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Chris Moe

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My mom is going to get me a 5.1 speaker setup for my computer as my Christmas present. I have a budget of $200. Anyone have any good suggestions?

I want a 5.1 setup and not a 4.1 because I am going to be getting a DVD burner and want a true 5.1 setup for the computer so I can test my DVD's on my comp.

The speakers will primarily be used for games, music, and DVD playback. Most movie watching will be done on my actual theater but I want to have the capability in on my PC.

I have been looking at the Monsoon MH-505 online but I have never heard them, anyone have any expierience with them?

Thanks in advance!
 

Eric Samonte

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I believe Logitech is coming out with a new line of 5.1 spkrs...and they usually rock as well as cost a lot less than the reigning king,Klipsch.
 

Chris Svencer

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The new Logitech ones that Eric is talking about our out and they are sweet, but they want like 300 bucks for them. I second the Z-640's. I have them and like them alot. If you have a smaller setup they are great. They won't fill a larger room like the Klispch or the new Logitechs (I think the Z-680's)but they have good bass and are clear. Hope that helps.
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Dave Scarpa

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I just bought the Logitech 640 system based on the good reviews I had read, I have'nt had time to hook it up yet. You can find it for about $70 at Newegg.com
 

Chris Svencer

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Just a question, what kind of sound card do you have? I am guessing you either have a SB Live or Audigy. What kind of outputs do you have?
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Vince Maskeeper

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Unless you're ripping and copying directly commercial DVDs, it's unlikely you'll be authoring 5.1 discs. There are no "consumer" DVD authoring programs that can do 5.1.

-Vince
 

Chris Moe

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Chris Svencer, I am building an all new computer after Christmas, I will probably end up getting the Audigy 2. Not 100% sure though.

Vince I know that, but I wont be using a "consumer" level DVD authoring program. Plus I also plan on making demo discs that will be using pre-recorded media.
 

Chris Svencer

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If you just plan on testing mostly, rather then watching 5.1 on your system I would go with the Z-640's. They sound good enough for what you will need. The only thing they don't have is a remote, which I have one from the Audigy Platinum (whether you go Audigy 1 or 2 I would spend the extra cash for the platinum, nice to have a remote and some digital in's and outs). Also I don't think you will need all that extra stuff that some other setups have like ProLogic Decoding and stuff since your Audigy will do it all for you.
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Chris Moe

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Now I am not putting down the 640's but they are well below my budget, and if I can get something better within my budget I would like to. I keep reading very good things about the Monsoon MH-505's and I am leaning towards those, anyone have any expierience with them? I won't write off the 640's completely, I will see if I can take a listen to them locally, I am pretty sure I saw them at my local Best Buy.
I do play a lot of games so a nice set of speakers won't go to waste, plus once I get the new computer I may find myself watching more movies on my computer, doubtfull though since I have a front projection setup :)
 

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I would recommend the Logitech z680 over Klipsch PMS 5.1, the Logitech. The Logitech's are cheaper the Klipsch's, but their build quality is excellent, and IMHO sound better. 640's are low-budget speakers.
 

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