Good, compact, cheap speakers?
What sort of speakers could I get for my computer that are pretty cheap but still sound okay? They don't have to be great, but usually I notice that having a subwoofer helps a lot with quality.
I know Apple sells a Logitech 2.1 system at their website for $50 or so, but what other ones are there at that price range? I'm on a tight budget, but I know that even really cheap speakers can produce wonderful sound for a non-audiophile. My brother has a 2.1 set of Altec Lansing speakers, and they're great. It would be nice if the speakers had a headphone jack built in, so I could quickly change to my headphones when I want to instead of reaching around the back and changing the plugs. The last thing is that my computer doesn't have a Pro Speaker jack, just a headphone jack. Thanks for any help!
EDIT: Currently I use my stereo minisystem as my speaker setup, with a headphone to RCA cable. But it hums audibly, which is really annoying, and I can't use it with headphones (I can, but the sound quality is terrible - static all over the place). It's also way too big to be convenient once I move to college.
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I know Apple sells a Logitech 2.1 system at their website for $50 or so, but what other ones are there at that price range? I'm on a tight budget, but I know that even really cheap speakers can produce wonderful sound for a non-audiophile. My brother has a 2.1 set of Altec Lansing speakers, and they're great. It would be nice if the speakers had a headphone jack built in, so I could quickly change to my headphones when I want to instead of reaching around the back and changing the plugs. The last thing is that my computer doesn't have a Pro Speaker jack, just a headphone jack. Thanks for any help!
EDIT: Currently I use my stereo minisystem as my speaker setup, with a headphone to RCA cable. But it hums audibly, which is really annoying, and I can't use it with headphones (I can, but the sound quality is terrible - static all over the place). It's also way too big to be convenient once I move to college.
[ 08-20-2002: Message edited by: Luca Rescigno ]</p>
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I've listened to the Harmon-Kardon Champagne speakers and the JBL Creatures, and both sound just fine. They're a bit expensive ($130 each), but my brother's $40 Altec Lansings also sound just as good as those two, maybe a bit better even. I just want something that'll sound okay.
2.1 set for 39.99
sound great. bought them for my dorm room. best 39 bucks I have ever spent.
Also, Extremetech has an article comparing an Altec Lansing to Logitech speakers, both around $50 each. Didn't read it, but perhaps it will help you make a decision.
<a href="http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,372837,00.asp"; target="_blank">http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,372837,00.asp</a>;
2.1 set for 39.99
sound great. bought them for my dorm room. best 39 bucks I have ever spent. <hr></blockquote>
yup, got those too