Good 2.1 speakers?

[ajbrun]

I have found these speakers, but I don't know if they are any good:

http://packardbell.co.uk/products/node1683.asp

The speakers are called "Flat NXT Speakers - Woofer" and are at the top right of the page. I have found these for £19.99.

Is it the amounts of watts that I need to look out for, and if so how many watts are OK - I'm not looking for top of the range speakers, just as cheap as possible, but not bad ones!

Are there any better speakers than these for a very similar price, in either black or silver if these aren't any good?

Also, do speakers need a plug for power, or can they just run off the power from the computer?

Thanks

[Ravens Nest]

ajbrun, the link does not work..

[Alistair]

I just bought a very nice set of Logitech z-2200 2.1 Speakers

PC World shop price is £150 but I got them from Pixmania for £106 delivered.

Well worth considering

[ajbrun]

Sorry the link didn't work - I have now updated it to go to the paclard bell site instead.

I really really think £100+ is way too much for a set of speakers. If possible, I don't want to go above £30. Are the ones I've found OK?

[Apex]

Altec Lansings

[TooNice]

Umm, do you really need speakers?

I mean, at that price range, you can get a semi-decent headphones (Koss Porta Pro), but I do not really know of any speakers at that price range that are particularly.. outstanding. If I really must get a set of speakers at that price point, I'd probably just get the nicest looking one

[MurphmanL]

Those Packard Bell's seem ok but in my experience Creative Labs have never let me down, i am yet to try Altec Lansings

[Byatt]

find some logitech 2.1s for £30 ish off ebuyer...they'll be excellent.

[myth]

I have tried Altec and creative and also Logitec....

What I have learnd is Logitec is the best for right now, And the 2200 2.1 has great bass!

[Moby-Dick]

I have 2 sets of altecs - one 2.1 which my other half now uses and I have a 4.1 which is cracking.

[Moby-Dick]

2.1's - ACS295's

my 4.1's can be set to 2.1 config



Altec ADA890's

[Zak33]

they look nice Moby...feet on the bass box, always good, and controls on the speaker foot....

nice indeed