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    5.1 Speaker System or 7.1?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Agent CoolBlue, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Alright so I am about to get a new desktop in and I want a good speaker system that will give me that more ''life-like'' feeling when I'm playing games like CSS, BF2, etc...

    But my question is...5.1 or 7.1? Does a 7.1 speaker system necessarily mean that it's better then a 5.1?

    Here's the 7.1
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836116153

    Here's the 5.1
    pm): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120&Tpk=Z-5500

    Which one would you choose fellas?

    Just a side question, are the cables long enough on each individual speakers so I can mount them around my room for that surround sound feeling? Thanks!
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Sep 13, 2007
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  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    as the 7.1 is a third of the price of the 5.1, the quality will be crap. just get a good 5.1.
     
    Jeff, Sep 13, 2007
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  3. shahbazi

    shahbazi Notebook Evangelist

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    300 is a lot to spend on logitech speakers... but
    good reviews and a lot of them
     
    shahbazi, Sep 14, 2007
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  4. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    it will be money well spent, trust me.

    you could always go for the x530. lots cheaper, but not too bad.
     
    Jeff, Sep 14, 2007
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    those 7.1 speakers stink. seriously, those 5.1's are insanely amazing. they are perfect for gaming. i promise you wont be disappointed if you get them.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 14, 2007
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  6. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    exactly. i pay more for shoes, and they don't have any electronic components :p

    but seriously, you wouldn't waste your money on them.
     
    Jeff, Sep 14, 2007
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  7. neezee

    neezee Notebook Enthusiast

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    5.1 hands down, as most things dont even support 7.1...though im pretty sure u can get a better deal than ~300
     
    neezee, Sep 14, 2007
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