Help me pick some 5.1 speakers

[slim142]

Hmm well Im a mouse lover too 😛

I got the MX1000 when it was the best mouse (Before G7 and Revolution) and I still love it! I just dont like that the batteries go down really fast.
Im waiting for a Keyboard and mouse combo but that includes the MX Revolution because I dont see a reson to buy the mouse and keyboard separately when I can have both kb and mouse with 1 receiver.

Only future will tell what logitech will bring us 😀 is time to start the new year with good upgrades

 

[astrallite]

I dunno if Logitech really needs to bring out anything new. They pretty much have the market in their pocket, and they haven't really brought anything new to the audio department for 6 years (the basic design is still the same as the Z-560s, and they are still using the same low grade tangband drivers).

I was very impressed back in 2000 with the Z-560s, they were selling a surround set at 1/3 the price of the Klipsch Ultra. Unfortunately, they've gone the way of microsoft since they gained market share--they just regurgitated the same product with different colors and milked the market, and started charging more. Most of the premium audio brands have been pushed out of the market with Logitech's marketting tactics, so unless you go into the HT market, I don't see the PC audio market going anywhere but downhill from here.

 

[slim142]

Well thats true, they have the input devices market in their pockets.
I just like the style they give to their new products! but hate the premium prices that they give. Paying $80 for a mouse! thats crazy! I always wait for offers or discounts.

 

[Joshatdot]

Im waiting for a Keyboard and mouse combo but that includes the MX Revolution because I dont see a reson to buy the mouse and keyboard separately when I can have both kb and mouse with 1 receiver.

My friend just ruined his MX Duo keyboard, and got another Logitech wireless KB/M set, something cheep like $40, his new keyboard works/synced with his old receiver.

 

[slim142]

The thing is that Logitech's latest keyboard are corded because of that dumb and useless 2-bit screen. lol and it would be great if they start releasing keyboards itself cordless

 

[Thrstbster6]

I have the Logitech Z-560's and they were great. I guess they are about 3 years old now. One of the Satalites sounds like its cracked but cant find a tear in the speaker and likes to cut in and out, used to sound perfect and they havent been moved in months and yes I have checked the connections and still no better.

What speaker would compare to them now?
How much? Or should I keep the sub from the z-560's and buy some bookshelf speakers?

Thanks for the input.

 

[astrallite]

What speaker would compare to them now?
How much? Or should I keep the sub from the z-560's and buy some bookshelf speakers?

Thanks for the input.

That sounds like a good idea. Replacing PC speakers with other PC speakers generally is is not too much more than a horizontal improvement in driver performance, unless you are looking for features.

 

[slim142]

I have the Logitech Z-560's and they were great. I guess they are about 3 years old now. One of the Satalites sounds like its cracked but cant find a tear in the speaker and likes to cut in and out, used to sound perfect and they havent been moved in months and yes I have checked the connections and still no better.

What speaker would compare to them now?
How much? Or should I keep the sub from the z-560's and buy some bookshelf speakers?

Thanks for the input.

Since they are 3-years old and they used to cost between $70-$100 in their time, I would say that any good 5.1 Logitech setup on the stores with that price range should be enough. Anyways, You can also save some money and get the Z-5500, I have heard nothing but Excellent reviews about it. I would really like to have those. With a good Creative card= 8O :lol:

 

[Thrstbster6]

Thanks I look and see which ones are cost effective.

 

[rquinn19]

just go to best buy and pick out a 5.1 system. Yamahas are decent and should be in your price range.

 

[astrallite]

Thanks I look and see which ones are cost effective.

Don't know what kind of budget you are on, but Insignias, Athena AS-B1s, and Infinity Primus 150s are really popular on a budget.

Insignias:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&st=speakers&type=product&id=1138085354138

Athenas:
http://www.electronicexpress.com/product?prod_id=3572&refer=6&cpc=6

Infinity Primus 150s (priced per speaker)
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/542089023?v_c=GoogleBase