[kaivorth]

So I had a Logitech X-230 2.1 setup, sold locally for $50. (yeah i sold it for a pretty good price on my end)
Best setup for $50? Considering 5.1 setup, but it's expensive. Maybe re-certified? Suggestions on best 2.1 or a good 5.1 setup?

 

[Internets]

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...products_id=89

These speakers have such defined and well tuned highs that I notice sounds I never heard before in so much of my music collection. The 5" woofer in this 2.1 kit provides ample thump/boom without compromising sound quality. If you want your room to shake every time a grenade goes off in a game then stick with unbalanced Logitech speakers.

If you want to enjoy music and other multimedia (as well as gaming) in high fidelity... look no further than the Swan m10! You can thank me later.

 

[Randallrocks]

You can't get much more than crappy Logitechs for $50s.

You're better off buying headphones at that price range.

 

[kaivorth]

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Originally Posted by Internets http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...products_id=89 These speakers have such defined and well tuned highs that I notice sounds I never heard before in so much of my music collection. The 5" woofer in this 2.1 kit provides ample thump/boom without compromising sound quality. If you want your room to shake every time a grenade goes off in a game then stick with unbalanced Logitech speakers. If you want to enjoy music and other multimedia (as well as gaming) in high fidelity... look no further than the Swan m10! You can thank me later.

$120, ouch.

 

[Randallrocks]

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Originally Posted by kaivorth $120, ouch.

For $120 you can do better.

 

[kaivorth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randallrocks For $120 you can do better.

But I can't do that. I can do $60 max. So nothing better than X530 in that price range?

 

[Randallrocks]

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Originally Posted by kaivorth But I can't do that. I can do $60 max. So nothing better than X530 in that price range?

There's better, but nothing you'd be satisfied with as an upgrade.

My advice: go to a thrift store.. they occasionally have stuff worth buying.

 

[kaivorth]

Would the Z-2300's be worth the upgrade?

 

[Randallrocks]

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Originally Posted by kaivorth Would the Z-2300's be worth the upgrade?

No.

 

[CJRhoades]

You might look into getting a good pair of headphones. Both the JVC RX700's and RX900's can be had for less than $60. The 700's are a little better for music after modding and the RX900's are better for gaming and are made of slightly higher quality materials.

Amazon.com: JVC HARX700 High-Grade Full-Size Headphone: Electronics
Amazon.com: JVC HARX900 High-Grade Full-Size Headphone: Electronics

 

[kaivorth]

I do not want headphones. These are going to be for music and movies. I live in a dorm, and like to listen to loud music, but I don't want it distorted either :X

 

[Randallrocks]

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Originally Posted by kaivorth I do not want headphones. These are going to be for music and movies. I live in a dorm, and like to listen to loud music, but I don't want it distorted either :X

Can't get anything like that for $60.

Double your budget and then we'll talk.

 

[CJRhoades]

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Originally Posted by kaivorth I do not want headphones. These are going to be for music and movies. I live in a dorm, and like to listen to loud music, but I don't want it distorted either :X

Not sure what to tell you then. You're not going to find much of anything good for $60.

 

[ThumperSD]

Yea if your budget is $60 you should have kept your x230. If you can up your budget to $150, get the M-Audio AV40 or Klipsch promedia (if you want a sub).

 

[FearSC549]

For $60....I can't think of anything other than crap Logitech and some other cheap brands. One thing you can do is get these Dayton B-652 and pair it off with a $15-30 T-amp from ebay or this

 

[Volvo]

Then you shouldn't have sold the Logitech.
Granted it sounds abysmal in the treble and midrange department, but with a bit of EQing it sounds bearable at least.

Right now it's a bit hard to find something that will fit the budget because firstly, it's really too low to recommend any brand new serious gear.

Then when you look used, you can't really find anything spectacular for this price range either.

 

[chinesekiwi]

well, you either have to go second hand or get some cheap bookshelf speaker such as these:

Sony SS-B1000 ($49 total)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7BBTkwCjCECjCE

 

[kaivorth]

I just went ahead and ordered the X530 by Logitech for $50 free shipping. Figured that wasn't bad, considering I know I at least liked the X230's a lot. Surround sound can only be better seeing as how there based on the same speakers.