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Cheapest balanced 2.1 possible.

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dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay Original post #1
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Hello Guys, I am thinking to buy a 2.1 speaker as cheapest as possible with balanced quality. I have decided Logitech Z103 @ 825/- shipped.

*www.logitech.com/assets/15379/15379.png

Actually I am on a planned upgrade to Z623 this year, but thats gonna take time. So for time being want some cheap alternative. Any better options/suggestions are welcome. :)
Budget- Max 1000/- (not a penny more)
Usage- Laptop

TIY
Skud
Skud #2
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:54 PM
I think you are on track. This is a pretty good set for its price. Might want to consider IEMs too which you can use even after purchasing Z623.
dashing.sujay
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM
^No IEMs for now. I prefer headphones more. And already decided on some. Keep checking Purchase thread ;)
Skud
Skud #4
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Me also don't like IEMs. They hurt ears. :(

Get the Z103. Just confirm the price from SMC.
dashing.sujay
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Me also don't like IEMs. They hurt ears. :(

Yeah, I also feel the same :(

Fine, I'll call SMC to confirm the pricing. Will order in 2/3 days.
MegaMind
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Purpose of speakers?
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:24 AM
^Only music/movies. 90%/10%
MegaMind
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:40 AM
Cheap 2.1s like z103 has distortion above 60/70% volume, bass would be terrible also the highs wont be satisfactory... The worst part, some may find it irritating.

Since u are looking for a temporary speakers, i suggest u to go for a 2.0 in your budget...
2.0 speakers lacks a sub & power(watt), but provides better mids & clear highs...
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:43 AM
^I know it'd distort, and the biggest ironical thing is that the USP I consider in any speaker is "it shouldn't distort at any cost with high vol levels". But since this is planned upgrade, so budget extremely low. :(

What 2.0 models you suggest, ex? Though I really doubt myself that I'd live without sub.
MegaMind
MegaMind #10
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Logitech Z130, Altec Lansing BXR1320
2.0 for around 1K has better SNR..
If u need a sub for sure, audition Z103 before getting it...
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:57 AM
^Leave auditioning, I have till date not found a single shop in my so called "Capital city" which keeps logitech speakers :|
MegaMind
MegaMind #12
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:04 AM
I've used my friend's Altec Lansing BXR1221 2.1s... I found the sound quality to be good if i muted the sub. but thats my personal opinion..

If u need answer to your thread topic, its AL VS2621 ~1.6K... But i doubt its availability..
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:09 AM
^I have already owned a AL BXR series 2.1 speaker. I don't remember its model but it retailed for some 1100 bucks 5 years ago and I was totally satisfied by its performance. The one you've mentioned is for 1.2k. I wish I convince myself for it. :| Also my roommate had an intex 2.1 @900. It was also satisfactory.

when I began my speaker search, it started from VS2621, but...... rest you know better. :)
MegaMind
MegaMind #14
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:12 AM
^^Can u point me the pic of that intex 2.1?
Coz. AFAIK, older intex 2.1 sub used bandpass enclosure which produce good bass signals than ported..
Tenida
Tenida #15
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Take mine if you want :p
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/bazaar/151150-logitech-2-1-speaker-x210-sale.html
Skud
Skud #16
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:26 AM
Shipping would be too costly. ;)
MegaMind
MegaMind #18
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:31 AM
@Tenida, Have u weighed them?
Tenida
Tenida #19
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:42 AM
No, not yet.
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:46 AM
^^Can u point me the pic of that intex 2.1?
Coz. AFAIK, older intex 2.1 sub used bandpass enclosure which produce good bass signals than ported..

*thebestcomputers.in/image/cache/data/subwoofer21-2000-b-500x500-500x500.jpg

Though this wasn't better than AL one I owned, but still 8.5 against it.

Take mine if you want :p
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/bazaar/151150-logitech-2-1-speaker-x210-sale.html

I had seen it the moment you posted. And shipping it would cost a min 200 I guess.
Blue Ripazah
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:02 AM
what abt creative a235.....
or f&d 203g...one of my friend is having a235 ....and it is good in quality...
Tenida
Tenida #23
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:54 AM
Megamind is right get a 2.0 speaker as you will be using for short period of time.
check this models....mostly suitable for laptops...looks nice too...
Flipkart.com: F&D V560: Speaker

Flipkart.com: Lenovo Lenovo 2.0 channel USB speaker - M0520: Speaker
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM
^I will be using them at least for 6-9 months. Without subs, majaa nahi aata :(
Blue Ripazah
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Link and cost?

*in.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=789&product=20488&listby=usage

Creative a235 costs around 1k

*shop.seventymm.com/Product/5/Buy-E...1-speaker-with-elegant-design/25482/1215/Show

*www.flipkart.com/m/computers/speakers/itmdfzesnzgg98bp


This will be also at 1k


The official link
*www.fendaindia.com/products_view.asp?id=27


I would recomend u the f&d ones bcoz they are better ...i audition them about 6 months ago ...i was impressed by the output...
Blue Ripazah
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM
If u want discount on sevwntymm site while purchasing

Go to free recharge.in
Recharge ur phone ..grab seventy mm coupons ..morever they are available at koovs also ...freerecharge.in provides koovs coupons also...
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:24 PM
freerecharge.in is not showing any seventymm coupon, buy i have a 15% coupon. Final cost is coming 869/-. Shall I go with this speaker? :|
Blue Ripazah
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:32 PM
^^ Go for it ..its a good choice ..
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Ordered! Hoping it to be fine :|
dashing.sujay
Jan 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM
There was no option for COD (or may be I couldn't see).