PC + TV speakers?

wildest_jjk · 12 Dec 2011 at 14:49

Hey guys,

So I have been thinking about buying a new set of speakers. I posted a while ago asking about good PC speakers but I am thinking that I should also use them for my TV as well, because they are always going to be better than the internal TV speakers.

So I am thinking 2.1? As it is only a bedroom and I think 5.1 will be a bit overkill! What would you guys suggest for both PC and TV?

Thanks

Marsman · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:05

5.1 is only a viable option if you can place them properly. Your money will buy you better 2.1 speakers, than it would 5.1.

What are you wanting to spend?

wildest_jjk · 12 Dec 2011 at 17:58

Anything from £50-£100 really. As long as that isn't unrealistic?

Thanks

wildest_jjk · 12 Dec 2011 at 19:31

Anybody?

Marsman · 12 Dec 2011 at 19:33

Depends if you after the best sound quality you can get for your money, or whether you want something that's pretty bassy.

Edifier R1600T stereo speakers will offer the best sound quality, compared to anything else you can buy for up to £100, but they will obviously lack the amount of bass you will get from a 2.1 set of speakers.

If you do want speakers that offer more bass for films and games, then probably Logitech Z523.

Edifier's will be better for music, unless you listen to bass heavy music.

wildest_jjk · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:28

Thanks for your response again. I think 2.1 will be better for a TV though wouldn't they?

Marsman · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:36

wildest_jjk said:
Thanks for your response again. I think 2.1 will be better for a TV though wouldn't they?

Thinking about it, you are probably right. Edifier's are probably better suited being connected to a sound card, rather than a TV, especially if using a headphone connection on the TV.

wildest_jjk · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:41

I should also probably mention that my TV does have an optical connection. If that helps?

Thanks

Marsman · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:51

The cheapest speakers with optical connection, cost over £100. They are stereo. Cheapest 2.1 speakers with optical connection, probably £200+.

You could get a DAC (digital to analogue converter), that will take the optical from the TV, and output analogue stereo. To which you would connect speakers of your choice. That just adds extra cost though. If you have RCA/phono out, or headphone out, better to use that.

wildest_jjk · 15 Dec 2011 at 17:15

So I have still been looking and have found these:

Onkyo HT-X22HDX 3D Ready Ultra Compact 2.1 Home Cinema System

I know these are a lot more than I originally said but they look pretty good. Hopefully this doesn't count as a competitor, if it does I am sorry!

I basically have a PC, TV and an Xbox 360 that I would like to connect to them. What do you guys think?

Thanks

wildest_jjk · 15 Dec 2011 at 20:39

Anybody?

Marsman · 16 Dec 2011 at 02:04

Yes, those Onkyo's are very good. Allows you to have 2.1, with plenty of connections at a reasonable cost. There are also connections to add more speakers, so you can turn it into a 5.1 system.

DB_SamX · 16 Dec 2011 at 19:34

I've also been looking at speakers recently and those Onkyos have been rated positively as being a good system.