Recommendations for computer speakers

[Entry Level PC]

Hi guys, my old Logitech z625's bass suddenly died, although the 2 speaker still works, the sound is horrible now without the bass..

I'm a pretty regular PC user, youtube, casual music, gaming, movies.
MSI onboard sound chip, no sound card.

While I'm ok to spend $400 for a Klipsch Promedia 2.1, or some other models along that line, I wonder if that would really make a big different? i.e. is it worth it without a sound card?

Some users mentioned 2.0 bookshelf speaker, but I have never use 1 before so not sure if the bass is good enough?

Z625 is cheap enough now at $189 before any discount and I do have the thoughts of just buying the same to replace..

Any advice?

Beware, lots of Counterfeit from China.

 

[Kei_Li]

Beware, lots of Counterfeit from China.

You mean the logitech Z625? I saw it at shopee, seems to be shipping from SLS:
https://shopee.sg/search?keyword=logitech z625
https://shopee.sg/Logitech-Z625-THX...oofer-And-Optical-Input-i.76503859.1368573855


Wondering what to buy:
AEGO M
Edifier R1280
Edifier S350db
klipsch promedia 2.1
or just buy back my old Logitech Z625... or sometime else.

 

[86technie]

The Aego M seems to have positive reviews, where is a good place to get it? A very quick search on shopee only see 1 seller @ $299.

Locally only place is Audio basic at Adelphi but price is $4XX.

Hi guys, my old Logitech z625's bass suddenly died, although the 2 speaker still works, the sound is horrible now without the bass..

I'm a pretty regular PC user, youtube, casual music, gaming, movies.
MSI onboard sound chip, no sound card.

While I'm ok to spend $400 for a Klipsch Promedia 2.1, or some other models along that line, I wonder if that would really make a big different? i.e. is it worth it without a sound card?

Some users mentioned 2.0 bookshelf speaker, but I have never use 1 before so not sure if the bass is good enough?

Z625 is cheap enough now at $189 before any discount and I do have the thoughts of just buying the same to replace..

Any advice?

Really depends on you but my suggestion:

- Ask for quote to repair/replace the sub.
Should be either Ban Leong or kaira technologies
- Get a new Z625

2.0 and 2.1 difference is in the bass, with sub the bass and low frequency
are much deeper.
If you ask me Z625 despite not the popular choice here but will be suffice.

Z625 bass is much stronger than Aego M and Klipsch Promedia.
Downside of Z625 is it's mids while Aego M and Klispch Promedia
are much better in mids.

Z625 have more connection than others, optical, 3.5mm, RCA so if you have game console can connect all at once.
Whether you need sound card, most onboard sound these days are decent enough.

 

[i1magic]

Hi guys, my old Logitech z625's bass suddenly died, although the 2 speaker still works, the sound is horrible now without the bass..

I'm a pretty regular PC user, youtube, casual music, gaming, movies.
MSI onboard sound chip, no sound card.

While I'm ok to spend $400 for a Klipsch Promedia 2.1, or some other models along that line, I wonder if that would really make a big different? i.e. is it worth it without a sound card?

Some users mentioned 2.0 bookshelf speaker, but I have never use 1 before so not sure if the bass is good enough?

Z625 is cheap enough now at $189 before any discount and I do have the thoughts of just buying the same to replace..

Any advice?

Since $$ is not a problem, get Klipsch Promedia 2.1.

As for 2.0 bookshelf speakers, the bass will definitely lose to the Logitech Z625. If you want wall vibrating bass, definitely need a subwoofer.

If you are happy with what Logitech Z625 is giving you, can just buy back the same one.

Can you let us know how long did your old Logitech Z625 lasted?

 

[Entry Level PC]

Personally I dislike sub woofer.
The Bass is unnatural and based on sub woofer position.
I prefer the Bass from Speakers and not from a sub woofer.

 

[i1magic]

Personally I dislike sub woofer.
The Bass is unnatural and based on sub woofer position.
I prefer the Bass from Speakers and not from a sub woofer.

It is up to individual preference.

That's why I say that if you want wall vibrating bass, must get a subwoofer.

 

[Kei_Li]

Since $$ is not a problem, get Klipsch Promedia 2.1.

As for 2.0 bookshelf speakers, the bass will definitely lose to the Logitech Z625. If you want wall vibrating bass, definitely need a subwoofer.

If you are happy with what Logitech Z625 is giving you, can just buy back the same one.

Can you let us know how long did your old Logitech Z625 lasted?

I think i need to go check out how the bookshelf speaker sounds, Challenger have some?

My Z625 definitely lasted at least 5 years, maybe 7? I don't quite remember.

 

[Kei_Li]

Personally I dislike sub woofer.
The Bass is unnatural and based on sub woofer position.
I prefer the Bass from Speakers and not from a sub woofer.

What's a decent choice for bookshelf speaker? edifier r1280?

 

[wwenze]

Trivia: Two * 5-inch woofers have more surface area than a single 6.5-inch woofer

 

[Kei_Li]

Locally only place is Audio basic at Adelphi but price is $4XX.



Really depends on you but my suggestion:

- Ask for quote to repair/replace the sub.
Should be either Ban Leong or kaira technologies
- Get a new Z625

2.0 and 2.1 difference is in the bass, with sub the bass and low frequency
are much deeper.
If you ask me Z625 despite not the popular choice here but will be suffice.

Z625 bass is much stronger than Aego M and Klipsch Promedia.
Downside of Z625 is it's mids while Aego M and Klispch Promedia
are much better in mids.

Z625 have more connection than others, optical, 3.5mm, RCA so if you have game console can connect all at once.
Whether you need sound card, most onboard sound these days are decent enough.

Z625 has been sounding fine to me, but when buy new one always wanted to find something better mah..

Only connecting to PC in my comp room so don't need so many connections.

I saw the Aego M here:
https://shopee.sg/ACOUSTIC-ENERGY-AEGO-M-(BLACK)-i.96692617.1582108857

 

[wwenze]

Honestly not hard to find something better than z625. The only redeeming feature is the bass which is comparable to a pair of good bookshelf speakers. A pair of good bookshelf speakers with naturally good bass extended with extra EQ. We're talking a really good 5.25-inch or a typical 6-inch.

Meaning it is not difficult for a pair of proper bookshelves to completely outclass z625, but at the same time z625 deserves compliment for being able to do that bass at that price range.

Treble is complete garbage tho.

Direct comparison of z623 and R2000DB makes me feel sorry for those who bought z623 for $269. Even with the moar basssss, the overall presentation is not even close.

You can try using the z625 as a standalone sub. Throw the satellite with volume control into a corner or something.

And now with JBL 305P selling at $350 per pair, all speakers have a tough battle to fight.

 

[Entry Level PC]

What's a decent choice for bookshelf speaker? edifier r1280?

Depends on your budget.
Edifier 1280 is like the Entry Level Decent Bookshelf Speaker at a very affordable price.

 

[Kei_Li]

Thanks for all the replies.

So I don't mind giving bookshelf speaker a try, and gaining some leg space back from under the table (but losing something to put my legs on).

Consolidating the few recommendations up there, these are the models to go for, in order of low to high price, using shopee as a price guide:

Edifier R1280DB
$134 - https://shopee.sg/Edifier-R1280DB-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Multimedia-Speaker-i.250138993.3642982912

Edifier R2000db
$245 - https://shopee.sg/Edifier-R2000DB-B...-120w-(2years-Warranty)-i.37739519.6742284075

JBL 305P MkII
$345 - https://shopee.sg/JBL-305P-MkII-Powered-5-Two-Way-Studio-Monitor-(Pair)-i.123404241.7345480976

 

[sumantochong]

Guys my old Creative T20 just died on me. Got budget $150 nia. Thinking between Creative T40 ($149) or Creative T100 ($149) or any other recommendation? As long not exceeding $150. Any advise for me?

 

[Entry Level PC]

Guys my old Creative T20 just died on me. Got budget $150 nia. Thinking between Creative T40 ($149) or Creative T100 ($149) or any other recommendation? As long not exceeding $150. Any advise for me?

Edifier R1280DB
Alot of people change to Bookshelf Speakers liao.

 

[Shutterbox]

What about bookshelf active speakers from Adam audio, krk, Mackie, Yamaha?

 

[sumantochong]

Thanks Bro. Will have a look at this one

Edifier R1280DB
Alot of people change to Bookshelf Speakers liao.

 

[86technie]

Z625 has been sounding fine to me, but when buy new one always wanted to find something better mah..

Only connecting to PC in my comp room so don't need so many connections.

I saw the Aego M here:
https://shopee.sg/ACOUSTIC-ENERGY-AEGO-M-(BLACK)-i.96692617.1582108857

That is actually first version which is surprising it is still sold here.
Now is Aego 3, there are two version.

Standard with separate speakers (Wider sound stage)

Soundbar (Narrow sound stage)

Difference between the side is the sound stage, the separate speaker configuration.
You can place the speaker further apart for wider sound stage.

If you want to try 2.0 speaker either R1280DB or R2000db.
Take note you will a bigger space on your table.
If you ask what speaker as well as soundcard
I am using, you can see in my signature ->.

I have played with many speakers, sold many until I end up
with Logitech Z523.
Why? Z523 mids are not that good but the bass isn't so overpowering
like the Z623/Z625.

However Logitech Z523 is discontinued so unlikely to find this speaker.
Causal gamer here, don't really have much time since my work are staggered hours so Z523 will do fine for me.

 

[Cheese Steak]

Thanks for all the replies.

So I don't mind giving bookshelf speaker a try, and gaining some leg space back from under the table (but losing something to put my legs on).

Consolidating the few recommendations up there, these are the models to go for, in order of low to high price, using shopee as a price guide:

Edifier R1280DB
$134 - https://shopee.sg/Edifier-R1280DB-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Multimedia-Speaker-i.250138993.3642982912

Edifier R2000db
$245 - https://shopee.sg/Edifier-R2000DB-B...-120w-(2years-Warranty)-i.37739519.6742284075

JBL 305P MkII
$345 - https://shopee.sg/JBL-305P-MkII-Powered-5-Two-Way-Studio-Monitor-(Pair)-i.123404241.7345480976

Don’t pay $245 for r2000db, wait for sales. I only paid $189.

 

[Kei_Li]

Went to challenger to see just now, only Klipsch Promedia 2.1 available for review. R1280 also there but no display to review.
$399 for the pro media, $379 if member of value club.