Can a 5.1 Computer Speaker system (like Logitech or Creative) deliver a good movie surround sound experience?

Question

I have a 32" LCD TV and I was thinking about getting a 5.1 system (logitech or creative) to get surround sound for movies. However, I don't want to go all out for a high powered home theatre system from Onkyo or Sony or something. $59.99-$99.99 for a simple 5.1 system sounds more palatable to me than $199+. And since I don't have a big place, I don't need the huge speakers. However, do the computer speakers deliver a credible surround sound experience?

Answer 1

Hi!
I will try to provide as unbiased and honest an answer as possible...

If you want an all in 1 solution on a lower budget, then Logictech or Creative are good options... They are designed for game playback though, and as a result, will be "boomy" or more thunderous than a component audio system would offer.
Seeing as you spent a good amount of money on your TV (LCD's aren't "cheap") why not do your TV (and your ears) a favor, and live with the TV speakers for a few extra weeks until you can save ~$500 for a good quality home theater in a box (htib) solution from someone like Panasonic or even Sony. Trust me, the sound will be much more commensurate to audio/video watching/listening than a computer sound system would be. I relate those computer sound systems to Bose in terms of audio performance (this is NOT a good thing!) for home theater environments... BOOM without much emotion... Find it in yourself to save some extra dough and buy a system dedicated to a living/bed room environment and you will be much more satisfied with the overall listening arrangement!


http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelList?storeId=15001&catalogId=13401&catGroupId=25011&cacheProgram=11002&cachePartner=7000000000000005702

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/quintet-iii.aspx
requires audio receiver and sub (purchased separately)

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/_3Cwbr%20target=_blank_3EINTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=hav_HomeTheater_DVDDreamSystems&Dept=tvvideo

Trust me, these will much better support your audio/video jones!

Answer 2

Logitech. understanding human beings will inform you that Logitech is a thank you to bypass. some human beings like Klipch besides or cyber acoustics. in case you want sturdy sound for the cost decide for logitech x-530. or in case you have extra to spend decide for the logitech thx z-5300e. their flag deliver sort is around 3 hundred. oh don't be fooled via the encompass ingredient of those you are going to adore those for song. yet once you extremely need 2.a million speaker setup then logitech it somewhat is.

Answer 3

If you're viewing a $200 sound system as good sounding, then yes go with Creative or Logitech. For the rest of you out there you can get into a barely acceptable HT for $1,000. You can start to get decent sound for $3K. If you really want to bother the neighbors budget at least 10k.

Answer 4

On a desk top they will. trying to fill and image in a large living room, they won't Desktop speakers are modeled on near field monitors, and loose the ability to create a sound stage at normal tv viewing distances (nine feet or more) they sound ok, but also sound like theses ons speaker over there, one over there, one over... Also the tiny bass cubes boom and suck, and will not give you the sense of the LFE information available. A step up from built in TV speakers is the best I would promise.

Answer 5

Yes they do. We have a Kennwood 5.1. Recently we bought a new system with a 7.1 and returned it because the 5.1 sounded way better. And also the movies are done in Digital Dolby 5.1.