[digitalwanderer]

..for my wife's PC. Her Altec-Lansing IBM345s are finally starting to go, and it's time to replace them.

Problem; with what?

I was looking at some used Klipsch Promedia 2.1's for about $130 shipped, but then started looking at a new set of Logitech Z-2300s for about $109 shipped. Then I got all unxious thinking that was overkill and started looking at the Altec-Lansing VS4121 for about $65 shipped....

...now my head hurts and I'm all confuzled. Someone yell at me please.

My budget is right around $100 with flexibility, but lower is better. Not looking for professional level monitors, but something nice to watch shit with and play some games....also looking for something with enough power to crank up the jams so we can hear it a few rooms away from the PC. Any advice is appreciated.

[Mize]

I have the Altec Lansing 4121s and they're perfectly fine for movies and games in the kitchen/dining area where that computer is. I would rate them above average for the price.

[Skrying]

I don't know Digi, I think the Klipsch set might be worth investing into depending on your tastes.

The other setup I'd recommend is a pair of Swan M10 speakers. The Swan system is going to be a bit more crisp and clear but the sub (2.1 set) needs to be on the desk to get real bass impact and it might not be as present as the Klipsch set from outside the room. You can look at them here, also the M12 is on sale right now but I don't know as much about them.

With audio I tend to spend slightly more, just my nature and the desire for good sound. But taste dictates more than anything in audio gear.

[digitalwanderer]

I looked at the Swans, but their volume controls are on the subwoofer which won't work with my wife's setup.

Thanks for the 4121 recommend Mize, I do like Altec-Lansings. (I have the ADA885s.)

[Vadi]

The Logitech seem good for listening at lower levels if the sub-crossover is 80Hz but the full range drivers will sound duller than tweeters when they're not pointed at you. The sub should give you good bass since it's got probably almost twice the cone area than the other sets.

[digitalwanderer]

These are fucking tempting me! Logitech Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System for $116 shipped with a $50 rebate. (Price I gave is BEFORE rebate...)

I don't normally trust rebates, but this is from Amazon and through Logitech so I think it might actually mean I get the $50 back.

[RudeCurve]

If you want good sound for little money, I'd recommend the Logitech X-540. The remote is wired btw. These speakers need some time to break in, but after that they sound really good. I've used them with games, movies, and music and they work well with all of them. They are pretty loud too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JJM8XE

[digitalwanderer]

Thanks, but it can't be a 5.1 setup...has to be a 2.1. They're for my wife and she's picky.

[RudeCurve]

You don't have to use all the speakers...

[digitalwanderer]

[Davros]

if you like altec lansing how about Altec Lansing FX4021 Speakers
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=105095

[digitalwanderer]

Z-2300 seem to blow those away though.

[Mize]

Do you normally agonize this long over purchases?

[Davros]

I think he's been threatened with violence if she's not happy

[digitalwanderer]

Originally Posted by Mize

Do you normally agonize this long over purchases?

For PC stuff? Yes.

[John Reynolds]

This is slightly off topic, but after buying my Klipsch 4.1s back in 2000 I don't think I've ever been happier with audio output than I am with the Plantronic Gamecom 377s I picked up a month ago. Headsets, I know, thus the off topic, but these things are the best $45 I've spent on my PC in a long time. Talked a co-worker who plays LOTRO with me into buying them and he has the same reaction.

[Simon F]

Originally Posted by digitalwanderer

..for my wife's PC. Her Altec-Lansing IBM345s are finally starting to go, and it's time to replace them.

It's a shame IMG/Videologic stopped manufacturing the Sirocco series.

[Mize]

Originally Posted by John Reynolds

This is slightly off topic, but after buying my Klipsch 4.1s back in 2000 I don't think I've ever been happier with audio output than I am with the Plantronic Gamecom 377s I picked up a month ago. Headsets, I know, thus the off topic, but these things are the best $45 I've spent on my PC in a long time. Talked a co-worker who plays LOTRO with me into buying them and he has the same reaction.

Sounds like a good thing for Davros to drop some coin on...

[Davros]

they are pretty cool, but ive allready got a set of Plantronics Audio 370's - Open ear gaming headset


I place a lot on comfort, as I could be wearing them for upto 48 hours at a time, and these are comfy...

[Mize]

Originally Posted by Davros

I place a lot on comfort, as I could be wearing them for upto 48 hours at a time, and these are comfy...

48 hours! OMFG are you serious?

[Davros]

Yes, if a game grabs me enough. Last game to do that was The Witcher

[Mize]

Originally Posted by Davros

Yes, if a game grabs me enough. Last game to do that was The Witcher

single, no kids, independently wealthy?

[John Reynolds]

Speaking for myself: none of the above.

My longest gaming marathon was finishing Betrayal at Krondor one summer night in 1993. I think I started around 4-5 in the afternoon and finished it at like 2-3 in the morning.

[Davros]

Originally Posted by Mize

single, no kids, independently wealthy?

only the first 3

But, I do sometimes work for a guy who rents some space in a large wharehouse, nothing special you may think. think again because its also used as storage for some media thats going to the local prison to be destroyed (dvd movies, music cd's Games) and being the compassionate and kind persion I am i feel its my holy duty to liberate the Gaming Goodness from such a fate, so it may live on

[Mize]

I've done 5PM to 3AM before, but that's got to be a record for me...and was before too much work and kids and all that...although I sometimes manage a 10pm-2am run...