dassbaba
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Ive been in the market for new speakers and i'm on the verge of buying speakers, but after hearing forum arguements and peoples suggestions, a few questions remain
7.1 - apparently it is really damn nice with games, but the systems have a big price difference. the lowest one is around $125 and it's creative, the other 7.1 systems are all around $400 and supposed to be really good. the problem is that i don't want to spend $$ for the expensive thugged out top 7.1 speakers and i don't want to settle for crappy 7.1 speakers. On the other hand, i have heard that for games and stuff it's not exactly as worth it as people make it seem because 7.1 is still new and only the top new stuff supports it.... does HL2 even support it? I think I remember hearing that valve said they will support new sound technology as it comes out.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-116-142&depa=0
^^ the $415 ones (the damn best pc speakers out)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-116-140&depa=0
^^ the $115 ones (not too great speakers, but they are 7.1)
here are quotes from newegg about the CREATIVE GigaWorks S750 7.1 Speaker System ($415)
"If you blast these things while playing, say, Max Payne, you will get some kind of response from your neighbors or local law enforcement. Especially effective in basements of connected housing units, just point the sub at the concrete, and YIPEEE!"
"Got lucky and found a great deal on the 7.1 set up, dont waste your time with the 5.1s just shell out the bucks and go for the gusto! I have been trying all my games to check out the sounds and when I play Call of Duty I am literaly ducking in my chair!!! Bullets and shells come from all directions (sorry neighbors) INCREDIBLE!"
"THESE ROCK! if you got the money, you can't go wrong with these along with the audigy 2 zs platinum pro. only had it hooked up for a couple hours and the neighbors are already complaining! lots of bass and the highs sound clear as a bell when cranked up. "
6.1 - i don't know anything about these - are they just 5.1 except alittle snazzier? these logitech 6.1 speakers are on newegg http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-115&depa=0
no customer reviews
5.1 apparently if you have a good system + new audigy, 5.1 speakers are the bomb. but they are merely ok if you buy econo-speakers ( $100 price range ) buy logitech people say if you are going to buy around the $100 price range, above 200 or so buy creative or top logitech
if you want $200 price range speakers creative megaworks are supposed to be the best
speaker stands
hard to get as far as my searching can tell, creative has $30 speaker tripods (pair) but they only work with crappy creative speakers\
then they have nice speaker stands for $60 for One
questions
what do you guys do for speaker stands- (should i make my own?)
what is the best 5.1 card for an around $200 price range
what is the best new video card to buy if you want the best but not too pricey
:sniper:
7.1 - apparently it is really damn nice with games, but the systems have a big price difference. the lowest one is around $125 and it's creative, the other 7.1 systems are all around $400 and supposed to be really good. the problem is that i don't want to spend $$ for the expensive thugged out top 7.1 speakers and i don't want to settle for crappy 7.1 speakers. On the other hand, i have heard that for games and stuff it's not exactly as worth it as people make it seem because 7.1 is still new and only the top new stuff supports it.... does HL2 even support it? I think I remember hearing that valve said they will support new sound technology as it comes out.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-116-142&depa=0
^^ the $415 ones (the damn best pc speakers out)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-116-140&depa=0
^^ the $115 ones (not too great speakers, but they are 7.1)
here are quotes from newegg about the CREATIVE GigaWorks S750 7.1 Speaker System ($415)
"If you blast these things while playing, say, Max Payne, you will get some kind of response from your neighbors or local law enforcement. Especially effective in basements of connected housing units, just point the sub at the concrete, and YIPEEE!"
"Got lucky and found a great deal on the 7.1 set up, dont waste your time with the 5.1s just shell out the bucks and go for the gusto! I have been trying all my games to check out the sounds and when I play Call of Duty I am literaly ducking in my chair!!! Bullets and shells come from all directions (sorry neighbors) INCREDIBLE!"
"THESE ROCK! if you got the money, you can't go wrong with these along with the audigy 2 zs platinum pro. only had it hooked up for a couple hours and the neighbors are already complaining! lots of bass and the highs sound clear as a bell when cranked up. "
6.1 - i don't know anything about these - are they just 5.1 except alittle snazzier? these logitech 6.1 speakers are on newegg http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-115&depa=0
no customer reviews
5.1 apparently if you have a good system + new audigy, 5.1 speakers are the bomb. but they are merely ok if you buy econo-speakers ( $100 price range ) buy logitech people say if you are going to buy around the $100 price range, above 200 or so buy creative or top logitech
if you want $200 price range speakers creative megaworks are supposed to be the best
speaker stands
hard to get as far as my searching can tell, creative has $30 speaker tripods (pair) but they only work with crappy creative speakers\
then they have nice speaker stands for $60 for One
questions
what do you guys do for speaker stands- (should i make my own?)
what is the best 5.1 card for an around $200 price range
what is the best new video card to buy if you want the best but not too pricey
:sniper:
