Hi, I hope this is the right forum, I'm in need of some advice.
My PC desktop speakers are dying a slow death after 10 years and I'm seeking a replacement. My old speakers were a Logitech 2.1 setup and I'd like another 2.1 system as I have no interest or room for 5.1-7.1 speakers anyway and $200 is the maximum limit of my budget for this.
I researched the subject for a couple of days and I was originally going to get the M-Audio Studiophile (AV 40) speakers but they were out of stock and I decided to do a little more research and found the Logitech 2.1 (Z623) speakers rated high as well. The AV 40 was very highly praised but some claim its bass was weak and being a 2.0 system, it lacked the subwoofer of the Z623.
I'm not an audiophile in the sense that I measure highs, mediums, low, etc of sound quality, nor do I ever plan to produce any professional music. I also don't listen to rap music with deep bass and while I appreciate the feeling of a subwoofer rumble to a point, I don't need or want it loud enough to shake the room apart and make the neighbours complain.
I plan to use these speakers mostly for PC gaming, including Roland MT-32 MIDI music in games from Lucasarts, Sierra, etc. With the additional audio ports the new speakers provide, I plan to use them for older console gaming with the SDTV next to my computer as well. I occasionally listen to MP3s and watch a lot of Youtube length videos online but I watch my DVDs on a TV, not my computer.
Finally, the AV 40 are studio speakers, which I know are very high quality but I'm not sure if they are suited for what I will be using them for, if that makes any sense. Plus while I could squeeze them onto my desktop, despite their width, I do not have sufficient room to put them 6 feet away from me in an optimal triangle position. About 3 feet is all I can spare.
Anyway, I was just wondering if the Logitech Z623 was the way to go considering my personal preferences or if the M-Audio AV 40 really is that much better overall. Any help is appreciated.
My PC desktop speakers are dying a slow death after 10 years and I'm seeking a replacement. My old speakers were a Logitech 2.1 setup and I'd like another 2.1 system as I have no interest or room for 5.1-7.1 speakers anyway and $200 is the maximum limit of my budget for this.
I researched the subject for a couple of days and I was originally going to get the M-Audio Studiophile (AV 40) speakers but they were out of stock and I decided to do a little more research and found the Logitech 2.1 (Z623) speakers rated high as well. The AV 40 was very highly praised but some claim its bass was weak and being a 2.0 system, it lacked the subwoofer of the Z623.
I'm not an audiophile in the sense that I measure highs, mediums, low, etc of sound quality, nor do I ever plan to produce any professional music. I also don't listen to rap music with deep bass and while I appreciate the feeling of a subwoofer rumble to a point, I don't need or want it loud enough to shake the room apart and make the neighbours complain.
I plan to use these speakers mostly for PC gaming, including Roland MT-32 MIDI music in games from Lucasarts, Sierra, etc. With the additional audio ports the new speakers provide, I plan to use them for older console gaming with the SDTV next to my computer as well. I occasionally listen to MP3s and watch a lot of Youtube length videos online but I watch my DVDs on a TV, not my computer.
Finally, the AV 40 are studio speakers, which I know are very high quality but I'm not sure if they are suited for what I will be using them for, if that makes any sense. Plus while I could squeeze them onto my desktop, despite their width, I do not have sufficient room to put them 6 feet away from me in an optimal triangle position. About 3 feet is all I can spare.
Anyway, I was just wondering if the Logitech Z623 was the way to go considering my personal preferences or if the M-Audio AV 40 really is that much better overall. Any help is appreciated.
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