Great quality 2.1 speakers?

AssaTM · 29 Oct 2012 at 16:06

Hey all, i'm in the market for some 2.1 speakers but what i'm looking for specifically is something with a bit of punch to the bass, without being too expensive, i'm willing to go up to £70/80 if they're really that good, and if thats starting to approach decent 5.1 territory too then i'm happy for suggestions there as well

, I want the punch from the bass for gaming mainly, explosions, feeling of impact etc, stuff like that, as well as occasionally using them to listen to music so any recommendations would be huuugely appreciated thank you

Nitrokanowbi · 29 Oct 2012 at 16:33

Just look at what overclockers stock at that price point and take your pick. It all sounds fairly similar until you spend a bit more money im afraid (my opinion). If you can find the Acoustic Energy Aego M for just a smidge over 100 notes like they used to be they would blow anything out of the water at that price point.

At your price point 5.1 is a waste of time, the same amount of money has to be split across 6 channels meaning very low sound quality. If it was me buying with 80 quid, id get some 2.0 speakers, probably edifiers1600 i think they are called.

Marsman · 29 Oct 2012 at 17:50

I'd go with 2.1 speakers. People looking for punchy bass whilst gaming, often end up being disappointed with 2.0 speakers.

I'd certainly forget about 5.1 speakers. As mentioned above, cheap and nasty, unless you spend quite a bit more cash. Only get 5.1 speakers if you absolutely must have them.

DeathStorm · 29 Oct 2012 at 18:30

At that price you might want to look for a second hand Acoustic Energy Aego M 2.1, it might not be as exciting as you're hoping for but it's a very good bit of kit.

*edit* Probably should have read the existing replies first, never mind!

Lord-Jaffa · 29 Oct 2012 at 18:54

Harmon Kardon Soundsticks?

ptgrav · 29 Oct 2012 at 23:06

JBL Creature 1 2 or 3. Good speakers, look good and can give plenty of bass. You can get them for £60 ish if you hunt around.

Pete

tom_nieto · 30 Oct 2012 at 22:45

The AE Aegos are great. Have had mine for about 4 years now. I can't see myself buying another set of PC speakers ever again.

GIBSrUS · 30 Oct 2012 at 23:09

Lord-Jaffa said:
Harmon Kardon Soundsticks?

2nd'd. Nice punchy bass and great quality. I have v1 too, v2 must be better!

DB_SamX · 30 Oct 2012 at 23:23

If you can stretch even more to £100ish, you can look at a second hand Onkyo HTX-22HD (the newer 22HDX will be more expensive), which even has a built in AV receiver. Bought one 6 months ago and love it; should have got one sooner.

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/av-receivers/onkyo-htx-22hd-review-49299637/

oll3h · 2 Nov 2012 at 08:48

If you can push the boat out a little further and don't mind 2nd hand then Bose companion 2's or 3's have a lovely sound for their size.

NVP · 2 Nov 2012 at 09:35

If you can stump the cash v3 HK soundsticks are just under a ton at RS. Worth every penny.

PapaLazaru · 2 Nov 2012 at 19:19

I heard a set of Soundsticks at a big computer superstore recently and was very impressed for the size of them.

Got a set of Corsair SP2500's on the way as an RMA upgrade to my SP2200's on the way so will report back once they have been set up. Quite pricey but look good on paper.