Decent 5.1 Computer Speakers that won't Break The Bank (Gaming)

[wayne371963]

Can anyone recommend a decent set of 5.1 computer speakers for gaming I have a Gigabyte GA 990 FXA-UD3 motherboard with 7.1 audio. I would appreciate any help in the selection, I have roughly $100.00 to spend on them!
Thanks for any possible Help!

 

[ssddx]

$100 is a tight budget for a 5.1 set of computer speakers.

you may be interested in the z506 for $90. for the price they have decent sound and good value for the dollar.

 

[The Tech Guy]

Get either the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAK1FA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003VAK1FA&linkCode=as2&tag=newtomshardware-20

or
MA Audio MA5806 800 Watt Home 5.1 Powered Sub & Multi Speaker System
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00355HV2W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00355HV2W&linkCode=as2&tag=newtomshardware-20

I own the MA Audio and its superb-- lots of power <high bass--- amazing clarity also>

 

[wayne371963]

$100 is a tight budget for a 5.1 set of computer speakers.

you may be interested in the z506 for $90. for the price they have decent sound and good value for the dollar.

 

[wayne371963]

Thank you I was looking at them on New Egg!!!

 

[wayne371963]

Get either the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAK1FA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003VAK1FA&linkCode=as2&tag=newtomshardware-20

or
MA Audio MA5806 800 Watt Home 5.1 Powered Sub & Multi Speaker System
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00355HV2W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00355HV2W&linkCode=as2&tag=newtomshardware-20

I own the MA Audio and its superb-- lots of power <high bass--- amazing clarity also>

 

[wayne371963]

In regards to the MA Audio speakers, I see that the sub is powered but what about the sattilites?

 

[The Tech Guy]

In regards to the MA Audio speakers, I see that the sub is powered but what about the sattilites?

All the Satellite speakers are powered via RCA Cables that are connected to the main powered sub-woofer.

 

[ssddx]

sorry but the MA audio set looks like junk to me.

its rated at "800 watts" however by what everyone says about its output volume its only equal to about "100w" which sounds rather fishy to me.

my guess would be that they are likely not any better than genius speaker sets which are also junk.

a $100 budget doesnt buy much and if it sounds too good to be true... it normally is.

 

[wayne371963]

In regards to the MA Audio speakers, I see that the sub is powered but what about the sattilites?

All the Satellite speakers are powered via RCA Cables that are connected to the main powered sub-woofer.

 

[wayne371963]

Thank you, i will probably give them a try, they seem like a good deal for the money, I have never heard of this brand of audio!!!

 

[jondrumming]

$100 will not take you very far in the 5.1 world, period.

That being said, I own and still use the Logitech Z506 system and have been very happy with it. It does suffer from an annoying, notorious buzzing sound whenever you place your cell phone close to the master satellite speaker (the one with the volume control knob). However, this is easily avoidable and certainly does not make the system any less of a great value.

If you're on a budget of $100, without very much flexibility, then these are the speakers I would go with, hands down.