2.1 speakers

I need some speakers mostly for listening to music (mostly classical), watching dvds, and some gaming. Looking for some nice 2.1 ones and undecided between the Klipsch pro media 2.1 and the logitech z2300.

Any ideas about which one is better?

Thanks in advance!

 

The Klipsch are more balanced and accurate, doing very well with natural acoustics. They excel with horns and woodwinds, as well as pianos. The Logitechs are very bass heavy, and do better with synthesized sounds and heavily distorted acoustics.

I'd suggest the Klipsch, if not a pair of Edirol monitors which exceed the Klipsch in accuracy but lack a bit in bass. You can add a sub to the Edirols, though.

 

I'd go with the Klipsch. They are a very nice sounding system. The bass is good and clean. And the highs are very clean as well. All around its a good 2.1 system.

 

I'd opt for the Klipsch as well. I like the Logitech Z2300s though.

 

never heard the Klipsch, but love my Z2300's, they really are fantastic, way more powerful than one needs unless you have them in a massive room, or need a 5.1 setup or more.

it is hard to complain about anything on the Z2300's, saying they are bass heavy is kind of rediculous, that is so easily adjusted with the built in EQ via the sub volume nob,

and from what I seen, the much more elegant design of the Logitech's is worth it alone

 

I ordered a pair of Z2300's yesterday per recommendations. I'll let you know what I think of them once I get them. =)

 

I've tested both the Z2300's and the Klipsch ProMedia and I'd say that the Klipsch are a much better system.

 

For classical, the z2300 might be to heavy, bass wise. Klipsch is a much better choice for classical, unless you like bass. The Altec lansing fx6021 is also a good choice for classical, but the price is beyond the two.

Go with klipsch.

 

Congratulations, you made an excellent choice. I use the Logitech Z-2300s and I really enjoy them.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions so far guys! I'm definitely leaning towards the Klipsch.

Also added a poll up at the top..

 

Circa86, it's in the tuning of the entire response range. You can cut the bass down, but it's not going to fix the entire range. Even with a multiband equalizer you're not going to be able to change a speaker's nature, just cover it up.

 

I voted Klipsch, but that's based on my music preferences (jazz and folk). With more of a classical leaning you'll likely prefer the Altec Lansings. They do a little better with bowed strings and woodwinds. The Klipsch really excel with horns, far and away, and piano too.

 

I do prefer strings and woodwinds, but I can't quite find an Altec Lansing for around the same price as the Klipsch or Logitech. I did find a set of Klipsch that was actually cheaper than the Logitechs though, so that's definitely where I'm headed now.

Thanks all! I'll let you know how they turn out

 

I just picked up the Klipsch at BB for $100 about $60 off their normal price! I absolutely love them. I had the 2.0 set previous to these which I thought were very nice but after the sale I had to upgrade. The bass is wonderful at lower levels and accurate to a reasonable level, but when its cranked to the max its more boomy than anything. Personally I'm not looking for a sub to shake the house but one that will accurately reproduce the low notes that the satellites simply cannot handle. Overall I am extremely please with the purchase! Now all I need is a new Sound card!

 

The Klipsch speakers, hands down.

 

Hey that's where I just got mine too foo_ball76! the $60 discount was nice. Apparently if I'd made it in time yesterday, I would've gotten an extra 10% off, but oh well.

I'm absolutely loving the Klipsch speakers. It was an incredible change (esp since the only speakers I'd ever used were built-in laptop speakers and those free ones without a sub that Dell gives you when you buy a desktop).

Thanks everyone for all the info and suggestions

 

You know, after all that, I still can't tell the difference between these two with any consistency though...where do I go to upgrade my ears?

http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/003993.html

 

Yeah, I snuck in there w/ my rewards zone card thingy on Sunday and got 12% off. I only ended up paying like $94 after tax!

 

Eh, that's because there's not a huge deal of difference between the two. Try the difference between lossless and 256, or 128 and 384-512 VBR. Also keep in mind that your sound card could be a severely limiting factor.

 

Ah well...I'll have to wait a month or so until I get my new laptop to try out a better sound card.

Ah..the wait..

 

Don't forgot, if I am not mistaken speakers also require burn in time.

 

The sound does mature over time if you treat a good speaker well. A bad speaker, it doesn't really matter usually. I suppose they could even get worse, maybe developing some clicks.

 

I'd say go for the Klipsche for all around performance.
I have them and the z2300s. For music and movies, I go with the klipsche, for gaming, I use the z2300s(I like the roar of engines and the z's deleiver). I also use the z2300s for drowning out my neighbors in my dorm with them, but that has nothing to do with the subject at hand.

 

The Klipsch are $60 off at Bestbuy by the way. Only $99 USD. You can't afford to not buy them!

 

How do the Klipsch promedia 2.1 connect to a computer by the way? Do you need the left/right/front type connectors found in external sound cards? Or does it connect to the headphone jack on your laptop?

 

It connects to the line out connector on the outside of your sound card.

 

Awsome thanks taelrak!!!

And thanks to obsolete I'm going to go buy a pair tommorow ^.^.

 

Glad I can help you spend money.