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neon · 10-07-2007, 09:28

I'm after some speakers at the moment and I've been looking at:

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II &
JBL Creature II 2.1 speakers.

Just wondered if anyone else has these? if they're any good? or if anyone has any other suggestions?

Cheers!

cam · 10-07-2007, 09:30

we have those JBL's in the office - no complaints at all

brooks · 09-08-2007, 11:56

i was wondering about getting some speakers like these aka white an in fitting with a macbook but they all seem overstyled.

anyone seen any others like these that are nice?

neon · 09-08-2007, 14:16

Well I went with Cam and bought the JBL Creatures in white from amazon for £30 and they're brilliant! Really happy with them, they even have little lights underneath...if you like that kinda thing ;-)

pgo · 09-08-2007, 15:49

I'm looking for a nice set of 4.1 or 5.1 speakers for my computer. Dolby/DTS preferred. Requirements: good sound, can go loud.

mike_m · 09-08-2007, 16:07

Amazon.co.uk: Philips MMS460 Surround Sound PC Speakers 5.1: Electronics & Photo

aren't the most stylish looking things, but they're crisp and loud, and considering the price, a freaking bargain. Everyone that comes round thinks it's an expensive setup.

pgo · 09-08-2007, 17:41

Good price on those. I have Altec Lansings right now - the problem with them is that whenever you adjust the volume knob or turn it up loud, they crackle.

kontradictions · 14-08-2007, 11:31

What is you current budget to spend on speakers? Look into Klipsch Promedia 2.1 or 5.1's depending on what you're willing to spend. If you're going to go with the Promedia, stay away from the GMX. Also, a decent soundcard would help improve sound quality. You would have to choose a soundcard based on what you're going to be using it for.

If you do heavy gaming, the X-FI would be the best choice because of its EAX support. Go with either the XtremeGamer or if possible XtremeMusic (this one is hard to find but it's prefered). Just stay away from the XtremeAudio.

If you like music playback, go with either the Bluegears B-Inspirer or the Sondigo Inferno. Both offer digital output which would allow you to upgrade to a stand alone reciever for a home entertainment system in the future.

Either ones would coss <$100 but will greatly improve the sound quality of your speakers.

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Originally Posted by pgo

Good price on those. I have Altec Lansings right now - the problem with them is that whenever you adjust the volume knob or turn it up loud, they crackle.

It could be a problem with your soundcard. Try lowering windows volume to about 85%.

paper_box · 06-09-2007, 17:49

Altec Lansing MX5021 is the way to go!

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09-08-2007, 14:16	#4 (permalink)
neon Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 368	Well I went with Cam and bought the JBL Creatures in white from amazon for £30 and they're brilliant! Really happy with them, they even have little lights underneath...if you like that kinda thing ;-)

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	I'm looking for a nice set of 4.1 or 5.1 speakers for my computer. Dolby/DTS preferred. Requirements: good sound, can go loud.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Good price on those. I have Altec Lansings right now - the problem with them is that whenever you adjust the volume knob or turn it up loud, they crackle.

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paper_box Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 30	Altec Lansing MX5021 is the way to go!

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