Which speakers are better for DELL XPS ?

[mondo90]

Hello, I plan to buy good, budget speakers for my dell xps l702x laptop,

So far I chose:
- EDIFIER 2.1 C2XD (2.1) ($130)
- Logitech X-530 (5.1 works with my laptop) ($80)

Which one do you recomend and why ? Thanks for advices.


Regards.

 

[Dude]

I would go with the Logitech, because it's 5.1

 

[fireberd]

I am a musician and have a recording studio.

"Budget Speakers"???? The weakest link in audio reproduction is the speakers. Buy "budget speakers" and you will generally get "budget sound".

 

[mondo90]

I am a musician and have a recording studio.

"Budget Speakers"???? The weakest link in audio reproduction is the speakers. Buy "budget speakers" and you will generally get "budget sound".

That's very true, but I think my choice isn't bad, what do you think ? Also feel free to suggest your speaker

PS: I investigated audio speaker field very deep in last three days and came out with two choices Edifier C2XD and Logitech X-530. Now I eliminated Edifier since is almost 2 times more expensive and I feel logitech will give me similar or better sound.

I was considering floor standing speakers which obviously will sounds better but to get good columns I must multiple my budget 10 times.

 

[fireberd]

I have no experience with Logitech Speakers other than hearing them set up for demo at a CompUSA computer store so I can't really comment on them.

I have an old Boston Accoustics 2.1 system that I got with a Gateway computer about 12 years ago. They are very good quality speakers and rival some of the high priced Bose speaker systems. I don't know what the current Boston Accoustic PC speaker systems are now.

However, to be truthful I mainly use my studio monitor speakers with my PC.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

If you can just hold off and save some more your musical life will so much more rewarded with quality !

Audioengine 5+ - Audioengineusa.com

 

[kbrady1979]

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's

 

[linnemeyerhere]

+1 on the Klipsch for the $ ! The Logitech aren't bad either they just can't compare to real speakers but as this is for a lappy maybe less is more?

 

[mondo90]

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's

Looks average but I know that klipsch has very good sound.

Honesty, for me logitech which I posted here looks better and are 5.1 + keep in mind that I found offer for $80 while Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's cost $200 at least, how is that ? Do you still think that in this case Klipsch is better ?

Looking forward to hear more competition to my Logitech choice (ofcourse logitech isn't perfect but I 'm sure in this price range is the best ! )

 

[linnemeyerhere]

My girlfriend has the exact Logitech speakers and they are great for 80 dollars or what ever the best price you can get them for as they seem to be discontinued. These look to be the current version:
Logitech Z506 Speakers - Newegg.com

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Just a few bucks more:
Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Active Studio Monitor Speakers: Electronics

 

[kbrady1979]

I think you should be able to find the Klipsch set for about $150. I have a set and they are worth EVERY penny. You need to look at your available space and figure out if a 5.1 system is right for you. If you are interested in listening to music, go with the Klipsch. If you watch movies and want to immerse yourself in the audio, the 5.1's might make a little more sense.

Everybody I have recommended the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system to has been blown away.

 

[mondo90]

If you can just hold off and save some more your musical life will so much more rewarded with quality !

Audioengine 5+ - Audioengineusa.com

AE 5+ I bet they have better sound but can compete with my logitech choice in terms of bass ? Also which amplifier I should have ?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Audioengine makes both powered and passive. If running through an available stereo receiver then go passive as I am. If not then go powered. The bass will be much more seamless and less flabby, more controlled and musical. The amps in the AE will be much higher quality of course for more money. I was running the Logitech's and then went with AR Powered Partners for quite some time then we fixed a house ground issue and the Cambridge DAC to Rotel Pre to Rotel Amp to original Infinity Modulus One's. Of course they're beyond good !