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Have had 8 sets of Promedia 2.1s for the past decade, all still running fine to this day.
Only failure was a wonky control pod.

 

[TechLarry]

I had a 4.1 pair where the sub stopped working. I loved that set and thought about taking it to an electronics repair store. I have some Creative Z503 right now, but I might buy these to move that set back into the bedroom.

Yeah, I had the gen 2 ProMedia 5.1 Ultra's. The only computer speakers that have ever sounded better are my current one's, but my current setup is $1000 worth of Monitors and a big ass Rokit Sub

 

[TheToE!]

These things have a cult following and for good reason. You'd need to spend $300.00 in my opinion to top them. At 109 this is the default answer, also I'd take these over most sound bars. Perfect setup for bedroom tv's, computer, work speakers, headless garage audio, home gym. Good find Larry. To any on the fence, buy now ask questions later.

 

[__hollywood|meow]

i would strongly recommend opening the sub & adding active cooling to the amp itself. the cheaper parts now in use (compared to ~10yrs ago) can overheat (acutely or over time) & melt the board or fry its components. this is literally almost the only cause of failure for these units besides the old control pod wiring issue, which is now moot.

just note this set is not a carbon copy of the wired version, specwise, so the cooling issue might be a bit of an anachronism considering the lower wattage of the sub in the BT set vs the original. if the amp/board is the same, this set theoretically should not overheat. however, the BT sub & BT satellite tweeters are different - the amp could be as well

 

[cambrian]

119 now