New 2.1 Speaker Recommendations for PC

CurrentlyPissed said:
Klipsch just released a new pro-media kit. Seems to be better than the older one in some aspects, but worse in others though.

Biggest oof though is you need a remote (included) to control volume. Why they would they not put a knob on it?

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-prom...timedia-speaker-system.product.100852488.html
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If using it on a computer, who cares? Use the volume on the computer to control it.

My keyboard has a volume dial which is a hell of a lot handier than trying to reach for a speaker volume knob (or a remote control) and also easier than the windows volume slider.

If using the TV output, then the TV remote would do the same. Frankly, a volume knob on a speaker amplifier seems unnecessary and rather pointless.
 
koralis said:
If using it on a computer, who cares? Use the volume on the computer to control it.

My keyboard has a volume dial which is a hell of a lot handier than trying to reach for a speaker volume knob (or a remote control) and also easier than the windows volume slider.

If using the TV output, then the TV remote would do the same. Frankly, a volume knob on a speaker amplifier seems unnecessary and rather pointless.
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I agree. I actually never touch the volume knob on my speakers. I either use the remote or software volume controls.

That said, YMMV depending on the person. But, does seem like Klipsch made the decision that most people wouldn't miss it.
 
I like having a knob on the speakers just to crank the volume up to control where the max volume would be for the software adjustment. Sounds odd, maybe. But I tend to set it right where I want it, then forget about it and never touch it again. Some stuff like Disney content is really quiet, so I may bring it up a notch. But I have it set now with that in mind and haven't touched it in months.

I need headphones now badly. Bro just retired from air force and is going to be living with me for probably 18-20mo while doing some schooling. Ugh...need headphones like yesterday and have no idea what to get. He'll be here on Monday.
 
OverclockN' said:
I like having a knob on the speakers just to crank the volume up to control where the max volume would be for the software adjustment. Sounds odd, maybe. But I tend to set it right where I want it, then forget about it and never touch it again. Some stuff like Disney content is really quiet, so I may bring it up a notch. But I have it set now with that in mind and haven't touched it in months.

I need headphones now badly. Bro just retired from air force and is going to be living with me for probably 18-20mo while doing some schooling. Ugh...need headphones like yesterday and have no idea what to get. He'll be here on Monday.
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I know lots here use headphones so no doubt you'll get recommendations.

Probably comes down to how much you want to spend, like most other audio equipment. I'm not really a headphones guy so i just have a $120 Sennheiser set. Lucky me though i found them at a thrift store new in open box for $20. They sound good enough to me when using a headphone amp.
 
Speakers being 100% tied to the software volume controls sucks when they begin to get LOUD at 8/100.
 
OverclockN' said:
I need headphones now badly. Bro just retired from air force and is going to be living with me for probably 18-20mo while doing some schooling. Ugh...need headphones like yesterday and have no idea what to get. He'll be here on Monday.
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I bought the Epos H6PRO recently and am very pleased. It's a sennsheier gaming brand offshoot. Solid build, sounds good, good mike, exudes "quality", semi-open (they have a closed version also).

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...DDD4974F1EE3DDA896ACDDD4974F1EE3D&FORM=VDRVRV

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...C3B83A34E05836114A9FC3B83A34E058&&FORM=VDRVSR


Buy link... open is considerably discounted right now.

https://www.amazon.com/EPOS-H6Pro-L...msclkid=28d7b063cec111ec8e37d811139a827d&th=1
 
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