What are some good speakers/headphones

[Maelstrom]

I need to replace the current computer speakers I have. I either want a 2.1 set or a good pair of headphones. I just use the computer for games, so what are some good headphones/speakers and which would be better for gaming? I would like to keep it under $100 U.S (but the cheaper the better as long as quality isn't lost )

[niko084]

Sennheiser HD series for headphones...

For speakers under $100 I would say anything Creative or Logitech, as long as its above the $50 range because below that they both make pretty much junk in my experience.

[spearman914]

Logitech makes some good hardware. 5 over ur budget tho.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121122

[farlex85]

I've been impressed w/ the $50 Cyber Acousics I bought a couple years back. Very good speakers for the money imo.

[Maelstrom]

So which would be better; speakers or headphones? or is it just preference?

[spearman914]

Originally Posted by Maelstrom

So is the speaker vs headphones just preference?

Yep but i think you should buy whatever u can get cheaper.

[Maelstrom]

Alright I'll look around on newegg thx for the suggestions

[farlex85]

Originally Posted by Maelstrom

So is the speaker vs headphones just preference?

Well what's your situation? If you have to be quiet then headphones are an obvious choice. But if you can crank speakers they'll typically offer better range of sound, particularly the low frequencies of a sub, which are critical to gaming and movies imo.

[Maelstrom]

Originally Posted by farlex85

Well what's your situation? If you have to be quiet then headphones are an obvious choice. But if you can crank speakers they'll typically offer better range of sound, particularly the low frequencies of a sub, which are critical to gaming and movies imo.

Well I've thought about it and I think speakers would be the better option for me. I don't have to be quiet (although my parents might get mad if I crank em up really high )

[Wingo101]

If you want a good set of 2.1ch speakers, might I recommend the Razer Mako

[Darknova]

May I ask why you want 2.1 over 5.1? I paid £78 for a set of Creative 2.1s that broke (3 times I had them replaced) then went out and bought a set of Logitech X540s for £56 that sound much better and have surround.

[will]

I would go for the logitech Z2300s as suggested earlier. They are better than the Razer makos iirc and would be better than headphones imo. Headphones might have better sound quality but actual speakers are much better overall, especially the bass. The logitechs are very good speakers and the subwoofer especially is awesome, nice and tight and goes pretty deep. I would highly recommend them!

Edit: OK I think I was confusing the mako's with something else lol! The Makos are better but are also $400...

[amd64skater]

i know its a bit over but very good 2.1 setup and i have the same ones and im very happy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121122

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by will

I would go for the logitech Z2300s as suggested earlier. They are better than the Razer makos iirc and would be better than headphones imo. Headphones might have better sound quality but actual speakers are much better overall, especially the bass. The logitechs are very good speakers and the subwoofer especially is awesome, nice and tight and goes pretty deep. I would highly recommend them!

Edit: OK I think I was confusing the mako's with something else lol! The Makos are better but are also $400...

Z-2300's are a good speaker choice, if you're looking at headphones still, sennheisers are great - like my HD555's

[Yin]

Originally Posted by Darknova

May I ask why you want 2.1 over 5.1? I paid £78 for a set of Creative 2.1s that broke (3 times I had them replaced) then went out and bought a set of Logitech X540s for £56 that sound much better and have surround.

space?

[will]

Originally Posted by Mussels

Z-2300's are a good speaker choice, if you're looking at headphones still, sennheisers are great - like my HD555's

Yeah I have the 555s, they are really good...

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by will

Yeah I have the 555s, they are really good...

i've had mine since around the year 2000, and i've taken them through 4 countries. still working to this day.
(Australia, london, tokyo, LA (airport) and new york.)

[Asylum]

I use these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826158051
Great set of gaming headphones...good for music also.
These are good also http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106392

[Maelstrom]

Ya i have decided to go with the logitech z 2300s. The reason I don't want 5.1 is space.

[Asylum]

Yea those are pretty good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ech%20z%202300

[will]

Originally Posted by Maelstrom

Ya i have decided to go with the logitech z 2300s. The reason I don't want 5.1 is space.

Let us know how you get on with them!

[Asylum]

If your a gamer headphones are a must....You can hear detail like footsteps so much better with them.

[aharvey]

The Z2300's are great, i recently bought them and they sound terrific.

[raptori]

keep creative in mind it gives you great performance with good price
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...&product=15773
for 49.99$.
I have Inspire 2500 and it's very good so Inspire T3100 gonna be much better.

[will]

Originally Posted by raptori

keep creative in mind it gives you great performance with good price
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...&product=15773
for 49.99$ I have Inspire 2500 and it's very good so Inspire T3100 gonna be much better.

The z2300s are definitely worth the extra over the creatives you mentioned, give the logitechs a listen seriously you will be amazed, especially compared to creative inspires!