Need new PC Speakers

Hi there,

I have owned the Logitech X530 5.1 system... and it worked great till last year the sub gave up. My friend gave me his spare Home theatre active sub and built in amp. So i connected the Logitech speakers to that and it worked till about a month ago, when that sub/amp died aswel.

Now Im left speaker less and headphones are just not working for me.

First and foremost I live in South Africa,

Budget: R1000.00

Use: mostly for movies and games, not so much music.

Requests: I want something that has good bass.

As far as 2.1 vs 5.1 go havent really made up my mind, which ever sounds better, space isnt an issue.

So far Ive come up with these options:

1. Logitech Z523

http://www.takealot.com/electronics/computer-accessories/logitech-z523-2-1-speaker-system-black,6869908

2. Logitech Z506

http://www.takealot.com/electronics/computer-accessories/logitech-z506-5-1-speaker-system,9301678

3. microlab FC360

http://www.zapsonline.com/21-ch-speakers/51779-microlab-fc360-21-channel-subwoofer-speaker-2010-version-siml-fc360-.html

4. Microlab FC362

http://www.zapsonline.com/21-ch-speakers/41250-microlab-fc362-2010-version-21-channel-subwoofer-speakers-siml-fc362-10.html

5. Logitech X530

Local store for R599.99

Any suggestions or recommendations would be great.

Thanks

All of the above are really bad. If you want "good bass" you won't find that from Logitech, Creative or any other crappy brand like that.

First of all, I recommend that you go for a 2.1 or actually a 2.0 stereo since your budget is so low.. $120 USD correct?

Hi, Thanks for the help.

Yes Mozelleple112, R1000.00 (Rand) is about $121 (USD).

Yes Bozanimal, I was very happy with that set.

I tried to look for a pair of Bookshelf speakers and get a small amp and then an active sub but so far no luck.

Also I was thinking, wouldnt the sound be better from X530 then the Z506? And since the X530 are on sale that is a good deal (Std price was R1100.00? I know the Z506 are newer but if Im correct it has a lower output compared to the X530?

To be honest, I am a bit hesitant getting the same speakers(X530) again since the sub had died within 5 years (2005 to 2010) or am I just expecting too much from this sytem?

This is the shop that has the X530 on sale: http://www.hificorp.co.za/prods/office-automation/speakers/

Here is another shop: http://www.dionwired.co.za/

Any other suggestions guys?