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Computer Speaker Systems

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by mc mark, May 10, 2005.

  1. mc mark

    mc mark Member

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    Just got a new computer and I need a speaker system for it. There are TONS of systems out there with price ranges from $10 to $1000. Don't even know where to start!

    Anybody got any good suggestions?
     
  2. drapg

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    Well, we need to know your spending cap before providing suggestions.

    I have tons of suggestions, but a lot of them might be considered pricey ($300+)
     
  3. mduke

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    Klipsch has a nice 3-piece for $150 and a 6-piece for like $350...
     
  4. mc mark

    mc mark Member

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    Thanks drapg.

    I'd like to stay as cheap as possible. But am willing to look at the $150 to $300 range. I bought the computer rebuilt (from my company that upgraded everyone's system) and I really don't want to spend more on the speakers than I did for the computer.

    :)
     
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  6. DanHiggsBeard

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    I use the stock Harman/Kardon's that come with Dells, and they're great.

    I use use a cheapo 2 speaker setup with no woofer, and it sounds top notch.
     
  7. mc mark

    mc mark Member

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    mc mark,
    you should consider whether or not you need surround sound. are you watching films on your computer or just listening to music? maybe, if you only use it for music you don't want or need six speakers. just a thought.
     
  9. drapg

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    Wow. That is a great price!
     
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  11. drapg

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    I bought the 3-piece Klipsch in 2002 for $300. :mad:
     
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  13. Master Baiter

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    Cheap Surround Sound

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  14. DanHiggsBeard

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    here's my setup:

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