Speaker Recommendations....

[iserlohn]

This isn't necessarily to do with AMV audio, but it is an audio question that has me screaming for help.

The speakers which I've had for 3.5 years are dying painfully in front of me. They're an Altec-Lansing 2.1 setup, similar to the ACS33 model (I think that's the right number). Therefore, I need a new pair of speakers and am looking for recommendations. A few requirements:

1. Must have a subwoofer. This is non-negotiable.
2. Wooden Subwoofer. See #1.
3. 2.1 and 4.1 are both acceptable.
4. Satellite size is an issue. The long tall ones may be OK for some people, but these are going on bookshelves slightly taller than a Harry Potter Hardcover.
5. My primary uses are listening to music and watching movies/anime/tv. I don't play games. Period. I am listening for speakers that come through on AV, not on explosions and gunshots.
6. They must cost under US$100, under US$70 is preferred, especially if I can't pick them up locally and have to order online.

Thanks a bunch for your help, here's to a speedy replacement.

[TaranT]

I replaced my set a few months ago with these: (Boston Acoustics BA790)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846

As the one Amazon reviewer says, they're probably not the greatest, but they're still very good. I especially like that there is a bass volume control, and that it's up front next to the power switch. It'll take SPDIF (RCA, not optical) if you've got it.

Amazon wants $99.99 plus shipping. Which sounds high since I found it locally for $50. And it may be a discontinued model. I believe BA is getting out of the multimedia business, although they still sell the BA745 through Gateway Computers:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/Gateway.asp

[klinky]

I lub my labtec 242s. The best speakers you can buy for under $60.. Atleast I think :p


~klinky

[madmallard]

mmm. . .those are tough constraints. . .

the onyl ones i'd reccomend wouldn't fit the budget you've outlined. . .


Either the Klipsh of the Fostex.