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Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Posted by: sdref
from Columbia, SC
- Do the speakers compare favorably to my expensive 7.2 speaker AV system? No.
- Does the amplifier and its inputs compare favorably to my higher end AV sound processing receiver? No.
- Does this system cost approximately $150 and produce excellent sound for my computer system? Absolutely.
- Does the amplifier and its inputs compare favorably to my higher end AV sound processing receiver? No.
- Does this system cost approximately $150 and produce excellent sound for my computer system? Absolutely.
My computer listening experience is based upon a HP quad processor desktop with an Auzentech sound card and preamp sound processor/equalizer. The speakers are sitting in a multi-shelf desk system, enclosed on all sides, open in the front and rear and full of equipment. The satellite speakers are sitting behind two 22" monitors surrounded by equipment and wires and the subwoofer is sitting on the floor at the bottom/rear of the desk. I am not a "booming" bass fan and only use enough bass control to duplicate the sound quality of live music or a little more and prefer clear, room filling, quality sound with no audible distortion.
I read personal and professional reviews on a myriad of small audio systems to replace the low quality sound of my 15 year old Altec Lansing 2.1 computer system and narrowed it down to several systems, including Bose Companion 3, Antec Soundscience Rokus and this Klipsch Pro Media.
I purchased the Rokus, was impressed with its sound definition, clarity and it even had a toslink optical input, along with a nice remote control puck. I tested both the optical and 3.5mm headphone jack inputs and could not tell any difference in the apparent sound quality to my aging ears. After much adjusting of the preamp, I just could not get enough quality bass and the midrange may have been lacking also.
I then came across a set of Bose Companion 3's on a store shelf and not on display to listen to. While flipping the smaller and lighter weight than expected box, reading the specifications, I just could not figure out how this lightweight speaker system could produce enough bass and reluctantly passed. My expectation was the vocals and treble would probably be excellent, but I was not convinced the bass would be appropriate for my minimal - moderate needs.
Next came a trip to Best Buy and they had a set of Klipsch's on full display. I was really impressed by the amount and tightness of the bass while listening to a radio station in that large, open store. The treble was not quite up to what I had hoped for but I decided to take them home for a try in a different listening environment and with my audio setup.
After less than an hour of setting the preamp controls versus the speaker-amplifier controls, I was extremely happy with this purchase. My 192 khz ripped Blues MP3s and pop instrumentals sounded very good, considering the price of this system. And even Internet music from Pandora and Jango had a much improved sound quality. Even in this less than perfect listening setup, the soundfield was excellent and spread between the satellite speakers, even the bass from the subwoofer sitting on the floor under the desk was between the satellites. I settles with the bass controls on the equalizer set at -2dB and the speaker amplifier base control is set at 1/4 to 1/3, depending upon the music source.
As a minimum, I really think one needs to be using some sort of equalizer. Without tweaking my equalizer and balancing/tuning the sound with the speaker/amplifier controls, I did not like any speaker system as it was initially hooked up to my computer. As a minimum, WinAmp should work fine for media supported by it.
What's great about it: Sound quality versus price
What's not so great: No remote control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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