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JAWS
01-20-2002, 11:41 AM
Does anyone have any suggestions on buying these components? The time has come for me to upgrade.

Try to picture this: (my current setup)

1 SoundBlaster 16 PCI
2 Altec Lansing ADA-305

I realize ANYTHING would be better than my current setup.

So my question, what is the best BANG for the BUCK?
Any replies would be appreciated! Thanks
JBELL
01-20-2002, 11:54 AM
get LIVE! 5.1 platinum - GREAT sys with the Live! drive setup - it has been replaced with the audigy systems and it still sounds great - that is wha It run



speakers -

I run the altec langsing ADA880 speaks and are perfect!!! but about $100 for the set...

so it is what your budget can afford.
Smizack
01-20-2002, 10:54 PM
Klipsch Promedia 5.1 speakers are about the best out there right now, but they aren't very cheap.
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Originally posted by JBell

speakers -

I run the altec langsing ADA880 speaks and are perfect!!! but about $100 for the set...

so it is what your budget can afford.

Yeah, that speaker set is suppost to be compareable to Klipsch, and about 1/4 the price.
JAWS
01-21-2002, 09:09 AM
I guess that's what I'm looking for: The best price!

I can't be spending over $200 for the components!
JBELL
01-21-2002, 09:56 AM
Originally posted by JAWS
I guess that's what I'm looking for: The best price!

I can't be spending over $200 for the components!


look to the santa cruz sound card the turtle beach runs $70 at Frys


then look for some altec digital speakers on ubid at the price of you selection and keep with that price - they always have more auctions.


Joe
Smizack
01-24-2002, 08:30 AM
Originally posted by JBell



look to the santa cruz sound card the turtle beach runs $70 at Frys


then look for some altec digital speakers on ubid at the price of you selection and keep with that price - they always have more auctions.


Joe

Hey, while we're on this subject, what's a good sub to buy seperately that dosen't suck? (I don't have my klipsch yet!):D
JAWS
02-03-2002, 09:45 AM
Originally posted by JBell
look to the santa cruz sound card the turtle beach runs $70 at Frys

What model do I look for? Where's Frys?
JBELL
02-03-2002, 10:27 AM
Originally posted by JAWS


What model do I look for? Where's Frys?


www.outpost.com - that is their online store

and turtle beach IS the model
DaGooch
02-03-2002, 11:01 AM
Hercules XP and Klipsch = expensive and great sounding combination.

Santa Cruz and Altec Lansing = value with same audio quality
JBELL
02-03-2002, 11:07 AM
Originally posted by DaGoochMeister
Hercules XP and Klipsch = expensive and great sounding combination.

Santa Cruz and Altec Lansing = value with same audio quality

My 5.1 platinum and ADA880 speaks ROCK THA HOUSE!! I have on lowest volume setting and they are loud!!!
JAWS
02-03-2002, 11:08 AM
Originally posted by JBell



www.outpost.com - that is their online store

and turtle beach IS the model

Thank you very much! :)
JAWS
02-05-2002, 05:52 PM
This looks like a good price:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=29-118-101
Smizack
02-07-2002, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by JAWS
This looks like a good price:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=29-118-101

Yeah it does. Out of stock though, imagine that.

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Originally posted by JBell
My 5.1 platinum and ADA880 speaks ROCK THA HOUSE!! I have on lowest volume setting and they are loud!!!

Do you know what db level it's rated at by any chance? Just curious.