Back in December of '14 I "treated" myself to a set of Logitech Z506 "5.1 Surround" PC speakers. I put that 5.1 part into quotes as they have never actually worked properly for 5.1 surround. I did find that connecting all the speakers, but only the main connector from the PC itself resulted in a pretty decent sounding simulated surround mode build into the set. These have never been truly good sounding speakers. They do the job acceptably well and have stood up to some abuse over the years, but it is time to put these out to pasture, pass down, something.
I have been looking at powered speakers lately. My low end consideration is the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1. I read some really good reviews on them for the money, but also a LOT of reviews about various failures including the sub driver and a balance issue between the mains. The sheer number of refurbished available for sale indicates that over the many years these have been sold there has been a relatively high number of them with issue. The newest set of these to come out are sub $100 and no longer THX certified, but all reading indicates they are the same system that the cert wasn't paid for. Even if I had to return a set (or maybe even two) the price is really attractive. I am a fan of Klipsch in general. My home theater is built out with Klipsch Reference speakers.
The other consideration from that brand are the R-15PM. I actually use the unpowered version of these in the system listed above. I like the sound of those and the PM model comes with a 50W amp as well as connection for a powered sub. I have also looked at the Audioengine based upon very good reviews. Both of these systems are around the top of what I would like to pay and of course stepping up in quality that far leaves the sub to be purchased separately. The bigger issue in my eye is the size of them. Even the Pro Media set is right on the verge of as large as I would 'wish' for, but also realize the limitations of a cabinet that small.
Once upon a time JBL sold a set of speakers that were about as big as a couple cigarette packs stacked along with an integrated sub. The size on these is right on but not only do they appear to be discontinued now, they would require I purchase an amp to drive them and I would also like to avoid that.
What truly good sounding set of speakers are y'all using?
I have been looking at powered speakers lately. My low end consideration is the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1. I read some really good reviews on them for the money, but also a LOT of reviews about various failures including the sub driver and a balance issue between the mains. The sheer number of refurbished available for sale indicates that over the many years these have been sold there has been a relatively high number of them with issue. The newest set of these to come out are sub $100 and no longer THX certified, but all reading indicates they are the same system that the cert wasn't paid for. Even if I had to return a set (or maybe even two) the price is really attractive. I am a fan of Klipsch in general. My home theater is built out with Klipsch Reference speakers.
The other consideration from that brand are the R-15PM. I actually use the unpowered version of these in the system listed above. I like the sound of those and the PM model comes with a 50W amp as well as connection for a powered sub. I have also looked at the Audioengine based upon very good reviews. Both of these systems are around the top of what I would like to pay and of course stepping up in quality that far leaves the sub to be purchased separately. The bigger issue in my eye is the size of them. Even the Pro Media set is right on the verge of as large as I would 'wish' for, but also realize the limitations of a cabinet that small.
Once upon a time JBL sold a set of speakers that were about as big as a couple cigarette packs stacked along with an integrated sub. The size on these is right on but not only do they appear to be discontinued now, they would require I purchase an amp to drive them and I would also like to avoid that.
What truly good sounding set of speakers are y'all using?