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User Submitted Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black) ReviewsDate: 2010-08-28 Multi-Tasking When I'm on my computer for whatever reason I'm listening to great music via my Real Rhsapsody subscription and all of it's related bells and whistles. The sound is produced through the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX certified system. I love my reasonably priced Klipsch system and I am a musician and listen to music ranging from Tuvan or Innu throat singing, opera, classical, jazz, swing, early 20th century bands like Jean Goldkette and Fletcher Henderson and contemporary music. Date: 2010-08-12 Mostly good for the price I've had these speakers for 5 years now, so I can tell you guys my experiences with these speakers over the years. For computer speakers that I bought for ~$120 5 years ago, they're pretty good but not fantastic. As with any 2.1 system with a separate subwoofer, it's hard to get good midrange reproduction. To my ears, these speakers have a much more balanced sound signature than the Logitech Z-2300, which I was also contemplating buying at the time. I'm glad I went with the Klipsch. While the midrange isn't recessed, it could be better. I think that in part, it's because the bass is so strong. Setting the subwoofer at the recommended white dot on the controller pod definitely provides too much bass. This is in comparison with headphones (Sennheiser HD-650/ HiFiMan RE0). Rather, I find that turning the subwoofer down all the way and then turning it clockwise 20 degrees (a tiny fraction of a turn) provides a more balanced sound signature. This is what I dislike about the system: 1) The power button is behind the subwoofer. Any time I want to turn it off or on, I have to bend down, turn the subwoofer, and locate the switch. 2) The LED light on the controller pod is fairly bright at night. It's not blinding, but it will be distracting if you're trying to sleep with the speakers still turned on in pitch darkness. 3) The wires are very cheap and flimsy/thin. 4) The DIN plug goes into the back of the subwoofer and is *very easily* damaged. I wish I had known this 5 years ago. I pushed the subwoofer (wires side) against the wall. Gradually I started getting channel imbalance. It turns out that the DIN plug metal was damaged/bent. Ordering a replacement involves replacing the entire controller pod (which slides out from under the satellite speaker). It was $23 at the time. Now, I've been very careful not to place any stress or strain on the DIN plug. 5) The rubber feet on the satellites do not stay put very well. Even if you stick them on very thoroughly, they will fall off or move around, and the adhesive will remain on the satellite feet. What they do well: 1) They provide an amazing amount of volume without much distortion. They will definitely annoy your neighbors if you turn it up, and the bass will travel through walls (turning down the bass will keep sensitive neighbors at bay). 2) They're great for watching movies. When I watch 1080p movies on my 23 inch LCD using these speakers, it feels like I'm in a movie theater. 3) At the time, they were the best 2.1 computer speakers available. 4) Before I discovered audiophile-grade headphones, I was really satisfied with the increased amount of detail that I could hear from these speakers in comparison to laptop speakers. If you want the most amount of bass in your room, I would position the subwoofer speaker against a hard surface to allow the bass to propagate better. Under a desk or something works pretty well. Note that if you turn up the volume to the max, you will eventually break your speakers, so don't turn up the volume too high. I've read reports of people blowing out their subwoofer because they turned the volume up too high. That said, now, if I could do things differently, I would probably have gone with monitors, like the Audioengine A5 or the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40, for they provide much more accurate music reproduction. The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system is no slouch though! I have thoroughly enjoyed these speakers for the past 5 years, and I don't play music at house-party volumes, so they still work very well for me. 4/5 stars! Date: 2010-08-11 Great Speakers. Beat More Expensive Competition! I've had these speakers for around 5 years. I recently tried out some other computer speakers to see what I was missing. After auditioning two sets of much more expensive options I can honestly say that I am not missing anything. I tried out a pair of audioengine 2's ($199) and B&W MM-1's ($499.) I can honestly tell you that the Klipsch 2.1's handily beat out both of these. Both of the others just sounded washed out and non-defined. They lacked punch. Yes, I know that sounds amazing, I was totally shocked as well. And I would have trouble believing it if I read this review. I know what good sound is and am very discriminating when it comes to my music. I have them attached to a 2010 Mac MBP 15" i7. These speakers offered a fidelity and definition that these other speakers just could not match even after a substantial burn-in period. I'm not really sure why. It may be the sub-woofer of the Klipsch - neither of the others had one. Or it may be the "new construction" of the newer speakers. It could be a case of "they just don't make 'em like they used to." I tried all the options with both compressed and non-compressed samples of various genres of music. Anyway, just wanted to say to look beyond the hype and prices when evaluating speakers. These particular Klipsch - for whatever reason - are a real treasure. It will be a shame when they are no longer available. Get them while you can. Date: 2010-08-09 Klipsch refurbished computer desk speakers. Speakers came with some damage on the subwoofer box. But this was a previously owned set so i'm completely fine with that. I'll take a little damage for these great sounds speakers any day. Especially when they're half off. Date: 2010-08-06 nice choice + great sound + impressive bass + quality of built (especially subwoofer) - missing on/off switch built in satellite speaker - missing remote control - missing optical out - old design I own this 2.1 speaker sytem for over 30 months now, and there is no problem with it
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