Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black) - Best mp3 speakers site, right here

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Tim Allison “Tim Allison” (Manteca, CA United States) –

  

Sorry to be so Gushy…but I really LOVE these speakers. Having owned high-end speaker systems from Logitech, Labtech & Creative, I have always enjoyed good sound for games and music. As time has worn on, I began to play more music and fewer games on my PC. As a result I began looking for a quality 3-piece system to replace my 5-piece surround system.
I searched through all the companies I had purchased from before, when I stumbled across the Promedia 2.1′s… and let me just say….
WOW!
… These speakers are CLEARLY head and shoulders above all other 3-piece systems – in both power and sound quality.
You MUST hear them to appreciate the difference.

PROS:
- Amazing sound: clear highs, full mid-range and rich tight bass.
- Power that rivals many home systems (200w-total)- Satellites (35w ea) – Subwoofer (130W)
- Convenient headphone and auxiliary input jacks.
- Convenient and separate controls for volume and bass.
- Very attractive casing.
- Very easy setup
- THX certified (which means you will hear things you won’t hear on other speakers).

CONS:
* I cannot think of anything major, but a few drawbacks might be…
- Speaker system does not have a power switch on the satellite, it is located on the sub-woofer, which is not easy to get to (as it is typically tucked out of sight). However, the problem of shutdown is easily addressed with a power strip.
- [Costly,] compared to other systems (…though they are WELL worth the difference).
- Has horn tweeters, which are too “bright” for some folks… though I LOVE them.

Everything I play through these speakers sound great (DVD’s, MP3′s, Digital Camcorder movies, tape player etc.)I do not believe a better 3-piece system exists on the planet.
If you are a gamer or home theater enthusiast, I would encourage you to look at this systems “big brothers” (the 4.1 & 5.1 Promedia systems) as they are even more amazing (and pricier) for games and movies.

If you are in the market for a great speaker system I HIGHLY recommend Klipsch to you.

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Greg Robertson (Historic Quincy, MA) –

  

  

Once THE speaker of choice for every hard rockin’ audiophile with a big enough garage, Klipsch fell off the landscape for a while after being sold to a corporate conglomerate that didn’t know the real value of what they’d bought. But after another buyout by a small group of genuine audiophiles, Klipsch is back on top, from a sound quality standpoint — and it shows in the ProMedia 2.1 THX.

I have my trio connected to a new Mac Pro desktop unit and the sound is absolutely magical. Yes, there are more complex set-ups, with 5 or 7 speakers spread out across the room, but if you just want the magic without the madness, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX is an incredible (and very affordable) solution that’s quick and easy to configure in about 5 minutes.

Of course, there are other 3-speaker desktop systems by makers like Logitech, Cyber Acoustics, and Intec, but here’s the difference: Klipsch is a true speaker company that connects great speakers to your computer, while those others are computer peripherals companies that one day decided to make speakers. NOT the same thing. The only brands that are true competitors to Klipsch in this area are Bose, Harman Kardon, JBL, and Altec Lansing. I find that the Altec Lansing and JBL 3-speaker sets both sound nasal and “tinny” on the high end, while the Bose and Harman Kardon sets sound great, but are more expensive. So, after a good look (and listen) around, I went with Klipsch.

In any case, this is an incredible sound set-up for your computer-based music player and should not be overlooked. Enjoy.

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35-year Technology Consumer “8-tracks to 802.11″ (Mid Atlantic, USA) –

  

Since I bought my first stereo system in the late 1970s, most component purchase decisions have been about looking for the right compromise between performance and price. In this case, the combinations of Klipsch’s tradition of great speakers and an in-store audition made me disregard the price point, and –after months of monk-like-denial of other little wants– plunk down the significant $ these requre. If price is your ONLY consideration, then hese speakers have some excellent competition from Logitech (and soon, from their own company, when the GMX D-5.1 are released in Feb 2003). But: These are equal to –or better– than best home stereo speakers I’ve ever owned. And at that level of performance (even with adding of a 5.1 capable sound card if you don’t already have one), then these are at a modest price point. Like loud??? Crank ‘em up. Not only will you risk your hearing, but you’ll be amazed at out damned crisp the sound was just before deafness set in. Issues: The subwoofer is not for confined spaces. The “control tower” user interface has some issues (the power button is inexplicably located on its side, and the smaller center/rear/sub adjustment knobs would be improved by either some backlit labels and or a configuration that visually establishes their relationship): these are minor points, but surprising oversights in a speaker system that wil require most of four hundred dollars to buy. But: put in your favorite tunes (interesting note for P2P lovers whose music may be mostly downloaded: Klipsch indicates in their manual that these speakers will reveal the loss of fidelity in the MP3 format. Be prepared!), turn up the volume and all is forgiven. These rock. Period.

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