Wish to ask sifu here how long does a speaker last?
My logitech z506 just broke last week just after merely 3 years and 3 months.
Kind of lost trust in the brand.

different crossover point

im still listen to old altec after upgraded becos no other choices at low price that can satisfy my listening

dont worry. Just follow ur heart.

old altec from 1999 and 2007 still working.

I may be on the wrong thread, but any thread here teaches precautions to protect our speakers from sudden death?
This was what happened to my speaker. speaker power plug plugged into belkin surge protector. When I switched on surge protector, heard rather loud "pop" sound, maybe from subwoofer, (speaker ON/OFF switch is OFF), then the speaker no longer turns on...very sad my 5.1 speaker gone after just 3 years.

sorry to hear that. Actually i never use any surge protector or filter on speaker. Just on--off like everybody else doing

Any good speaker recommended budget 2k, currently eye-ing bose companion 5 or harman kardon nova, need some suggestion anout the 2 speaker.

Btw im using hkssiii right now.

any good speaker budget 200~300 (almost gaming) to replace my dying AL VS4121?

This post has been edited by zack_png: Apr 7 2015, 03:54 PM

take bose or go separate component

hello guys,

can you please recommend me a 5.1 speaker for desktop? Thought of getting the razer leviathan though.

My budget is 700 to 900 la.



and btw, how do i setup a 5.1 speaker? haha. I mean do i really to assign the 2 rear speaker behind me? Cause i m using a desktop.

So far i only know atlast this company carrying this bose, will go and visit their store to test 1st, i read review saying bose produce too much bass and weak at mid and high.

For desktop better use 2.1, 5.1 is too messy and not actually good for music.

must put side or behind. and then it wont give any sound when u play music.
only surround track got surround sound.

like that review is bad placement problem.
take note every new speaker need time to run in

actually 5.1 can be good one. need moolah to invest SACD

messy as in?

i m not an audiophile, so i guess i wont feel the diff when listening to music. haha.

the 5.1 mainly for movie and gaming actually.
i got the xonar sound card installed, just want to put the card in good use actually (the mainboard sound card rosak already).

side as in?

Assuming screen in front (90 degree) , side as in 180 degree or like 40 degree?

pls see the spoiler for reference (the degree)



This post has been edited by siew14: Apr 7 2015, 07:16 PM

U can easily search for dolby 5.1 spkr placement

The cable can be very messy and spoil mood, and the 5.1 rear speaker u really have to put at ur rear, u cannot hide those cables

5.1 is indeed a hassle but if you plan your purchase in advance you can manage your cables wisely. If you had a chance to visit my room you can see how I hide the cables behind cupboards and tables with electrical tape/zip ties.

It's all about planning but I'd go for 2.1 or 2.0 anytime if used for daily ordinary needs

5.1 is only when you are going hardcore movie or gaming enthusiast

most of the time the extra speakers are wasted on youtube or music playback and splitting the audio/mixing stereo to 5.1 would make sound noisy at times

to go super deep into technical side, there could be audio phase problems which cause weird wooshing sound if you upscale stereo to 5.1 (they call it comb effect)

I can easily recommend Edifier R2800 and this massive speaker is going to fill the room in new ways that small 2.0 or 2.1 speakers cannot do especially when sitting close to these speaker

I lay cable all over the floor. Looks not so bad.
Indeed stereo upmix to surround need a good processing driver and pc often fail at that

Hi all sifu. I am currently using Edifier R401, any recommendation upgrade with budget rm200+- , mainly for movies and music. Thanks.

This post has been edited by yonghong: Apr 9 2015, 10:00 PM

Hello guys,am seeking advise for an upgrade for my current unknown-brand pair of speakers. Due to my room limitation and desk setup,I'd prefer only 2.0 system with decent budget,best below RM200,mainly for movie and music. Feel free to PM me for detailed information.
Please kindly provide items range which can be purchased locally. =] Thankiiew!

5.1 speaker? any brand preference?

would recommend u go to shops to audition the speakers... u never know some of the 2.1 speakers may blow u away...