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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good speakers, but..., December 15, 2006
This review is from: Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- Silver (Personal Computers)
I would have loved these speakers had I not already owned the Klipsch GMX A 2.1 set. I was willing to sacrifice some bass to ditch my bulky subwoofer, which is why I bought the silver ProMedia speakers in the first place. While they sound good for what they are, they couldn't match the GMX set, which costs about the same but has a sub.
OK, so this wasn't a surprise -- I already said that I was prepared to sacrifice some bass, but the ProMedia speakers didn't sound as good in the mids or highs as the GMX kit. They simply had a lot less depth, no matter how I tried to equalize away the difference. They sound quite good when you are right in front of them, but they can't fill the room like the GMX.
In short, Klipsch spoiled me and I sent the ProMedia speakers back, but I'm still giving them four stars because I can't imagine speakers in this form factor sounding much better -- but if you can spend a few extra dollars and have room for a subwoofer, look at the GMX speakers. You don't have to be an audiophile to appreciate the difference.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good computer speakers, November 26, 2005
This review is from: Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- Silver (Personal Computers)
With these speakers, you're not going to get high-volume or house-shaking bass. If that's what you want, buy something else. These are $100 computer speakers, not a replacement for your home stereo.
I chose these speakers over the Bose Companion 2 (exact same price, and arguably the same sound quality) for the following reasongs:
1) The Bose model looks "plasticy", the Klipsch dooesn't (I have the black model, btw)
2) The Bose model doesn't have an on/off switch, the Klipsch does
3) The Bose model's line in is on the back, the Klipsch has it on the front (easier to get to)
I rate sound quality as 8.5 out of 10 (vs. my home stereo at 10/10). Don't expect audiophile sound from these little speakers, and you'll be happy with them.
My only complaint is the volume dial: the knob is solid black and you can't see how high you have the volume turned up. A little white on the knob would be a big help.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
great sound but short life, November 28, 2007
This review is from: Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- Silver (Personal Computers)
The speakers have great sound but after 6 months the speakers would quit without warning. I checked Klipsch message board and this seemed to be a common problem.
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