Alot of people been looking for details about what kind of speaker suitable for them .. i guess is time to make a thread for about multimedia speaker ...a good speaker is able to provide clarity sound , very smooth and nice bass ,good sound reproduction and good sound balance ..if you are looking for a new speaker set for your comp ..i do hope the information in this thread is useful for the forumers ..

Well..for 7.1 speakers system

CREATIVE



Highest End 7.1

Creative Gigaworks S750

* 700 Watts RMS Total
* 700 Watts Total System Burst Power
* Front Satellite Speakers: (Rated @ 8 ohms @ 0.1% THD @ 1kHz, 2 Channels Loaded)
* 70 Watts RMS per channel
* Side Satellite Speakers: (Rated @ 8 ohms @ 0.1% THD @ 1kHz, 2 Channels Loaded)
* 70 Watts RMS per channel
* Rear Satellite Speakers: (Rated @ 8 ohms @ 0.1% THD @ 1kHz, 2 Channels Loaded)
* 70 Watts RMS per channel
* Center Satellite Speaker: (Rated @ 8 ohms @ 0.1% THD @ 1kHz, Single Channel Loaded)
* 70 Watts RMS
* Subwoofer: (Rated @ 8 ohms @ 0.2% THD @ 70Hz, Single Channel Loaded)
* 210 Watts RMS

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:


* 99 dB
* Overall Frequency Response:
* 25Hz to 40kHz

Minimum System Requirements:

* PC with sound card or onboard audio supporting 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound

Retail Box Contents:

* Six wall-mountable two-way satellite speakers
* One wall-mountable two-way satellite center satellite speaker (Horizontal orientation)
* One subwoofer
* One Audio Control Pod
* One wireless remote control (batteries included)
* Six satellite speaker desktop stands
* One center satellite speaker monitor stand (Downward facing)
* Three 10ft / 3m cables for front speakers
* Two 16-1/2ft / 5m cables for side speakers
* Two 23ft / 7m cables for rear speakers
* 7.1 audio cable
* User manual
* Warranty and Technical Support booklet


Low End 7.1

Creative Inspire T7700 7.1



- Specifications -

Speaker Power: - 8 Watts RMS per channel (6 channels)
- 20 Watts RMS center speaker
- 24 Watts RMS subwoofer
Frequency Response: - 40Hz ~ 20kHz
(SNR): - 80dB
Dimension : - 9.5cm x 7.7cm x 16.8cm (Satellite with tweeter)
- 9.5cm x 7.7cm x 14.0cm (Satellite)
- 19.2cm x 30.0cm x 28.3cm (Subwoofer)
- 4.7cm x 2.5cm x 10.4cm (Audio Control Pod)

VIDEOLOGIC



videologic ZXR-750 7.1

Specifications:

* 8-speaker set
* 28w subwoofer, seven 7w satellites
* RCA connection from subwoofer to satellites
* Will require mini jack to RCA cables to connect to soundcard
* 18-22KHz frequency response

High End 6.1



Creative Megaworks 650 THX

Six satellites and one sub
600 watts of "system power"
Remote control




Creative Inspire 6700 6.1

5.1 system



Creative Megaworks 550 THX

The MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 is a 5.1 system featuring 5 70W satellites, and 1 150W subwoofer (500W total system power). The system also incorporates a 99dB SNR and 25Hz - 20kHz frequency response. Remote volume control is possible.(Highly Recommended)



Logitech Z-680

Specifications

Total output power: 505 Watts RMS
Subwoofer power output: 188 Watts RMS
Satellite speaker power output: 317 Watts RMS (62 Watts RMS per channel for satellites; 69 Watts RMS for center chane

Total peak power: 1000 Watts
Maximum SPL: 114 dB
System frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz
Input impedance: 10,000 ohms
Shielded satellites for use near video monitors

True Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound with built-in hardware decoding

Dolby Pro Logic® II decoding creates a 5.1 sound field from two-channel sound sources
THX® certification ensures top sound quality
Connects to PlayStation®2, Xbox™, DVD players, satellite receivers, PC sound cards, and more to deliver immersive gaming and movie experiences
Home-stereo style connectors use standard gauge speaker wire

Four stylish satellites stand on desk or mount on wall to provide smooth mid and high frequencies

Center channel speaker rests on your monitor, on your desk, or mounted on the wall

Magnetic shielding in speakers protects your equipment

Internal power supply eliminates bulky wall adapters

Removable cloth grills on satellites deliver improved sound and variable aesthetics

Wireless remote control, batteries included
Uses regular stereo speaker wire (included)




Edifier S5.1

Specifications

Power Output:
Subwoofer: RMS 90W (@ fo=60Hz, 10% THD, single channel loaded)
Satellite speaker: RMS 25Wx6 (@ fo=1kHz,10% THD, 6 channels loaded)
THD+N (Amplifier): <=0.5% (satellite, @ PO=3W )
Signal-to-Noise Rate (Amplifier): >=85dB(A Weighted)
Input Impedance: 10K Ohm
Input Sensitive: 450mv
Frequency Response: 32Hz-20kHz
Input Port: 6.1 channels RCA Line-in
Subwoofer unit: 8” (D210mm), 4 Ohm, magnetically shielded
Satellite Speaker unit: 4” mid-range and ¾” cloth dome tweeter,8 Ohm, magnetically Shielded
Dimensions: Subwoofer: 270(W) x 496(H) x 496(D)mm
Center Speaker: 290(W) × 140(H) × 140(D)mm
Satellite Speakers: 150(W) x 230(H) x 161(D)mm
Gross Weight: about 42Kg
Power Requirement: 100V-120V ~, 50/60Hz
MAX Power Consumption: 360W



Edifier S5.1M

Specifications:

Power Output:
Satellite Speaker: RMS 20Wx6(@ fo=1kHz, 10% THD, 6 channels loaded )
Woofer: RMS 60W (@ fo=60Hz, 10% THD, single channel loaded )
THD+N (Amplifier): <=0.5% (satellite, @ PO=3W )
Signal-to-Noise Rate (Amplifier): >=85dB(A Weighted)
Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
Input Port: 6.1 channels RCA Line-in
Controller: Controller: Infrared remote controller, main volume, rear, center, subwoofer, mute and power.
Woofer unit Impedance: 4 Ohms
Woofer driver unit: 8 inch(D210mm), magnetically shielded
Satellite Speaker unit Impedance: 8 Ohms
Satellite driver unit: 3 inch (D90mm) paper cone, magnetically shielded
3/4 inch cloth dome tweeter, magnetically shielded
Dimensions: Subwoofer: 240(W) x 403(H) x 338(D)mm
Satellite Speaker: 105(W) x 192(H) x 100(D)mm
Gross Weight: about 22Kg
Power Requirement:
220V-240V ~ , 50/60Hz (for Model European/China/Korea/South America, etc.)
100V-120V ~, 50/60Hz (for Model USA/Canada/Japan )
MAX Power Consumption: 180W



Edifier R501

Specifications:

Power Output:
Satellite Speaker: RMS 6Wx4(@ fo=1kHz, 10% THD, 5 channels loaded )
Center Speaker: RMS 8W(@ fo=1kHz, 10% THD, 5 channels loaded )
Woofer: RMS 30W (@ fo=60Hz, 10% THD, single channel loaded )
THD+N (Amplifier): <=0.5% (satellite, @ PO=3W )
Signal-to-Noise Rate (Amplifier): >=85dB(A Weighted)
Input Impedance: 20K Ohms
Input Port: 5.1 channels RCA Line-in
Controller: Infrared remote controller, main volume, rear, center, subwoofer, mute and power.
Woofer unit Impedance: 8 Ohms
Woofer driver unit: 8 inch(D210mm), magnetically shielded
Satellite Speaker unit Impedance: 4 Ohms
Satellite driver unit: 3 inch (D78mm) full-range paper cone, magnetically shielded
Dimensions: Subwoofer: 395(W) x 296(H) x 296(D)mm
Satellite Speaker: 90(W) x 135(H) x 92(D)mm
Gross Weight: about 14.5Kg
Power Requirement:
220V-240V ~ , 50/60Hz (for Model European/China/Korea/South America, etc.)
100V-120V ~, 50/60Hz (for Model USA/Canada/Japan )
MAX Power Consumption: 90W

Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1

Specifications:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
25Hz-20kHz +/- 5dB

MAX ACOUSTIC OUTPUT:
115dB

COVERAGE ANGLE:
Near field design

DISPERSION ANGLE:
90 ° x 40 ° Microtractrix ™ Horn

OVERLOAD PROTECTION:
Limiter circuit

ENCLOSURE TYPE:
Satellites and center—sealed
Subwoofer—6th order bass reflex

AMPLIFIER:
BASH ®, dual supply, switching/linear hybrid

AMPLIFIER POWER:
FTC Rated per Satellite: 60 watts/channel, 100Hz - 1KHz (Note: all channels driven)
FTC Rated Subwoofer: 170 watts, 40 - 100Hz
Maximum Burst Power: 500 watts

TWEETER:
25mm metalized polymer

HIGH FREQUENCY HORN:
MicroTractrix ™ horn

HF CROSSOVER:
3000Hz

MIDRANGE:
3" fiber composite

LOW FREQUENCY CROSSOVER:
120Hz

SUBWOOFER:
Dual 8" side-firing fiber composite drivers

WIRE GAUGE ACCOMODATED:
18 gauge supplied

WEIGHT:
47.74 lbs. total
Satellites (each) 2 lbs.
Center 2 lbs.
Control Tower 1 lb.
Subwoofer 33 lbs.

VOLTAGE:
120 volt

4.1 System



JBL Invader 4.1

Input Impedance: >5K
Signal-to-Noise: >85dB
Frequency Response: 40 - 20kHz
Input Sensitivity: 400 mv rms for rated power
Voltage Input:120VAC

SUBWOOFER:
Drivers: One 6.00 inch Magnum transducer
Power: 32 watts total (1% THD+N)
Dimensions:Width: 7.3 inches Depth: 8.8 inches Height: 11.8 inches

SATELLITE:
Drivers: Dual Phoenix transducers per satellite
Power: 48 watts total (1% THD+N)
Dimensions: Width: 2.9 inches Depth: 3.9 inches Height: 8.9 inches



Logitech Z-560

Total power output: 400 watts RMS
- Satellite speaker power output: 212 watts RMS (53w + 53w + 53w + 53w)
- Subwoofer power output: 188 watts RMS
System frequency response 35Hz - 20kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio: 100dB
Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level): 114dB



Edifier S4.1

Specifications:

Power Output:
Satellite Speaker: RMS 20Wx4(@ fo=1kHz, 10% THD, 4 channels loaded )
Woofer: RMS 60W (@ fo=60Hz, 10% THD, single channel loaded )
THD+N (Amplifier): <=0.5% (satellite, @ PO=3W )
Signal-to-Noise Rate (Amplifier): >=85dB(A Weighted)
Input Impedance: 22K Ohms
Input Port: 5.1 channels RCA Line-in
Controller: Volume, Super Bass, Treble, Center and Surround.
Woofer unit Impedance: 8 Ohms
Woofer driver unit: 6.5 inch(D166mm), magnetically shielded
Satellite Speaker unit Impedance: 4 Ohms
Satellite driver unit: 3 inch (D90mm) paper cone, magnetically Shielded
3/4 inch cloth dome tweeter, magnetically Shielded
Dimensions: Subwoofer: 350(W) x 190(H) x 292(D)mm
Satellite Speaker: 105(W) x 192(H) x 100(D)mm
Gross Weight: about 15Kg
Power Requirement:
220V-240V ~ , 50/60Hz (for Model European/China/Korea/South America, etc.)
100V-120V ~, 50/60Hz (for Model USA/Canada/Japan )
MAX Power Consumption: 200W

QUOTE

Well.. can u list out the best for 7.1, 6.1, 5.1 and 2.1 speaker?

sure!

Best 7.1 is Creative Gigaworks S750(RM1800-2000)

Best 6.1 is Creative Megaworks 650 THX

Best 5.1 is Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 ( but overpriced in Malaysia)(RM2100+) ,Creative Mgeworks 550 THX ( highly recommended )(RM1100). Logitech Z680 ( Total Peak Power Output =1000watts)(RM1430)



Best 2.1 is Creative Megaworks 250D (RM880) wow!!

QUOTE

wow.. r u sure the megaworks and gigaworks takeover all the categories?

According to the review i read , its proven that megaworks grab best 6.1 and gigaworks grabbed the best 7.1 , 2.1 megaworks not only 250D but 215 and so on ..but total power output 250D = 300 watts rms...its seriously kick ass for 2.1 speaker

well..currently 6.1 speaker is very little ..if come to 5.1 compare wif 5.1



Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra > Creative Megaworks 550 THX > Logitech Z-680



Logitech at the third place is because too boomy , not very comfortable when listening to it , for people who like to blast song , Logitech Z-680 is their choice ..i owned this speaker b4 i get myself a set of gigaworks..the sound quality of z680 is not that clear ...megaworks although dont have more powerful sub than z680 but megaworks leading in front of z680 because of the clarity of sound ...listening to music need clarity sound ..and not a speaker that which is very boomy and sound blur ..alot of ppl might disagreed on what i said about z680 but this is seriously comes from my personal experience..



Alot of ppl compare klipsch pm ultra 5.1 VS Logitech Z-680 ..this is totally no match at all ..u can decide which is the winner in 2 seconds..Which is Klipsch for sure...undeniable Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 is the best among so many 5.1 speaker in the town ..

[quote]Is the S4.1 support surround systems? coz i saw in the catalog.say tat the it can use as surround systems,the speaker automatically shift the center satelite function to the front satelites....issit true? do it still need 5.1 soundcard ? need 2 or 3 input??how's the perfomance?

Anyone...plz help me....[/quote]



mike, last time i was using 4.1 speaker i used 5.1 sound card also ..and got surround effect if i am not mistaken i think should hav surround effect ..becoz 4.1 speaker surround able to provide surround effect already...i am not familiar in S4.1 ..thats why i cant give u a very exact answer ...

[quote]oh...just ask about S4.1 only...coz at this price wif 4.1....should b quite ok the quality.....by the way,i prefer 5.1 ler...got the center one....heheh

mayb will save up more n change later......R501 not bad also mar...heheh[/quote]



if i am not mistaken u r using R501 right now ??

if you wanna upgrade from R501 ., then you should go for a better one ..such as creative megaworks 5.1 ..this speaker is seriously highly recommended

[quote]Issit megaworks THX 5.1 550??? i saw the advertisement in the lowyat pc fair in Start Intech 2day selling at rm1099 wif 1 pair of MT-1200 stands....the woofer wont small like the inspire series..rite?[/quote]



yup thats Creative Megaworks 5.1 550THX

the woofer much more power than inspire series..inspire series sux..cant compare wif MW at all..megaworks and gigaworks sub made by cambridge soundworks and not creative own self made..mega and giga sub using B.A.S.H sub technology..megaworks sub = 150watts and gigaworks sub = 210watts



Cheers,

Benny

[quote]oh...just ask about S4.1 only...coz at this price wif 4.1....should b quite ok the quality.....by the way,i prefer 5.1 ler...got the center one....heheh

mayb will save up more n change later......R501 not bad also mar...heheh[/quote]



currently i am usin Edifier S4.1

as for the quality, its very good with the budget.

its S4.1 but with 5.1 input.

means that it also can produce a virtual speaker by both two front satelite.



much more better than R501.

hi bro Nautica 1337....u seems very expert in speakers :thumright: ....keep on ur good work really helps a lot ppl.....so ok ....now i wanna ask bout SC......Is Turtle Beach Santa Cruz a gud SC.....then is compare to audigy 2 & audigy 1 .....

Audigy 2 < Turtle Beach Santa Cruz < Audigy 1 ........??

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is a good soundcard,Audigy2 ZS and Turtle Beach Santa Cruz can be considered as Equal performance.Both are good sound card quality . As alot of ppl is using Creative Soundcards since Live! Series,becoz Live! Series Running Perfectly on Windows 98, Me . Thats why Alot of ppl when buying sound card will just think of buying creative soundcard thats all..

On Windows XP , santa cruz performance anytime better than Live! and Audigy 1 for sure..



Turtle Beach was a pioneer in audio technology, making the first wave table synthesizer available on a sound card, and Santa Cruz is also the maker of the popular Montego and Montego II sound cards based on Aureal's Vortex. They are a very respectable and liked manufacturer of audio devices. Recently, they merged with Voyetra, Inc, the developers of the popular OEM product "AudioStation" (5th incarnation) and many educational music software titles.Santa Cruz, it is based on the Crystal CS4630 SoundFusion Digital Signal Processor chip. Crystal is a division of the parent company Cirrus Logic, a chip manufacturer.







Audigy2 ZS,Audiotrak 7.1 and Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

for universal use



M-audio Revolution 7.1

Its a must get SC , if u r very into music...





Some Spec about Turtle Beach Santa Cruz



Analog (A-A):

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 120kHz (-3dB)

SNR: 96dB FS A-weighted.

THD+N: (-3dB): < -91dB FS (0.0027%).

Crosstalk: -105dB @ 100Hz



Digital Playback (D-A):

Frequency Response: (-3dB) @ Fs = 48kHz: 10Hz to 20kHz

SNR: 90dB FS A-weighted

THD+N: (-3dB FS): < -87dB FS (0.004%).



Digital Recording (A-D):

Frequency Response: (-3dB) @ Fs = 48kHz: 10Hz to 20kHz

SNR: 93dB FS A-weighted

THD+N: (-3dB FS): < -84dB FS (0.005%).



Digital Output: 48kHz PCM audio or Dolby Digital® AC-3 for external decoder.



Games Compatibility: Supports most DOS games in Windows 95/98 (DOS box and Real Mode)



Analog Quad Mixer: Lets you pan analog sources between four speakers.



For Music Performance



M-audio Revolution 7.1> Audigy2>Turtle Beach Santa Cruz>Audigy



As i always says , what u pay what u get



Cheers,

Benny

i think logitech Z640 5.1 set of speakers are really bang for the buck



wat do u all think??



paired them with a Audigy 2 ZS...sounds abs gr8~!



till i hav more money b4 i upgrade my speakers...but i think they suffice for now



really good

for your information logitech z640 is entry lvl of 5.1 speaker ..

try this.... :wink:



I just bought Logitech Z-5300 and it cost only $750. Is a 5.1 system, 280w RMS & wired remote. Plus, SB audugy 2 ZS...... reasonably budget and most important....... sound superb & fantastic! comparable with my Sony Home Theater System!



http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...,CONTENTID=6851



cheers!

[quote]z-5300 is comparable wif Sony HTS? lol..[/quote]



in terms of sound distribution .... of course not the price la!

[quote]Is the S4.1 support surround systems? coz i saw in the catalog.say tat the it can use as surround systems,the speaker automatically shift the center satelite function to the front satelites....issit true? do it still need 5.1 soundcard ? need 2 or 3 input??how's the perfomance?

Anyone...plz help me....[/quote]



Yup Edifier S4.1 can be considered a 5.1 as the center will be compensated by the front satellites

i plan to use altec lansing atp 3 with creative sb live audigy de/ls or

vs 4121 with secreative sb live de 5.1

..is it match ?which one is better?

Yeah, I noticed no one talks about Altec... are they so lousy that no one here even mentions about them? I have always recommended Altec to people... I always loved their nice response to bass sounds...

sonic gear the rock!

At RM880,I'd rather get Klipcsh Promedia 2.1 THX.Unfortunately,none can be found at Lowyat Plaza.

how about creative inspire 2500 3 piece is it good?
is it good if match wif creative sb live 24bit?

yea u are right... those good 2.1 speakers u cannot find in malaysia. i also dont know why. logitech z-2300, promedia 2.1 thx also dont have.

just want to know if sound card is 5.1 need speaker with 5.1 channel?how about wif 2.1 speaker?

May be do some configuration in the OS, like my 2.1(build in sound card) set to 5.1 setup

ok may man.. i'm one of the altec biggest fan here.. yeah well.. i was surprised here that nobody is talking bout it. ok personally to me the altec is the best!! i'm myself currently using the am4100 and it delivers balanced sound. and with an on-bod sound chip and an updated driver it is able to deliver a good surround effect and not to boomy bass.. i tried on the game gtr.. and it makes me feel like i'm really in the game.. seriously!!

the 5.1 card works fine with 2.1 or 5.1 speakers
if u have a 5.1 system,then u will need a sound card that supports 5.1

ofcourse the audigy is better,they have midrange to highend of that series
sb live its only the lowend level card

Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1
this speaker loook nice also .
how much the cost to buy this stuff ???

pc moding staff pls give the cost !







Creative Inspire T7700 7.1

and this is also nice,
how much this speaker system ??

give da price babeh

http://my.hardwarezone.com/priceguide/

help yourself to help others hehe