Polk PC Speakers

polktiger
polktiger Posts: 556
edited January 2007 in Speakers
Does polk make PC speakers? I don't have space for connecting a receiver, etc. What do people use for PC speakers. No surround - just music and Madden Football
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited January 2007
    polktiger wrote:
    polk PC speakers?..
    Not anymore. I am considering picking up a pair from eBay myself - just because :D
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited January 2007
    Also, there are several compact receivers on the market, if you would still want to go that route. I am using an Onkyo R-805X in my office/den - a nice small stereo receiver that's only 8-1/16" X 3-9/16" X 11-7/8" (W X H X D). It has several audio inputs and even a sub pre-out. Made in Japan!
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited January 2007
    Polk has some powered atriums that might fit the bill. Not in the PC speaker price range though.

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  • Marcinko7
    Marcinko7 Posts: 121
    edited January 2007
    Klipsch ProMedia 5.1's. You will not do better for the money. They will thrill you, I promise!;)
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    I have a Boston Acoustics Digital BA7500G for my computer, and it is unbelievable. Im sure that they do not manufacture these anymore; however, Im also sure that they have something comparable. I have had several people tell me that this system sounds better than there home stereo! Obviously no one in this forum, but that should speak for itself. Check out Boston Acoustics and compare prices with the Klipsch as well. I have heard Klipsch computer speakers set-ups and they are equally nice in many facets. I believe I get a little more output all around than the Klipsch's that Ive heard. Of course, that could just be my completely outdated sound card.

    Good luck,

    Josh
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX

    It's $150 msrp, but by far the best 2.1 system for the computer. Not just my opinion (and I have a pair I love), but the opinion of many.

    Here's the product page: http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/promedia-2-1.aspx#reviews

    Scroll down and you'll see a handful of reviews from top reviewers.

    TNT-Audio, a high end audiophile review website, also reviewed them and gave them a very good review: http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/promedia21_e.html

    A quote from their review:
    The ProMedia 2.1 has a surprisingly rich, natural sound for such a system. Musical presentation is lively and immediate. The ProMedia can fill a small room with sound effortlessly. If care is not used with the volume, it can also overpower a computer workspace causing a decline in productivity as the listener slows work in order to listen. On the other hand, it can allow a gamer to become as immersed in the sound as he is in the visual and gaming aspects of his passion.

    Good luck and enjoy!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2007
    Refefer wrote:
    Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX

    These are the best computer speakers I've heard. I bought a pair for one of my daughters to use with her laptop. Could not be happier with them.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited January 2007
    The hp computer we got a few years back came with polk speakers and they're terrible. If you're looking for something compact get a pair of small bookshelves (totem mites are nice) and a sonic impact t-amp. The amp will run you under $40 and will probably sound a lot better for the same money with some nice bookshelves than any computer speakers.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2007
    i have klipsch 5.1 and boy ole boy, they rock the desktop. Also check out logitech Z-5500 its been recommended alot by different PC Mags.
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  • polktiger
    polktiger Posts: 556
    edited January 2007
    Thanks all for your help. Looks like the ebay has several auctions for the Klipsch. Also, thanks for the advice on the smaller amps. Didn't really know they existed. I will look into those as well.
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