Hi,
Just reaching out for some suggestions regarding good surround sound pc speakers.
Notes on my usage…
- Little bit of gaming
- Mostly movies/shows
- Small university room
Budget: $150
Any recommendations are welcome !
Best Surround Sound PC Speakers
celiotte on 04/09/2015 - 04:16
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Yeah agree, I'd invest in a decent set of 5.1/7.1 headphones or just headphones in general.
Well, technically there is… though I wouldn't say it is good.
But having said that, based on the OP's budget, the "best" surround sound speakers would be the Z506 from logitech.
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…
Can be had for less but this is just for reference.
Or if you are willing to stretch the budget and have a sound card, I would recommend these speakers. I have a set and it has really good sound stage and great SQ, couple it with a sound card for virtual surround and it should be good.
Have you compared the Swans to the logitech Z623?
I recently moved my z-5500s to my living room and a 2.1 set seems a bit more practical. I'm having trouble deciding which 2.1 set to get though.
TBH, I moved from a Z506 to a Swan setup… my Z506 broke lol.
Never owned the Z623 but from reviewso n Head fi, it seems the Swan set is really good compared to the others in this price range.
@ProjectZero: Yeah. I want something that can kind of switch between bassy for gaming/movies and clarity for music. And at a decent price. Unicorn speakers :)
@Domingo: The Swan is really good for music… not really bassy though imo. I've turned up the bass as far as I can without distorting the sound and it still doesn't give enough punch… still good enough for some of daft punk and stuff like that though.
@ProjectZero: Ended up getting the Z623's @ officeworks, pricematched Logitechshop's $119 delivered so got em for $113 on the spot. Seem pretty decent!
I would buy from massdrop
Doesn't massdrop deals for speakers usually not ship to Australia due to size/weight?
sorry was thinking more of 5.1/7.1 headphones. Even after the conversion and the delivery u still save hundreds. I love good quality music/movies so computer speakers just not going to do it. might as well just buy a cheap $30 speakers. For $150 you can get a above decent headphone from mass drop usually retail around $300+ in australia
I have myself a set of Logitech Z623 2.1 THX Certified Speakers. I love these things to bits. Louder than I'd ever need. Crisp and punchy.
Great for music and movies. I tend to use my headphones for gaming, as they've got 7.1 built in.I would buy a set of over ear headphones so you don't disturb others.
no such thing, get some decent headphone