Best 2.1 system for under £50?

mishima · 18 Oct 2008 at 11:06

Hi there,

As the title, what is the best 2.1 system for under £50?

Thanks

Wiggins · 18 Oct 2008 at 18:22

I am looking for the same thing.

I have done some digging and seem to be drawn to the Logitech Z-4e's or the Creative I-Trigue 3330's at the moment.

Both are just under £50.

Uriel · 18 Oct 2008 at 19:41

Not 2.1 and stretching the budget but Creative Gigaworks T20 have had some great reviews.

C64 · 18 Oct 2008 at 19:55

logitech z4

HarryPainful · 18 Oct 2008 at 20:43

I have a Logitec Z4 and its fantasic, fully recommend.

Can be had for around £40

mishima · 19 Oct 2008 at 17:48

Z4 it is then. Thanks. Is there any difference with the Z4e over the standard Z4?

Stellios · 19 Oct 2008 at 18:20

GOt Z4s here too, really nice for the price.

mishima · 23 Oct 2008 at 21:22

Any diff between the Z-4 and Z-4e?

HarryPainful · 23 Oct 2008 at 21:33

No idea, check the Logitec site out.

mishima · 23 Oct 2008 at 21:40

The Z-4e isn't on there!

Minstadave · 23 Oct 2008 at 22:14

Roth Audioblob 2 is within your budget.

mishima · 24 Oct 2008 at 21:59

Minstadave said:
Roth Audioblob 2 is within your budget.

These seem to have a very good reputation, I've had a look around at various forums and reviews. Would you say they are better than the Z-4's?

Richdog · 27 Oct 2008 at 11:11

Just seen this thread... get the Logitech X-230's! http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17935666

Minstadave · 27 Oct 2008 at 18:32

They're nothing on a decent set of speakers, I've got the 5.1 version of the X-230 and thought they were great, but when you hear them against a decent pair of speakers they're really lacking.

Richdog · 27 Oct 2008 at 21:48

Minstadave said:
They're nothing on a decent set of speakers, I've got the 5.1 version of the X-230 and thought they were great, but when you hear them against a decent pair of speakers they're really lacking.

What... you mean a more expensive set of speakers? Whodathunkit.

Minstadave · 27 Oct 2008 at 22:07

No you can get better ones around the £30 mark, I changed my X-530s for a pair of Gigabyte GP-S6500 which only cost me £20 and they sound much nicer, but they're not as bass heavy as the X-530.

There's also the Logitech X-240 2.1 Channel Speakers with Ipod dock for around £25, which are pretty good value, not heard these in action though they're probably very similar to the X-230.

Mundu · 27 Oct 2008 at 22:53

Minstadave said:
No you can get better ones around the £30 mark, I changed my X-530s for a pair of Gigabyte GP-S6500 which only cost me £20 and they sound much nicer, but they're not as bass heavy as the X-530.

There's also a 2.1 version, GP-S7500, but I haven't been able to find them anywhere. After Minstadave's post I had to buy the S6500s.

Richdog · 28 Oct 2008 at 07:02

Minstadave said:
No you can get better ones around the £30 mark, I changed my X-530s for a pair of Gigabyte GP-S6500 which only cost me £20 and they sound much nicer, but they're not as bass heavy as the X-530.

There's also the Logitech X-240 2.1 Channel Speakers with Ipod dock for around £25, which are pretty good value, not heard these in action though they're probably very similar to the X-230.

The X-240's are less powerful and worse all-round unfortunately, so best avoided.

The Gigabyte 6500's are less powerful (almost half the rated RMS) and have no sub! Also reading reviews and user reviews they provide only average performance... whereas in stark contrast the X-230's have rave reviews both professionally and from users.

X-230's are definately still the best choice at this price-point, and especially of those you listed.