Which 5.1 speakerset?

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Little Rabbit

Hello,

Have been looking for a 5.1 speaker set, but can't decide which one to buy.
I would like to have:
- a remote control (i prefer wireless)
- a few inputs (pc, dvd, ...)

Budget: about 150 ? (~150 $), maybe 200 if it is really worth it.

I have been looking to the Creative inspire T5400, but this one does not
have the possibility for more inputs like dvd, ... (correct me if i'm wrong)
and has a wired remote. I have also been looking to the Phillips A5.600...
this one looks pretty interesting, 3 inputs, wireless remote,...
But, i have heard that the center speaker in a 5.1 set must have more power
than the others, this should be important for dialogues in movies.

Any sugestions? other speakersets?

Thx
Greetings
Little Rabbit
 
Some more info: the set has to fill my room with sound :-) my room is about
4 meters on 3 meters.

Greetings
Little Rabbit
 
Some more info: the set has to fill my room with sound :-) my room is about
4 meters on 3 meters.

Greetings
Little Rabbit
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Check your local newspapers and see what you can get for that
budget in a regular home theater speaker set, instead of a "PC"
set.... just make sure the speakers are shielded if they'll be
close to the monitor.
 
WebWalker said:
Have you check out Altec Lansing speakers?
They are goods.
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Just did, the 5100 set looks nice, has a remote (not wireless), has multiple
connection possibilities...

Does anyone know how much power u must have for a room 3 by 4 meters?
 
Just did, the 5100 set looks nice, has a remote (not wireless), has multiple
connection possibilities...

Does anyone know how much power u must have for a room 3 by 4 meters?
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It depends on how loud you want it. Seriously, that's it. You
could run a 5.1 setup from 2-4 watts and have it perfectly
adequate for casual listening at low volumes, 10W would be plenty
for most uses and medium volume, but quickly 40W+ is necessary
for higher volume and accurate bass.
 
Thx for the replies,

Got myself crazy about this one: Logitech Z5300
Power enough, remote (not wireless), THX-certified,...

Have read a lot of reviews about this one, almost al of them are very
positive
Probably a bit of Overkill for my little room, but in a few years i'm out of
here so it wil look nice in my living room ;-)

Greetings
Little Rabbit
 
Little said:
Hello,

Have been looking for a 5.1 speaker set, but can't decide which one to buy.
I would like to have:
- a remote control (i prefer wireless)
- a few inputs (pc, dvd, ...)

Budget: about 150 ? (~150 $), maybe 200 if it is really worth it.

I have been looking to the Creative inspire T5400, but this one does not
have the possibility for more inputs like dvd, ... (correct me if i'm wrong)
and has a wired remote. I have also been looking to the Phillips A5.600...
this one looks pretty interesting, 3 inputs, wireless remote,...
But, i have heard that the center speaker in a 5.1 set must have more power
than the others, this should be important for dialogues in movies.

Any sugestions? other speakersets?

Thx
Greetings
Little Rabbit
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Visit your local Car Radio and HiFi warehouse.
You should be able to find something better,
there are many 5.1 systems out there that are cheap.
Most have remotes with a lot of functions and inputs.
Look for something with a fibre link input, most decent
low range systems have one.
I suggest to take in your own CD/DVD, and listen to hear
what speakers sounds better. Sound quality shall be the
deciding factor. :)

Minotaur (8*
 
Minotaur said:
I suggest to take in your own CD/DVD, and listen to hear
what speakers sounds better.
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I want to conect them to my computer in first place.
 
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