Speaker System Recommendations? Ask For Advice Here! - Page 9

thaFunkster · 8th September 2009, 7:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aratama_Bashi

hey chuds. i have bought a set of edifier s330s, and am fairly impressed. if anyone would like a review, please let me know and i will make a thread (as this would have helped me make my decision)

cheers

Yeah, please do review.

Espeically I want to know the following:

How is the volume level?

How well does the sub handle itself, particularly extending the lower frequencies, how clear is the whole system?

GreasyBear · 8th September 2009, 10:07 AM

Got my edifiers this morning, the box is real darn heavy.

Aratama_Bashi · 8th September 2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaphax

i'd love to read one if it doesn't take up too much of your time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaFunkster

Yeah, please do review.

Espeically I want to know the following:

How is the volume level?

How well does the sub handle itself, particularly extending the lower frequencies, how clear is the whole system?

ok no worries, keep an eye out and i will post a thread on it soon

thaFunkster · 8th September 2009, 3:27 PM

@GreasyBear:

What did you get, 730s or 530s?

(PS thats not u in the pic is it? Please tell me it is!

)

@Aratama: Thanks mate, appreciate it.

hankahanaka · 9th September 2009, 1:08 AM

i just got an audigy 2 zs 2nd hand. $400 to spend on speakers(including postage).

Stroll down to msy for some Z-5500D action?

That way i can plug my PS3 into it to. It has DTS and Dolby

GreasyBear · 9th September 2009, 1:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaFunkster

@GreasyBear:

What did you get, 730s or 530s?

(PS thats not u in the pic is it? Please tell me it is!

)

@Aratama: Thanks mate, appreciate it.

s730. sub is pretty large.

thaFunkster · 9th September 2009, 8:24 AM

@hankahanaka: Mate I did exactly the same - $30 on ebay! Sweet.

Only problem ios there was no install cd. Did you get one? If so any chance you could burn a copy, Ill pay you for postage + some....?

@Greasybear, what do you think of them? Ive heard that they actually arent all that great, thats why I was going to get the S530s.

Now that I have bought the new sound card, I have ordered Logitech Z-Cinemas, which look like they should be quite good. Only issue, is the damn things run through USB and bypass the soundcard. You can go analogue input, but apparently they sound a lot worse that way.

Does anyone own a pair?

Aratama_Bashi · 9th September 2009, 11:07 PM

ok all, for those who want it, i posted my thoughts about the edifier s330's here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...7#post10858267

Nian · 10th September 2009, 6:47 AM

I will be honest with you, even if someone were to give me an Audigy 2, I wouldn't use it. The old creative drivers are the bane. They honestly are stupid old bastards when it comes to software support.

Atleast Asus got their drivers in a decent state even on release, though their updates were few and far between, it wasn't quite as critical as what the creative cards need.

thaFunkster · 10th September 2009, 8:20 AM

Yeah thats kinda true, but they are supporting Win 7 still, and believe me, the jump from onboard to Audigy 2 ZS is a big leap in quality.

Only issue I have is trying to track down a copy of the install CD, drivers are available online, but not all of the software is and I am missing the graphic equaliser.

GreasyBear · 10th September 2009, 6:40 PM

S730's sound very good. Pump out decent power as well which is just right for my room (at halfway if's mildly shaking most things, full power would probably cause minor distress in the walls i think). BUT, I've run into a slight hiccup with one of the bookshelf's mid speaker driver failing to produce any sound at all from the beginning but the 1.1 setup fills out the room well with mono goodness. Guess I was in the unlucky x% of people buying 'new stuff' failing these days.

thaFunkster · 10th September 2009, 9:00 PM

Ah. I was looking at some S530s myself, was VERY keen on them, but now they are just too hard to find, so instead I am getting Logitech Z-5500s.

Wasnt going to go the 5.1 route, but as long as Im spending the money I might as well go the full hog, so to speak.

Was reading a review of these online. One reviewer was testing them, next day the police turn up to hand him a noise violation notice (or whatever the exact terms is). Turns out it was his next door neighbour who filed it.

Only problem is, she is deaf. Totally deaf.

13 of her pictures fell off the wall!

As the reveiwer said: "Moral of the story, these speakers are loud enough even to piss of the deaf".

LOL.
Terrible. I dont plan on using that kind of power, but its nice to know you have it: 180W sub!

GreasyBear · 10th September 2009, 10:36 PM

get the 530's through scorptec funkster, great service

thaFunkster · 10th September 2009, 11:35 PM

Yeah I was going to, but they dont have them anymore.

I am getting my Z5500s through them for that very reason though (paying $80 more than I need to in order to reward them for all the work they have done for me recently).

irockmysocks · 10th September 2009, 11:41 PM

Hey guys, i am searching for the best speakers that can plug into my laptop and Ipod. The speakers will be in my room and my budget is probably around $200

Any suggestions???

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Nian Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 465	I will be honest with you, even if someone were to give me an Audigy 2, I wouldn't use it. The old creative drivers are the bane. They honestly are stupid old bastards when it comes to software support. Atleast Asus got their drivers in a decent state even on release, though their updates were few and far between, it wasn't quite as critical as what the creative cards need. __________________ Gigabyte GA-965p-DS4 Rev. 1.0, Engineering Sample Q9300 @ 2.7Ghz, 8Gb (4x2Gb) Team Xtreem Dark DDR2 720Mhz 4-4-4-12. Sapphire HD4870x2 2Gb, Asus Xonar D2X, Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adaptor PCI NIC, ~~BFX Ageia PhysX PCI~~, ~~Bigfoot Killer NIC M1~~, CoolerMaster CM690. Zalman CNPS9700 LED

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GreasyBear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydbourne Posts: 3,150	S730's sound very good. Pump out decent power as well which is just right for my room (at halfway if's mildly shaking most things, full power would probably cause minor distress in the walls i think). BUT, I've run into a slight hiccup with one of the bookshelf's mid speaker driver failing to produce any sound at all from the beginning but the 1.1 setup fills out the room well with mono goodness. Guess I was in the unlucky x% of people buying 'new stuff' failing these days. __________________ www.kenlolwell.com Last edited by GreasyBear; 10th September 2009 at 10:38 PM. Reason: spelling

10th September 2009, 10:36 PM	#133
GreasyBear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydbourne Posts: 3,150	get the 530's through scorptec funkster, great service __________________ www.kenlolwell.com

8th September 2009, 3:27 PM	#124
thaFunkster Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	@GreasyBear: What did you get, 730s or 530s? (PS thats not u in the pic is it? Please tell me it is! ) @Aratama: Thanks mate, appreciate it.

9th September 2009, 8:24 AM	#127
thaFunkster Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	@hankahanaka: Mate I did exactly the same - $30 on ebay! Sweet. Only problem ios there was no install cd. Did you get one? If so any chance you could burn a copy, Ill pay you for postage + some....? @Greasybear, what do you think of them? Ive heard that they actually arent all that great, thats why I was going to get the S530s. Now that I have bought the new sound card, I have ordered Logitech Z-Cinemas, which look like they should be quite good. Only issue, is the damn things run through USB and bypass the soundcard. You can go analogue input, but apparently they sound a lot worse that way. Does anyone own a pair?

10th September 2009, 8:20 AM	#130
thaFunkster Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	Yeah thats kinda true, but they are supporting Win 7 still, and believe me, the jump from onboard to Audigy 2 ZS is a big leap in quality. Only issue I have is trying to track down a copy of the install CD, drivers are available online, but not all of the software is and I am missing the graphic equaliser.

10th September 2009, 9:00 PM	#132
thaFunkster Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	Ah. I was looking at some S530s myself, was VERY keen on them, but now they are just too hard to find, so instead I am getting Logitech Z-5500s. Wasnt going to go the 5.1 route, but as long as Im spending the money I might as well go the full hog, so to speak. Was reading a review of these online. One reviewer was testing them, next day the police turn up to hand him a noise violation notice (or whatever the exact terms is). Turns out it was his next door neighbour who filed it. Only problem is, she is deaf. Totally deaf. 13 of her pictures fell off the wall! As the reveiwer said: "Moral of the story, these speakers are loud enough even to piss of the deaf". LOL. Terrible. I dont plan on using that kind of power, but its nice to know you have it: 180W sub!

10th September 2009, 11:35 PM	#134
thaFunkster Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	Yeah I was going to, but they dont have them anymore. I am getting my Z5500s through them for that very reason though (paying $80 more than I need to in order to reward them for all the work they have done for me recently).

10th September 2009, 11:41 PM	#135
irockmysocks Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Behind You Posts: 246	Hey guys, i am searching for the best speakers that can plug into my laptop and Ipod. The speakers will be in my room and my budget is probably around $200 Any suggestions???