Speaker Help

Rand Dusing · June 7th, 2004, 01:59 PM

I already have some Zalman surround-sound 5.1 headphones. But I have a 6.1 sound card and decided to get some real speakers. Are there any speakers out there that can function as 7.1 and 6.1 so they will work if I decide to upgrade my sound card.

So what speakers should i take a look at? I have a lot of Logitech products and have never had any problems with them, so I
m thinking about getting some Logitech ones.

Bizkitkid2001 · June 7th, 2004, 02:31 PM

Well for one, logitech doesn't have a 7.1 configuration. But then again, you don't need 7.1. To me, there isn't really any advantages a 7.1 system has over a 5.1 system. SO keep your current 5.1 sound card, and go out and buy some kick ass 5.1 speakers. You will be more than happy with either the Logitech Z680s or the Klipsche 5.1 Ultras.

Rand Dusing · June 7th, 2004, 04:13 PM

Well actually I have a 6.1 sounds card, they just dont have 6.1 speakers.

I guess i'll take a look at those. But if I have 6.1 should I just get 6.1 speakers?

Bizkitkid2001 · June 7th, 2004, 04:18 PM

I think a 6.1 card can do 5.1.

Rand Dusing · June 7th, 2004, 04:20 PM

Yah, a 6.1 can do 5.1. But I was asking, if I have 6.1 sound card, should I might as well get 6.1 speakers?

matthewd · June 7th, 2004, 05:27 PM

Get the 5.1 speaker system. klipsch 5.1 ultra or logitech 680 are the best right now. If your on a budget get the logitech 5300 5.1, it is an incredible steal for the price. Your sound card will support 5.1 just the same as 6.1 so I wouldn't spend the extra money for an extra speaker cause you won't notice the difference.
Matt

pinipig523 · June 7th, 2004, 07:44 PM

stay with 5.1 - u dont need 6.1 as not many games or movies support 6.1.

do not confuse 6.1 as being of higher quality or better sounding than 5.1 speakers. a good 5.1 set like the 680s or the ultras are a far better deal than anything 6.1 out there - save the megaworks.

if u really want something 7.1 - go for the gigaworks... those would be fine.

Rand Dusing · June 7th, 2004, 11:48 PM

Ok, Now I just better start loooking at the Fry's ads and NewEgg.com. Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Rand Dusing · June 11th, 2004, 01:33 AM

Wow, Just took a look at those speakers and I never knew they were so expensive. I was thinking along the lines of 100-150 bucks.

OuTpaTienT · June 11th, 2004, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rand Dusing

Wow, Just took a look at those speakers and I never knew they were so expensive. I was thinking along the lines of 100-150 bucks.

That won't even get you a great 2.1 system (unless you're a prudent shopper).