Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 17 to 32 of 61

Thread: I'm going to go for one of these 2 speaker sets (Creative 2.1)

  1. #17
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DeludedGuy
    Sorry, I just realised your looking for some budget 2.1

    You can pick these up for about £45, and they are worth it.

    I suggest these.

    Logitech Z3e



    Max (RMS) Output Power (Total) 80 Watt
    Are you sure those are indeed good?

    I don't get how single, smaller sattelite drivers would be better than the mid & tweeter combo on the creatives

    Wouldn't they sound tinnier in the mid?

    I've also heard of some issues with the sub on those

  2. #18
    Synergy leverager
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    /dev/dsk/c1d0s7
    Posts
    1,051
    Thanks
    45
    Thanked
    31 times in 27 posts
    • Mutley's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Abit IP-35 Pro
      • CPU:
      • Intel QX9650 (OC'd to 3.8Ghz)
      • Memory:
      • 8GB (4x2GB) G.Skill DDR2-1066 8500CL5D
      • Storage:
      • Samsung 840EVO 250GB SSD & Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA
      • Graphics card(s):
      • Asus GTX 660
      • PSU:
      • Enermax Infiniti 650W
      • Case:
      • Antec P-182
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 10 Pro
      • Monitor(s):
      • NEC 20WGX2
      • Internet:
      • 60MB Cable (Virgin)
    Logitech all the way. I've got Logitech 640Z, which is a 5.1 system, not what you are looking for, but compared to a m8s Creative 5.1, they are superior. Better build quality, better sound (hardly hi-fi but good enough).

  3. #19
    Raging Bull DeludedGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    London
    Posts
    2,594
    Thanks
    112
    Thanked
    76 times in 55 posts
    • DeludedGuy's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Gigabyte H87M-HD3
      • CPU:
      • Core i5 4440
      • Memory:
      • 8GB DDR3 1800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 250GB Samsung 840 SSD
      • Graphics card(s):
      • Gigabyte R9 270 OC 2GB
      • PSU:
      • BeQuiet Pure Power L8 600w
      • Case:
      • Silverstone TJ08-E
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 7
      • Monitor(s):
      • 24" Dell U2414H
      • Internet:
      • 75Mb BT Infinity
    Quote Originally Posted by Marcos
    Are you sure those are indeed good?

    I don't get how single, smaller sattelite drivers would be better than the mid & tweeter combo on the creatives

    Wouldn't they sound tinnier in the mid?

    I've also heard of some issues with the sub on those
    They are brilliant. Not as good as the creative gigaworks for £100. But for £45, you will not find a better 2.1 set, or any set for that matter.

    They are far better than the two creative ones you are considering.

    I bought them for my cousin, who was also on a budget, and I was pleasantly surprised by the loud, clear quality of the sound.

    If you like bass, you will like them, however, if you dont like loud bass, then forget it.

    Ebuyer has a few decent user reviews here...

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=64005

  4. #20
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    So theres plenty of midrange? despite just the 2 small tweters?

  5. #21
    not posting kempez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Basingstoke
    Posts
    3,204
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts
    I have a pair of x230 Logitech 2.1's. £40 from Argos. I'm constantly amazed at the range and quality of sound for something so damn cheap

    I love my audio and am used to good stuff (I mean top end) and the fact that these speakers produce such good sound (for price) is very good
    Check my project <<| Black3D |>>
    Quote Originally Posted by hexah
    Games are developed by teams of talented people and sometimes electronic arts

  6. #22
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DeludedGuy
    They are brilliant. Not as good as the creative gigaworks for £100. But for £45, you will not find a better 2.1 set, or any set for that matter.

    They are far better than the two creative ones you are considering.

    I bought them for my cousin, who was also on a budget, and I was pleasantly surprised by the loud, clear quality of the sound.

    If you like bass, you will like them, however, if you dont like loud bass, then forget it.

    Ebuyer has a few decent user reviews here...

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=64005
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...961698-0365427

    Seems to be a lot of "too much bass" comments.

  7. #23
    Raging Bull DeludedGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    London
    Posts
    2,594
    Thanks
    112
    Thanked
    76 times in 55 posts
    • DeludedGuy's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Gigabyte H87M-HD3
      • CPU:
      • Core i5 4440
      • Memory:
      • 8GB DDR3 1800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 250GB Samsung 840 SSD
      • Graphics card(s):
      • Gigabyte R9 270 OC 2GB
      • PSU:
      • BeQuiet Pure Power L8 600w
      • Case:
      • Silverstone TJ08-E
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 7
      • Monitor(s):
      • 24" Dell U2414H
      • Internet:
      • 75Mb BT Infinity
    Quote Originally Posted by Marcos
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...961698-0365427

    Seems to be a lot of "too much bass" comments.
    As long as you know how to set them up properly, you will love them.

  8. #24
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DeludedGuy
    As long as you know how to set them up properly, you will love them.
    So basically the winamp EQ will save them?

  9. #25
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    Quote Originally Posted by kempez815
    I have a pair of x230 Logitech 2.1's. &#163;40 from Argos. I'm constantly amazed at the range and quality of sound for something so damn cheap

    I love my audio and am used to good stuff (I mean top end) and the fact that these speakers produce such good sound (for price) is very good
    You've got me thinking about those now , quite a lot of the user reviews say the bass is nice

  10. #26
    not posting kempez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Basingstoke
    Posts
    3,204
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts
    Yeah the bass and response is very good for the price. I mean my last car audio system had 2 x 10" and 1 x 12" drivers as the subs and even I'm impressed wioth this ickle sub
    Check my project <<| Black3D |>>
    Quote Originally Posted by hexah
    Games are developed by teams of talented people and sometimes electronic arts

  11. #27
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    The thing i don't get is why would 2 identical drivers in one enclosure be of use? Doesn't it make more sense to have a proper tweeter and a mid range instead?

  12. #28
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Posts
    589
    Thanks
    12
    Thanked
    32 times in 19 posts
    Logitech Z-4 (black) or Z-4i (Mac white) for me. Very similar to z-3 but better bass (as far as the reviews say), better remote, and option for second anologue input which you can mix signals i.e. play pc sound for gaming with mates ipod plugged in for music etc...
    Last edited by colincliff; 10-11-2005 at 11:24 AM.

  13. #29
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    The Z4 is nice but its double the price of the x-230 and i have to be concious of my spending right now

  14. #30
    not posting kempez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Basingstoke
    Posts
    3,204
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts
    Get them mate you won't regret it. &#163;40 (less online) and you have yourself a nice sounding set of speakers
    Check my project <<| Black3D |>>
    Quote Originally Posted by hexah
    Games are developed by teams of talented people and sometimes electronic arts

  15. #31
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    I think i'm going to trust your opinion on this one and go for it

  16. #32
    Gold Member Marcos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    4,119
    Thanks
    54
    Thanked
    26 times in 17 posts
    Should i buy them at Amazon or Scan?

Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. wanted: decent 2.1 speaker system
    By glenthemole in forum Retail Therapy and Bargains
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 17-10-2005, 12:29 PM
  2. Creative Audigy, mp3, speakers etc
    By Flibb in forum Retail Therapy and Bargains
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 25-07-2005, 12:32 PM
  3. Creative I-Trigue 2.1 3300
    By ibmike in forum Retail Therapy and Bargains
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 18-02-2004, 08:30 AM
  4. Creative or Logitech 2.1 ?
    By 5cupa in forum PC Hardware and Components
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 13-12-2003, 04:48 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •