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    Cheap but decent 2.1 speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Peon, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    What are the best 2.1 speakers I can get for around $30-40?
     
    Peon, Dec 25, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    I have the Creative Inspire T3130, which I bought for $25 (MSRP $50). They're pretty good for the price. I also bought the Inspire T3100 a while back for $25 (MSRP $50), and they have a surprisingly powerful bass and nice dual-channel satellites for the price I paid. I recently saw the T3130 again for $25 (forgot where), but I haven't seen as good deals on the T3100.
     
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  3. Amnesiac

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    Logitech X-230.

    Just got their bigger brother, the Z-2300, and it is amazing. Completely blew me away.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 26, 2009
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I second that, those are excellent given their price.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 26, 2009
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  5. Mastershroom

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    And I third the motion! X-230's are about as good as it's going to get around that price.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 26, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

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    X-230 - got them - they are pretty good :)

    Headphones/IEMs can beat them in the same price range, but in terms of speakers - great choice.

    Just don't overdo it on the bass.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 26, 2009
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  7. Peon

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    I think the X-230 has been discontinued :( At any rate, I can't find it online at the usual etailing suspects (everyone's either out of stock or simply stating that it's not carried anymore) and Logitech no longer lists it on their site.
     
    Peon, Dec 26, 2009
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  8. Amnesiac

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    Don't they? I had a look on Newegg, and it was deactivated. You may have to end up shelling out for the Z-2300...
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 26, 2009
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