Looking to buy some new computer speakers soon

[Grail]

So far, my list of candidates are as follows:

1. Logitech Z560
2. Monsoon MH-505
3. Logitech Z640
4. Altec Lansing ATP4

I would be interested in opinions on the speakers listed above as well as what might be better. My current price range is about 200-250 CDN. My soundcard is only 4.1, but I am still interested in 5.1 surround speakers. I would prefer to keep the selection to what I can get locally(Vancouver, BC).

As for what I will be using them for, it will mainly be DVD's and music (VBR MP3/CD/OGG). I do occasionally game and would like to have some surround sound gaming. I do consider myself a newbie audiophile and would like to get some decent quality parts.

Thx in advance for any info.

[SteveC]

I got these ( http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=6574 )recently and think they're great! Cheap too now considering they used to be over £250.

[WyWyWyWy]

Yes that one on Aria is nice. But please do consider VideoLogic's as well.

[Gurm]

Klipsch is absolutely the best, but Altec Lansing are good too.

I say that without knowing offhand which model the ATP4 are.

I use ADA880's (4.1) and they rock.

- Gurm

[Novdid]

Klipsch or Videologic, that is the question you have to ask yourself, if you have the funds of course.

[WyWyWyWy]

Please take Logictech out of consideration too.
If money is a problem then go for ATP4.

[Grail]

Awww... Can't find Videologic on sale anywhere nearby.

I heard about them previously, but forgot about them. I guess It is between Altec Lansing ADA880's, ATP4's and Monsoon MH-505 speakers.

I'll try and find some ADA880's... Hopefully someone still has stock locally. I know I can get ATP4's and Monsoons easily.

Anyone have any experience(s) with Monsoon speakers?

Videologic! Why do you forsake me! heheh.. sorry, in a goofy mood right now. I really like the ZXR-500s as well as the Sirroco Pro's. Unfortunately, unless they are around 250 CDN, I can't afford them.

[BuddMan]

The Cambridge MegaWorks 510Ds are great for the price. I'll be getting those for my upcoming new system (couldn't afford the home theater setup....yet).

[K6-III]

From that list, I'd suggest the Monsoons for a budding audiophile. The 510D's are fairly decent.

Videologic is great.

If stereo is all you need get the Diva Swan M200's as they will trounce everything else in the pricerange...

[Wombat]

Has Monsoon fixed their problem with mid-range? I looked at them a year or two ago, and they had good sound in the higher ranges, a subwoofer for the lows, and an unfortunate gap in between.

[Greebe]

With their new versions out Yes, but they're not available in a 4.1 or 5.1 solution yet... also improved their sub's low end and added a tad bit more power at a tad lower cost

[K6-III]

I'd suggest speaking to "Roj" on the speaker forum at www.3dsoundsurge.com concerning the Monsoons, seeing as he is a monsoon guru. There is even a Monsoon employee posting there now...

[Wombat]

Yes, that looks like I wonderful place to get information, seeing how the "more recent reviews" are at least 1-2 years old. Good coverage of the new Creative Live 5.1's too.....

[DentyCracker]

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[[Ch]amsalot]

To all those who seek to bash Logitech,

HEAR the 560s before you diss them. I serioulsy dobt there is a better 4.1 system for the money (at least I've never heard of one).

EVERY REVIEW I have read says their awesome, and after hearing them at my bro's house I'd say the magazines are correct.

READ THIS REVIEW FROM MAXIMUM PC MAGAZINE. THE Z-560s received a PERFECT 10!

http://www.maximumpc.com/reviews/speakers/review_2002-04-26a.html

If you don't need 5.1, look no further than the Z560s. Only $136 (+$20 S&H) from Newegg.com.

-[Ch]ams