When I got my system it came with a cheap logitec speaker system, a bulky sub woofer unit and two tiny little speakes that sit either side of the screen ..thing is I always listen to music while browsing but these things sound yuk!!

I saw these and wondered if anyone has any advice about pc sound sytems ...





They are in PC World for £63 and I saw them yesterday and they seem really solid and of good quality ..I like the idea of not having the sub woofer box as it just takes up space ..I just want the two speakers but ones that sound good ..I dont need high volume ..I like background sound but quality with the occasional higher volume when I feel like it

Any thoughs??

Jules


EDIT: Heres the specs


Creative GigaCreativves T40 Series II PC Speaker System

[ul][*]16 watts RMS per channel[*]Front-mounted volume & tone controls[*]BasXPort technology for deep bass[*]2 separate inputs for PC & MP3 player[*]Dual bass/midrange drivers per channel[/ul]

 

I don't know what your budget is like, but you can't go wrong with Bose. Check out this link.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event...&src=k9788

 

Logitech for me Jules.
Im using them in 5.1 surround,X-530 system[5 sattelites plus Sub woofer =140 watts.
Retail here in Aussie for about $100.........
Try this link Jules;
http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/l...ers-p-973.html

 

the sub does nothing?>?HMMM?????

Ive got a logitech z-2300 it sounds amazing, and its THX certified

 

Historically, Creative's been sub par, which is ironic, considering their sound cards. I'm not saying that they are bad, but Logitech and Klipschspeaker systems usually have higher ratings.

The best thing for you to do is go to a store and listen to them and see which sounds better. Then shop online for price. Alternatively, look at review places like Tomshardware(link) or Extremetech(link).

I have Logitech Z5300e.

Cheap $20 speakers typically sound like cheap $20 speakers. The ones you have here might be good enough, but not having a sub, you will lose of the low ends in your music.

 

I agree 100%...specifically the Companion 3 set up for a PC. Once you hear it, you understand.

 

Now you see I never knew that they are sub par ..thank you, unfortunately I couldnt listen to them as they were just on a shelf with a load of other speakers .. maybe if I asked nicely, depends on how helpful the assistants want to be I suppose. I just like the way they looked and they seemed really heavy and sturdy ..also I didnt really want the sub woofer thing its just more clutter so was looking for a better qualtity speaker itself, that would handle some bass ..but I dont need loud or booming I tend to play my sounds gently ..I like quality and tone the best :-)

Jules

 

Just because something is "heavier" or "sturdier looking" doesn't mean it is alwaysbetter. I was just reading an article in the paper yesterday about how they can make TV remote controllers far lighter than they do, but they add aluminum to the inside of them (wasting material better used elsewhere) because people didn't like thelight feel ofthem. They didn't seem "sturdy" enough. Never judge a book by its cover.

 

Keep in mind Jules, things may have changed since I last looked at speaker reviews. BTW...Subwoofers make great foot rests!

Here's a review for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNib9bss73Q