AOaR Posted July 15, 2001 Share Posted July 15, 2001 hey, umm.. im running sound blaster live and i want to upgrade my speakers, im planning on buying either pm 4.1's or altec lansings ada890, i might even consider the 5.1's but i think they are going to be too expensive for me. im going to use it mostly for mp3s and games. ill probrably hook up a ps2 to it. i know thx dosent mean much and probrably is just a marketing plot. so that dosnet really matter to me. im not sure if i should upgrade my sound card too. soundblaster live is kinda old and isnt the best out there. i havent found any reviews comparing pm 4's to altecs 890.. ive seen the 890's in action before at my friends house and i liked those, but i havent expreinced the 4.1's yet. my price range is around 300-400, So basicaically im asking if i should get 4.1's altec 890's and/or upgrade my sound card thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbycatt Posted July 15, 2001 Share Posted July 15, 2001 First of all, don't worry about upgrading your sound card. For a 4.1 aplication, the SB Live is a great card. As far as the speakers go, I agree with you, the Altec Lansing ada 890's are a Very nice sounding set. Infact, while I'm waiting for my new Klipsch 5.1's I'm using my old ACS 48's (as I already sold my 4.1's) and they sound great. That being said however there is no comaprison. When I listen to the Altec's my first thought is "these things sound really good". The first thing I notice when I listen to the Klipsch however are the hairs going up on the back of my neck and the drool running down my chin. In other words, do yourself a favor and get the Klipsch. you'll be VERY happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOaR Posted July 16, 2001 Author Share Posted July 16, 2001 hey, first of all thanks for the advice.. but if i do get the 5.1's will sound blaster live value match up for it? what would be a good sound card soultion then ehh.. well thats if the 5.1's ever do get released. oh yea.. my existing speakers.. i could plug them into the headfone jack on the 4.1/5.1's and they would play the same as the two front's for them? anyway.. im probralbly asking alott of stupid questions, thanks alott anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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