Recommendations for 5.1 Speakers

sherren · 24th Nov 2007, 09:27 PM

I need some recommendations on 5.1 speakers which im gonna get by next week PC fair

Logitech X-540 [Rm 380]

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/sp...s/234&cl=my,en

Creative Inspire T6060 [RM 360]

Creative Inspire T6060 - Power up games and movies in style with 5.1 surround sound

Adrian Wong · 24th Nov 2007, 09:32 PM

Unfortunately, I'm not an audiophile. Must see what the audio gurus here think...

sherren · 24th Nov 2007, 09:35 PM

at least do vote, dont k now which one to get

.

saw the Altec Lansing VS3251, dont seem interested in that ,

Adrian Wong · 24th Nov 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherren

at least do vote, dont k now which one to get

.

saw the Altec Lansing VS3251, dont seem interested in that ,

HAHAHA!!! OK!

Mac Daddy · 25th Nov 2007, 06:04 AM

Voted here am a musician so yes I have a mixing board on my puter desk and a power amp running my studio monitors I use as fronts. Have a rather interesting desktop area here

I am looking for a nice 7.1 setup though so following along running this card ...

X-Plosion Soundcard - C-Media CMI 8770 PCI Sound Card - Auzentech, Inc. Sound Cards. Audio You Can Believe In. World First soundcards for Music, HTPC, and Gaming.

Sherren on Creative hope your not running Vista ... Vista + Creative = Death

sherren · 25th Nov 2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Voted here am a musician so yes I have a mixing board on my puter desk and a power amp running my studio monitors I use as fronts. Have a rather interesting desktop area here

I am looking for a nice 7.1 setup though so following along running this card ...

X-Plosion Soundcard - C-Media CMI 8770 PCI Sound Card - Auzentech, Inc. Sound Cards. Audio You Can Believe In. World First soundcards for Music, HTPC, and Gaming.

Sherren on Creative hope your not running Vista ... Vista + Creative = Death

i see , but im still using Xp so it will be fine, i saw some update driver for vista for creative

PsYkHoTiK · 25th Nov 2007, 04:46 PM

Vista PWNs all sound cards except the 'real' xfis.

Due to the removal of HAL it rendered everything else that doesn't support OpenAL paper weights.

The Auzentech XFis are interesting though. HMM!

I need one of those (mainly due to optical out at the rear and nicer DACs) for an upcoming project (Marantz SR-4002 + Paradigm Mini Monitor + Paradigm PDR-10 = win - but still a while more till I get there - other priorities).

I'm kind of an audio nut (and budding guitarist LMAO! - I need some miracle gro though).

I voted btw, some people call me biased with logitechs (but I really am not - I just like em better). But I do dislike creative speakers.

Papercut · 25th Nov 2007, 04:59 PM

I saw a WTS ad for a pair of Paradigm Atoms with stands for S$250, the guy is going to call me back in a couple of hours

/off-topic

I quite like Altec Lansing when it comes to PC speakers, I think they tend to sound a bit better than competing products. But having said that, I do own the VS3151 and the subwoofer is quite pathetic - all boom and no definition. Don't know if they've improved it in the 3251

sherren · 25th Nov 2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Vista PWNs all sound cards except the 'real' xfis.

Due to the removal of HAL it rendered everything else that doesn't support OpenAL paper weights.

The Auzentech XFis are interesting though. HMM!

I need one of those (mainly due to optical out at the rear and nicer DACs) for an upcoming project (Marantz SR-4002 + Paradigm Mini Monitor + Paradigm PDR-10 = win - but still a while more till I get there - other priorities).

I'm kind of an audio nut (and budding guitarist LMAO! - I need some miracle gro though).

I voted btw, some people call me biased with logitechs (but I really am not - I just like em better). But I do dislike creative speakers.

Thanks for the vote, defitnely im going for Logitech

Mac Daddy · 25th Nov 2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Vista PWNs all sound cards except the 'real' xfis.

Due to the removal of HAL it rendered everything else that doesn't support OpenAL paper weights.

The Auzentech XFis are interesting though. HMM!

I need one of those (mainly due to optical out at the rear and nicer DACs) for an upcoming project (Marantz SR-4002 + Paradigm Mini Monitor + Paradigm PDR-10 = win - but still a while more till I get there - other priorities).

I'm kind of an audio nut (and budding guitarist LMAO! - I need some miracle gro though).

I voted btw, some people call me biased with logitechs (but I really am not - I just like em better). But I do dislike creative speakers.

Hey didn't know you played guitar thats cool ... been playing 27 years here and when my brother gets some time we are going to finish up recording for our current project Desolation Machine

That off topic too lol .. ohh well I looked around a bit last night the logitech I think is your best bet sherren. On XP and Creative thats cool but they have a long way to go on Vista ... haven't heard much feedback on Auzentech cards and Vista to be honest *shrugs* I am awaiting SP1 to install Vista

View Poll Results: Which You guys think is better
Logitech X-540	11	100.00%
Creative Inspire T6060	0	0%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

24th Nov 2007, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
sherren I'm a regular Join Date: 4 Oct 2005 Location: Penang Island Posts: 300 Reputation: 1135 Rep Power: 15	Recommendations for 5.1 Speakers I need some recommendations on 5.1 speakers which im gonna get by next week PC fair Logitech X-540 [Rm 380] http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/sp...s/234&cl=my,en Creative Inspire T6060 [RM 360] Creative Inspire T6060 - Power up games and movies in style with 5.1 surround sound __________________ Specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ TT Ruby Orb \| Abit AN52S \| 1GB x2 Kingston DDR2 667 \| Gigabyte 8500GT Ultra Edition 256mb DDR3 \| Hitachi 80GB \| Maxtor 120GB \| WD 160GB \| Creative Audigy Value \| Logitech X-540 \|

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24th Nov 2007, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
sherren I'm a regular Join Date: 4 Oct 2005 Location: Penang Island Posts: 300 Reputation: 1135 Rep Power: 15	at least do vote, dont k now which one to get . saw the Altec Lansing VS3251, dont seem interested in that , __________________ Specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ TT Ruby Orb \| Abit AN52S \| 1GB x2 Kingston DDR2 667 \| Gigabyte 8500GT Ultra Edition 256mb DDR3 \| Hitachi 80GB \| Maxtor 120GB \| WD 160GB \| Creative Audigy Value \| Logitech X-540 \|

25th Nov 2007, 06:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	Voted here am a musician so yes I have a mixing board on my puter desk and a power amp running my studio monitors I use as fronts. Have a rather interesting desktop area here I am looking for a nice 7.1 setup though so following along running this card ... X-Plosion Soundcard - C-Media CMI 8770 PCI Sound Card - Auzentech, Inc. Sound Cards. Audio You Can Believe In. World First soundcards for Music, HTPC, and Gaming. Sherren on Creative hope your not running Vista ... Vista + Creative = Death Last edited by Mac Daddy : 25th Nov 2007 at 06:11 AM. Reason: Decided to vote anything is better than Creative !!

25th Nov 2007, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,216 Reputation: 3938 Rep Power: 58	Vista PWNs all sound cards except the 'real' xfis. Due to the removal of HAL it rendered everything else that doesn't support OpenAL paper weights. The Auzentech XFis are interesting though. HMM! I need one of those (mainly due to optical out at the rear and nicer DACs) for an upcoming project (Marantz SR-4002 + Paradigm Mini Monitor + Paradigm PDR-10 = win - but still a while more till I get there - other priorities). I'm kind of an audio nut (and budding guitarist LMAO! - I need some miracle gro though). I voted btw, some people call me biased with logitechs (but I really am not - I just like em better). But I do dislike creative speakers. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com Last edited by PsYkHoTiK : 25th Nov 2007 at 04:53 PM.

25th Nov 2007, 04:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,959 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	I saw a WTS ad for a pair of Paradigm Atoms with stands for S$250, the guy is going to call me back in a couple of hours /off-topic I quite like Altec Lansing when it comes to PC speakers, I think they tend to sound a bit better than competing products. But having said that, I do own the VS3151 and the subwoofer is quite pathetic - all boom and no definition. Don't know if they've improved it in the 3251 __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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