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I'm a complete noob when it comes to speakers and want some simple recommendations on what I should be looking for in the £70 - £150 range. Thanks
If you're going with 2.1 I've seen the Logitech Z623 pop up for £79.99 a couple of times this week in a black friday deal elsewhere, so could appear at this price again.
I'm happy with my SP2500 which somebody recommended above, but almost went for the Logitechs and they seem like a bargain at that price.
I think you are forgetting that OP is asking about speakers for gaming not music. Most entry level bookshelf speakers on their own won't hit the low frequency lower than around 70-80Hz, so whilst they are decent for music, they fall short for the sound effects of gaming. Also Floorstander are not practical to use with desktop gaming usage, and you simply cannot place and position them properly (they are not even tall enough to reach ear level).I wouldnt even bother looking at PC speakers.
I used to have them and had some of the best - Harmon Kardon, Creative Megaworks 550, logitech Z something... Then decided to try a Cambridge Audio A1 amplifier and Mission bookshelf speakers, never looked back. A basic hifi amp and bookshelf speaker setup put my rather expensive Megaworks to shame.
If you look second hand you could easily get a pretty good amp and some floor standing speakers for £150. If you dont have much space then look at bookshelf speakers.
You could also look at getting active (powered speakers that do not require a seperate amplifier) such as KRK Rokit 5's. You would need to buy second hand to get them for around £150 but these with destroy any pc speakers
On OcUK!? Or elsewhere?Z906s were on offer for £100 on black friday
I have just retired my Solo7c and replaced it with my Monitor Audio BX2 and A100.OP should only get 5.1 speakers if he can place them properly for good surround sound; otherwise, just go for 2.1; or just grab a pair of Microlab Solo 8 or 9C. Good for music and good for gaming (if you don't want 5.1).
On OcUK!? Or elsewhere?
OP should only get 5.1 speakers if he can place them properly for good surround sound; otherwise, just go for 2.1; or just grab a pair of Microlab Solo 8 or 9C. Good for music and good for gaming (if you don't want 5.1).
I have AE Aego M 2.1 and th Corsair SP2500, and for music I would definitely pick the Aego M, but for gaming and movies I'd go with my SP2500 instead as it can hit lower bass frequency for the effects, as well as offering a bigger soundstage which provide a bit better sense of immersion than the Aego M.Still really pleased with my 2.1 Aego M for gaming - much better than the logitech Z setup I had prior.
The placement doesn't have to be perfect... but roughly in the right location, yes.