Looking to get some new speakers - any reccomendations?

[mattloveday1987 4]

Hi All

I probably spend 80% of my time flying with speakers - although i only have a basic setup using these guys https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Inspire-T10-Multimedia-Speakers-Black/dp/B000WQIKJ0

I wondered if anyone has gone full surround sound at all? I would appreciate any speaker recommendations 🙂

Thanks

Matt

[bigifooti 156]

Instead of searching for "computer speakers", try "studio monitor speakers". Gives you even more optioned to ponder about...😋 

 

[Bob Scott 7,721]

1 hour ago, mattloveday1987 said:

Hi All

I probably spend 80% of my time flying with speakers - although i only have a basic setup using these guys https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Inspire-T10-Multimedia-Speakers-Black/dp/B000WQIKJ0

I wondered if anyone has gone full surround sound at all? I would appreciate any speaker recommendations 🙂

I have a full surround sound system on my primary flight sim--I found a Yamaha home theater receiver on the scratch-n-dent table at the local Best Buy, and added a couple pairs of Klipsch/Polk bookshelf speakers I wasn't really using. 

Honestly, surround sound for simming is overkill--the sound configurations of the major sims don't make much beneficial use of anything beyond stereo.  What does really add to the sound immersion is a decent subwoofer--I also found a Polk 12" powered subwoofer on the discount rack, and adding that made a really noticeable improvement by adding low rumble and growl that you can almost feel.

On my other two systems I use Logitech Z625 2.1 sound systems.  The Z625 has a reasonably good subwoofer, crisp 3" drivers with a separate tweeter, and it will take either an analog coaxial or optical/digital SPDIF input.  I require SPDIF here, as I also use radio transmitters in my man cave and the optical fiber link prevents RFI from getting into the audio lines when I'm on the radio.

[dbw1 445]

I've been using the Bose desk top speakers for 10+ years. Been pleased with them. Great for flt sims , music and listening to podcasts etc. Off the computer I like high end headphones/IEMs - I have a couple Focal headphones and for IEM the Sennheiser IE900 which are great but for my simming the Bose desktops work well for me. I have thought about using the high end gear for sims but just never got around to it. If I get into VR* this year I may start using the IEMs. Your mileage may vary.

*I honestly don't know enough about the hardware to know what to buy.

[rickjake 243]

Don't know if they are still available or not, but I've been using the Logitech Z-5500 sound system. Had if for around 10+ years or so.  Been very happy with it. 

I also just use my speakers for flight sim, along with my VR headset. Having a subwoofer does make a big difference. 

[Samaritano 304]

You don’t mention your budget but there are some good studio monitors that double as PC speakers.

Adam T5V These are my favorite albeit I went with the bigger model on sale for the same price.

You can read a review here.

 

The iLoud MTM is another good speaker. Review here.

And last but not least is the JBL 305P mkII. Review here.

[Sunshine13 234]

Bose Companion 5!!! They will cost you about $500.00

[Silicus 881]

Look for Logitech surround systems! The are awesome value - I am a trained audio engineer - and use an earlier version from 15 years ago for my sim pit and they are perfect for that.

Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System

 

[ryanbatc 12,859]

On 1/13/2024 at 11:23 AM, rickjake said:

Don't know if they are still available or not, but I've been using the Logitech Z-5500 sound system. Had if for around 10+ years or so.  Been very happy with it. 

 

Hah I use those too...still going strong.  I have my original Z680 speakers that I've used in the past but now use them with my TV/blue ray player.

[Rattso 58]

I got rid of my 5.1 speakers(very expensive when I bought tham) when I had to move house & didn't have a viable setup for them so I bought the Razer Nommo pro setup with the circular bass speaker - they sound fantastic - BTW I am a stero fanatic & for my main system I have a pair of JBL L300's - & have had them for over 50 years now - so as I said I have found the Nommos fantasic - especially when my goto touring airplane is the Corsair - just love the sound of the radial - the bass speaker really shakes everyting in the vicinity

[Ixoye 1,821]

I recommend a good headphone instead.