[Wanted] High end speakers for PC.

2008-03-03 12:49:15

#1

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

I have had the Z-5500's and they broke after one day. Got a brand new replacement set and they broke again. So I would rather stay away from them.

What is the next best set of speakers like this. I have heard good things about the Bose Companion 5 speakers. And some stuff saying they are over priced and rubbish.

Budget about £200. I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty 7.1 Champion Series Sound Card.

FIND ME SOME NICE SPEAKERS!

2008-03-03 12:50:11

#2

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6623

They Broke Again!?

2008-03-03 12:50:47

#3

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

Gooners wrote:
They Broke Again!?

Second set did yeah. Fuse broke on them, it's a common fault apparently...

2008-03-03 12:54:39

#4

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6484|N. Ireland

How about you go for cinema speakers this time instead of 'gaming' speakers? eg. a nice set of Onix / BOSE etc..

2008-03-03 12:59:07

#5

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

kylef wrote:
How about you go for cinema speakers this time instead of 'gaming' speakers? eg. a nice set of Onix / BOSE etc..

Was going to buy Bose companion 5. But people say they are over hyped and over priced?

2008-03-03 13:00:27

#6

SamFisher199: Airwhore; +40|6304|Netherlands

I bought this a few years ago: http://uk.europe.creative.com/products/ … duct=10814

Stil works great...

2008-03-03 13:14:58

#7

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

ebug9 wrote:
Definitely Bose if your looking for high-end speakers.

Do you have any or know anyone that has had some Bose speakers?

2008-03-03 13:16:27

#8

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6723|St. Andrews / Oslo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-3-Series-I … mp;sr=8-14

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2008-03-03 13:16:43

#9

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6529|Long Island, New York

These are AMAZING. 2.1, yes...but incredible, nonetheless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6836119008

I know you can't buy from Newegg, I'm just showing you the product.

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2008-03-03 13:23:39

#10

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

Poseidon wrote:
These are AMAZING. 2.1, yes...but incredible, nonetheless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6836119008

I know you can't buy from Newegg, I'm just showing you the product.

You have these? And Jenspm those speakers look tiny lmao.

2008-03-03 13:24:46

#11

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6723|St. Andrews / Oslo

White-Fusion wrote:
Poseidon wrote:
These are AMAZING. 2.1, yes...but incredible, nonetheless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6836119008

I know you can't buy from Newegg, I'm just showing you the product.
You have these? And Jenspm those speakers look tiny lmao.

That's typical bose.

Big ass subwoofer, small speakers = crystal clear sound.

2008-03-03 13:28:01

#12

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6529|Long Island, New York

White-Fusion wrote:
Poseidon wrote:
These are AMAZING. 2.1, yes...but incredible, nonetheless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6836119008

I know you can't buy from Newegg, I'm just showing you the product.
You have these? And Jenspm those speakers look tiny lmao.

My brother does. They sound INCREDIBLE.

2008-03-03 13:31:24

#13

geNius: ..!.,; +144|6433|SoCal

Bypass the fuse.

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2008-03-03 13:39:04

#14

elbekko: Your lord and master; +36|6392|Leuven, Belgium

Not a very good idea if the fuse blew

2008-03-03 13:40:05

#15

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

geNius wrote:
Bypass the fuse.

How so?

2008-03-03 13:48:47

#16

InnerMonkey: Member; +62|6710

I'll vote against Bose. I've had a few sets of their larger speakers, and I've just not been super pleased with any of them. IMO, they've earned their negative reputation. "No highs, no lows? Must be Bose". Every set I've used were not satisfactory on their own. It took blending them in with speakers sporting better highs and lows.

I'm not a big fan of the Logitech speakers either. I have a set of 5500s currently, and I've had other Logitech sets. I got the 5500s based on what I can in hindsight only assume were the opinions/reviews of teenagers, as the only thing thing these speakers produce easily is the repetitive bass-heavy thumps. Turn most of the bass off, and twiddle all the e-knobs, and yes, you can get a decent sound out of them. Not great, just decent. They're only worth keeping because I got them for about 60% off a couple years back.

Poseidon recommends a great set of speakers. I have a friend with those, and I've always liked how they sound. Very good range for their size. Probably will be my next set, as I'm completely over 5.1 computing.

My own personal rule for speakers is to never buy a set without hearing them in as similar a setup as I can to my own.

Last edited by InnerMonkey (2008-03-03 14:22:49)

2008-03-03 13:54:52

#17

InnerMonkey: Member; +62|6710

White-Fusion wrote:
geNius wrote:
Bypass the fuse.
How so?

I wouldn't bypass it, I would replace it. Find an in-line fuse the same rating, and solder it in. Assuming that's possible given space limitations etc. I haven't had need to take this set apart yet, but that fuse type should have easy enough to access leads on the backside. If you haven't soldered much, I'd consider asking a friend that has.

2008-03-03 13:57:51

#18

lavadisk: I am a cat ¦ 3; +369|6821|Denver colorado

Heres a tip if you're looking for good speakers. Go for "monitors" or anything that has studio in it.

2008-03-03 14:11:29

#19

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

InnerMonkey wrote:
I'll vote against Bose. I've had a few sets of their larger speakers, and I've just not been super pleased with any of them. IMO, they've earned their negative reputation. "No highs, no lows? Must be Bose". Every set I've used were not satisfactory on their own. It took blending them in with speakers sporting better highs and lows.

I'm not a big fan of the Logitech speakers either. I have a set of 5500s currently, and I've had other Logitech sets. I got the 5500s based on what I can in hindsight only assume were the opinions/reviews of teenagers, as the only thing thing these speakers produce easily is the repetitive bass-heavy thumps of . Turn most of the bass off, and twiddle all the e-knobs, and yes, you can get a decent sound out of them. Not great, just decent. They're only worth keeping because I got them for about 60% off a couple years back.

Poseidon recommends a great set of speakers. I have a friend with those, and I've always liked how they sound. Very good range for their size. Probably will be my next set, as I'm completely over 5.1 computing.

My own personal rule for speakers is to never buy a set without hearing them in as similar a setup as I can to my own.

Thanks for that. I will go with Poseidon's set I think.

2008-03-03 14:18:43

#20

Marlboroman82: Personal philosophy: Clothing optional.; +1,022|6614|Camp XRay

See this is why you can't have nice shit, you fuck everything up. Christ every time I turn around your fucked something up with your pc.

Fusion do you want to watch movies or listen to music, or both?

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2008-03-03 14:23:16

#21

geNius: ..!.,; +144|6433|SoCal

White-Fusion wrote:
geNius wrote:
Bypass the fuse.
How so?

If you know where it is (probably in the sub), either replace it with a bigger fuse, or connect the wires directly.

Almost every sound system imaginable installs fuses well below the rated capacity of your system.

Blow-outs are generally caused by your computer's output voltage being too high, although many factors can cause them. You can always try lowering the PC volume, and increasing the speaker volume.

2008-03-03 14:27:37

#22

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6529|Long Island, New York

White-Fusion wrote:
InnerMonkey wrote:
I'll vote against Bose. I've had a few sets of their larger speakers, and I've just not been super pleased with any of them. IMO, they've earned their negative reputation. "No highs, no lows? Must be Bose". Every set I've used were not satisfactory on their own. It took blending them in with speakers sporting better highs and lows.

I'm not a big fan of the Logitech speakers either. I have a set of 5500s currently, and I've had other Logitech sets. I got the 5500s based on what I can in hindsight only assume were the opinions/reviews of teenagers, as the only thing thing these speakers produce easily is the repetitive bass-heavy thumps of . Turn most of the bass off, and twiddle all the e-knobs, and yes, you can get a decent sound out of them. Not great, just decent. They're only worth keeping because I got them for about 60% off a couple years back.

Poseidon recommends a great set of speakers. I have a friend with those, and I've always liked how they sound. Very good range for their size. Probably will be my next set, as I'm completely over 5.1 computing.

My own personal rule for speakers is to never buy a set without hearing them in as similar a setup as I can to my own.
Thanks for that. I will go with Poseidon's set I think.

2008-03-03 14:28:04

#23

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

Marlboroman82 wrote:
See this is why you can't have nice shit, you fuck everything up. Christ every time I turn around your fucked something up with your pc.

Fusion do you want to watch movies or listen to music, or both?

Not my fault, thousands of peoples Z-5500's are blowing up. I'm just really unlucky and it happened to me. I will be doing everything. Movies, Music & Games.

2008-03-03 14:45:03

#24

smartdude992: Keep your head down, smart's got a gun; +30|5923|Georgia, US of A

i have companion 3's and i know someone with companion 2's and both are fantastic sets, i can't imagine taht changing for a companion 5. I don't use them much anymore however because i got some razer barracuda headphones \m/

2008-03-03 14:49:52

#25

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|6543|Scotland

smartdude992 wrote:
i have companion 3's and i know someone with companion 2's and both are fantastic sets, i can't imagine taht changing for a companion 5. I don't use them much anymore however because i got some razer barracuda headphones \m/

Yeah I have Icemat serbia headset but I get sick of wearing a headset after a few hours.

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