Still have my Corsair 2500 for more than 7 years. It is one of the best PC speaker systems I've heard. It gets very loud, the woofer is deep yet not muddled, with no clipping or distortion. Also one of my best PC upgrades I purchased. Good luck finding them.
@@SmartrMelons I’ll give it a go since it just happened yesterday when they died. But i had them for like 11 or 12 years now. Was thinking of the klipsch pro media 2.1 thx as those are just as good from what I’ve experienced in the past from friends.
+johnnieace45 the outlet brings around 3600 watts and 230v to the soundsystem! it dont need to create energy. it need to perform a energy downgrade^^ but corsair ftw!
It's running those speakers at slightly below 220W. The rating on the speakers isn't how much power they consume all the time, it's how much they are designed to handle when maxed out at a 'safe' to them level.
Still using mine in 2023, and they still sound great ten+ years later! I wish Corsair would tackle this market again. Would love to see a next-gen version of this system.
I'm looking for a computer speaker with subwoofer First time coming across this thing it's huge compared to all the subwoofers I've seen for a computer speaker I want something that's really loud and has good quality with really loud bass basically party loud And I've been looking at reviews on computer speakers from Logitech and Klipsch How is the bass on this ? Is it punchy and clean and really loud or is it just boomy
Still using mine also. The sound quality and the power output, still amazes me. The only issue i had, was the power button on the remote controller broke.
What? No soundtest or review? Just unboxing? I just went through your channel looking for the follow up so I could actually hear your impressions on what they sound like, but there was none! This, sir, is a crime of unimaginable and unmatched magnitude!
MuristekTV hear them before you make comments.?I liked those speakers. excellent for computer speakers.I was very surprised.at how good they sound. you've not heard them. I dont regret buying mine. mabie no comparison to a top of the range hifi system. though still excellent for music. I have all three speakers setup in front of me and i play a movie I can hear excellent tapering stereo. the bass not so much feely but very good bass and I hear things behind me wich was creepy at first but how the Fck did they do that. yup you've not heard them. I recommend you do.
kaptainbastard These are not "great speakers" by any means. *The best speakers and amplifiers were made in the late 1970's as those were real Hi-Fi*. Things you can find on store shelves today are complete and utter crap. Back in the days, times were different. All manufacturers of equipment didn't have such big names as they have now. Companies were fighting for name/popularity. In the 70's, technical standards were also at a very high level. Engineers had more to say back then - that's why all parameters were described as they really were. Around early 80's, corporations found out that there is no more that can be done about quality in mass production - everything was already achieved. So, what to do next? There is need to make people buy something new! We need to earn money! More and more! They decided to "do less, talk more": 1). Cut costs of production, make the product as cheap as possible (cheap plastic and garbage components). 2). Instead of simply making a good product, they decided to concentrate more on promotion (promotion and packaging). 3). Slow process of making worse and worse equipment started. Economics is the most important thing for companies now. Instead of making something really good, they are cutting costs of production and giving jobs to people for marketing/promotion. It's obvious that normal people aren't experienced in such things. If companies say that something is better because it was produced using "new technology", normal person has no choice but accept this lie.
+Anime Maakuo What modern speakers are you comparing to 70s speakers? What you are saying makes little sense. There's no reason why good speakers cannot be made today. Sure you can find crappy speakers with plenty of bollocks marketing, but at the same time you can get perfectly good manufacturers. And there are many different speaker manufacturers, so surely some of them know how to make good sound. Also remember you need to take into account inflation when comparing.
4th order bandpass enclosures give the benefit of sealed enclosures which give better sound quality, and vented enclosures which give the benefit of low frequency response and volume. Just to clear up any questions :)
He doesn't tout himself as an audiophile, he's describing this system as, "Gaming Audiophile Computer Speakers" and he's right, as far as computer speakers go these things are exceptional
Linus made a technical mistake at 1:52. The Dual 60W Class D Amps (2x Bridged = 120W) are for the Sub only (not the Satellites). The 50W Satellites have their own separate Class D Amps (10W for the Tweeters, 40W for the Midrange speakers, as shown on the box).
You have 2 options to do so. Option A) Use the coaxial (Red, White, Yellow) plugs and run plug those (Red and white accordingly) into the line in on the back of the sub. There is an option somewhere in the PS3 menu to send audio to both the HDMI and the coaxial. The other one requires you to have a PC with a soundcard that has a TOSLINK Digital Input. and it routes the sound thru your computer and out your computer speakers.
these speakers sound REMARKABLY good. people make the comment that this isnt audiophile and that all this thing does is make really loud bass...... and you wrong. ya, the sub is huge, but its a band pass box.... a sealed, AND ported box at the same time.... which gives tight, accurate, yet loud and punchy bass. the highs are what highs should sound like, and the mids are good.. infact.... audiophile websites actually rank the 2500's quite highly...when paired with a proper sound card. if you feed these speakers shit, they will sound like shit. match the impedance, and -10DB, and your all set. ive got 3 grand into a system in my car, and i like the flatness of my sp-2500s better than my car.
These speaker setup has served me well for years and I honestly don't want to replace them. Its driven with a Asus Xonar STX sound card. I hope it never dies...like the manual said, you need a quality sound card.
This isn't "hi-fi". If you've done any research at all, you'd realize that small plastic boxes/acrylic speakers (which are mass produced crap), don't accurately reproduce sound. For top notch sound, you would need large/expensive studio monitors and high end amplifier and pre-amplifier.
+FreshCrispyBacon You DO need large speakers for proper dynamics. What the hell are you talking about? Is a little baby woofer made by some boxing company supposed to give you this euphoric and tasteful accuracy? "Most engineers"? You mean, the ones that are imaginary, or the self-proclaimed idiots who think they know a lot about speakers, but they really don't? Do yourself a favor and buy a huge pair of vintage (preferably restored]) JBL speakers from Kenrick Sound in Japan (if you want serious high-end and *legitimate* "studio monitors", with heavy cast drivers). Unless of course, you're telling me that 50 Cent records his music with snake-oil branded, plastic speakers which were mass produced in China and labeled with "monitors" is good enough? Hah, give me a break. You know nothing, quite obviously. A true "studio monitor" will never be replicated from the past because those were the days when engineers competed for quality (instead of designing something to last many life times with accuracy and proper measurements, today they focus on packaging, cutting cost, cheap labor, used parts, and mass production of plastic drivers).
Anime Maakuo I have a Pioneer a-x50 amp from the 80s which my dad bought, it's small but weighs a ton and only outputs about 30 watts a channel. In today's standards that's nothing but the sound quality it produces isn't comparable to anything made today! I think he paid around £500 pounds for it in the day which is heaps in today's money. He also has a pair of Leak 3020 speakers, which when combined with that amp, makes today's speakers sound like utter shit. Nothing today matches the sound and quality of vintage audio equipment.
+Ben Smith You are absolutely correct. There's a documentary (Light Bulb Conspiracy) on RUclips which will confirm that. I highly recommend watching this because it's very educational. Companies nowadays (for the most part) do not take as much pride in their equipment as they once did in the past. There's a reason for this. In order to remain a successful business, many companies have to compete with low prices (they have to cut cost and find cheaper methods to make their product). Back in the days, this wasn't much of an issue because engineers took pride in their design and pushed their measurements to the very best. Specifications of equipment meant something compared to today's standard. McIntosh, for instance, is a *highly* reputable company that hasn't fallen victim as much to this phenomenon as other companies have - they practically invented stereo equipment.
+FreshCrispyBacon Big speakers were not made only for large rooms. This just shows your ignorance yet again! You cannot PROPERLY REPRODUCE low frequencies without SIZE.
Love the channel , but wanted to point something out , the amplifiers bridged are for the subwoofer only , bridged amplifiers means they wired both amps together to create one output for more power to the subwoofer.
Birki gts well only for my amplifier i need 1500$ for the subwoofer 110$ for the box of the subwoofer 90$ and for the mids 140$pair but i have total power at 8ohms 900wrms 4ohms 1800wrms and peak power 8ohm 1800watt and 3600watt peak
+RedTieAgent Still too expensive. My whole gaming setup PC is worth about $100. I'm rocking with my BSEL modded Intel Pentium E2160, vmodded ATI HD4670 and 19'' 1280x1024 monitor. I can play AAA games like The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion/Skyrim, The Witcher 2, Mass Effect 1/2/3, Dragon Age 1/2/3 and Fallout 3/NV/TTW. Too bad I can't play Fallout 4 or The Witcher 3, because my GPU doesn't support DX11 but I can watch ''Let's play'' videos and it's almost like playing the game. I have my studio tour and gaming setup video on my channel.
The auxiliary input (1 or 2) uses a 3.5mm jack. This is the same as the headphone port on your iphone. Anywhere from a dollar store to ebay will let you buy a cable to hook your phone to one of the inputs. After that simply plug them in, turn you iphones volume to full and adjust the speakers volume as needed.
+Jeff Woodley Very excellently put, size only matters if put in a properly built box, speaking from my car audio my new 10" JL's sound better than my 12" PG's cause I built the JL's into a proper box.
***** Oh no doubt. personally I think I might build my own audio set up for my PC next, start small haha, I wanna eventually build an entire surround sound set up for my TV using all car audio.
These work really really well with my KRK Rokit Studio Monitors (I DJ and make music). Studio monitors arent great for just listening to music theyre more for hearing every bit of sound you can possibly hear to tweak your settings when making music, so I needed a dedicated speaker set. Do not pass these up! GREAT price as well. My studio monitors cost me 300.00 and they only have one 5" and a 1" tweeter per speaker. This is a great product.
Wow such an audiophile calls the aux cable a "headphone plug passthrough". If your gonna call yourself an audiophile, at least know what the cables are
just yesterday blow up the PSU of that thing. It did a great service, audiophile is a strong statement, but it sounded good. We'll see if it can be resurrected.
These are not audiophile speakers. Any audio product with the name "gaming" in the title will not be audiophile, that's is a guarantee. I got into gaming before I got into high-end audio, so I didn't used to understand just how much there is to know about audio and how wide of a range of products there are...but now that I do, man, I wish I could teach the world how to really look for good gear (for any budget). General rule, most audio products built by computer companies will be crap (the only exception I can think of off the top of my head are Asus's external Xonar DAC's, which are actually quite good, especially for the money). At the same time, the majority of people don't really know what "good" sound is anyways. If it gets loud and has lots of bass, it's good right? (We all know people like this...hell, it seems that most younger people these days seem to believe that).
Since you've obviously researched pc audio, what is the best bang for the buck audio system that produces high fidelity sound for pc? I was looking at the Bose Companion 3 Series II for $220. They're less expensive than Corsair, but are they any good?
Bose (along with Beats) is typically a strongly disliked company amongst audiophiles. Most of them will simply tell you that Bose is crap. To be more specific, Bose builds very average quality equipment for a more premium price-tag. To put it simply, Bose has a very bad price/performance ratio. If you're looking for a simple computer audio setup (as in powered speakers, so you don't need to worry about getting an amp), Audioengine makes some great pairs like the A5+ and A2+ (be sure to get speaker stands, or the bass will be a bit excessive from being coupled to your desk and the tweeters will probably be aimed at your chest instead of your ears; Audioengine makes a pair of matching stands for $35). You could add a subwoofer to these setups if you found bass to be lacking. Swan Audio also makes some good pairs (way too many to list), but they can be a bit of a pain to source (at least in the US). There are other products, but I think this is a decent start. I recently bought a pair of CEntrance Masterclass 2504's because I got them at an excellent price, and they sound great (though could use a subwoofer for things other than music). I'll probably get a NAD D 3020 to power them. They are really good near-field monitors for the money in my opinion.
Awesome. I haven't heard them myself, but I've heard generally good things. I do know that they can be a bit weak in the bass department, but you could always throw a small sub in the mix (something like a NHT Super 8). If you can save up for the A5+s, it's worth it (they have been massdrop.com a few times recently), but if not, the A2+s will do you well. Glad to help!
No, they are better in plenty of ways, down to the capacitors used for the crossovers. They may have less bass, due to physical limitations, but they are speakers with music in mind. If you want good audio advice, go to sites and forums that specialize in audio, not general computer websites. If you take audio seriously, there really is a ton to learn, far more than with general computing (and I'm a computer engineer).
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@theomega831 yes you can plug it to your blue-ray because in the back of the subwoofer it has an input that is red and white Thats for audio left right. Plug your blue ray using this cable (Red and White to the back of the subwoofer).
All of that is well enough but the idea behind these speakers is that they are "set it and forget it" computer speakers that, when combined with a quality sound card, provide incredible sound quality in a single, self-contained setup.
Nice video. I still own my set of Boston Acoustics Digital MediaTheater 4.1 speakers that came packaged with Gateway PCs in the late '90s. Still works and sounds great, even without a center channel. Right now I'm using a 2.0 setup from Dayton Audio bookshelf speakers and their class-T amplifier. My TV setup is Boston CR-95 towers and CR-75 rear bookshelves, CRC-7 center, sub and Yamaha receiver. The BA stuff is old but arguably better than their new consumer products. So I understand wanting good sound, and how most gaming or PC setups are usually junk. Klipsch had that great 5.1 setup but now seems focused on 2.1. I always lean toward audio companies rather than gaming companies, for sound! Good to see Corsair leaning in the right direction.
Linus, you got it mixed up. The dual amp is actually for the sub. Basically, it's a Stereo amplifier that is configured in bridged more to get more power for your sub.
for $90 more I bought myself swan m50w's because reviews and many forum recommendations were saying that the swan's were hard to beat. I personally believe that the bass this Corsair set puts out hits hard but is quite "boomy" the swan's on the other hand have a sub that puts out very cleans bass that blends extremely well with the satellites but also hits pretty hard. That's my opinion after a fair bit of research.
I had one, and tested it against my logitech Z-623 system. Both provide equally personally. I really don't think gamers care too much as long as they have a headset, whilst this seems to be more audiophile and theater people. One is THX certified and the other is made with studio quality. Personal preference, I'd go with the logitech system, more compact system with around the same power output for half the price.
Refering to your previous comment, would you buy a tablet from LG? Phone-Tablet, Speakers-Headsett. They are related, so i would not say that even though its one of their first speaker products, they are still known within audio solutions.
Bridged means two outputs are combined to one high power output. Bi-amped means each part of the speaker (tweeter and woofer) are powered separately. COME ON LINUS!
no problem man. i own the logitech z906 for half a year now and i really love them, recently placed them in my bedroom though for my computer as i bought cerwin vegas for in my living room (:
I would recommend the Logitech Z623 or Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speaker systems if you can't afford the Corsair SP2500 2.1 price tag. I actually own the Z623 system so I can vouch for it on a personal basis. I got it on sale on Amazon for $99, and it gives PLENTY bang for your buck. The highs are crisps, the mids are "full", and the sub reaches the low frequencies pretty well for an 8inch driver (the system is THX certified therefore you'll get plenty of low frequency response). I also own an Image Dynamics IDMAX 12 sub, therefore I have a high standard that I can compare the Z623s sub to in terms of loudness and frequency frequency response. As for the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 system; Klipsch is a well known high end audio manufacturer. They make some of the best sounding speakers available. That said, the Pro Media 2.1 system isn't one of their multi-thousand dollar speaker systems, but you can be guaranteed you're getting great sounding and good quality speakers from a reputable company at a decent price. Hope this helps!
honestly the mids are pretty bad on those speakers, I got Krk rp 10 3way speakers which have dedicated mid range drivers and I dont use a sub, It sounds amazing
Epic Paddo Not really. I can't fully vouch for the Klipsch speakers since I've never owned them. As for the Logitech speakers I've ran a test tone through them and the sub is pretty responsive from 33Hz and up. It wouldn't surprise me the KRK RP 10-3s sound better but they also cost considerably more, 5 times more in my case.
The Z623 highs won't be as good, since they have no tweeters. The lows will be close but the SP2500 probably hits harder. The box is 4th order bandpass, the sub is an inch bigger, but the wattage of both subs is close. Neither will have amazing mids since the mid range drivers on both of them are fairly small, but they'll still hit mids.
If the amplifiers are bridged then they are not powering the tweeters and drivers individually, they are running in unison to achieve the ohm rating of the drivers, woofer and tweeters.
You have two options. Cheap and an expensive one. Cheap one is pluging your headset in your TV and changing the settings of your xbox so that voice comes from the tv speakers. The expensive one is getting a mixamp from astro/turtlebeach.
11:51 "Did I say bass [like the fish]" Haha you're awesome Linus, some great videos you've got up here. I've been buying off NCIX for like 15 year's, great company (but IMHO CanadaComputer's has surpassed them in price). I've never understood the connection between LinusTechTips and NCIX though, do you work for them or something? I presume yes and that was just a stupid question for me to ask. Ok then.
i heard these speakers from the guy i bought my pc from, cause the price was right. These 2 speakers with the sub sound better than my 5 speaker home system i spent 3 times as much on. Crystal clear and deafening at full volume, you dont hear the bass, you feel it. Amazing set of speakers for 200 bucks.
HOLY SHIAAATT!!! Linus does audio speakers??? HALELLUJAH!! I been looking for 2.1 speakers that be great for my computer!! I love music and want eargasm everyday!! :D
11:43 - 12:05 the difference linus, is that their design allows for better "clean" bass for short notes, such as a kick drum that has more of a THUMP THUMP feel, and is not so much intented for the bass guitar which has a much longer note or support things more liky sythentically created bass heard often in rap music (not downing rap music or that kind of bass i love it, just smaller subs aren't going to support it that well)
lol I find it funny how in the "subwoofer" section on the box they didn't even put that it's a fourth-order bandpass enclosure! In the diagram of it though it's basically showing that the subwoofer driver is in a sealed chamber firing into a ported chamber, which gives a more "punchy" bass.
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@kevaughanshiu yes you can hook it up to your PS3 because in the back of the subwoofer, it has an input that is Red and white (cable "red and white" included with these speakers) DO NOT PLUG THE RED AND WHITE CABLE TO YOUR TV - ONLY YOUR CORSAIR and ONLY THE YELLOW CABLE GOES TO YOUR TV (More help ask me or LinusTechTips)
still in 2024 haver 2 of theses systems Working in my house and for a 2.1 system it rocks the house and the sub still wakes up the Neighbors...my system right now is still connected to one of the two and it wakes us everyone the other is on my TV in living room and sounds fantastic
If you are serious about good audio then don't waste too much time on "good sound cards", most of these are just affordable 5.1/7.1 processors. Instead, just take the digital connection out of your motherboard (preferably co-ax) then run it into a good DAC, like the V-DAC by Musical Fidelity or Box DAC by Project. Then run the phono from that to these lovely speakers through the line-in. Congrats - you just made the best audio upgrade ever for your PC! No soundcard needed...
Those M-Audio's are indeed decent studio monitors for the price but are not really in the same market as something like the SP2500's. There's no sub for one and they are more designed for accurate signal and frequency response rather than general computer use (where their 20W amps would probably be a bit underpowered). Certainly anybody interested in computer speakers would be well served to consider studio monitors (I love my old KRK's) but they are not necessarily right for everyone.
Makes the sub safer putting in bandpass box vs down firing open sub to the elements! From my experience with car audio bandpass, they are great for space saving without all the cost to killing the audio experience! 😎 Nice job on their build. I have 4 5.25 woofers I am going to make a box for in the same manner they have theirs! 😎
You have a pair of KEF's in your home? That's awesome, my grandad has a pair of KEF's hooked to a Marantz stereo amp. This is a pretty pricey system for what you get and although it's nice to see features that are usually found in home theatre tech, some of it is pointless for speakers of this caliber. For example, Bi-amping on those small satellites is pointless and I would only consider it for larger bookshelf's or floorstanding loudspeakers. While it is a nice attempt from Corsair, a lot of it is still marketing gimmicks made for those who don't know better. Personally, if I were to get something better on such a low budget, I would go for a low end Home Theatre separates 5.1 surround sound or jump to the middle ground such as the Cambridge Audio MINX sat+sub systems.
It's Corsair - I can tell you first hand that they will bend over backwards to replace anything and everything that is broken :) They've never even wanted proof of purchase for anything I've RMA'ed with them.
IDK whether you still care but I use a X-540, have done since 2009, I listen to heavy DNB, Dubstep, anything, sounds pristine. Likely you will be able to find a better system but If you can't be bothered to research dozens of systems, I personally guarantee you will be satisfied with X-540 (I listen to 256kbps mp3 and RAW)
well here's the thing, pink floyd that band you enjoy listening to so much in 6 channels, recorded all their music over 2 channels a while back, when they recorded most of their music multiple channel systems weren't even used, even to this day music is recorded over 2 channels, 5.1 and 7.1 are used for movies and games, not music
logitech z906. first of the z906 is surround so great for movies and games. this subwoofer is 120 watts, and the logitech one is 190 watts, although the z906 doesnt have tweeters so they do have a little lack on the really high tones. but you wont hear a really big differense anyway. also the completely black speakers and subwoofer are far more stylish (i think) dunno if its more expensive and if your watching your budget but i will choose the logitech over this.
I bought this on your recommendation Linus..Hooked it all up and was blown away by the clarity. The more I crank it the better it gets . Many thanks for another excellent Linus Tip[ 10/10
yes i have, but the iPhone is like that phone you always wanted, it has so munch features that it would take forever to explain why it beats the nexus, although nexus is second best phone i owned.
The listed specifications on the box in the video are different from those on the box that my SP2500's came in. My box says 232 watts RMS, not 220 like in the video. My box also says each satellite has 56 watts instead of 50 watts like in the video. Weird. Also, just a side note, this system is LOUD. The volume controller for this system maxes out at level 24, but for regular use (watching movies, videos, gaming, iTunes, etc) I keep the volume at level 2! If I really want to piss off the neighbors I turn it up to level 12. Anything higher and your brain goes numb. I am running my SP2500's through a Creative Sound Blaster Z internal sound card, and I generally keep Microsoft Windows volume level at 100% and only adjust the SP2500's volume. I am not sure how this system would sound paired with standard on-board audio, and I'm guessing it would not perform quite as well, but in my case, this system is seriously ridiculous.
Can not Decide :( This or Logitech Z-906?? I like the idea of wall mounting etc. If only you had done an unboxing on these two, i trust your opinion on everything :) Still loving my K90 xD
Lol, the camera man is so pro and experienced. :)) We don't really mind if the camera is showing him taking his phone out =3. While Linus on the other side saying that he pulled his phone out but being pro about it.
@BryanMumble Corsair has developed to cater primarily to the overclocking and gaming communities (which largely overlap - no reason to overclock to use Excel :p) All of their expansions make sense - high end systems require good power supplies, a lot of tweaking (especially watercooling) takes a ton of space, hence specialized cases. The speakers are a bit more of a stretch, but it fills the gap between mediocre 50-100 dollar speakers and the absurdly good 500 dollar ones.
I love how Corsair decided to repurpose a bunch of random ports. The satellites are powered with 4-pin CPU power, as mentioned, but he didn't mention that the remote console plug is (physically) one of those old analog video ports. I sure there's a couple million of those ports in random manufacturer inventories never to be used again, since analog video out has almost completely died off, so the decision makes sense. It is, however, amusing.
I'm currently saving up for a PC build this summer... I want to use this, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to run it with a 950 watt 80+ bronze power supply with 2 560 MSI twin frozr 2's and an ssd as well as a hard drive... do you think that there will be enough power left over for this?
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Still have my Corsair 2500 for more than 7 years. It is one of the best PC speaker systems I've heard. It gets very loud, the woofer is deep yet not muddled, with no clipping or distortion. Also one of my best PC upgrades I purchased. Good luck finding them.
I was lucky enough to grab a used set a few years ago and you're right, they're exceptional both in sound quality and volume
My sub just died today and I feel so sad and I can’t find these anywhere for the price I got them for.
@@procreation100 Have you contacted Corsair? Maybe be cheaper for them to fix it than try to buy another one.
@@SmartrMelons I’ll give it a go since it just happened yesterday when they died. But i had them for like 11 or 12 years now. Was thinking of the klipsch pro media 2.1 thx as those are just as good from what I’ve experienced in the past from friends.
@@procreation100 Best of luck with whatever choice. I'm still loving the Corsair, but yes, Klipsch is an awesome company also.
2024 and still rocking these
220 watt input power and 240 watt output power? Wow it creates energy its a miracle!
+johnnieace45 touche
+johnnieace45 the outlet brings around 3600 watts and 230v to the soundsystem! it dont need to create energy. it need to perform a energy downgrade^^ but corsair ftw!
+DeadCry1000 3600 watts, hmmmm that's total bullshit
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Yeah, and a 1 amp fuse LOL
It's running those speakers at slightly below 220W. The rating on the speakers isn't how much power they consume all the time, it's how much they are designed to handle when maxed out at a 'safe' to them level.
Still using mine in 2023, and they still sound great ten+ years later!
I wish Corsair would tackle this market again. Would love to see a next-gen version of this system.
I'm looking for a computer speaker with subwoofer
First time coming across this thing it's huge compared to all the subwoofers I've seen for a computer speaker
I want something that's really loud and has good quality with really loud bass basically party loud
And I've been looking at reviews on computer speakers from Logitech and Klipsch
How is the bass on this ? Is it punchy and clean and really loud or is it just boomy
Still using mine also. The sound quality and the power output, still amazes me. The only issue i had, was the power button on the remote controller broke.
@@turbro7185 It sounds punchy and clean to me, but don't expect miracles from a ten inch woofer.
Parties might also push the mids a bit too hard.
@@marcosousaesteves mine broke some years ago. easy to open up the controller and glue it back together
What? No soundtest or review? Just unboxing? I just went through your channel looking for the follow up so I could actually hear your impressions on what they sound like, but there was none!
This, sir, is a crime of unimaginable and unmatched magnitude!
ThaFunkster100 These speakers are crappy, plastic boxes. No need for a sound test.
MuristekTV hear them before you make comments.?I liked those speakers. excellent for computer speakers.I was very surprised.at how good they sound.
you've not heard them.
I dont regret buying mine.
mabie no comparison to a top of the range hifi system. though still excellent for music.
I have all three speakers setup in front of me and i play a movie I can hear excellent tapering stereo. the bass not so much feely but very good bass
and I hear things behind me wich was creepy at first but how the Fck did they do that.
yup you've not heard them.
I recommend you do.
kaptainbastard These are not "great speakers" by any means. *The best speakers and amplifiers were made in the late 1970's as those were real Hi-Fi*. Things you can find on store shelves today are complete and utter crap.
Back in the days, times were different. All manufacturers of equipment didn't have such big names as they have now. Companies were fighting for name/popularity. In the 70's, technical standards were also at a very high level. Engineers had more to say back then - that's why all parameters were described as they really were.
Around early 80's, corporations found out that there is no more that can be done about quality in mass production - everything was already achieved. So, what to do next? There is need to make people buy something new! We need to earn money! More and more! They decided to "do less, talk more":
1). Cut costs of production, make the product as cheap as possible (cheap plastic and garbage components).
2). Instead of simply making a good product, they decided to concentrate more on promotion (promotion and packaging).
3). Slow process of making worse and worse equipment started.
Economics is the most important thing for companies now. Instead of making something really good, they are cutting costs of production and giving jobs to people for marketing/promotion. It's obvious that normal people aren't experienced in such things. If companies say that something is better because it was produced using "new technology", normal person has no choice but accept this lie.
***** Yes thats true.but they are computer speakers built for gaming and movies.not realy music.though music sounds great on it.
+Anime Maakuo What modern speakers are you comparing to 70s speakers? What you are saying makes little sense. There's no reason why good speakers cannot be made today. Sure you can find crappy speakers with plenty of bollocks marketing, but at the same time you can get perfectly good manufacturers. And there are many different speaker manufacturers, so surely some of them know how to make good sound. Also remember you need to take into account inflation when comparing.
OMG The focus.... You guys have gotten so much better.
absolutely no one:
youtube:lets recommend something from nearly a decade ago
4th order bandpass enclosures give the benefit of sealed enclosures which give better sound quality, and vented enclosures which give the benefit of low frequency response and volume. Just to clear up any questions :)
well thanks for letting us hear them....
One of my first linus videos and I am still jaming to these speakers currently.
I still use this set. I was wondering if we're ever getting an upgrade from Corsair.
I also still use mine, bought them around the time this video was released but i just found this video now haha.
You stumble back on a older video and compare to it today's - love growing up with you tubers and seeing the change in videos
love how this guy is an "audiophile" even though he doesnt even use pro studio monitors. he still isnt hearing what music was recorded as
He doesn't tout himself as an audiophile, he's describing this system as, "Gaming Audiophile Computer Speakers" and he's right, as far as computer speakers go these things are exceptional
Linus made a technical mistake at 1:52. The Dual 60W Class D Amps (2x Bridged = 120W) are for the Sub only (not the Satellites). The 50W Satellites have their own separate Class D Amps (10W for the Tweeters, 40W for the Midrange speakers, as shown on the box).
"audiophile" lmao right
hurrr durrrr im a true audiophile... klipsch elac maudio jbl 1000 dollars hurr durr
elac have andrew jones now tho
thought exactly the same :D
What a joke.
Adrian Ronald Sehat klipsch is not really "audiophile" 😂😂
Jeremy P dude wtf
I love my 5.1 speaker set up. It helps so much in games being able to hear what's behind you.
10 years later and Corsair SP2500s still FUCK.
So does Linus.
You have 2 options to do so.
Option A) Use the coaxial (Red, White, Yellow) plugs and run plug those (Red and white accordingly) into the line in on the back of the sub. There is an option somewhere in the PS3 menu to send audio to both the HDMI and the coaxial.
The other one requires you to have a PC with a soundcard that has a TOSLINK Digital Input. and it routes the sound thru your computer and out your computer speakers.
these speakers sound REMARKABLY good.
people make the comment that this isnt audiophile and that all this thing does is make really loud bass...... and you wrong.
ya, the sub is huge, but its a band pass box.... a sealed, AND ported box at the same time.... which gives tight, accurate, yet loud and punchy bass.
the highs are what highs should sound like, and the mids are good..
infact.... audiophile websites actually rank the 2500's quite highly...when paired with a proper sound card. if you feed these speakers shit, they will sound like shit. match the impedance, and -10DB, and your all set.
ive got 3 grand into a system in my car, and i like the flatness of my sp-2500s better than my car.
These speaker setup has served me well for years and I honestly don't want to replace them. Its driven with a Asus Xonar STX sound card. I hope it never dies...like the manual said, you need a quality sound card.
i miss mine, they broke after years of service 2 years ago, i truly miss them :(
Still rocking this speaker set-up in 2020
from where did you steal it ?
Great video! It's a good thing you're talking fast and straight forward, unlike other reviews that just mumble about bullshit. 10/10
This isn't "hi-fi". If you've done any research at all, you'd realize that small plastic boxes/acrylic speakers (which are mass produced crap), don't accurately reproduce sound. For top notch sound, you would need large/expensive studio monitors and high end amplifier and pre-amplifier.
Property? And you don't need large speakers for high quality sound. Most audio engineers use small studio monitors unless they are in a large room.
+FreshCrispyBacon You DO need large speakers for proper dynamics. What the hell are you talking about? Is a little baby woofer made by some boxing company supposed to give you this euphoric and tasteful accuracy? "Most engineers"? You mean, the ones that are imaginary, or the self-proclaimed idiots who think they know a lot about speakers, but they really don't? Do yourself a favor and buy a huge pair of vintage (preferably restored]) JBL speakers from Kenrick Sound in Japan (if you want serious high-end and *legitimate* "studio monitors", with heavy cast drivers). Unless of course, you're telling me that 50 Cent records his music with snake-oil branded, plastic speakers which were mass produced in China and labeled with "monitors" is good enough? Hah, give me a break. You know nothing, quite obviously. A true "studio monitor" will never be replicated from the past because those were the days when engineers competed for quality (instead of designing something to last many life times with accuracy and proper measurements, today they focus on packaging, cutting cost, cheap labor, used parts, and mass production of plastic drivers).
Anime Maakuo I have a Pioneer a-x50 amp from the 80s which my dad bought, it's small but weighs a ton and only outputs about 30 watts a channel. In today's standards that's nothing but the sound quality it produces isn't comparable to anything made today! I think he paid around £500 pounds for it in the day which is heaps in today's money. He also has a pair of Leak 3020 speakers, which when combined with that amp, makes today's speakers sound like utter shit. Nothing today matches the sound and quality of vintage audio equipment.
+Ben Smith You are absolutely correct. There's a documentary (Light Bulb Conspiracy) on RUclips which will confirm that. I highly recommend watching this because it's very educational. Companies nowadays (for the most part) do not take as much pride in their equipment as they once did in the past. There's a reason for this. In order to remain a successful business, many companies have to compete with low prices (they have to cut cost and find cheaper methods to make their product). Back in the days, this wasn't much of an issue because engineers took pride in their design and pushed their measurements to the very best. Specifications of equipment meant something compared to today's standard. McIntosh, for instance, is a *highly* reputable company that hasn't fallen victim as much to this phenomenon as other companies have - they practically invented stereo equipment.
+FreshCrispyBacon Big speakers were not made only for large rooms. This just shows your ignorance yet again! You cannot PROPERLY REPRODUCE low frequencies without SIZE.
Love the channel , but wanted to point something out , the amplifiers bridged are for the subwoofer only , bridged amplifiers means they wired both amps together to create one output for more power to the subwoofer.
Since when does $500 affordable O_O
***** wow that is more than half the original price...thanks for the info.
reginald56000 less than
Birki gts well only for my amplifier i need 1500$ for the subwoofer 110$ for the box of the subwoofer 90$ and for the mids 140$pair but i have total power at 8ohms 900wrms 4ohms 1800wrms and peak power 8ohm 1800watt and 3600watt peak
Birki gts well i was keeping money for over 4 years to buy all this but if you are a basshead you will spend a lot of money for speakers
+RedTieAgent Still too expensive. My whole gaming setup PC is worth about $100. I'm rocking with my BSEL modded Intel Pentium E2160, vmodded ATI HD4670 and 19'' 1280x1024 monitor. I can play AAA games like The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion/Skyrim, The Witcher 2, Mass Effect 1/2/3, Dragon Age 1/2/3 and Fallout 3/NV/TTW. Too bad I can't play Fallout 4 or The Witcher 3, because my GPU doesn't support DX11 but I can watch ''Let's play'' videos and it's almost like playing the game. I have my studio tour and gaming setup video on my channel.
The auxiliary input (1 or 2) uses a 3.5mm jack. This is the same as the headphone port on your iphone. Anywhere from a dollar store to ebay will let you buy a cable to hook your phone to one of the inputs. After that simply plug them in, turn you iphones volume to full and adjust the speakers volume as needed.
why in gods name would you build a enclosure that big and only put an 8 inch sub in it.....
+Jeff Woodley Very excellently put, size only matters if put in a properly built box, speaking from my car audio my new 10" JL's sound better than my 12" PG's cause I built the JL's into a proper box.
***** Oh no doubt. personally I think I might build my own audio set up for my PC next, start small haha, I wanna eventually build an entire surround sound set up for my TV using all car audio.
FromUnderTheMaple Where did you get your JL's from?
Zeroplanetz A guy that runs a shop out of his garage, why?
FromUnderTheMaple Just wondering. Haven't seen or heard JL in a long time.
Audioengine A2 and Audio Engine A5. Very high quality and powerful at the same time. They are expensive, but worth it.
you never test the sound. ive wasted 14 minutes of my life
It says unboxing in the title. No one to blame but yourself.
Dude, even if he tested the speakers, we wouldn't get to hear to real sound from it because of youtube audio compression.
blooduhz youtube's compression is the least of the issues, I think all the guy wanted was to get linus' impression.
These work really really well with my KRK Rokit Studio Monitors (I DJ and make music). Studio monitors arent great for just listening to music theyre more for hearing every bit of sound you can possibly hear to tweak your settings when making music, so I needed a dedicated speaker set. Do not pass these up! GREAT price as well. My studio monitors cost me 300.00 and they only have one 5" and a 1" tweeter per speaker. This is a great product.
Wow such an audiophile calls the aux cable a "headphone plug passthrough". If your gonna call yourself an audiophile, at least know what the cables are
in my head i said no its a 1/8th inch too xD
3.5mm to me.
Didn't realize these were 10 years old still daily driving them today. Power button broke so gotta use a screwdriver to cross the points but it works
220 watts holy fuck
Are you serious? Thats nothing.
FreshCrispyBacon
dude, my speakers are 50 watts. its something
Elite GamingWolf
Try 20k watts.
FreshCrispyBacon I dont have that either
Elite GamingWolf
Well what I'm saying is your reaction would be better suited to that wattage.
just yesterday blow up the PSU of that thing. It did a great service, audiophile is a strong statement, but it sounded good. We'll see if it can be resurrected.
These are not audiophile speakers. Any audio product with the name "gaming" in the title will not be audiophile, that's is a guarantee. I got into gaming before I got into high-end audio, so I didn't used to understand just how much there is to know about audio and how wide of a range of products there are...but now that I do, man, I wish I could teach the world how to really look for good gear (for any budget).
General rule, most audio products built by computer companies will be crap (the only exception I can think of off the top of my head are Asus's external Xonar DAC's, which are actually quite good, especially for the money). At the same time, the majority of people don't really know what "good" sound is anyways. If it gets loud and has lots of bass, it's good right? (We all know people like this...hell, it seems that most younger people these days seem to believe that).
Since you've obviously researched pc audio, what is the best bang for the buck audio system that produces high fidelity sound for pc? I was looking at the Bose Companion 3 Series II for $220. They're less expensive than Corsair, but are they any good?
Bose (along with Beats) is typically a strongly disliked company amongst audiophiles. Most of them will simply tell you that Bose is crap. To be more specific, Bose builds very average quality equipment for a more premium price-tag. To put it simply, Bose has a very bad price/performance ratio.
If you're looking for a simple computer audio setup (as in powered speakers, so you don't need to worry about getting an amp), Audioengine makes some great pairs like the A5+ and A2+ (be sure to get speaker stands, or the bass will be a bit excessive from being coupled to your desk and the tweeters will probably be aimed at your chest instead of your ears; Audioengine makes a pair of matching stands for $35). You could add a subwoofer to these setups if you found bass to be lacking. Swan Audio also makes some good pairs (way too many to list), but they can be a bit of a pain to source (at least in the US). There are other products, but I think this is a decent start.
I recently bought a pair of CEntrance Masterclass 2504's because I got them at an excellent price, and they sound great (though could use a subwoofer for things other than music). I'll probably get a NAD D 3020 to power them. They are really good near-field monitors for the money in my opinion.
Eric Giese Thanks for the info. The A2+ seems to fit the bill.
Awesome. I haven't heard them myself, but I've heard generally good things. I do know that they can be a bit weak in the bass department, but you could always throw a small sub in the mix (something like a NHT Super 8). If you can save up for the A5+s, it's worth it (they have been massdrop.com a few times recently), but if not, the A2+s will do you well. Glad to help!
No, they are better in plenty of ways, down to the capacitors used for the crossovers. They may have less bass, due to physical limitations, but they are speakers with music in mind. If you want good audio advice, go to sites and forums that specialize in audio, not general computer websites. If you take audio seriously, there really is a ton to learn, far more than with general computing (and I'm a computer engineer).
@theomega831 yes you can plug it to your blue-ray because in the back of the subwoofer it has an input that is red and white Thats for audio left right. Plug your blue ray using this cable (Red and White to the back of the subwoofer).
All of that is well enough but the idea behind these speakers is that they are "set it and forget it" computer speakers that, when combined with a quality sound card, provide incredible sound quality in a single, self-contained setup.
Nice video. I still own my set of Boston Acoustics Digital MediaTheater 4.1 speakers that came packaged with Gateway PCs in the late '90s. Still works and sounds great, even without a center channel. Right now I'm using a 2.0 setup from Dayton Audio bookshelf speakers and their class-T amplifier. My TV setup is Boston CR-95 towers and CR-75 rear bookshelves, CRC-7 center, sub and Yamaha receiver. The BA stuff is old but arguably better than their new consumer products.
So I understand wanting good sound, and how most gaming or PC setups are usually junk. Klipsch had that great 5.1 setup but now seems focused on 2.1. I always lean toward audio companies rather than gaming companies, for sound! Good to see Corsair leaning in the right direction.
I own these speakers and they are best pc-speakers ive ever had. I mostly use them for music and they suit really fine for it.
Wow, Linus looks so young and well rested... the good ol' days :)
Still using in 2023 had them over 10 years daily use still sound amazing wish the sub was smaller but you cant have all things
Linus, you got it mixed up. The dual amp is actually for the sub. Basically, it's a Stereo amplifier that is configured in bridged more to get more power for your sub.
The difference @ 11:55 is that the sound can't escape in the improved design so you want get a rhumm. That's what I learned at school today.
It's just a normal 3.5mm jack that it uses.. can plug just about anything into them. Also an AUX jack on the controller you could use as well.
And Emotiva make active speakers in different sizes too, not just amps. So a pair of active speakers and a stealth HDP would be very nice.
Band Pass enclosures give more boom (lower freqs), where as ported reflex will give more punch . . . tighter bass.
for $90 more I bought myself swan m50w's because reviews and many forum recommendations were saying that the swan's were hard to beat. I personally believe that the bass this Corsair set puts out hits hard but is quite "boomy" the swan's on the other hand have a sub that puts out very cleans bass that blends extremely well with the satellites but also hits pretty hard.
That's my opinion after a fair bit of research.
I had one, and tested it against my logitech Z-623 system. Both provide equally personally. I really don't think gamers care too much as long as they have a headset, whilst this seems to be more audiophile and theater people. One is THX certified and the other is made with studio quality. Personal preference, I'd go with the logitech system, more compact system with around the same power output for half the price.
Bought these a few months ago, and they work fantastic. Especially since I got them for a terrific price.
Refering to your previous comment, would you buy a tablet from LG? Phone-Tablet, Speakers-Headsett. They are related, so i would not say that even though its one of their first speaker products, they are still known within audio solutions.
Found this out yesterday (11pm) and i got them used for 120$ today. oh yeah baby work like a charm
Bridged means two outputs are combined to one high power output. Bi-amped means each part of the speaker (tweeter and woofer) are powered separately. COME ON LINUS!
no problem man. i own the logitech z906 for half a year now and i really love them, recently placed them in my bedroom though for my computer as i bought cerwin vegas for in my living room (:
Can't wait for my Astro A50s and these to come in the same day. My gaming setup is about to get a massive upgrade!
2.1 is stereo and is default with only one aux cable plugged in, it should work without any configuration if you plugged it into the right one
Wow RUclips placed this in my up next list, from 12 years
I would recommend the Logitech Z623 or Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speaker systems if you can't afford the Corsair SP2500 2.1 price tag. I actually own the Z623 system so I can vouch for it on a personal basis. I got it on sale on Amazon for $99, and it gives PLENTY bang for your buck. The highs are crisps, the mids are "full", and the sub reaches the low frequencies pretty well for an 8inch driver (the system is THX certified therefore you'll get plenty of low frequency response). I also own an Image Dynamics IDMAX 12 sub, therefore I have a high standard that I can compare the Z623s sub to in terms of loudness and frequency frequency response. As for the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 system; Klipsch is a well known high end audio manufacturer. They make some of the best sounding speakers available. That said, the Pro Media 2.1 system isn't one of their multi-thousand dollar speaker systems, but you can be guaranteed you're getting great sounding and good quality speakers from a reputable company at a decent price. Hope this helps!
thanks for the tip!
honestly the mids are pretty bad on those speakers, I got Krk rp 10 3way speakers which have dedicated mid range drivers and I dont use a sub, It sounds amazing
Epic Paddo Not really. I can't fully vouch for the Klipsch speakers since I've never owned them. As for the Logitech speakers I've ran a test tone through them and the sub is pretty responsive from 33Hz and up. It wouldn't surprise me the KRK RP 10-3s sound better but they also cost considerably more, 5 times more in my case.
The Z623 highs won't be as good, since they have no tweeters. The lows will be close but the SP2500 probably hits harder. The box is 4th order bandpass, the sub is an inch bigger, but the wattage of both subs is close. Neither will have amazing mids since the mid range drivers on both of them are fairly small, but they'll still hit mids.
Mark R I'm sure the SP2500 is better in some respects, but the Z623 performs very well for being half the cost.
Linus reviewed it 9 years ago and he is still using this speakers with his personal RIG! wow
If the amplifiers are bridged then they are not powering the tweeters and drivers individually, they are running in unison to achieve the ohm rating of the drivers, woofer and tweeters.
You have two options. Cheap and an expensive one. Cheap one is pluging your headset in your TV and changing the settings of your xbox so that voice comes from the tv speakers. The expensive one is getting a mixamp from astro/turtlebeach.
i got my z623 3 years now it still runs and my audio card isnt the best but the sound of my speakers just fixes all that ^^
it looks soooo good. added to my christmas list. thank you linus!
Nice review, seems like a decent set of speakers.
Would have been nice if you played some music or games to show them off, doesn't matter though.
11:51 "Did I say bass [like the fish]"
Haha you're awesome Linus, some great videos you've got up here.
I've been buying off NCIX for like 15 year's, great company (but IMHO CanadaComputer's has surpassed them in price).
I've never understood the connection between LinusTechTips and NCIX though, do you work for them or something? I presume yes and that was just a stupid question for me to ask. Ok then.
i heard these speakers from the guy i bought my pc from, cause the price was right. These 2 speakers with the sub sound better than my 5 speaker home system i spent 3 times as much on. Crystal clear and deafening at full volume, you dont hear the bass, you feel it. Amazing set of speakers for 200 bucks.
With these speaker's you want to make a 45 degrees triangle, using the two satilites and your ears, to ensure the best sound.
HOLY SHIAAATT!!! Linus does audio speakers??? HALELLUJAH!!
I been looking for 2.1 speakers that be great for my computer!!
I love music and want eargasm everyday!! :D
11:43 - 12:05 the difference linus, is that their design allows for better "clean" bass for short notes, such as a kick drum that has more of a THUMP THUMP feel, and is not so much intented for the bass guitar which has a much longer note or support things more liky sythentically created bass heard often in rap music (not downing rap music or that kind of bass i love it, just smaller subs aren't going to support it that well)
lol I find it funny how in the "subwoofer" section on the box they didn't even put that it's a fourth-order bandpass enclosure!
In the diagram of it though it's basically showing that the subwoofer driver is in a sealed chamber firing into a ported chamber, which gives a more "punchy" bass.
@kevaughanshiu yes you can hook it up to your PS3 because in the back of the subwoofer, it has an input that is Red and white (cable "red and white" included with these speakers) DO NOT PLUG THE RED AND WHITE CABLE TO YOUR TV - ONLY YOUR CORSAIR and ONLY THE YELLOW CABLE GOES TO YOUR TV (More help ask me or LinusTechTips)
still in 2024 haver 2 of theses systems Working in my house and for a 2.1 system it rocks the house and the sub still wakes up the Neighbors...my system right now is still connected to one of the two and it wakes us everyone the other is on my TV in living room and sounds fantastic
If you are serious about good audio then don't waste too much time on "good sound cards", most of these are just affordable 5.1/7.1 processors.
Instead, just take the digital connection out of your motherboard (preferably co-ax) then run it into a good DAC, like the V-DAC by Musical Fidelity or Box DAC by Project. Then run the phono from that to these lovely speakers through the line-in.
Congrats - you just made the best audio upgrade ever for your PC! No soundcard needed...
A mix of both :P But seriously, the sub is enormous.
Many audiophiles insist a 30 degree angle with the tweeters facing your ears to ensure correct stereo imaging.
11 yr ago Linus looks and sound Way different 😂 I’m glad he has become big
LINUS! Environmentally friendly packaging or Soft foam packaging?
Those M-Audio's are indeed decent studio monitors for the price but are not really in the same market as something like the SP2500's. There's no sub for one and they are more designed for accurate signal and frequency response rather than general computer use (where their 20W amps would probably be a bit underpowered). Certainly anybody interested in computer speakers would be well served to consider studio monitors (I love my old KRK's) but they are not necessarily right for everyone.
Makes the sub safer putting in bandpass box vs down firing open sub to the elements! From my experience with car audio bandpass, they are great for space saving without all the cost to killing the audio experience! 😎
Nice job on their build. I have 4 5.25 woofers I am going to make a box for in the same manner they have theirs! 😎
want them now... lol
Keep up the good work Linus and Camera man
You have a pair of KEF's in your home? That's awesome, my grandad has a pair of KEF's hooked to a Marantz stereo amp. This is a pretty pricey system for what you get and although it's nice to see features that are usually found in home theatre tech, some of it is pointless for speakers of this caliber. For example, Bi-amping on those small satellites is pointless and I would only consider it for larger bookshelf's or floorstanding loudspeakers.
While it is a nice attempt from Corsair, a lot of it is still marketing gimmicks made for those who don't know better. Personally, if I were to get something better on such a low budget, I would go for a low end Home Theatre separates 5.1 surround sound or jump to the middle ground such as the Cambridge Audio MINX sat+sub systems.
I'm listening to this review with these speakers :3 I love them, especially in conjunction with an aftermarket sound card (Soundblaster ZX)
It's Corsair - I can tell you first hand that they will bend over backwards to replace anything and everything that is broken :) They've never even wanted proof of purchase for anything I've RMA'ed with them.
IDK whether you still care but I use a X-540, have done since 2009, I listen to heavy DNB, Dubstep, anything, sounds pristine. Likely you will be able to find a better system but If you can't be bothered to research dozens of systems, I personally guarantee you will be satisfied with X-540 (I listen to 256kbps mp3 and RAW)
You could use this video as your song selection in an SPL competition.
sweet baby jeebus! i just got these speakers and they are epic!
well here's the thing, pink floyd that band you enjoy listening to so much in 6 channels, recorded all their music over 2 channels a while back, when they recorded most of their music multiple channel systems weren't even used, even to this day music is recorded over 2 channels, 5.1 and 7.1 are used for movies and games, not music
logitech z906. first of the z906 is surround so great for movies and games. this subwoofer is 120 watts, and the logitech one is 190 watts, although the z906 doesnt have tweeters so they do have a little lack on the really high tones. but you wont hear a really big differense anyway. also the completely black speakers and subwoofer are far more stylish (i think)
dunno if its more expensive and if your watching your budget but i will choose the logitech over this.
that control pod should have a passthrough for a headphone and microphone jack then it would be perfect
I bought this on your recommendation Linus..Hooked it all up and was blown away by the clarity. The more I crank it the better it gets .
Many thanks for another excellent Linus Tip[ 10/10
yes i have, but the iPhone is like that phone you always wanted, it has so munch features that it would take forever to explain why it beats the nexus, although nexus is second best phone i owned.
Wow, that sub woofer is larger than my Sony 5.1 home theater set up, absolutely massive.
I still got those speakers as we speak in 2020... I got them for this recommendation...
The listed specifications on the box in the video are different from those on the box that my SP2500's came in. My box says 232 watts RMS, not 220 like in the video. My box also says each satellite has 56 watts instead of 50 watts like in the video. Weird. Also, just a side note, this system is LOUD. The volume controller for this system maxes out at level 24, but for regular use (watching movies, videos, gaming, iTunes, etc) I keep the volume at level 2! If I really want to piss off the neighbors I turn it up to level 12. Anything higher and your brain goes numb. I am running my SP2500's through a Creative Sound Blaster Z internal sound card, and I generally keep Microsoft Windows volume level at 100% and only adjust the SP2500's volume. I am not sure how this system would sound paired with standard on-board audio, and I'm guessing it would not perform quite as well, but in my case, this system is seriously ridiculous.
Can not Decide :( This or Logitech Z-906?? I like the idea of wall mounting etc. If only you had done an unboxing on these two, i trust your opinion on everything :) Still loving my K90 xD
Lol, the camera man is so pro and experienced. :))
We don't really mind if the camera is showing him taking his phone out =3. While Linus on the other side saying that he pulled his phone out but being pro about it.
@BryanMumble
Corsair has developed to cater primarily to the overclocking and gaming communities (which largely overlap - no reason to overclock to use Excel :p) All of their expansions make sense - high end systems require good power supplies, a lot of tweaking (especially watercooling) takes a ton of space, hence specialized cases. The speakers are a bit more of a stretch, but it fills the gap between mediocre 50-100 dollar speakers and the absurdly good 500 dollar ones.
just got em..best speakers ive ever owned
I love how Corsair decided to repurpose a bunch of random ports. The satellites are powered with 4-pin CPU power, as mentioned, but he didn't mention that the remote console plug is (physically) one of those old analog video ports. I sure there's a couple million of those ports in random manufacturer inventories never to be used again, since analog video out has almost completely died off, so the decision makes sense. It is, however, amusing.
I'm currently saving up for a PC build this summer... I want to use this, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to run it with a 950 watt 80+ bronze power supply with 2 560 MSI twin frozr 2's and an ssd as well as a hard drive... do you think that there will be enough power left over for this?
Would you consider these better then the Logitech Z-2300?