Speakers, Klipsch, Altec, Logitech, what do you guys think for a set of speakers..

Hey gang,

I currently have a set of Altec lansing 3 pc. 2.1 speaker setup, I like them but have been thinking of upgrading to a 4.1 system.

What kind of speakers do you use and do you like them.

I have been thinking of Klipsch Pro Media, A better set of what I have, or the new Logitech 4.1 or 5.1.

Any suggestions ??


I edited the title and made this post a sticky for all users to use as a point of reference.---svtcobra

a question right up my alley..Since I think I have enough income to buy anything (which I totally dont!) I bought the Klipsch Pro Media 4.1's last year. I will tell you right now that they are garbage in my opinion. I know every website in the world loves them and so would you if you were given a free set to test and review. But I "bought" mine for 250.00 or so. I am so glad for Ebay because it is a real dumping ground for me sometimes. These speakers were just awful. The bass was way too much, the voicing was decent at best and the speakers were very poorly constructed. The Klipsch emblem fell off the subwoofer and the volume pod totally broke. There was something wrong with the surround sound control and only the left rear speaker would work unless I wiggled the surround knob. Getting back to the sound, it was just awful. Very muddy and not natural at all sounding. The only good thing about the speakers was the volume. Although they sounded like garbage they were loud. I switched them for a set of Altec ATP-3 thin speakers which are okay.

I recently demo'd the Logitech 4.1's at the local Best Buy and they sound awesome. A little bit bassy but overall sound quality was very good and there was alot of clean volume. The Logitech set is constructed well. I wish I had bought them to try'em in my house before I give them my "official" endorsement but I liked them enough to buy them if I needed a new set of speakers soon.

Here is the review posted by Thomas in the news a few days back.http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/reviews/Z560/Z560.html

Everyone seems to like these speakers and they are constantly being compared to the Klipsch but for alot less money. I think the biggest issue with the Klipsch is the price. For the money they get I expected top quality. Instead I got okay at best.

One last thing, Logitech bought out Labtec so that is why they now are producing speakers. When I first heard that Logitech was making speakers I was a bit leary but then I learned about the Labtec buy-out and I soon turned into a logitech believer.

Thanks guys,

I have heard (and store tested) the Labtech Pulse 424 which for at $50 was a great bargin, I wonder if the new Logitech is an advancement on that. I also appriciate the input on the Videologic's, I will have to look into those. Thanks a mil SVT, I like many was sold on the Klipsch but didn't want to pay the premium price...I won't now. I will look at another brand.

Ohh and since I know you have read this Julio, You have a GREAT site, keep up the GREAT work !!!

The Logitech 560's are great. I bought a set to replace my Cambridge 2000's and they couldn't be better and price was right.

boeing, try to find the Logitechs online from a place that has a good return policy. This is the best way to find a good set of speakers because you need to see how they sound in your house where they are always going to be.

Here is one of my favorite places to order from:

http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?UID=PG-4402803&SCriteria=395106&bop=and

Mwave has a 30 day return and a good price on the Z560's.

I did a search on 3DS Pricegrabber just to see how the pricing broke down. Here it is:

http://3dspotlight.pricegrabber.com...28/search=logitech%20560/ut=183d65f9455660cd/

It looks like there is a site called Proadvantage.com that is selling the speakers for a very low price (128.92). They also have a 30 day return and a 5 star seller rating with 122 votes. I would probably go with them if I was going to make this purchase. I went through the shopping cart and first I thought shipping was a bit high (26.95) but that sub is probably heavy.

Well, let me know how you make out. Im starting to get the itch for new speakers so a purchase in the near future may happen.

Thanks svtcobra,

Those are the ones I have been looking at the most. Haven't had a chance to hear them "live" yet. i will remember about the return policy, I agree, it is best to hear them in YOUR house not the store!

Hmmm...I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers now (4 of them), but I've been thinking of upgrading to something with more thump I guess is the word. Looks like I'll have to take a look at these Logitech speakers.

I didn't even know the same people that made my keyboard and mouse also made speakers. Crazy crazy stuff

I would also try and look on www.pricewatch.com to find some cheaper speakers, for they seem to have low prices. I built my computer using parts off their site and had no problems with the resellers. Just something else to think about...

3DS Pricegrabber is pretty much the same as pricewatch in its function although Pricewatch definately has a larger database of the smaller companies out there that could also have some good prices.

I always use www.mwave.com as a "benchmark" for pricing.

I use 4.1 Cambridge Soundworks FPS2000's and they are great. I bought them sometime last year or sometime for about 130$. If you have a Creative sound card, these speakers are digital. Talk about clarity! If I turn my speakers up all the way, I hear just a tiny bit of static. That's amazing since my last set of speakers sounded like a radio turned to an unused channel and turned up all the way :dead:. I hear like, EVERYTHING in games I play, as long as it's on high sound quality. I love it

Thanks for the info Vehementi, I will look into those too.

I still think the Cambridge series is still much better than Creative's Inspire series. I also think you might be better off checking out Logitech.

Did Creative not buy Cambridge?
They are now a division of Creative. I remember years back that for computer speakers Cambridge were the people to buy from. I think they have lost that edge since they were acquired by Creative...

csw.creative.com

I have a set of Cambridge Soundworks (Creative) FPS1600, and am quite impressed with them since they were only £50 and I really wanted some 5:1's. The Volume control is especially nice - just long enough to reach to my bed

They also work quite nicely with my SB Live! 5:1.

I think Creative did buy Cambridge Soundworks, if I remember rightly.

I have my PC going into a £500 Surround Sound stereo= SWEET

But when i want to listen to music at the same time i have 4.1 Cambridge Soundworks speakers and they are pretty good, and i would reccomend them to anyone who hasnt got loads of money to spend, but wants a decent set of speakers!

http://www.americas.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=33&category=16&maincategory=3

Here is an article I found comparing the Cambridge 5.1 and the Klipsch 5.1 speakers.

From http://www.extremetech.com/article/0,3396,s=1017&a=24415,00.asp

Doesn't really sound like either impressed them too terribly much, considering the cost of each.

This review talks about the Logitech 4.1 speakers.

From http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/speakers/logitech_z560/4.htm

Thats a great review on the Logitech speakers you posted cheetah..I would love to get a set myself and give them a thorough review. From everything I have read and from the couple of times I have heard them, they seem to be the speaker to buy..

Boeing, have made a purchase yet?

You are right.

Boeing here is a brand new review on 4.1 and 5.1 speakers:

http://www4.tomshardware.com/video/02q1/020325/index.html

Havent read it but it seemed kinda relevant

C ya Laterz