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post #1 of 13
9/17/03 at 6:48pm
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Hello. I have an 8887-V and I am tired of my laptop speakers.

Now I cannot decide whether to go with an external soundcard (eg. new Audigy 2 NX) and a pair of analog speakers (eg. creative MegaWorks THX 550) or a set of Logitec Z680's. They would be comparable in price, but what about performance?

Anyone have any opinions, comments, anything?

I really need some help.

I would also like to know what the general opinion is about the Audigy 2NX.
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post #2 of 13
9/17/03 at 9:10pm
Id prefer the analog...waiting for the new Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultras to show up...

External soundcard and analog 5.1 speakers is my preferred set up
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post #3 of 13
9/17/03 at 10:43pm
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Thank you gsferrari, I appreciate your response.

Do you think I should go with the extigy, or the audigy 2nx?
Are there any better external soundcards out there?
I cannot afford the ProMedia 5.1's, any comparable alternatives for around $200?

Anyone else have an opinion?
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post #4 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:01am
If you are on a budget then go with the Logitech Z-680...nothing else comes close with its range of features...

If you dont mind Cambridge Soundworks products...some of them are SWEET!! then you could get those...

Alternatively - rig up your own speakers...get the Audigy2 NX and have a blast...

All you need are 5 good quality speakers, enough wood for enclosures, one sub and a 3 channel amp which can power your front, rear and sub/centre speakers.

Yup its complicated but its worth it

Or you could check these out...


Klipsch Promedia 2.1 - VERY NICE!!!

Creative's best 2.1 offering - also very nice...

This is also very nice!!

I think the 4.1 Logitech will do good service...The creative has better sound (mellowness) than the klipsch - the klipsch just kills in terms of BASS!!
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post #5 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:06am
Here are some more links :-

http://store.klipsch.com/list.asp?DepID=1&CtgID=1

http://store.klipsch.com/details.asp?prodID=36

The refurbished deal sounds like a good deal...
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post #6 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:26am
There was a guy once who build his own speakers with his own amp, but I don't think it is worth it.

Speakers are like a science, there is design that goes into them. Cheaper to just buy a pair that you know sounds good than build your own that could sound like crap.

Well thats my $.02 anyway
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post #7 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:28am
Aaah...If only 2c's could get me a Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra!!

WHEN!?!? oh WHEN are they gonna release those babies!!??
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post #8 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:44am
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Originally posted by gsferrari
Aaah...If only .02c's could get me a Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra!!
.02 cents? How would you cut the penny into that many pieces?
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post #9 of 13
9/18/03 at 12:48am
Error Noted : System Failure!!
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post #10 of 13
9/18/03 at 3:16am
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You guys ever heard of the internet reseller "Comp-U-Plus"? Know anyplace to get good deals on this stuff?
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post #11 of 13
9/18/03 at 2:27pm
For $99 (street price) you can get the Echo Indigo soundcard. It is extremely good. It offers two stereo outs with a volume control. It's easy to install and makes a huge difference in the sound quality and volume.
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post #12 of 13
9/27/03 at 8:43pm
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Anyone have any experience with newegg.com?
Know of any other good internet resellers?
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post #13 of 13
9/27/03 at 9:12pm
new egg rules. I got a motherboard, processor, and ram off of the site. They are very reliable and good quality. The shipping is fast too
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