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September 16th, 2002, 07:49 PM

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Trying to decide between Altec Lansing 621 and Klipsch Pro Media 2.1, priced 150 to 160 respectively. Both are 2.1 systems.

Does anyone out there have an opinion on these two similarly priced and spec'd systems?  Thank you.

Sandy

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September 16th, 2002, 08:09 PM

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Klipsch definitely.

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September 16th, 2002, 08:48 PM

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Thanks.  Have you heard them both yourself or know someone who has?

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September 16th, 2002, 09:09 PM

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Ive heard the klipsch. The AL I havent heard but based on previous experiences with Altec Lansing speakers I really wouldnt recommend them, especially if you use your PC for music. They give a very artificial sound that seems to beef itself up by cutting the midrange. Now that sounds great in most games but for music the entire midrange lacks any definition at all. Like I said I havent heard that particular model but every other AL speaker Ive heard has had that problem.

Oh and a quick edit...

I wouldn't even consider spending ~$150 on a set of speakers unless I'd heard them both myself.

(Edited by Visionism at 8:11 pm on Sep. 16, 2002)

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September 16th, 2002, 10:14 PM

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for that much money go for the z560s!!!

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September 16th, 2002, 10:15 PM

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why would the AL 621 be 150-160???...i got the 641 for a friends bday (cuz he liked the way it looks) for 160 shipped to the door...and but i would definitely pick the klipsch 2.1 over that...just overall so much better...the AL can hit some pretty high notes though

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September 16th, 2002, 10:56 PM

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im getting z540.

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September 16th, 2002, 11:53 PM

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actually no...still get the klipsch 2.1

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September 16th, 2002, 11:55 PM

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Quote: from Hackererer on 7:56 pm on Sep. 16, 2002[br]im getting z540.

Th z540s are very different from the z560s.  Have you already ordered them?

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September 17th, 2002, 12:26 AM

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they're so much underpowered...just kinda look the same

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Quote: from Sandy Bloom on 4:49 pm on Sep. 16, 2002[br]Trying to decide between Altec Lansing 621 and Klipsch Pro Media 2.1, priced 150 to 160 respectively. Both are 2.1 systems.

Does anyone out there have an opinion on these two similarly priced and spec'd systems? *Thank you.

Sandy

Check out 3dsoundsurge.  their reviews are pretty good and the peeps in their forums live for this shit.

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September 17th, 2002, 01:19 AM

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You should be able to goto best buy or somewhere similar and tryout the Klipsch's for sure and probably the AL's too. Far as I'm concerned, Klipsch's are the best PC speakers for the money.

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screw that.... go with monsoon speakers... they are so much clearer and crisper... my favorite   :blueyes:

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September 17th, 2002, 01:51 AM

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monsoon???...wtf r u smoking?

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