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Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)

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Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)

Description:
Looking to upgrade your PC audio? Our award-winning, THX-certified ProMedia 2.1 computer speakers are the perfect match for any desktop. But more importantly, this compact, three-piece setup delivers high-quality sound that puts some home theater systems to shame.

Details:
DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandKlipsch
EAN0743878011586
Feature200-watt digital hybrid amplifier driven ProMedia 21 incorporates a convenient headphone jack as well as a miniplug input
Height0.57 inches
Length0.42 inches
Weight2.09 pounds
Width0.85 inches
LabelKlipsch
List Price$149.99
ManufacturerKlipsch
Model090524082714
MPN090524082714
Package Quantity1
Product GroupPC Accessory
Product Type NameSPEAKERS
PublisherKlipsch
SKUbestbuy1
StudioKlipsch
TitleKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)
UPC743878019186
Number Of Items1
 

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ArabAK47 ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speakers Review

review by arabak47

ArabAK47 ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speakers Review

Where do I start. I had these speakers for a couple of years now and they still work as if they were brand new. I am amazed how the sound quality still produces great sound till now. The best 2.1 speakers on the market. With 200 watts and a frequency response of 31Hz to 20kHz it produces higher highs and lower lows on the sounds.

If you love crisp and clear sound, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 is the way to go and with it's compact size along with the offerable price hands down way to go.

Overall: GET IT NOW
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ProsCons
Long lasting, great sound, easy setupNone

Ratings
Overall5
 
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Excellent for 2.1 stereo speakers

review by t522

I am on my second set of these. The first set were still working but I broke the wire connections on the back of the sub woofer when moving from Ky. to Oklahoma. These things seem to last longer and have better sound than any other 2.1's I have ever used. They will rattle your windows and keep your neighbors awake if you are so inclined. They are very good for games and they are OK for music, however if you are a very particular audio file then you might want to look at other much more expensive speakers. For the price, I think these are likely the best 2.1's you can buy anywhere and they will satisfy all but the most picky users. There is distortion on music at high sound levels but at a loud but reasonable sound level they sound pretty good. I have used these since 2002 - 2003 when I purchased my first set. I do highly recommend these speakers. All people hear sound differently but in my opinion you will find these a bargain. I hope this review is helpful to anyone looking to purchase a set of 2.1's. Remember that the better your sound card, the better these will sound.

ProsCons
Good in games, OK for music, tough built, long lastingNot the best for music, but they are OK

Ratings
Overall4
 
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The best computer desktop 2.1 speaker - Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX

review by sam66er

Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX is the best speaker i own in my life time . ex speakers - Old model of Harmon Kardon, logitech 523, 623. creative T30, Sonic Gear EVO 9.

I personally will not waste money on 5.1 speaker for desktop and compare desktop 2.1 to 5.1 - 2.1 is best for desktop and 5.1 is too loosely even on computer treater system. 5.1 to 8.1 is for professional sound system not for desk top . My old 2.1 logitech 523 down so i hunting for a good speaker and was intro by my friend cosair SP2500 and sound stick III.

So i use my Handphone built in amplifier for testing all speaker. After the last speaker Klipsch pomedia 2.1 THX . I concluded this is the best speaker and the the different of good and bad is huge even compare to SP2500 or sound stick III. The design of Klisch is very simple and not prominent at all, plp will not test it by it appearance. After i test it .........OMG . Amazing treble and not supper boom base but if you want you can tweak it .

I bought it and connect with my Creative ZXR sound card - This speaker almost can play any type of music or gaming with superior quality in desktop range. I am not bull****ting you , Test it yourself and you will understand what i try to say.

ProsCons
Superior quality of sound in term of balance of base and treble. Not as style as apple desktop in term of appearance.

Ratings
Overall5
 
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The best computer desktop 2.1 speaker - Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX

review by sam66er
Thanks for the review, I am using the logitech Z523 How do you find it compared to the Klipsch? I am using the Creative Omni soundcard and the one thing I liked about the Logitech was the ability to use the headphone plugin. But now that I have the Omni this option is useless.

Curious to hear your opinion.
 
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The best computer speaker system ever.

review by twocables

My previous system was the Altec Lansing VS4121. I'd like to describe it briefly for the sake of comparison: it has a 6.5" long-throw front-firing subwoofer in a wooden cabinet with the port on the front as well. The satellites have a down-firing mid-range driver (3" I think) with two front-firing micro drivers as tweeters. The right-channel satellite has 3 knobs: Treble, Bass, and Volume - and a power button, which I never used. I unboxed them, turned it on, and left it on. lol

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On my X-Fi Titanium HD, I thought that the Altec Lansing VS4121s had a FANTASTIC sound. Excellent tight and deep low-end (no boominess or distortion whatsoever), and the mids and highs were clean and clear (and crisp). However, then I upgraded to the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. lol The Altec Lansings have an total of 31 watts of available power: 6 watts per satellite, and 19W for the subwoofer. I used to think that this was more than I needed, but the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 has 200W: 35W per satellite and 130W for the subwoofer! Not only does this obviously have a more powerful sound when I listen to it, but the mids and highs are noticeably clearer and cleaner and crisper than the Altec Lansing VS4121 system, and the low end is definitely superior as well. Oh yeah, and I forgot to physically describe the subwoofer: it has a side-firing 6.5" long-throw subwoofer with the port on the front. I don't know if this makes any difference, but maybe it does. Oh yeah, and it's MUCH heavier than the Altec Lansing VS4121's subwoofer! That's probably due to the amplifier. Another physical difference I noticed is that the subwoofer speaker itself has a bowl-shaped dust cover (that's the thing in the center that's usually a dome) while the Altec Lansing VS4121's subwoofer has the typical dome-shaped dust cover. I don't know what difference this makes if any, but it looks cool.

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I bought mine used through eBay because I wanted the older version that has the plug-in satellite design (the speaker wires can be replaced). So, I also recently upgraded my satellite speaker wires to some custom-made 16-gauge Monster Cable speaker wires (very nice ones with very nice Neutrik Rean plugs and the bare wire ends are soldered using Silver solder). These wires were made by a professional on eBay. It's the premium 16 AWG Monster XP? speaker cables cut from a spool with these Neutrik Rean plugs on one end and bare wires that are soldered together on the other. I think the reason for soldering the bare ends is to help prevent the strands from fraying.

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The ProMedia 2.1's stock wires are 22-gauge (thinner than 16-gauge) cheap aluminum wires with the typical thin and cheap jacket. The plugs on the stock wires aren't even gold-plated. They're just cheap wires that are nothing special at ALL. The Monster cables are truly monster cables. hehe They are VASTLY superior, they're bigger, and they're heavier. The sound is quite noticeably better as well. The mids and highs are much cleaner and stronger and clearer AND SMOOTHER, and I'd even say that the sound is more natural and maybe also warmer. The sound stage has been improved as well; it's hard to explain what I mean, but it's like I have a superior stereo sound or something. I'm EXTREMELY happy with what I have now, and within my budget, I have reached the absolute pinnacle of audio quality. I know that I could spend a few hundred dollars more to get some very high-end audiophile-grade speakers, but I can tell you right now that I'll never be able to spend that much. I have to budget month by month, and spending a few hundred or more in one month is usually impossible for me.

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Come to think of it, these differences that I experienced with the better wires are basically what I experienced when I upgraded from the Altec Lansing VS4121s to the ProMedia 2.1s. So, don't feel bad if you can't upgrade your speaker wires! I'm only mentioning the speaker wire upgrade in case you're able to because it's worth it! If you can't find any good ones, then you should at least try to make your own using the best 16-gauge speaker wiring and 3.5mm mono plugs that you can afford. You'd need a soldering iron and the proper type of solder too, so keep that in mind.

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Oh, there's something I should mention about the ProMedia 2.1: you might read some customer reviews (and maybe some professional reviews) complaining that the power switch is on the back of the subwoofer, which is where the amplifier is located. The complaint is that it's difficult to reach for turning it off at the end of each day, but here's the thing: this speaker system is not supposed to be turned on and off every single day. You just unbox it, turn it on, and LEAVE it on. The only time you should turn it off is if you won't be using it for an extended period of time (like a week or more). So, the location of the switch is a smart design because it reduces the chances of the owner turning it on and off every day. Turning it on and off every day can cause a premature failure and other unexpected problems. I mean, I'm sure they could have made it possible to turn it on and off from the pod, but they chose not to, and for very good reason.

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Anyway, so yeah: the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system is an extremely awesome 2.1 computer speaker system. You won't find a better 2.1 computer speaker system! So, stop looking and buy it already. I promise you that you will love it.

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EDIT: After writing this review, I have since learned that the new versions of the ProMedia 2.1 are inferior to the older versions (like the one that I have). So, if you want to get the best ProMedia 2.1 experience, then hunt one down on eBay. Look for the systems that have the plug-in satellite speaker design (meaning, the speaker wires plug into the satellite speakers). I've read reports from experts that even on the stock speaker wires, the older (or, original) version of the ProMedia 2.1 has a superior sound. I didn't learn WHY, but it could be due to any number of things, such as superior drivers (meaning, the individual speakers), a superior amplifier, superior electronics, a superior control pod (the thing that's attached to the bottom of one of the satellites), etc. I really don't know. Either way, if you can get your hands on one of the older ones, then you would have a superior sound over the new versions, even with the stock speaker wires. Then, if you upgrade to better speaker wires (highly recommended), you'll have an even better sound!

ProsCons
Clean, clear and crisp highs, tight and deep low-end

Ratings
Overall5
 
#13 ·
The best computer speaker system ever.

review by twocables
I have the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 since i don't remember when! 10 years? It is still superb, and unbeatable!
 
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