Which Speakers: 2.0 or 2.1

phasechange · 4 Jun 2007 at 09:09

Hi Guys,

I've decided to ditch my budget Creative 5.1 and go for a system that takes up less space and is neat and tidy.

My requirements are... no rear speakers to trip over/hoover round. Headphone jack on control unit or speakers to make it easy to plug my headset in (ideal would be headphone and mic jacks but I don't think I'll find that). I will use this for gaming and listening to music. I need speakers that will do a good job off both. Volume isn't especially important but the sound must be full and should fill my study which is 3.31mx2.87m.

I am leaning towards Logitech Z-2300 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-022-LG after flirting with the idea of the Z-10s http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-041-LG but being put off by them being tied to a USB Sound Card and not using my XFi.

however I notice a lot of favourable comments in this forum about the AE Aego http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-000-AE&groupid=702&catid=22&subcat=173

Could you guys maybe give me your advice, experience, views please? I need help coming to a conclusion. (I run Vista 64bit if that makes any difference I doubt it will)

Thanks,
Phasechange

Nick1881 · 4 Jun 2007 at 09:23

Well there's no headphone socket on the Aego's, cant you use the headphone socket on your Xfi? They really are fantastic speakers.

sidefxv1 · 4 Jun 2007 at 09:29

Well, I've been extremely happy with the Z-2300. Very full sound, and loads of volume if you want it and a huge woofer.

Shimmy · 4 Jun 2007 at 10:19

I've had the Z-2300 I think for 2 years now, and they're tbh I still think they're great.

We've got 2 other computers, both with 5.1 by creative, yet these peform better (also less clutter) due the fact they are THX®-certified.

You'll be more than happy, I use it straight from X-Fi card or anything else I feel like playing from, mp3 cd player whatever.

squiffy · 4 Jun 2007 at 10:22

THX for computers is a farce, and means nothing. Lucas sold out THX name.
THX Ultra on the other hand....strokes my av pre-amp

Ananda1122 · 4 Jun 2007 at 15:03

i have z300s as well, am extremely happy with them. excellent all round sound, and they have strong bass which is good for gaming.

phasechange · 4 Jun 2007 at 16:12

mr_x_plosion said:
Well there's no headphone socket on the Aego's, cant you use the headphone socket on your Xfi? They really are fantastic speakers.

I don't have a front audio panel and the jack on the back is used for the speakers. Or can you connect both and I'm being thick?

phasechange · 4 Jun 2007 at 16:41

Z-2300s ordered. I realise THX means nothing but if people here are happy with them then that's good enough for me

sidefxv1 · 4 Jun 2007 at 17:15

I don't think you'll be disappointed. Let us know how you get on when they arrive.

Ampeg · 4 Jun 2007 at 23:09

Im also sure you wont be let down by those speakers, been using mine for nearly two years now and i honestly think theyre the best pc related purchase ive ever made. Great value for money and they pack quite a punch

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Apatche64 · 5 Jun 2007 at 03:42

just to offer my perspective....

i've got some z-10's and they are very very clear and provide adiquate bass.

i used to have megaworks 2.1's and x-fi in my old comp and while i can say you lose the x-fi clarity, you do gain an extremely tidy setup with good sound