Logitech Z506 Surround Sound speakers
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#1 Logitech Z506 Surround Sound speakers
Here it is, on Amazon:
My old iMac had much better speakers than my new laptop (big surprise), so I am now in the market for a good speaker set that won't require more than 5 minutes for a layman (when it comes to stereos and audio systems) to setup. So, I found this.
Any thoughts, or other recommendations?
My old iMac had much better speakers than my new laptop (big surprise), so I am now in the market for a good speaker set that won't require more than 5 minutes for a layman (when it comes to stereos and audio systems) to setup. So, I found this.
Any thoughts, or other recommendations?
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I have those speakers, on loan/given to me by a coworker. They are pretty loud, solid, and you can set them up in as much time as it takes you to run the cords where you want them.
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Exactly what I was hoping to hear - thank you.The Cleric wrote:I have those speakers, on loan/given to me by a coworker. They are pretty loud, solid, and you can set them up in as much time as it takes you to run the cords where you want them.
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I never understood the appeal for surround sound speakers for computers. For one thing, where the hell do you put them? I have logitech Z4s, 2 speakers and a subwoofer. It works wonders for me.
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I'm just looking for a good external speaker system - this seemed to be both inexpensive (proportionate to other packages), and effective.Stofsk wrote:I never understood the appeal for surround sound speakers for computers. For one thing, where the hell do you put them? I have logitech Z4s, 2 speakers and a subwoofer. It works wonders for me.
I saw another speaker set by Logitech that was a subwoofer and two speakers instead of four, but it was also $40 more. It was THX-certified, whatever that actually means in practice.
So, if you've a better solution, I'll check it out.
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I pointed out the Z4s, but I don't know if they're cheaper or more expensive relative to that particular set you're interested in.
I was more puzzled at 5.1 surround sound speakers for a computer.
I was more puzzled at 5.1 surround sound speakers for a computer.
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Fair enough - after looking up the Z4, I came across this model, listed as the "newer model" than the z4, for what that's worth.Stofsk wrote:I pointed out the Z4s, but I don't know if they're cheaper or more expensive relative to that particular set you're interested in.
I was more puzzled at 5.1 surround sound speakers for a computer.
So, it appears that this might be more a question of how much money I'm willing to cough up here for a decent computer speaker system, given the other models by Logitech alone that I'm seeing.
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The other ones you saw were likely these, and if you have the extra cash and don't need the 5.1 they're likely a better buy.
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Slick. Thanks!The Cleric wrote:The other ones you saw were likely these, and if you have the extra cash and don't need the 5.1 they're likely a better buy.
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For the curious - I ended up getting the Logitech Z 2300 speaker system.
Given that I get home from work at 3:30am and have neighbors, I haven't had the chance to properly test it (especially the sub) just yet - however, early tests show that the sound is very, very awesome.
My thanks again to all who contributed thoughts.
Given that I get home from work at 3:30am and have neighbors, I haven't had the chance to properly test it (especially the sub) just yet - however, early tests show that the sound is very, very awesome.
My thanks again to all who contributed thoughts.
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As a follow-up, now that I'm up and doing before-work stuff, I cranked the speakers up.
HAWT. I am very satisfied.
HAWT. I am very satisfied.
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