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    2.1 Speaker System Needed

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Sinico1234, Nov 3, 2008.

  1. Sinico1234

    Sinico1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So i get to uni only to find when i unpack my creative speakers they don't work. Trouble is i can't live without a set of good speakers and money is now an issue. Can anyone recommend a decent set for a fair price??

    Thanks
     
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  2. The General

    The General Notebook Evangelist

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    What sort of price range are you looking at. Have you contacted Creative about the problem with your current speakers?
     
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    Sinico1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anything under £40-50 really but if there is a really stand out pair for like 60-70 then i don't mind living cheaply for a month =]

    No not yet. I've had them for about 2 years. And i just set them up as usual and when i turned them on with the volume switch nothing happened. Worth contacting them?
     
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  4. The General

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    Yes, definitely worth it. Just make sure you check everything is set-up correctly: Plugged in, volume on the input device is turned up, etc.
     
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    Sinico1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah i've tried all that =[ but I'll send them an email. can you recommend any other systems i could look into buying?
     
    Sinico1234, Nov 3, 2008
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  6. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I suggest the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 system. I've tried a few different 2.1 systems and in my opinion is the best one for the money.
     
    Syndrome, Nov 3, 2008
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    The logitech z-2300 is marvelous. I know it's slightly beyond your budget, but they are worth every penny.
     
    Omnipotent One, Nov 3, 2008
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  8. Ben-

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    The logitech z-4 is decent for its price of $60-80.
    Or the creative t20 if you are looking to save space.
     
    Ben-, Nov 3, 2008
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    Speakers usually don’t have any complex circuitry (only a simple amp circuit) therefore most probably it is just a loose wire or a faulty power adapter. If it is not the power adapter then look inside the subwoofer (where the amp is) or the volume control, maybe you can fix it.
     
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  10. darkcond0

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    altec lansing acs340 is really nice if you can find a set
    they should go for like $30 nowadays
     
    darkcond0, Nov 4, 2008
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    razer makos!!
     
    pkja1, Nov 4, 2008
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  12. jamesmoon2

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    +1 for the Z-2300's i have them and they made my dorm shake last year...
     
    jamesmoon2, Nov 4, 2008
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  13. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Yes, I have them and highly recommend them. And they're only $84 on Amazon + free shipping + no sales tax: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-23...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225957655&sr=8-1
     
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  14. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    the logitech x-240's are nice budget speakers, im happy with mine.
     
    joshthor, Nov 6, 2008
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