Suggestions for inexpensive, but 1/2 decent computer speakers.

Hi guys and gals. I'm looking for an inexpensive (cheap), but somewhat decent sounding pair or set of speakers for my computer.

I'm not looking to rock the house, just want something that is better sounding than the average $5 pair of speakers.

If I can be in the $20 to $30 range and not sound like the average clock radio, I'd be a happy camper.

Here is my mobo, http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317948
so hopefully, I don't need to go all out to get somewhat decent sound.
TIA!

 

Do you go shopping much?

Sorry, I do understand that there are those folks who can't.

Ok, so you bypass the $5 speakers, and move on down the rack (or the web page if you're internet shopping) to the $29.95 to $49.95 speakers. You should be able to find just what you want.

If you like some BASS in your music, you probably want to look at the three-speaker systems with a Sub-Woofer. "Altec Lansing" and "Boston" make excellent choices.
I have the Altec-Lansing and it ROCKS like a $300 Stereo System.

Happy Shopping and Happy New Year!

The Shadow :cool

 

Its hard to get these two in the same boat!

I think however these speakers are ideal for you!

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/236&cl=gb,en

If you don't like these, i suggest having a look around the logitech website for others, as i have had 4 sets of logitech speakers and highly recommend them!


Burrell

 

A suggestion: Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System; $24 plus shipping.

A lower cost option: Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System

 

Hey, considering your budget, have you given a thought to getting a half decent set of headphones instead? You ain't gonna get any decent oomph from any speaker set that you could get at that price.

I know you asked for speaker recommendations, I can't give you any good options.

 

True, but they will definitely be better sounding than the average $5 pair of speakers.

 

logitech their brand is amazing and the speakers i have from them were $5.99 at walmart when i was christmas shopping i was like why not pick them up and take them home so i did set them up and watched a movie to get the full affected and t=let me tell you from going from a bose 5.1 on my computer to some 5.99 logitech brand i almost sh@# my pants on how good they were

 

I picked up a cheap pair of Altec Lansings BXR 1220 for my Acer mini lap top, I was not going to spend much, they are powered off the USB. I was amazed when I fire them up they are unbelievable for beer can sized speakers, they are every bit as good as my powered Phillips that I have treasured for many years.

Phil

 

And, they fall in his price range: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836113024&Tpk=Altec Lansings BXR 1220

 

Thanks for the link, I did slightly better at Office Max 20% off sale.

 

Hi again and thanks to all who responded. My daughter gave me her Altec Lansing 2.1 that I bought her last year.

She got a new desk and doesn't have the room for this set-up. Frankly, neither do I.
The only place for the sub is right next to my tower and I'd be worried about not getting enough airflow for the computer, so that's not really an option.

I'm mainly looking for a 2 speaker set-up. I had a pair of JBL Platinum speakers that came with my Compaq 7550 monitor and they sounded pretty decent, so I do believe that there may be something else out there.

I guess that I could always hunt down another pair of JBLs.

 

Having the Sub near the tower would bother me due to the magnet in the speaker, maybe I am over cautious.

 

I'm actually concerned with temperatures due to the sub and tower being in a confined space together. Didn't even consider the magnet as an issue.

I'm going to pick up a pair of Altec Lansing BXR1220, due to them being usb powered and having favorable reviews.

 

Update: I did buy the Altec Lansing BXR1220 and I probably should have spent the extra $12 and got the Altec VS2620. http://www.staples.com/Altec-VS2620-Two-Piece-Speaker-System/product_819930?cmArea=SC3:CG18P1434:CL140479

It's not that they are bad sounding, I guess I just want a tad bit more.

What really bites is that you can't hear them before you buy them, or else I probably would have raised my budget and went for something else.

 

Sorry if you think I gave you a bum steer, I have been very pleased with mine. My other half is an aerobics nut and blasts the crap out of them and they seem to stay quite clean. Try fooling around with the settings in the sound section that may get them more to your liking.

Phil

 

No worries Phil. They sound somewhat decent, just not what I was looking for.

I appreciate any and all suggestions and would never fault someone else for not having the same preferences as me.
Some of us have champagne tastes and beer budgets.

Everyone here has been more than helpful every time I asked and I feel very fortunate that I found and became an active member of this site.

This is one of the few sites that I feel is overflowing with some really great people and I always welcome anyone's help and/or criticism.

All of you guys and gals :dood