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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jl1989, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    whats a good srround sound setup?! or speakers for it. /are there wireless ones?
     
    jl1989, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    If you looking for a surround system, the Altec Lansing VS3251 is very good. Sound quality is spot on, and it's a very good price. Around £50/$80.

    http://www.alteclansing.co.uk/proddata.php?partno=E3602&desc1=Altec VS3251

    5.1 is more than enough. 7.1 systems are generally very expensive and are not really worth the extra money you have to pay.

    Just make sure you have a suitable sound card however.
     
    Lil Mayz, Mar 5, 2008
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Wireless speakers are fairly pricey, logitech makes a few models. As Mayz said, you might well need an external sound card, which notebook do you have?
     
    Johnny T, Mar 5, 2008
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    FloydTheBarber Notebook Consultant

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    If you can afford it, the Creative Gigaworks line is awesome.
     
    FloydTheBarber, Mar 5, 2008
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You can use any home theater setup, not just computer speakers. Just get a sound card with an optical out and connect that to the receiver. It will be better than any pc speakers.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 5, 2008
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