snakescott Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 I just bought the Klipsch 4.1s for $280 from outpost. I could return them to wait on the 5.1s I guess, but a) I don't watch DVDs I set up my system generally in cramped conditions (ie dorm room) where I don't know if I could really fit a center channel in niceley. c) Volume/Power/Wattage wise the Klipsch 4.1s can already go up to "too loud" I don't need the 5.1s for that. Does anyone think it is worth my hassle and $150 more (shipping) to get the 5.1s? If so, why? Thanks, Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porno Pete Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 I am in the same situation, I would say to stay with the 4.1's. From what I heard there are some improvements to the system(stronger base, no more crappy connectors) but I dont think its worth the extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2021 Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Go for the 5.1 man why settle for ok good speakers when u can get awesome speakers!!.... Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porno Pete Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Mike, is every post you make to promote the 5.1's? The 5.1's are NOT that great and they are NOT intended for desktop computer use because you are far too close to need the center channel. And unless you watch DVD's a lot then its just another 100 down the toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m54 Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Actually we voiced the 5.1 to blend nicely across the front. It is designed for the near field just as the 2.1 & 4.1... ------------------ Accomplish the impossible, and it's expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaz13 Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Stick with the 4.1s. I have the 4.2s and there great. You dont need the 5.1s for a cramped space. Mise well wait till you get out of college then theyll have an even better speaker set out :-). Plus you dont need anymore for a computer setup the 4.1s are outstanding compared to the competition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwK Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 If you want a 5.1 setup. Just buy a 2.1 Pro or v2-400 or 4.1's off Ebay. For about 150 if you can find it. Just my 2 cents. If I were in your Situation, I wouldnt go with the 5.1 I was going to before I decided to get a set of v2-400's instead to go with my 5.1's But I watch DVD movies. ------------------ Living Room: Yamaha Natural Sound A-500 Stereo Amplifier 2 Klipsch Heresys on A switch 2 Fisher STV-873 on B switch My Room: Klipsch Pro Medias 2 Fisher Surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2021 Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 hey mr.porno pete guy...the 5.1s are gunna kick 4.1s *** you and i both know that..and there is NO way you can say the 4.1s is better MIke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 no need to get aggressive. i'd say there is no real strong reason except the cool factor and the various improvements in quality to go with the 5.1 in your situation, snakescott. the center channel, as was posted before, is intended in the first place to situate dialogues and some action to the center of the screen in a situation where there are off-axis listeners, i.e. more than one person watching. and it will only really be in use with DVDs and whatever other 5.1 source (such as dts CDs, which you could probably not play on your computer unless you had a dts decoder). the phantom channel created when downmixing 5.1 to "4.1" is sufficient for most near-field PC applications. my 2 cents, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porno Pete Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 Sorry mike, but unlike you I consider the factors before wasting money needlessly instead of just thinking hey its got a 5 instead of a 4 I gotta go buy it! The 5.1's have their purposes but for the situation snakescott just described it would be a complete waste of money to get the 5.1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwK Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 The 5.1's would be good for me, because My front two speakers are in the corners. each one is about 8 foot away from me. and up about 5 foot. My rears are the same, just about.. 10 feet away.: <> <> / <> <> <> = speaker / = me So as you can see... A 5.1 would fill in empty space. But since I will hopefuly be getting v2-400's. I will have a setup like this <> = 4.1 </> = v2-400 / = Me : <> </> </> <> / </> </> <> <> Even though I dont listen to ALOT of movies... I would still like the 5.1 for music. ------------------ Living Room: Yamaha Natural Sound A-500 Stereo Amplifier 2 Klipsch Heresys on A switch 2 Fisher STV-873 on B switch My Room: Klipsch Pro Medias 2 Fisher Surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farout Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 Hey snakescott, did you get the dustcover to popout on your sat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2021 Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 im not saying to get the 5.1s im just saying if u get speakers why not get the best and i dont settle for anything less....so ill get the 5.1s and u can go right on ahead an dget the 2.1s for all i care....thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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