Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400

Pros: Great sounding speakers, very powerful bass, THX Certified
Cons: sometimes bass heavy, no easy way to hook up to TV

I have been using Cambridge SoundWorks PC Works for 3 years, and while they served me well for music, I was always dissapointed with them for movies, games, not to mention that I couldn't really crank up the volume without distortion from the subwoofer....

Pros: High clarity...Not tinny, even cranked!...Three little letters...T, H, and X
Cons: Cheap wires...Possible confusing wiring

Allow me to put aside the cons about this product set for a moment and tell you what I like about it, but first, I wish to give you a little background on my purchase.

I am living with my folks while finishing school, and am also gainfully...

Pros: Quality sound, adds realism to games
Cons: CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!, Cheap Speaker Wires, Analog instead of digital, 4:1 sound instead of 5:1

No matter where you go, be it an online hardware review site, or sites like Epinions where people rate products, the reviews on these speakers glow. While it is true that these are a very nice set of speakers, they are far from perfect. Following is an...

Pros: Detailed treble, Sheer output, Overall clarity
Cons: Sound quality problems, Speaker placement not practical for computer setups, Not worthy of THX certification

Sound Quality
The first time that I had heard about the new Klipsch ProMedia's was when a dorm-mate had purchased them. Word about the speakers quickly spread and people started referring to these as "super" speakers. A few of my...

Pros: High quality sound, Good Surround Sound, Extremely Loud, Awesome Price
Cons: Poor Customer Service

When I read all the reviews for this speaker system, I was in awe. Nobody had any significant problems with the speakers. Plus, they were 400 watts RMS, more powerful than any pair of computer speakers I have seen for sale in my life! The final...

Pros: Great Build Quality, Powerful Sub, Excellent for Gaming
Cons: Midrange can be a little weak. No stands for rear speakers.

I bought the Klipsch ProMedia speakers to replace my old Microsoft Digital Sound System. I primarily wanted a 4.1 system to enjoy surround sound with games and to play MP3 files.

I was very impressed with the build quality of the speakers....

Pros: Good tonal range, flexible, overall great sound
Cons: Cheap wires and knobs, THX means little, frequently backordered

They're Sleek. They're black. They're THX rated. They've got cheap knobs and thin speaker wire.

But hey, DON'T let that stop you from buying these speakers. They're clearly the best you can get for your money.

I've had these...

Pros: quality, looks, sound reproduction - Klipsch!
Cons: maybe wires

I just picked up a pair of Klipsch's new line of computer speakers....
WOW.

Listing at around 250.00 some might cringe. I almost did.
Almost....

Some might read posts about hiss, it is gone. This was a faulty preamp,...

Pros: Crisp and loud LOUD sound
Cons: Sub could be a little more crisp

Home computing has come a long way from the good ol’ days of dos and a simple single pc speaker that made various single tones and beeps. These days more and more people are wanting better sound cards and speakers for their computer for added enjoyment...

Pros: Crisp while loud, Great piece of Bass
Cons: We got a dud set. Lack of warning labels

One might think that the only necessary upgrades in life are video cards, CPU's, and RAM. This is all well and good if you are satisfied with those Radio Shack-quality speakers that generally come with most store-bought computers.

For those...

Pros: Great for gaming
Cons: Missing midrange, over-blown bass, poor imaging, poor choice for music, inflated price for sound quality

I first heard these speakers back in September of 2000: a friend was shopping for computer speakers and I accompanied him as I was also in the market for a set. I had read a lot of lofty reviews about the so-called “audiophile speakers Klipsch had...

Pros: Precise mids, excellent power, good bass for such a small subwoofer driver, excellent construction and suspension, very low distortion at high volumes
Cons: Very expensive for computer speakers, less than excellent treble, distortion in < 25Hz Bass due to smallish drivers.

Background

When I moved into my new apartment, I decided to go ahead and get some surround style PC speakers, as my then-current speakers (altec-lansing ACS-48) were a 2.1 system. I bought the Klipsch Promedia based on consumer...

Pros: very loud, great sound, can be positioned 3d
Cons: not digital surround (5.1) compatible, analog speakers, expensive, fairly easy to break, hiss

When I configured my latest computer from Compaq, there was a few different options for speakers. First, I had the no-name base speakers. Then came the other ones, for a few dollars more. Lastly, the ProMedias were included in the list at a price...

Pros: Very clear, crisp sound, deep bass
Cons: preamp cable isn't long enough

This review is for Promedia 2-4.1, the newer version which retails for $299.

These speakers are absolutely amazing. I went to BestBuy and compared the quality to other home theatre speaker systems like Bose (at $1300 !) and the Promedia...

Pros: Everything you want in a PC speaker
Cons: Long time to ship

I have listened to several different PC speakers from Sony, Altec Lansing, Boston Acoustic, Cambridge Soundworks, etc. in search of the best. The ProMedia's ended my search. I'll start off with the negatives, since that is a very short subject:

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