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    Best 2.1 speakers for a laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sa_ill, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. sa_ill

    sa_ill Notebook Deity

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    Hey
    Im looking for audiophile quality 2.1 speakers for my Asus A8Js laptop with a price at about $100.
    Any ideas?
     
    sa_ill, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    err... not quite audiophile...

    but this are the popular 2.1 speaker: logitech z2300?

    the sound is quite clear and good... hooked to a good source it could create clear and crisp sound..
     
    wobble987, Mar 1, 2008
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  3. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I second the z2300. They're nice. My parents use them with their DVD player.
     
    jin07, Mar 1, 2008
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  4. 7evendeuce

    7evendeuce Notebook Consultant

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    Swan M10, for around that price, if you can find them where you live ..
     
    7evendeuce, Mar 1, 2008
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  5. NULL

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    klipsch 2.1 and harmon kardon sound sticks are both under $100 and pretty decent for its price. i'm sure you can do a little better but probably not much unless you're willing to up the budget.
     
    NULL, Mar 1, 2008
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  6. Gotei 13

    Gotei 13 Notebook Evangelist

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    Have a look at Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1
     
    Gotei 13, Mar 1, 2008
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  7. DutyHunter

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    Oh no! not audiophile quality for $100. try pushing it a little higher :)
     
    DutyHunter, Mar 1, 2008
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    FloydTheBarber, Mar 1, 2008
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  9. narsnail

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    i got a altec lansing 5.1 setup which sounds AWESOME! for 49.99, but the sub takes alot of space and there are alot of efffing wires, but behind my desk you cant see them anyways.

    if you have room I would suggest it!
     
    narsnail, Mar 1, 2008
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    caddteach Notebook Enthusiast

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  11. Syndrome

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    If you want audiophile... then add about two more zero's to that figure then come back. As for a good sounding 2.1 system, I'd go with klipsch pro media, they're a good cheap set of speakers, really impressive considering the price.
     
    Syndrome, Mar 1, 2008
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  12. DutyHunter

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    DutyHunter, Mar 1, 2008
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  13. sa_ill

    sa_ill Notebook Deity

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    thanks for all the input
    i finally went for the sonic gear evo 7 which sound pretty good and are seriously the bang for the buck
     
    sa_ill, Mar 9, 2008
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  14. Chelseafc65

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    Creative Gigaworks T20 or 40 is good, like the guy said. I use the T10 and frankly the bass is only slightly different from my Logitech 2.1s.
     
    Chelseafc65, Mar 9, 2008
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  15. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah... Creative! Good 2.1 speakers range! :)
     
    Prasad, Mar 9, 2008
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  16. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I have logitech Z4 speakers, great sub,sexy speakers and awesome sound . Comes in ipod white color too
    [​IMG]
     
    flipfire, Mar 9, 2008
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  17. NotebookNeophyte

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    Where have you seen Soundsticks for under $100? The absolute lowest I have ever been able to find them was $110.... :confused:
     
    NotebookNeophyte, Mar 9, 2008
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  18. Jaycee8980

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    Why would anybody spend $100 on 2.1 speakers. Your never going to get Audiophile sound out of 2.1 speakers I dont care how good they are. Im more of a 5.1/7.1 or nothing kinda guy. :)
     
    Jaycee8980, Mar 9, 2008
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