I need recommendation for new speaker setup 2.1/5.1

Eroticus · Nov 9, 2017

Hello

My Logitech Z-5500 finally

died after 10++ long years.

So i'm thinking about new speakers,

1. I prefer speakers without built in sound card
2. I don't really care about 5.1
3. I prefer something not big, my room and desk not that big.

I think i will wait till black Friday, i don't really care about the price tag, but Amazon should ship this product to my Country.

For now i'm thinking about these ones.

Creative T4W 2.1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVWXAEQ/?tag=tec06d-20

Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IE8Z4Q/?tag=tec06d-20

Thanks guys

FreedomEclipse · Nov 9, 2017

Logitech Z5500

jboydgolfer · Nov 9, 2017

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/z333-2-1-pc-speaker-system-with-subwoofer

these are good for the price

FordGT90Concept · Nov 10, 2017

I think the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 are still the best bang for the buck ($150 USD for non-BT, $180 USD for BT) in the computer speaker space. It only supports analog input though (3.5mm stereo). Onboard is fine to drive it.

Amazon linky for non-BT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000062VUO/?tag=tec06d-20

mad1394 · Nov 10, 2017

Have a look at edifier's lineup. I recommend the Edifier S730D.
http://www.edifier.com/int/en/speakers/s730-2.1-gaming-speakers

xrror · Nov 10, 2017

I have a z-5500 and love it - how did yours die? I'm sad knowing that eventually mine will likely die too.

I've actually found parts for the z-5500's floating around on ebay, but I dunno what the failure modes for these are so I don't know what to recommend if you want to try and fix it.

Haha, if you're trashing your old ones let me know where you live so I can camp around your curbside =D

Robert Bourgoin · Nov 10, 2017

AudioEngine 5+, price went down $100.00
I have them paired with a SVS PB1000 10-inch 300 Watt Powered Subwoofer
Both hooked up to an Asus soar sound card.

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

xrror said:
I have a z-5500 and love it - how did yours die? I'm sad knowing that eventually mine will likely die too.

I've actually found parts for the z-5500's floating around on ebay, but I dunno what the failure modes for these are so I don't know what to recommend if you want to try and fix it.

Haha, if you're trashing your old ones let me know where you live so I can camp around your curbside =D

1 year ago at winter, electricity jumped and fuse burned i switched it and they worked 1 more year, today electricity jumped again , i tired to switch the fuse but this didn't help.

Faraway , Israel

Sub going to the Car, I need sub anyway, about the speakers i have no idea.

Robert Bourgoin said:
AudioEngine 5+, price went down $100.00
I have them paired with a SVS PB1000 10-inch 300 Watt Powered Subwoofer
Both hooked up to an Asus soar sound card.

I prefer something smaller i have really small desk.

mad1394 said:
Have a look at edifier's lineup. I recommend the Edifier S730D.
http://www.edifier.com/int/en/speakers/s730-2.1-gaming-speakers

Looks really nice but amazon won't ship it to my Country.

FordGT90Concept said:
I think the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 are still the best bang for the buck ($150 USD for non-BT, $180 USD for BT) in the computer speaker space. It only supports analog input though (3.5mm stereo). Onboard is fine to drive it.

Amazon linky for non-BT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000062VUO/?tag=tec06d-20

Yep i have it on my wishlist but shipping is like 100$ more over Bose and Creative.

FreedomEclipse said:
Logitech Z5500

Not for sale anymore, and i want to try something new... =]

xrror · Nov 10, 2017

Eroticus said:
Sub going to the Car, I need sub anyway, about the speakers i have no idea.

haha, glad nothing is going to waste then =D

The center channel speaker is supposedly rated for 188 watts (?!! maybe RMS?) and the surrounds 62 watts so if anything don't throw them away - you can use them on any other sub/amp as normal speakers.

lol or put them in your car and make your ears bleed with treble

Good Luck!

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

xrror said:
haha, glad nothing is going to waste then =D

The center channel speaker is supposedly rated for 188 watts (?!! maybe RMS?) and the surrounds 62 watts so if anything don't throw them away - you can use them on any other sub/amp as normal speakers.

lol or put them in your car and make your ears bleed with treble Good Luck!

I prefer listening to the Engine, but why not haha

and Thanks!

eidairaman1 · Nov 10, 2017

I'm still using X-230s

FordGT90Concept · Nov 10, 2017

Eroticus said:
Yep i have it on my wishlist but shipping is like 100$ more over Bose and Creative.

The price I saw for Creative was $250 w/o shipping. If including the shipping, Klipsch ends up costing the same, Klipsch is still better.

There was a third party seller on Amazon that's selling a bundle. They might ship internationally cheaper than Amazon does too:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQOC40C/?tag=tec06d-20

Maybe you can buy Klipsch locally?
http://klipsch.co.il/Klipsch/

Jetster · Nov 10, 2017

Still using Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. I've had them sense before my 939 AMD socket so the was 2004.

basco · Nov 10, 2017

i am listening to music and play games(25m² room) with creative T3 and T6 since years and i like them just 1 thing that should not be is this:
i have this on the T6 so they did not update this problem since its existing. my T3 is working since 6 years.

https://www.google.at/search?client.....0.2.193...0i7i30k1j0i8i7i30k1.0.DQPxBxQuy-c

and with Bose you cannot go wrong

if ya dont mind cables: T3 with cables:
https://geizhals.at/creative-gigawo...c=uk&hloc=eu&v=e&togglecountry=set#filterform

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

basco said:
i am listening to music and play games(25m² room) with creative T3 and T6 since years and i like them just 1 thing that should not be is this:
i have this on the T6 so they did not update this problem since its existing. my T3 is working since 6 years.

https://www.google.at/search?client.....0.2.193...0i7i30k1j0i8i7i30k1.0.DQPxBxQuy-c

and with Bose you cannot go wrong

if ya dont mind cables: T3 with cables:
https://geizhals.at/creative-gigawo...c=uk&hloc=eu&v=e&togglecountry=set#filterform

Yes but i saw now that boss does not have Optical cable connection and it has build in sound card, maybe i should take higher class Boss product or something ?

FordGT90Concept said:
The price I saw for Creative was $250 w/o shipping. If including the shipping, Klipsch ends up costing the same, Klipsch is still better.

There was a third party seller on Amazon that's selling a bundle. They might ship internationally cheaper than Amazon does too:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQOC40C/?tag=tec06d-20

Maybe you can buy Klipsch locally?
http://klipsch.co.il/Klipsch/

This item does not ship to Ashqelon, Israel.

Amazon has cheapest shipping in last ~5years and pre paid taxes that why i like them.

(Shipping companies like DHL / UPS are stealing extra cash if you didn't pre paid the taxes... "for the job".

R00kie · Nov 10, 2017

Or build your own setup?
Don't lock yourself in with proprietary stuff.

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

gdallsk said:
Or build your own setup?
Don't lock yourself in with proprietary stuff.

Too many choices, this will drive me crazy ....

Guys what do you think about these ones.

Klipsch The Sixes Powered Monitor – Ebony
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075JMBWVQ/?tag=tec06d-20

peche · Nov 10, 2017

Z506 5.1 SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER SYSTEM
own one, purchased 2012... still sound like brand new !

Regards,

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

peche said:
Z506 5.1 SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER SYSTEM
own one, purchased 2012... still sound like brand new !

Regards,

Yep i know but this won't be upgrade over Z5500 or at last something in same level.

Thank you anyway, i think i already said i don't really care about the price(music is life and anyway i'm buying speakers once in 10 years)

ASOT · Nov 10, 2017

Simple,Z906

peche · Nov 10, 2017

Eroticus said:
Yep i know but this won't be upgrade over Z5500 or at last something in same level.

Thank you anyway, i think i already said i don't really care about the price(music is life and anyway i'm buying speakers once in 10 years)

Said that,

Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system

Jetster · Nov 10, 2017

If price is not a concern you can do much better than the z5500 yo got room for a small amp and monitor speakers?

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

Jetster said:
If price is not a concern you can do much better than the z5500 yo got room for a small amp and monitor speakers?

Maximum i will change the desk if the speakers going to worth it... =]

Audioengine HD6 woth over
Audioengine A5+ ?

R00kie · Nov 10, 2017

Eroticus said:
Too many choices, this will drive me crazy ....

It wont, if you have a limit on your budget.

Eroticus · Nov 10, 2017

gdallsk said:
It wont, if you have a limit on your budget.

Something like that ?

Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofe
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000092TT0/?tag=tec06d-20

Polk Audio Atrium 6 Speakers (Pair, Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00378KMGE/?tag=tec06d-20

Do you know some strong Amplifier / receiver ?

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I need recommendation for new speaker setup 2.1/5.1

Eroticus

FreedomEclipse

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jboydgolfer

FordGT90Concept

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mad1394

xrror

Robert Bourgoin

Eroticus

xrror

Eroticus

eidairaman1

The Exiled Airman

FordGT90Concept

"I go fast!1!11!1!"

Jetster

basco

Eroticus

R00kie

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peche

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Eroticus

ASOT

peche

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Jetster

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R00kie

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