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    Good 2.1 or Average 5.1?

    Hey, getting a new PC next week, with Audigy 2 ZS, and i dont think my Logitech 4.1 speakers will cut it. Looking to spend about £100 on some speakers, but my room is pretty tiny and placing any speakers behind me for surround sound will be V difficult. Would it be in my best interest to pay about the same for a really kick ass set of 2.1 speakers? Think Logitech or Altec Lansing would be best.

    These are what i have now but in 4.1
    http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=5047

    these are what im considering
    http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=7170

    Any suggestions?

    Cheers, James.

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    Some of the more expensive Creative speakers, or indeed those Logitechs, will provide excellent 2.1 sound quality It's worth it if you don't have the room or money to utilise a proper surround setup
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    Go for Altec Lansing

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    aye Altec Lansing's here too

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    Ive got some AletcLansing 2100's.
    - There not bad, very crisp treble, and clear base. but unfortunatly theres very little inbetween. (not hard to see why if you look at them!)
    - There very stylish, and well made, but they compromise performance for style a little i feel.

    I also have a set of Logitech X-230's, which are bulker, and have a rather sloppy treble, but much better midrange.
    - Also the two speakers are hardwired together with only about 1.2m of cable.
    - But there a fraction of the price.


    Im now looking for somthing inbetween, in terms of cost, sound, and style!
    - Any ideas!


    Daniel

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    IMO, it depends what you use it for. For music, 2.1 is perfect (or headphones). But I do think that going 4.1 (or more) is beneficial for movie/gaming.

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