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    Need 2.1 speakers. Please help!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

    AmazingGracePlayer Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    I'm currently using the Logitech X-230 speakers that I bought 4 years ago for $30 bucks or so. They are truly good speakers, especially for the price. I really have no complaints about them, but I want to upgrade my speakers to get a little more power. I prefer to by used/refurb than new as the price is lower, and my budget is $100 or under (of course, the cheaper the better). I currently have my eyes set on the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. What would you recommend?

    Thanks
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jan 12, 2011
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    Snakecharmed Notebook Consultant

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    Exactly that.
     
    Snakecharmed, Jan 12, 2011
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    Promedia 2.1 FTW... i picked up my pair at a bb 2 weeks ago (only place to buy them aside from online) Best investment I could get for the price.... The other option I would choose is get a pair of Nice bookshelf speakers and a used receiver... By the way if you go to cowboom.com and get a dented/open box/scratched pair of promedia's for about half the price if your into the refurb thing
     
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    Thats what I bought before my promedias....when turned up about half way the pair i returned were sooo muddy it was not even funny....
     
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  6. AmazingGracePlayer

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    What's the difference between the Promedia 2.1 and the Promedia GMX A 2.1?
     
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    In that budget, you can't go wrong with either the ProMedia 2.1 or the Z-2300. I've owned and used both.

    I personally feel like the ProMedia 2.1 is a little better balanced for music, so I would get those if that's what they're primarily going to be used for. Otherwise, the Z-2300 sounds fantastic in movies and games, and music still sounds great.
     
    Mastershroom, Jan 13, 2011
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    I was going to come in here and recommend the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's. But you are already well on top of that.

    Definitely get those. Those 2.1 speakers are legendary.
     
    kent1146, Jan 16, 2011
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    Berenja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just because i'm also interssted in some good 2.1 system.
    Where is it good to buy ProMedias? Do any of you know someone that ships to europe?
     
    Berenja, Jan 16, 2011
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  11. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    there are only 3 places that sell them.... Best buy, Cow boom (best buy's open box store), and klipsch's site
     
    Texanman, Jan 18, 2011
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    Berenja Notebook Enthusiast

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    But do any of these ship to europe?
    I can't seem to find any shipping options for other than zips in the US

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    So, after contacting the only people selling Klipsch in my homecountry Denmark, it seems like the Promedia 2.1 are not sold/ being producted anymore.
    Instead i had the Jamo I300 recommended? Does people know about these? Are they good?
    Or what about the Audioengine 5? :)
     
    Berenja, Jan 18, 2011
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i ordered my promedia's from klipsch, but thru the amazon site. have u tried amazon yet?
     
    houstoned, Jan 19, 2011
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    Berenja Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm sorry, but the ones i see after adding to cart on amazon and proceeding to checkout i get the error that this item can not be shipped to you current adress?
     
    Berenja, Jan 20, 2011
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    I'm looking at Amazon for a set of Promedia 2.1, but it seems like these speakers are no longer made? How is the Logitech Z-2300? I'm looking to buy this on Amazon, and budget is now $120 new or used, but HAS TO BE from Amazon.
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jan 20, 2011
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    What I just said.... they are the 3 places are the only ones that sell them
     
    Texanman, Jan 20, 2011
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    Mastershroom wat

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    I love my Z-2300. Plenty of power to fill a room, and they sound great.
     
    Mastershroom, Jan 20, 2011
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    What about 5.1 speakers?

    Anyone?

    What about 2.1 speakers in all black (instead of black/gray)?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jan 20, 2011
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