Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 2 Speakers

Pros: Very high quality sound, horn-loaded
Cons: Pricey, flakey speaker connections and volume control pots.

Klipsch's Famous Horn-Loaded Speakers, Computer Style Klipsch is famous for horn-loaded speakers. In simple terms, this means that in addition to normal drivers, Klipsch speakers have horns in them, which are nice and directional and excellent ...

Pros: Loud, accurate sound reproduction, very good bass, uses standard wires
Cons: Still more expensive than your average 2.1 speaker set.

Klipsch computer speakers are considered one of the best computer speakers around. The Promedia 2.1 was introduced some time in 1999. However, they are still being manufactured and sold today, proving that Klipsch does not mess with perfection. In ...

Pros: incredible sound all around, good volume and bass control, pleasant not-over-the-top design
Cons: power switch located on the back of the subwoofer, paltry 22-gauge speaker wire included

Yes, it's true; I almost bought another set of PC speakers other than the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. I don't know what I was thinking at the time, but I saved up a week longer and bought these. I haven't thought about the other set I was going buy ever ...

Pros: Best 2.1 speakers on the market, THX, high quality sound, good construction
Cons: Price, not a full surround system,

Introduction
You can't have a discussion about computer speakers without talking about Klipsch. A few years ago, few could even spell Klipsch, but times have changed. Today Klipsch's ProMedia v.2 400 speaker set sets the bar for all other 2.1...

Pros: very good sound quality, high power, headphone jack, input jack, compact.
Cons: pricey, power switch is on sub, unpredictably unreliable jacks.

I got these speakers as a christmas gift last year and I've been very satisfied with them overall. Klipsch has an outstanding reputation for making great speakers and I knew I had to have them after I heard my brother's set of 2.1's.

Sound...

Pros: Clean, clear, and under control.
Cons: The power switch. The connection.

*Note...I am not an audiophile. This review is written for the average music listener/gamer.* I went to Best Buy to buy speakers for my laptop, and the speakers I had in mind were the JBL Creatures...because they looked really cool. Although ...

Pros: Amazing sound quality, ample power, simple setup and controls
Cons: Wiring, power switch located on subwoofer, customer service irritating at times

When buying a new computer last year, I decided that I was sick of all of the distortion, static, and lackluster bass my crummy $30.00 speakers were giving me. I decided it was time to crank the volume up, not just a few notches, but to the very top. I ...

Pros: Fantastic sound, very low distortion, rich clean bass, sturdy construction
Cons: Green Led is too bright, no remote, needs connectors of the speaker wires

I purchased my klipsch speakers because I am partially a audiophile and a gamer and these speakers are ready and willing for the task. Let me just start by saying that these speakers sound spectacular, but then again they are some of the most ...

Pros: Best sound in a 2.1 system
Cons: Expensive, lacks convenient on/off switch, lame interconnects, proprietary connector

The basics: 2.1 system with 35 watt satellites with a horn tweeter and a 3" cone midrange. Sub is ...

Pros: Impressive price, impressively accurate sound reproduction.
Cons: Country of origin (made in China), is the only potential concern for some buyers.

My experience using this product is jaw dropping. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that bookshelf sized speakers could fill a whole room, (a room without full walls mind you, it's a porch), with mellifluous melodies. Any audiophile would ...

Pros: Really great sound. Home-theater quality on a computer.
Cons: The cables on the back of the satelites sometimes come loose.

A little over a year ago, I started looking for a good pair of speakers for my Apple Macintosh G4 tower. I originally bought it with the Apple Pro speakers but was quickly disappointed with them. So I started reading reviews of computer speakers that I...

Pros: good sound for a small package
Cons: cheap connectors frequently lose connection

I wanted decent speakers for my computer, so I checked out all the options at Best Buy. The Klipsh speakers stood head and shoulders above the other models available. (Note that Best Buy now carries a few more brands of computer speakers, so the Klipsch ...

Pros: loud, klipsch name
Cons: midrange resonance, bright highs, hollow bass, chuffing from subwoofer, insult to klipsch name

The klipsch promedia PC speakers are a 2-way tractrix horn loaded design, similar to the companies popular quintet compact home theater speaker systems, with a different subwoofer system. The satelites themselves have a fiber-composite design ...

Pros: High quality construction with super-quality sound.
Cons: You're gonna have to crack that wallet a bit wider...

I had been wanting this Klipsch setup for quite some time and a friend gave them to me for Christmas! Without a doubt, one of the best Christmas gifts I've ever received.

As soon as you unpack these speakers, you can see that they are very...

Pros: Superb Sound Quality, Plenty of Power, Compact Design, Quality Construction Excellent Value
Cons: Power Switch in bad location, Cheap speaker wire

I went shopping for computer speakers after my current pair went bad. After listening to several different brands and considering different cost points I decided on the Klipsch. To my ears they were better than all the others. I am current ...

Pros: Sound Quality Price
Cons: All the wires

These speakers truly pack bang for the buck. We recently moved to the US from outside the country and have all of our things including thousands of dollars of professional grade Sony audio visual equipment in storage in another country. Shipping things ...

Pros: Great sound, great price
Cons: Weird power switch location

I actually had orginally purchased the top end Logitech jobs, but was shocked to hear clipping and mid-range vibration on some music from them. So back they went and in came the Klipsch's. I made agreat choice- these babies are LOUD, yet quite accurate ...

Pros: Clear sound, deep bass
Cons: Expensive for a 2.1!

I've had the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers for over 2 years now. The speaker set is actually quite old and has been on the market for a while. At first I was turned off by their high price tag, but after buying an Altec-Lansing 2.1 set that made a ...

Pros: Excellent sound all around, quality built, easy installation, good price.
Cons: Fuse blew out after 2 hours.

After researching on what computer speakers to purchase it came down to two ,the Altec Lansing 6 ...

Pros: Excellent sound quality, fantastic looks, manageable footprint.
Cons: Connections to speaker have failed on multiple sets, resulting in unbearable sound.

I have owned two of these sets of Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers over the last 6 years. I use my speakers for several hours every day. I am extremely pleased with the quality of the sound. You can turn these up high enough to power any party, or if you'd ...

Pros: Crystal clear highs and mids.  Clean bass reproduction from subwoofer.  Powerful.
Cons: None.

I purchased and returned several different types and brands of computer speakers before I found the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1.  Some of the speakers that I bought and returned included Logitech Z-2300, Logitech Z-5500, Logitech Z-4, Logitech X-540, Altec ...

Pros: Very Loud, Very Big Sub, Very Nice Built Quality
Cons: Very Expensive, Very Bulky

"ProMedia 2.1 THX-certified, three-piece computer audio system transforms your desktop into a high-performance audio entertainment center. Its exclusive Klipsch MicroTractrix horn maximizes digital technologies such as CDs, MP3 downloads, streaming radio...

Pros: Exceptional Audio Fidelity; Contemporary Looks
Cons: Price a premium.

Klipsch's Promedia 2.1 THX Certified Speakers are the finest computer speakers one can afford at any price. While not a surround sound set, the Klipsch 2.1's deliver exceptional audio quality, crisp highs and deep bass tones.

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Pros: Good clarity, rich bass
Cons: expensive, off switch on subwoofer

These speakers were a no brainer to install. The 1/8 inch jacks on the back of the speaker render having to fiddle with positive and negative bare wire ends a lot simpler. Yet I wish they had done the same to the connections on the subwoofer. The...

Pros: Highs, Lows, sound at all volumes
Cons: Price, too loud!

This speaker system is small enough to sit on a desk, but the sound effortlessly fills a room. I have been listening to these speakers for three years, and they are the most accurate speaker system for computers that I have ever heard. Playback with ...

Pros: Excellent, low cost, powerful sound solution for use as a home sound system.
Cons: The speaker connectors are sub-standard and are intermittent if you touch them.

If your looking for a home audio system I highly recommend these speakers over the alternative power amplifier and un-powered speakers. They have an excellent powerful clean full sound without the high cost. As a portable sound system for livening up a...

Pros: Super Home Theater Sound and Looks, Plenty of Power, THX, Tight Bass
Cons: Power switch located on sub

I am not a big audiophile, but I decided to get new speakers when I upgraded my computer. I am really glad I did. The sound this system produces is better than my stereo system I have hooked up to my TV. I listen to all types of music(cd/dvd), and the ...

Pros: Great quality sound, cover the whole listening spectrum, a bit expensive
Cons: speaker connecting wires, come on upgrade them Klipsch

Its the best 2.1 speaker system on the market. I did a lot of research before buying these. All othe ...

Pros: Excellent sound and build quality for the cost.
Cons: The on/off switch is located on the subwoofer. A royal pain.

I have had these speakers for two years and feel compelled to share my satisfaction with them. I have a home office and listen to on-line stations for the most part - jazz and classical . The clarity of these speakers at low volume is excellent. And when I crank it for workouts, the subwoofer does tend to rattle the china off the shelves. I agree with other reviews as to the mid-range, sometimes listening to dvd movies at middle volumes can be slightly muddy, with the bass kicking up too much.
But I still am thankful I followed my ears the day I picked these up instead of just grabbing a pair of cheap replacement speakers. These have provided endless hours of wonderful sound. For the price, they cannot be beat.

Pros: Build quality solid except for connectors. Nice looking. Bass gets loud.
Cons: VERY boomy bass, poor mids. Speaker connectors are poor quality.

Ordered these based on excellent reviews; VERY disappointed. They sound like they are in a closet. The mids are SO hollow sounding and forget crisp highs. I tried moving the speakers to various locations, different source inputs, ...forget it. I have honestly had $50 speakers sound far better.
The bass is beyond muddy. Reviewers that stated the bass is tight must be smoking something because no matter where I placed the sub it was horrible. (Note: location did help some - keep the sub off the ground and away from corners. Forget putting it under your desk as Klipsch suggests.)
Finally as mentioned by other reviewers, the speakers connectors don't keep a connection. Simply wiggling them causes the speakers to cut in and out.
If you are a gamer who wants big boomy bass (the sub does get loud) you might like these. If you are looking for speakers for low to mid volume music listening of jazz, pop vocal, classical, acoustic, and the like - save your money. Not only can you do better but I doubt you could do worse.

BTW - speaker angle IS adjustable, simply bend arch of metal legs. Fairly easy to do.

Pros: Sounds great, clean and smooth bass, and looks good
Cons: The sub might be a little too big for some computer desks.

I just picked these speakers up yesterday after doing a little research on PC speakers. I gotta admit.. I'm pretty impressed with the clarity and performance of these speakers. The amount of bass that the sub provides is amazing for such a little woofer. Klipsch is known for their crisp, clean sound, (equal to or better than Bose) at an affordable price. Highly recommended for gamers and music lovers.

Pros: None. These speakers blow.
Cons: Cheap cheap cheap!!!!! Boomy sub good for nothing.

[UPDATE: Klipsch has agreed to replace the volume control on the satellite speaker. They acknowledged how problematic this system has been in terms of the DIN connector. In all fairness their tech support people treated me very well. If this problem is fixed, I will update my review. Stay tuned.]

I'm not even going to spend a minute discussing the sound of these speakers.

Why?

Because the proprietary connector that connects the speakers to the sub woofer is a piece of cheap CRAP and start failing me only after three months of use.

I only have sound out of one speaker now. For real. the ONLY way I can get sound out of the right speaker is to literally hold and press the idiotic connector to the sub woofer juuuuuuuuust right so it makes connection.

Pros: Very nice components. High quality sound. Fuses, now we can't burn the amps!
Cons: Still expensive, they are far below Cambridge's setups of the same performance. Poor cables.

I cried the first day after I bought these monsters. No not tears of sadness and frustration, but ones of joy. Though the design is not groundbreaking, the high quality components and higher than average wattage make these shine. Still these are not the absolute best 2.1 media speakers they come very close. Cambridge Soundworks have got their work cut out for 'em.

Pros: Build Quality, Great Bass, Smooth Silky Highs, Wide Range 32-20 Khz.
Cons: Not free...but almost!

Klipsch has made many wonderful speakers over the years, most have been many multiples of dollars over the price of this marvelous system. The deep bass is easy to reach at amazingly high listening levels and the satellite units deliver smooth wide ranging mids and highs.
The build quality is excellent and the hookup is easy. They are sensitive enough to be driven by (of all things) an iPod Shuttle and will pump out great sounds at ease. These are strong performers, get them now while you still can as they are getting harder and harder to find.

Pros: Awesome Sound & more than enough power to fill the house.
Cons: skimpy speaker wire.. inconvenient power switch

Totally awesome speakers. Worth every penny!
They are more powerful than most people's home
theater! I only use subwoofer at 25%
and volume at 50% and they rock our 2,000 Sq foot
house!

Whatever you paid (I paid $179.00) they are
worth every penny and more..

Pros: incredible, clear highs; way more volume than I'll ever need; excellent sub
Cons: mid-range is absent; you might have to get on all fours to turn it on/off

These speakers got very high marks from users at CNET. I can't quite make up my mind about them. The highs are spectacular -- better than anything I've heard from any speaker. The sub woofer is very good... I mean, I barely turn the dial past zero most of the time due to neighbor guilt. Mid-range, though, is lacking, making the speakers sound a little too much like what they are: computer speakers. Efforts to get better mid-range by adjusting my EQ only serve to further exhibit the limitations of the satellites in this area.

Still, I'm fairly happy with them. They make classical, acoustic and jazz sound spectacular. And vocals are downright spooky. I miss the mid-range when I listen to rock and pop, though.

My other complaint: Volume and sub controls are on the satellite, which makes perfect sense, but the power switch is behind the sub, so depending on where you put the sub, you might have to crawl under a table to turn the speakers on and off. Would it really have been that hard to put the power switch on the satellite?

Pros: Great hi, mid & lows
Cons: Still looking for one

Wow. I needed a system for my PC that wouldn't clutter the area with speakers everywhere, and yet have terrific sound and I finally found it. I came so close to buying others numerous times. I'm glad I did the research. What the others say is true. For a 2.1 system, these speakers are awesome! Great high and mid-range, with adjustable level floor-pounding bass, all the while, absolutely clear response. No hiss, no crackle, no BS. Go ahead. Do it. You won't be disappointed. 4-21-06

Pros: Sound quality and price.
Cons: There is no remote control with these speakers.

First off I am not an expert audiophile. Although, I have a fairly good ear and can tell quality speakers from cheap ones. I've been through the 5.1 speakers setups where you've got speakers coming out of your behind. They sound good, but what a pain. I finally came to the realization that, for my purposes, I don't want or need speakers in every inch of my house. If this sounds like you, the Klipsch promedia 2.1 provide everything you need. They produce rich, enjoyable sound for a decent price. Don't be afraid to crank these babies up, they can fill a room with sound. The sub pounds, and the two speakers produce top quality sound. These are NOT your dad's computer speakers. These are made for people who use their computers to play music and watch movies and demand good sound. If you are in the market for a 2.1 setup, look no further than the Klipsch's 2.1.

Pros: Sound Quality, Power, A+++
Cons: Poor Connections

The Klipsch company really knows how to produce great sound. I purchased this product for listening to mp3 files on my computer and the quality that comes out of this combo of speakers is very.....well QUALITY. It is well worth the investment. The controls are laid out really simply with the the volume and sub level knobs on the front of the speaker. The subwoofer produces room filling bass that is so clean, never does it cut or sound muddy. This system is a very quality product that will easily fill a large living room or basement with quality sound, like it does in mine.

Only does Klipsch lack in the use of headphone jack like connections to connect the two smaller speakers together. If you move the connector wrong you will find you have no sound out of that speaker.

Pros: Affordable.
Cons: Subwoofer can't handle high volumes, speakers are not trustworthy even out of the box.

I bought this from Best Buy at a good price. I brought it home and quickly hooked it up in a matter of minutes. I started playing songs at a low volume, and it sounded great. But as soon as I turned the volume up to a decent level, the subwoofer could not handle it. To add insult to injury, the right speaker did not even work right out of the box. After being disgusted with the quality at high sound levels and bewildered that one speaker was not functioning, I packaged it up and returned it after 45 minutes of good testing. In the same day, I took it back to Best Buy and got the Logitech Z-2300. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Do yourself a favor, don't waste your time with this, get the Logitech Z-2300 and save a few dollars, while getting a much higher quality sound system at the same time.

Pros: Amazing room filling sound! Clear and bright, they make mp3's sound like albums!
Cons: Power switch is on the back of the sub.

I read several reviews before purchasing these speakers. I was just looking for a pair of reasonably priced speakers with good sound for my computer. These are THX certified and sound absolutely amazing! Every time someone comes over I crank up the sound and people say they sound better than most home stereo systems. The speakers sound bright and the bass is extremely full. These are by far better than any computer speaker system I have ever heard. 200 watts of total power.

There is a headphone and mini jack for ipods on one of the front speakers which is convenient. The same speaker has sub and main volume controls.

The front grills come off easy, and the whole system looks great and does not take up too much room. The subwoofer is large but will easily fit under a computer desk.

Pros: Great sound at all levels, 2 inputs for audio, easy setup
Cons: Power switch on the back of the subwoofer

I have enjoyed listening to these quality speakers ever since I got them. Setup was very easy. The highs are crisp, mids are clear, and the bass booms unbelievably well for a 6" sub (credit the sub box design). I also like having 2 audio inputs and a headphone jack.

Being able to adjust the subwoofer level from the speaker is a great feature. The only thing that bothers me is having the power switch on the back side of the subwoofer. There is no heat sink on the back of the subwoofer, so the back gets kind of warm after being on for a while (though Klipsch says this is normal).

The speaker wires seem thin and may not bring the speakers to their full potential, but they are more than adequate for the average listener.

Pros: Easy setup, excellent sound quality. Easily accessible volume and subwoofer controls. Great price.
Cons: None yet.

I had a set of $1200 NHT Pro monitors hooked up to my mac to listen to music and do some sound editing in Soundtrack Pro, but it was a pain to have to get an interface (M-Audio) to hook the 1/4" balanced outputs to. It's a lot of clutter on the desktop. I decided to set up the sound editing in a different room so researched getting another speaker set to replace it- this would be just to listen to music- alternative, classical, jazz, everything. I came upon this Klipsch speaker system and am comparing them right now in the same place, switching between sets and have to say, they sound GREAT! The clarity, highs and bass are comparable if not better- at least for music listening. At the price I got them for- $134.99- they are a steal and highly recommended.

Pros: Nice sound, good enough for home entertainment system and great customer service for us Canadians.
Cons: Buggy connectors. Also the screws for the mounts won't unscrew.

As soon as I got my speakers, it blew 2 fuses so I had to exchange them.

Since then I used the second set for almost a year, the sound was so good, I kept my old computer speakers with the computer downstairs and used these as part of my low budget home entertainment system (I hooked them up to my DVD player and portable CD player) Aside from the fact that the screws would NOT unscrew from the mounts, they served my purposes well.

Then a month before my warranty expired, the right channel stopped working so I was stuck with only one speaker. I returned them to Klipch's Canadian distribution warehouse in Mississauga Ontario and they sent me new speakers within 2 business days.

Hopefully Klipsch has corrected these problems.

Wow! Could there be a better 2.1 sound system for computers... I had other 4.1 and 5.1 systems, but this one blew them away! With Klipsch running 200 watts of power and generating 108db's of sound! You can't get any better with a 2.1 system! I have seen 5.1 systems with a 200 watt rating, but this is a 2.1 system WITH A THX certification! The price is a little high, but for the sound and quality you get it, it's worth it! This thing can match some home systems with a base station and 5 speakers and so on! You'll be impressed!!!

Pros: None
Cons: Bad connectivity. Bad customer service. Do not buy.

This is the worst speaker set I have come across. I have had $30 speakers better than this. Connectors bust regularly, my subwoofer doesn't work, the right speaker sometimes works, the left sometimes works.