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Clevinger
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 Posted: 01/17/04 - 22:42 Post subject: Computer Speakers/Sound Card
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My speakers are dying and I want to get a really nice speaker set to replace them. What kind of speakers are really good? I have a Creative Soundblaster Live! Value soundcard and I don't know if that is good or not.
If I'm getting real nice speakers is my soundcard good enough or do I need to get a better one?
thanks
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wellspoken
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Posted: 01/17/04 - 22:52 Post subject:
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THX certifed are really nice, but kind of expensive.
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NinjaBurger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 00:52 Post subject:
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Sennheiser.
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Yabden
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 01:19 Post subject:
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I agree with the Sennheiser statement, just got some headphones made by them and they kick ass.
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Clevinger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 01:20 Post subject:
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ya but i want like real speakers not headphones
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r00typooh
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 04:20 Post subject:
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clev. what sound card do you have currently and what kinda speaker setup do you want ? (2.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1?)
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Harkov
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r00typooh
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 11:41 Post subject:
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if you want a 5.1 system, i'd agree. i'd recomend getting the Audigy 2 also for a sound card, unless you already have the live 5.1 or the audigy 1
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 12:05 Post subject:
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For the amount of money the Logitechs are, go with Klipsch and their Promedia 5.1 Ultra system.
http://store.klipsch.com/details.asp?prodID=56
Compared to the Logitech line, it's like listening to a pair of Sony Walkman headphones and then putting on some Sennheiser HD50s. The bass response and frequency range is amazing - why go for one sub when you can have two? The max volume is ear-splittingly loud.
I use mine for studio monitoring and mastering, and they have the definition and transparency for not only stereo mastering/EQing but doing 5.1 surround mixing. This translates over to f*****g amazing gaming, especially Max Payne 2 and such. I would recommend these speakers to anyone.
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r00typooh
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 12:20 Post subject:
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really spit, you believe the klipsch are clearer than the logitechs? i've always been told differently.
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 12:27 Post subject:
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| [AW]r00tus wrote: | | really spit, you believe the klipsch are clearer than the logitechs? i've always been told differently. |
Without a doubt. A good part of the mids on the Logis is muddy as hell, and after listening to the Klipsches the bass sounds weak and tapered.
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r00typooh
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 12:58 Post subject:
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thx for hte info sir. i've always liked klipsch but i haven't been recomending them after i was told they're not as clear as the logitech. time to become a klipsch fanboi again
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 13:19 Post subject:
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| [AW]r00tus wrote: | | thx for hte info sir. i've always liked klipsch but i haven't been recomending them after i was told they're not as clear as the logitech. time to become a klipsch fanboi again |
Don't take my word, listen to them yourself. Find a place you can demo both sets if possible, I'd be interested to hear your personal opinion.
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Clevinger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 13:36 Post subject:
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thanks a lot guys
and ya i have some s****y soundblaster live soundcard so i suppose i shoudl upgrade since i listen to music a ton on my comp
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scrotum
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 14:49 Post subject:
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| Spitulski wrote: | | I use mine for studio monitoring and mastering, and they have the definition and transparency for not only stereo mastering/EQing but doing 5.1 surround mixing. |
Do you rap?
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r00typooh
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 14:54 Post subject:
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clev, i think the live would power them fine for just normal music listening. but spit seems to be more up-to-date on this stuff. if i'm never not really busy at work, i'll try to test em out. we have both units.
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:09 Post subject:
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| scrotum wrote: | | Spitulski wrote: | | I use mine for studio monitoring and mastering, and they have the definition and transparency for not only stereo mastering/EQing but doing 5.1 surround mixing. |
Do you rap?
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I did film mastering for a little bit, and worked on a few semi-high profile albums for an independent studio under BMG. Lately it's been mostly acoustic fingerstyle/flatpicking and acoustic bass tracking with a bit of vocals.
Not that any of that means anything to your empty little head, f****t.
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Clevinger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:14 Post subject:
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| [AW]r00tus wrote: | | clev, i think the live would power them fine for just normal music listening. but spit seems to be more up-to-date on this stuff. if i'm never not really busy at work, i'll try to test em out. we have both units. |
thanks man its sounblaster live! value
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Clevinger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:26 Post subject:
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but do i really need to pay for a 7.1 card if speakers are only 5.1?
and how do you think the
Klipsch Promedia GMX D-5.1 Personal Audio System
would compare to that $400 setup you linked
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:29 Post subject:
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Technically no, but in case you ever wanted to add a stereo pair and bump it up to 7.1 it's nice to have. It's also really hard to find a good, warrantied/supported (important!) 5.1 card and there's nearly always no price difference between 5.1/7.1.
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Clevinger
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:32 Post subject:
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Spitulski
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Posted: 01/18/04 - 15:33 Post subject:
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Well, I haven't heard that set so I don't have any recommendations on it. I did notice it's definately less wattage and they use some lesser tweets in the configuration than the full ultra setup. You're also changing from twin 8" long throw woofers to a single 6.5" sub. I would assume it's still the same quality and features that Klipsch is notorious for though and the price is definately right.
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