Klipsch Promedia 2.1 vs DTT2200

[DraculR]

I dont know if this is the right place to post a topic about speakers, but the doesnt seem to be any dedicated sound/speakers topic so here it goes.

I have a set of creative DTT2200 speakers...and what can I say, I don't really like them much (they sound just like my old 2.1 altec lansing set). So, I was thinking about getting a Klipsch promedia 2.1 set, which has much more power and sounds much more crisp, but yes, they only offer 2.1 channel sound.

Notes: This is a gaming/music PC, running a SB Live! 5.1...with the speakers fairly close together (the rear speakers are still infront of me, only at the top), i don't have enough money for the 4.1 or uber 5.1 Klipsch sets.

So, if you were in my position would you go for the Klipsch 2.1 set? Or is 5.1 sound too important? Do you think 5.1 sound will be important for gaming anytime soon, or will a more powerful and crisp 2.1 system be much better?

 

[bulldawg]

I really can't tell you how important 5.1 would be for you, but for me, it's not important on the computer. I just bought the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set last week, and I love them.

 

[Insane3D]

The Klipsch are definately very nice, and 5.1 should not be a big deal in games anytime soon. A 4.1 set is another matter though, and a nice alternative to the Klipsch is the Boston Acoustics BA4800 system. This is a 4.1 system that many people consider as good as better than Klipsch's 4.1 system, and they can be had for less than the 2.1 Klipsch set.

You can find their specs here.

You can find them for $120 here.

Finally, you can read a nice review of them here.

Good luck!

 

[HappyPuppy]

So, if I'm listening to music or watching a DVD all I have to do to get more volume is to launch Winamp?
It's this easy?