5.1 for my PC

[RaZzZz]

I don't know how I overlooked this obvious option.. silly me ^^ that Logitech 5.1 setup is fair expensive though :\ unless I bought the cheap one but that'd be poor imo!

 

[RaZzZz]

http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/pro...5_1_PC_Speaker_System/980_000468/default.aspx

Surely this'll do the job fairly well? xD

 

[CJCerny]

I heard good things about those speakers...and you can sell your Xonar if you already have an optical out from the sound card on your motherboard.

 

[RaZzZz]

I've checked some reviews on YouTube and they look the job ^^
I'll keep the sound card as I will continue using my 5.1 headset for when I need to keep it down

 

[RaZzZz]

On a side note.. I'd prefer to find better cable for these speakers,

Tripp Lite A102-04M 13ft. Toslink Digital Optical ...

I'm sure something like this would do the job perfectly?

 

[CJCerny]

On a side note.. I'd prefer to find better cable for these speakers,

Tripp Lite A102-04M 13ft. Toslink Digital Optical ...

I'm sure something like this would do the job perfectly?

It's digital. It either works or it doesn't. Cable quality has no bearing on sound quality for digital cables. As long as you have a cable that is long enough, you can buy the least expensive cable you can find.

 

[BumbleBee]

you don't need a $17 toslink cable. you're not running a HiFi system.

 

[RaZzZz]

Fair enough

I've a friend who told me that the included wires are poor quality, he told me that he replaced the Optical out cable with a better one and changed the wires to the speakers and the sound was far better, is he talking out of his arse? or is there truth in there??

 

[CJCerny]

Fair enough

I've a friend who told me that the included wires are poor quality, he told me that he replaced the Optical out cable with a better one and changed the wires to the speakers and the sound was far better, is he talking out of his arse? or is there truth in there??

Not a lot of science in that statement. Speaker wire can make a tiny difference, but you would have a very, very hard time detecting it in a blind listening test.

 

[BumbleBee]

Fair enough

I've a friend who told me that the included wires are poor quality, he told me that he replaced the Optical out cable with a better one and changed the wires to the speakers and the sound was far better, is he talking out of his arse? or is there truth in there??

there is truth to it but it's still a Logitech PC speaker system.

this will do

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10229&cs_id=1022901&p_id=1448&seq=1&format=2

 

[BumbleBee]

if you want to learn about cables see here

http://www.clearcables.com/learn.php

 

[m1dg3t]

I must say i think you are making thing's harder than neccessary, ANY system with SPDIF (either coax or optical toslink) input is what you want/need. That Sammy you first linked to or that Logitech z906 support those connection's. If you decide on something else you need to look for SPDIF via coax or optical input, this give's you the best SQ for your budget. For your usage quality of cable' is really a non-issue, get what you need plug n' play But apples to apples the optical will sound better than the coax, even if they both cost $5. Not trying to sound rude but just trying to keep you "focussed".

Do cable's really make a difference? I'll answer that and say yes they do, they all do. But you need to have the equipment that will allow the difference's to be heard. I have tried many cable's in my system and found what fit's my budget/expectation's and called it a day! You could literally spend more time finding the "right" or "best" cable than actually listening to your media. That being said, i will re-iterate my previous comment of get what you & need plug n' play

I've gone through speaker cable's, HDMI cable's, RCA cable's, optical cable's hell i've even swapped power cord's! Every damn cable! I just want to watch/listen to my media

 

[RaZzZz]

Thanks BumbleBee I'll definitely take a look and educate meself

Yeah I was thinking that shexy cables and wires wont make a different to a cheap system like the z906, I'll definitely just use what I'm given and maybe invest in getting stronger cables for future proofing, I will eventually invest in a proper mid-range system someday this is just the beginning

 

[MilkyWay]

Logitechs x540s/x530s are decent cheap 5.1 speakers for PCs. Logitech Z906 are okay too much better than the x540s i have.
Ideally a good separate receiver and then buy speakers.
I also heard edifier make some decent speakers.

I dont think with the Z906s new wires will make a difference. I dont think build quality will be a problem either.

 

[RaZzZz]

I don't know anything about the 540 or the 530's but I would wager that the 906 has more thump over them, they'd wanna with the price gap between them :L
Ah yeah I'll definitely buy everything separate someday, once I have a steady income to invest but not atm :\ Onkyo 609.. oh well

Yeah I'd say the z906 can only do so much, ah sure it'll do for the year, if I survive 2012 then time to invest in 2013

 

[m1dg3t]

RaZzZz do you have the Onkyo? If you do don't bother with any PC speaker's at all! Get some reg speak's and rock that biznitch! The Onkyo is a pretty decent AVR and will handle both HDMI and SPDIF IIRC and have SUPERIOR SQ to anything PC specific. That being said i'd still stick with the Xonar as the "source"

 

[RaZzZz]

RaZzZz do you have the Onkyo? If you do don't bother with any PC speaker's at all! Get some reg speak's and rock that biznitch! The Onkyo is a pretty decent AVR and will handle both HDMI and SPDIF IIRC and have SUPERIOR SQ to anything PC specific. That being said i'd still stick with the Xonar as the "source"

AH nooo I don't :L but I was looking at the new Onkyo receivers and dreaming.. but someday.. someday..

 

[RaZzZz]

Anyways I've bought the Logitech z906, my room is very small so these will certainly do the job

 

[m1dg3t]

Right on! Im sure you'll be pleased, it doesnt take much to fill a small space

 

[RaZzZz]

Amen sister

Now just to hold out on Skyrim and wait.. no problem.. ^^

 

[m1dg3t]

Amen sister

Sister! What you talkin' 'bout Willis? Last I checked I was packin' lol

Yep! Still there

 

[BumbleBee]

i'm the sister and I don't need anymore brothers.

 

[m1dg3t]

i'm the sister

Wait! What? A female!?! On a tech site! Pic's or it didn't happen lol

 

[BumbleBee]

there are a couple.

I posted some in general nonsense.

 

[Kwod]

Logitech 550/906 are a huge upgrade over any cheaper 2.1/5.1's, including the z230's.