# Sound System **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [August 23, 2004, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392 "2004-08-23T23:43:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mdipi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mdipi/32/49_2.png) [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2004, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/1 "2004-08-23T23:43:31Z")
Hey guys- Well school is comming up and one of my friends is looking for a 5.1 surround sound system for his dorm room. I really wouldnt know what to tell him so i figured, why not post here. He basicly said that he likes the idea of 5.1 for total surround sound, and he said he cant live without the woofer. He said he has $800 to work with and it has to be able to hook up to the headphone jack on his ocmputer (and iPod, etc). Think y’all could help us out? Thanks a bunch- -Mike ---
**Author:** ![Tuna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@Tuna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tuna)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/2 "2004-08-24T00:18:58Z")
Well Mike tell your friend to look into the Altec Lansing 5100. Surround Sound Nice sub decent price! ---
**Author:** ![mdipi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mdipi/32/49_2.png) [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/3 "2004-08-24T00:24:31Z")
Hey (Jim?) - Sweet deal i will show him. He wants to make sure that its LOUD tho, which i doubt will be a problem for any of the systems posted. The more the merryer for options! Thanks- -Mike ---
**Author:** ![Tuna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@Tuna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tuna)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/4 "2004-08-24T01:19:41Z")
Yeah, I’m pretty sure he wont be dissapointed by A.L. I have the the ADA745 and I love it. it’s a 4.1 though and it has great quailty! I prefer it over most hi-tech stereo systems! ![](http://kirupaforum.com/forums/images/smilies/vhappy.gif) ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/5 "2004-08-24T01:44:59Z")
Tell your friend to make sure that his receiver is compatible with all the best sound formats (THX, Dolby Digital, etc.) He could buy the receiver and speakers seperately though it doesn’t really matter. With $800 he should be able to get a real nice one, you know one that makes the walls shake. \*Edit: One more thing, tell him not to settle for anything less than 5.1 Dolby Surround :pleased: \* ---
**Author:** ![mdipi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mdipi/32/49_2.png) [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/6 "2004-08-24T02:02:40Z")
Wizard, even for just his computer speakers? Basicly he just wants his stuff REALLY loud… ---
**Author:** ![Ectheo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Ectheo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ectheo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/7 "2004-08-24T02:07:39Z")
Hahaha. I have a Creative 6.1 Digital Surround Sound speaker set-up on my computer. At 400 watts, it’s quite loud. Also, if he’s getting it for his computer as well, make sure his sound card allows for surround sound. Otherwise, he’ll be disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/8 "2004-08-24T02:08:19Z")
Yes, you need the receiver to get the full effect… although, if he has a good sound card (one that also supports multiple formats) and it’s _only_ gonna be used for his computer, then getting a receiver won’t be necessary. ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/9 "2004-08-24T02:09:31Z")
Haha, I have a 5.1 Dolby Surround with 600 watts. _Sorry for spamming, this was just in response to Ectheo’s system. Which is pretty good, I’ve never heard what a 6.1 sounds like._ ---
**Author:** ![mdipi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mdipi/32/49_2.png) [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/10 "2004-08-24T02:24:27Z")
As far as i know - no sound cards in the old 15" TiBooks (titanium powerbook). I will link him to this thread. thanks guys :thumb: ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/11 "2004-08-24T02:28:19Z")
Receivers are more for Home Theater systems anyway, where you have multiple things that will be using it… I think what Tuna mentioned might be what he’s looking for for his comp. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/12 "2004-08-24T02:28:53Z")
If he will be connecting it to a laptop, he may want to consider also purchasing an external USB sound card such as the Creative Extigy ([http://www.soundblaster.com/products/extigy/](http://www.soundblaster.com/products/extigy/)). That does support 5.1 Digital I believe :nerd: ---
**Author:** ![mdipi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mdipi/32/49_2.png) [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/13 "2004-08-24T02:30:19Z")
Sweet kirupa, thanks for the link! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/14 "2004-08-24T02:48:07Z")
also you want to watch it - if its for a laptop you might want to just buy a really nice computer sound system… if you start buying home entertainment receivers, your sound card will not have enough juice to power it. altec lansing makes sweet speakers… Creative as well especially with the external or internal now AUDIGY cards and for some of the best sound you will ever hear in your life: Klipsch ProMedia THX certified. 800$ is overkill for this unless you start going into home entertainment systems…but as i said above about wattage. ---
**Author:** ![soulty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/soulty/32/105_2.png) [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/15 "2004-08-25T12:35:10Z")
dont forget about logitech as well, im using there 5.1 z5300 speakers powered by a audigy 2 card. More than enough for me. **THX certified.** [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/AU/EN,CRID=2,CONTENTID=6851](http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/AU/EN,CRID=2,CONTENTID=6851) better link: > **[Tom’s Hardware: For The Hardcore PC Enthusiast](http://www.tomshardware.com/)** > > News, reviews, tests : all you need for computing,new technonogies and webservices on Tom's Hardware ---
**Author:** ![minimalistik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47774/32.png) [@minimalistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minimalistik)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/16 "2004-08-25T12:54:36Z")
> dont forget about logitech as well, im using there 5.1 z5300 speakers powered by a audigy 2 card. More than enough for me. You took the words right out of my mouth Paul 😉 I would also reccomend Creative as well since they make good sound cards as well. [http://www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?cat=4](http://www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?cat=4) But hey check out the TDK s150 - [http://www.tdk.com/speakers/tremors150.html](http://www.tdk.com/speakers/tremors150.html) > Flagship of the Tremor line, the S150 is perfect for those who demand the most intense multimedia, music and video gaming experiences. With dual subwoofer drivers and NXT-designed flat-panel satellite speakers, there’s no stopping this audiophile quality system. Plug into your PC’s soundcard, a video game console or even a portable CD player for a mini-system that’ll trounce expensive home stereo rigs. My friend has it, jeez the sound output is a beast. 150watts and was playing UT2k4. I played Wolfenstein over his house as well and with it on, scared the crap out of me with some of the levels. ---
**Author:** ![hsadan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/17 "2004-08-25T15:24:42Z")
in on the logitech too. they dont get too ‘belchy’ no matter how loud you go, and they’re not too expensive either! my bro uses the audigy2 card, and i must say it is an addition worth getting. (especially if your motherboard doesn’t already have built in surround sound, you’re gonna need a sound card) as for hooking it up to an iPod etc, what i do is i use the provided adapter that lets you hook up your gaming consoles’ RCA output (um i’m not too good with what the wires are called, but it’s the one which comes in red and white for left/right) to your speakers. instead of rca-rca cable, i have a rca-mini plug cable to connect my md player to that adapter, to which the speakers are connected. ---
**Author:** ![hsadan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system/120392/18 "2004-08-25T15:25:16Z")
in on the logitech too. they dont get too ‘belchy’ no matter how loud you go, and they’re not too expensive either! my bro uses the audigy2 card, and i must say it is an addition worth getting. (especially if your motherboard doesn’t already have built in surround sound, you’re gonna need a sound card) as for hooking it up to an iPod etc, what i do is i use the provided adapter that lets you hook up your gaming consoles’ RCA output (um i’m not too good with what the wires are called, but it’s the one which comes in red and white for left/right) to your speakers. instead of rca-rca cable, i have a rca-mini plug cable to connect my md player to that adapter, to which the speakers are connected. [SIZE=1]oops a little bad on describing. i’ll try to come up with an easier description with proper terms.[/SIZE]