Need your help choosing speakers + headphones pls :)

Space Monkey · 19 Jun 2008 at 18:49

Hi guys,

Speaker wise i've been looking at the Creative T40's & T20's but have heard some negative feedback with regards to build quality! But have now chanced upon the Logitech Z-10's which look lush, however I have the Logitech X230's which are way to bassy for me even with the sub level at minimum, so was wondering are the Z-10's better with more clarity, less bass etc?

And can someone recommend me some decent headphones, dont need a mic but want some decent sounding cans and well built. Cant afford a massive amount but say around £60.00 give or take.

Any help you can give would be much appreciated

iMacMart · 20 Jun 2008 at 14:41

What sound card are you using?

I have the T20's with the Sennheiser PC161 Pro-Gaming Headset and a XFi Xtreme card, speakers were £35 delivered from MM mint condition, all round great combo for gaming movies and music I feel

Space Monkey · 20 Jun 2008 at 14:49

I'm only using onboard sound at the moment. Do you think with the speakers and headphones that im likely to get, that a decent soundcard would make much difference?

Thanks

iMacMart · 20 Jun 2008 at 15:30

Not too sure to be honest, what is the onboard?

Creative and Vista 64bit are a bit of a funny mix for some people, mine has been iffy but is running fine at the moment

C64 · 20 Jun 2008 at 20:23

Headphones Goldring dr150 or sennheiser hd555.

Space Monkey · 21 Jun 2008 at 16:16

Thanks for the advice so far guys

Anyone know what the Sennheiser HD 515's are like? Worth it?

Thanks

iMacMart · 21 Jun 2008 at 21:02

I had the 555's they were wicked headphones

PardonTheWait · 22 Jun 2008 at 01:25

Build quality issues on the T20s? I've only ever seen one pair (mine) but build quality's definitely not lacking, they're weighty, feel very solid, all the twiddly bits feel very nice, all the jacks are nice and tight, they're spot on. As I said though, I've only ever seen mine, but I think for what they cost they're cracking little speakers.

Space Monkey · 22 Jun 2008 at 12:22

Would you consider the T20's to be bass heavy? My Logitech X-230's were too bassy to enjoy and lost a lot of the high and midranges as a result!

With regard to the T20 & T40's build quaily, a fair few mentioned that wires were loose inside the units, but the outside as you mentioned were very good.

PardonTheWait · 24 Jun 2008 at 01:01

I've never felt them to be bass heavy. They're capable of making quite good bass, but obviously not so much as a sub/sat system. I sort of prefer them to sub/sat setups though, it's cleaner and neater and less.. distended.

For the money and size I really like them, I'd definitely buy them again

taz488 · 24 Jun 2008 at 10:34

D.M said:
Thanks for the advice so far guys

Anyone know what the Sennheiser HD 515's are like? Worth it?

Thanks

id consider the hd485 over the 515, very similar but seem to have a bit more bass.

i also have the t20's, they are very good if you want a good but compact desktop solution. they are excellent for their size. build quality doesnt seem to shabby

Vigoro · 24 Jun 2008 at 11:15

I find the HD515's good for gaming, but lack bass, but i dont really need it

harris1986 · 24 Jun 2008 at 11:17

the HD555's are awesome i'd highly recommend these

Space Monkey · 25 Jun 2008 at 14:56

I am now waiting for some Senn HD555's & Creative T40's to be delivered

I'll update once I have tried them both out.

Thanks again for all your help guys

sebna · 26 Jun 2008 at 15:24

For 70£ you can get Denon AH-D1000 or 1001 they are at least one level better of all mentioned here.

If you do a little nit of searching you will find them for 60.

Good luck