Speaker question

[Darktwistedmind]

Tanong lng mga sir, im planning to buy a 5.1 speaker that i can use both for my PC and my cheap DVD player. My budget is 8k. I want it to be flexi --can be used for watching movies and listening to music. I'm using Altec Lansing na 2.1, medyo boomy ang bass, pang gaming sya at ok din kapag nanood ng DVD... ano po ba marerecommend nyo?

[KitC]

The Creative Inspire series would fit into your budget. Personally, I'd go for Klipsch. I wouldn't do any serious mixing on these babies, though.

[Darktwistedmind]

Thanks!. Ok din po ba yung Logitech Z-5500? kaso mukhang wala dito. Pinambili ko ng guitar yung money ko kaya liit n lng budget ko for the speaker.

[KitC]

Thanks!. Ok din po ba yung Logitech Z-5500? kaso mukhang wala dito. Pinambili ko ng guitar yung money ko kaya liit n lng budget ko for the speaker.

Why get something that's not locally available? If you checked the link in my post, you will find the Klipsch costs 4.7K, a little over half your originally stated budget but the pic shown in the link is wrong. If you search the site in the link, there is an Altec 5.1 that goes for less than 3K.

THe Logitech is well received and it forms the basis for an Alesis line of monitors. For the cost of the Logitech, though, I'd rather invest in some Tapco monitors if I were seriously considering doing some mixing.

[Darktwistedmind]

Thanks KitC! By the way, what's the cheapest 5.1 Klipsch speaker available locally? Thanks again!

[KitC]

Thanks KitC! By the way, what's the cheapest 5.1 Klipsch speaker available locally? Thanks again!

Just follow the link posted above.

[Darktwistedmind]

Thanks... didn't thought of exploring the site...

Meron na pla silang Logitech Z5500. P 18,600.00 ang price. Konting ipon pa.

Sir, is it worth the buck? Ok nman mga review e (sensya na kung makulit at matanong).

Logitech Z-5500 Product Specifications

Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center)
Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: >115 dB
Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
Drivers:
Satellites: 3” polished aluminum phase plug drivers
Subwoofer: 10” high-excursion ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure
Surround sound effects
Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks
Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)
6 Channel Direct
Stereo x2
Stereo
Supported digital formats:
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
PCM (uncompressed stereo): 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit
Source Inputs
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players
**Requires Xbox® Advanced AV Pack or Xbox® High Definition AV Pack, sold separately, or PC sound cards (requires optical cable, sold separately)

System Compatibility

PC/Mac
CD
MP3
DVD
PlayStation®
Xbox®
Package Contents

Speakers:
4 satellites
1 center channel
1 subwoofer
6-channel direct cable
Digital SoundTouch™ control center
Wireless remote control, batteries included
User´s manual


http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/CA/EN,CRID=2177,CONTENTID=9486

[KitC]

Thanks... didn't thought of exploring the site...

Meron na pla silang Logitech Z5500. P 18,600.00 ang price. Konting ipon pa.

Sir, is it worth the buck? Ok nman mga review e (sensya na kung makulit at matanong).

Like I mentioned earlier, Alesis used to market rebadged Logitech Z5600 5.1 speakers as part of their Pro-Actives line; the 5500 seem to be a step below that. The Logitechs got good reviews from Keyboard and Electronic Musician magazine.

If your intent is to get 5.1 speakers, then these will definitely do BUT... for mixing your recordings, I have to say that you will be more successful getting a pair of monitor speakers (preferably with 8" woofers). It's been my experience that the sub crossover frequency with these systems is not optimal and could skew your mixing process. Better to mix thru a stereo system and use the 5.1 system if you're mixing to surround dvd audio.

[skin]

get the Klipsch for your DVD...and try to save more for Studio Monitors for your mixing...

[KitC]

get the Klipsch for your DVD...and try to save more for Studio Monitors for your mixing...

Yeah. And for the cost of the Logitech 5500, I'd rather invest in some Tapco S-8's.

[shredmaster26]

Sir KitC, how much and where can I buy Tapco 8 monitor speakers?

[jplacson]

Tapco (by Mackie) is available at Audiophile!!!  And I have to say, for the price... Tapco rocks!  Their mixers are great... they only have small form mixers... but then, if you're doing a show or recording that needs more than 12-16 channels... you'd probably be big enough to go the full Mackie rig.

BTW, I'm amazed at Tapco's quality... it's really pretty good.  Although I feel Behringer offers more for the money, Tapco's gear is heavy duty... sliders are heavy and offer really good feel, something even Soundcraft's E-series doesn't have (very light)... although Soundcraft does offer more channels.

Tapco's S5 and S8 monitors got much better reviews than Samson's Resolv series (which is also available at Audiophile).  I didn't have a chance to A/B both monitors in a decent place, so I can't give a good comparison though... but Tapco's feel heavier, which is supposed to be better for speaker response.  Both systems sound good though... even without their matching sub.

[Darktwistedmind]

Magkano po yung Tapco S8 sa AP? Does it come in pair?