Which 5.1 speakers?

[Vonkwink]

Hey everyone

I am interested in buying a nice set of 5.1 speakers. I'm looking for something in the $200 range (i'm planning on buying from newegg or a similar retailer that sells cheaper than retail parts, so the retail price can be a bit higher). I don't need incrediably loud speakers, but I would like good quality. The size of the speakers is not really an issue. If possible, I would like to find some with a stand, since I will be putting them in a very large room but I want localized sound (I could always just go to the dump and pick up some old broken lamps and attach the speakers to them, but I would prefer a stand since it looks nicer). Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Teq]

I'll spare you the old story about the pig in the poke...

Because the sound varies over a wide range from one speaker design to another the only smart way to buy them is by auditioning them in a store and being sure you are getting the sound quality you want. Granted the acoustics in most computer stores really suck, but it's going to give you a better idea than buying sight unseen.

It's a dirty trick, but once you have a make and model you like... shop for the best online price... at least you will know what you are getting.


--->It ain't better if it don't work<---

 

[confoundicator]

If you want high quality speakers for under $200 you might want to forget about the stands (I assume you mean speaker-stands for the satelites). The after-market stands for my Klipsch 4.1's are $90 a pair. I've also seen contraptions for hanging the satelites from the ceiling, but these were a bit expensive too. And then there is always <A HREF="http://geocities.com/hofmonstr/" target="_new">this</A> solution, but that's getting a little extravagant. As far as the speakers go, I'd do what Teq said. Go to computer store and see which ones you like the best, then order them from newegg.

-Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.