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    Good Midpriced 2.1 Speaker Set?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Blackjab24, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. Blackjab24

    Blackjab24 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know of a good 2.1 speaker setup for my laptop in like the $50-$70 price range?
     
    Blackjab24, Jul 17, 2009
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    boypogi Man Beast

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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    If you can go a bit over to the $100 range, you can get some really good stuff, like the Logitech Z-2300 or Klipsch ProMedia 2.1.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. Blackjab24

    Blackjab24 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't really need anything that nice or expensive I just need something decent for my dorm room :cool:
     
    Blackjab24, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Get a pair of headphones for the dorm lol.
     
    lixuelai, Jul 17, 2009
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    Huskerz85 Notebook Evangelist

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    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    Would not recommend getting a 2.1 for a dorm room haha. Having a sub is a good way to displease many people.
     
    mark6614, Jul 18, 2009
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  8. Blackjab24

    Blackjab24 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh I kno I was in a dorm last year :rolleyes:
     
    Blackjab24, Jul 18, 2009
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  9. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I had a Z-2300 in my dorm...it was actually a pretty big hit. :p
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 18, 2009
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  10. nicksti

    nicksti Notebook Evangelist

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    I have tested my share of 2.1 speakers and here is my expert advice:

    Best 2.1 Value for Money - Altec Lansing VS2621. These speakers are amazing. For under $50 the bass is deep from such a small sub and the sound is clean. Problems I have seen with the older models (VS2321) is the control knob has a mic and it picks up interference when a cellphone is placed close to it and receives a call. Design is very stylish with pyramid shaped speakers and gold trim.

    Best 2.1 - Logitech Z-2300. Expensive but can really shake a room. Widely regarded as the best 2.1 and I own a pair. Very LOUD and can run from $150 to $200.
     
    nicksti, Jul 18, 2009
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  11. Blackjab24

    Blackjab24 Notebook Consultant

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    I might check those Altec Lansing out, they're def. seem like a good buy for the price.
     
    Blackjab24, Jul 19, 2009
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  12. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    why waste your $50 on speakers when you could holla 187 on a m'f'in rock?
     
    sublime313, Jul 19, 2009
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  13. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    if you build the system, they will come. by they, i mean girls.

    lol but for $70 there wont be many. I suggest the logitech z-4.

    If you want a lot of girlz, get the z-5500 ;x
     
    Snowm0bile, Jul 19, 2009
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  14. nicksti

    nicksti Notebook Evangelist

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    On BH they have them for $40 + shipping

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    I have used the VS2321 and the only issue I found was the cellphone interference. I am getting the VS2621 soon and will let you know if they have the same issue.
     
    nicksti, Jul 19, 2009
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    Renovatio Notebook Consultant

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    Harman Kardon Soundsticks II?
     
    Renovatio, Jul 20, 2009
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  16. nicksti

    nicksti Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I just got the Altec Lansing VS2621 and the VS2321 was better. I am going to order a pair of the VS2521 which have the same sized sub and see how that one sounds.
     
    nicksti, Jul 21, 2009
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