PC Peripherals Speaker Comparison Help required

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Emil

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I would like to buy a set of 2.1 speakers.

Application -

Not for PC/games and rarely for movies. Main requirement is good music.

I am going to connect it up to a DVD player which I have yet to buy.

The DVD player and the speakers will be the main music system to be used in my living room of approx 200 sq ft. The living room is moderately damped with typical sofas, curtains on windows etc. I like bass a little on the heavy side.

My choices are down to:

1. Klipsch Promedia 2.1

2. Klipsch GMX 2.1

3. Altec Lansing - MX5021

4. Logitec - Z2300

5. Creative Megaworks 250

The Klipsch dealer is persuading me to go for the GMX saying that they are far superior to the MX 5021. I do believe that the promedia 2.1 is the best choice but what about the GMX against the other choices above?

He has offered me the GMX @ 10.5 K and promedia 2.1 @ 12.5. Prices are negotiable it seems.

Waiting for some good advice from Chaos, Vandal, Zhop and other's who have actually heard one or more of the above speakers. Don't have the time to audition right now so I'm willing to go for an informed opinion.
 
Chaos said:
The Promedia is better but the GMX is far far worse. The altec is the best VFM.
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Thanks Chaos.

Clarification required - when you say Promedia is better, you are comparing with Altec or GMX?

What I understand from your comment is that the Promedia is the best of the lot I mentioned in absolute terms but the Altec is better VFM because of the lower price tag. Is that right?

One more thing. The Klipsch dealer mentioned that you cannot connect a DVD player to the MX 5021 directly. You need a converter. Any ideas about what that is all about?
 
the altec lansing mx5021 wins in this segment hands down...better build quality and RMS rating compared to the promedia or GMX... so get that :)

BTW chaos is the best when it comes to speakers in TE so take his final opinion :)
 
mx5021 price is 8150 just in case u needed that.

I have the mx5021 since close to 2 years and i am struggling to enjoy music on any other system.

I have set up my dvd and speakers just the way u mentioned. But since my hall is 2-3 times bigger i am feeling the need to additional speakers. Otherwise there is no problem.

I haven't heard the other speakers that u mentioned so i am talking of mx5021 in isolation.
 
Emil said:
Thanks Chaos.
Clarification required - when you say Promedia is better, you are comparing with Altec or GMX?
What I understand from your comment is that the Promedia is the best of the lot I mentioned in absolute terms but the Altec is better VFM because of the lower price tag. Is that right?

One more thing. The Klipsch dealer mentioned that you cannot connect a DVD player to the MX 5021 directly. You need a converter. Any ideas about what that is all about?
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bump.... Chaos?
 
the mx5021 is THX certified...it has better build quality than the kilpsch promedia why look at anything other than the MX 5021 :) ??? beats me :|
 
shrey said:
the mx5021 is THX certified...it has better build quality than the kilpsch promedia why look at anything other than the MX 5021 :) ??? beats me :|
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3 reasons:

1. From what Chaos wrote, I understood he means that the promedia 2.1 is better than the MX 5021. Could be I misunderstood. That is why I am seeking clarification. Also internationally I thought the Klipsch has a better rep.

2. The Promedia has a higher RMS power rating. That may not be much of an advantage as I am partial to bass and the sub-woofer power is the same.

3. The most convenient placement at home only has 11" height available. If I go for the MX 5021, I will have to place it less conveniently. :D

A new question: Is the power of the MX 5021 loud enough for a 200 sq ft room?
 
Chaos said:
The Promedia is better but the GMX is far far worse. The altec is the best VFM.
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I'd have thought the GMX would be at least equal to the MX and not 'far' worse

Anyways chaos is comparing both the Klipsch's to the MX in his statement above. The Z2300/2200 are basically POS for music.

The 250D megaworks is pretty good, and should be louder than the altec. The MX 5021 will give u real thump in your bass, you know real punchy without being intrusive. I don't know a better set for highs.

The promedia is the best you'll get but at 12.5 VS 8K for the promedia and MX 5021, well its up to you.

MX 5021 gets another vote. oooh try to get the white one...
 
^^Yes thats what I meant... the PM 2.1 sounds slightly better with more bass. However the GMX sounds horrible. All PC speakers are okay for nearfield listening, if u go far away, they are not that good.
 
i agree with Chaos that the GMX sounds horrible...i have heard demos of both the MX5021 and GMX and out of these two would definitely recommend the MX5021...plus its cheaper also-great VFM...and many people already own it and are extremely happy with it...so ur not in for any nasty surprises.
i havent heard the Promedia set though.
 
there u go ...enough people backing the MX5021 :) and if ur thoughts on the Klipsch is based on what CHIP had to say this month then i think its better u ignore chip coz i still cant believe they gave the best 2.1 speaker title to the promedia :O when its build quality was given lower ratings and it had no THX certification :O
 
shrey said:
there u go ...enough people backing the MX5021 :) and if ur thoughts on the Klipsch is based on what CHIP had to say this month then i think its better u ignore chip coz i still cant believe they gave the best 2.1 speaker title to the promedia :O when its build quality was given lower ratings and it had no THX certification :O
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Shrey psst. ;) that THX cert means jack sh1t. That being said the MX 5021 is extremely well built and sounds great, but thats got nothing to do with the THX cert I can assure you.
No offense buddy :)
no comment on what 'others' say about the promedia...
 
Thanx all of you for your advice.

So MX 5021 wins the popular vote by a big margin.

Only as I said, placement is a problem for me. With its size, I will be forced to place the MX sub on top of my living room wall unit (7' high) and that may cause a significant drop in bass performance. While the promedia sub with its 10" height fits in at a lower level (about listening ear level along with the satts). What say? I am prepared to trade some of the extra price for the added convenience.

@vandal - as regards the colour, my home is women dominated and they'll have to pick.

Nobody touched on the point of whether the power would be enough. I know that's subjective but still ....

What's the best place to buy the MX? I am from Mumbai but don't mind if it can be carefully shipped from elsewhere and I don't have warranty hassles later.

Are both colours equally available and priced?
 
White model is a mac special or something, and should cost 1K more

yep placement will be a problem, though the woofer on the MX is less directional than most (bass isn't supposed to be directional I know, but some woofers sound more directional than others)

Power shouldn't be an issue. The MX is hugely powerful for a 90W rating. And the best price is in Chennai 7K.
Mumbai I think 8K would be the least you'd find. Check with rashi guys directly.
 
vandal said:
And the best price is in Chennai 7K.

Mumbai I think 8K would be the least you'd find. Check with rashi guys directly.
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Thanx vandy. I just spoke to rashi. They don't have the white - only black. Anyway white would have probably clashed with the general decor. They quote a price of 8500/- all inclusive, 1 year warranty, home delivery.

That's because of the dual (?) adavantage of better sound quality and better placement possibility (smaller sub).

Actually if the Promedia 2.1 is clearly better, i don't mind paying some premium. Gautam did quote 12.5 K but it was negotiable and i might beat him down to about 11 K possibly.

So is the promedia 2.1 clearly better and in what aspects?

Remember it is almost exclusively for music.
 
zhopudey said:
:O :O :O :O :O
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I'm sorry if that sounds weird but remember each one's room is unique and it is difficult for someone else to imagine the constraints. Moreover, as I said before it is a home where I allow the women to dominate in the decor aspect. So weird looking contraptions (from the ladies point of view), wires running around like scared mice, starkly mismatched colours, etc are a strict no-no.:hap5:
 
I know about that :P But seriously, putting the sub on your cupboard is a big no. Almost anywhere on the floor would be better. Even under a chair/side table would do.

Edit: BTW, the promedia sub goes lower than the altec sub. If you like bass, the promedia would be better.
 
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