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TheCorp · 02-05-2003, 02:36 PM

Ok here is the deal on those 2 sets of speakers. My bro got the Logitechs for xmas, and I am listening to my Klipsch's right now. We did extensive testing with all sorts of things, so here is how it breaks down.

Logitech:

1. AWESOME BASS. As in insanely powerful full bass. The whole system is just really high powered, and can really handle whatever you throw at it. Overall a bit tinny.

2. Once again, just rocks in games, CS was huge, machine gun was once again the "noisemaker" weapon. ;-)

3. On the music front, it didnt reproduce music nearly as well as the Klipsch. For example, Jazz and Classical and Accoustic pieces werent nearly as full and seemed a bit tinny at times. On the other hand, rock, metal, and rap were just awesome because of that sub.

4. DVDs: Once again in scenes where the bass is featured, this system just sounded really awesome. But compared to the Klipsch it wasnt nearly as good.

Klipsch:

1. Bass was very good, actually it was excellent sound reproduction, but because the Logitech was really overpowered and just huge, it came off as better in certain situations.

2. Games just didnt seem as immersive as with the Logitechs. Although I must admit that I thought the surround support was better. For example playing HL and other games with surround support I could truly feel the sound coming from different directions.

3. Music is where the Klipschs really shine. These things are magnificent. From Pink Floyd to Miles Davis to Tool to Tupac, these things were amazing. Of course the bass wasnt as exagerated as the Logitechs, but if you want excellent reproduction, these are the ones.

4. DVDs: Oh man, all I have to say is the gunfight lobby scene in The Matrix. Ive never been so impressed with my computer. Saving Private ryan beach landing was just awesome, bullets whizzing by, bombs exploding, all beautifully done by the Klipchs.

Ok well I guess thats it. Both are awesome speakers if you ask me, it really just depends on what you want more out of your speakers. Also note: Im slightly biased here, I put the money down on the Klipchs, so invariably im probably giving them a slightly more glowing review than they deserve ;-)

02-05-2003, 02:36 PM	#12
TheCorp Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 110	Ok here is the deal on those 2 sets of speakers. My bro got the Logitechs for xmas, and I am listening to my Klipsch's right now. We did extensive testing with all sorts of things, so here is how it breaks down. Logitech: 1. AWESOME BASS. As in insanely powerful full bass. The whole system is just really high powered, and can really handle whatever you throw at it. Overall a bit tinny. 2. Once again, just rocks in games, CS was huge, machine gun was once again the "noisemaker" weapon. ;-) 3. On the music front, it didnt reproduce music nearly as well as the Klipsch. For example, Jazz and Classical and Accoustic pieces werent nearly as full and seemed a bit tinny at times. On the other hand, rock, metal, and rap were just awesome because of that sub. 4. DVDs: Once again in scenes where the bass is featured, this system just sounded really awesome. But compared to the Klipsch it wasnt nearly as good. Klipsch: 1. Bass was very good, actually it was excellent sound reproduction, but because the Logitech was really overpowered and just huge, it came off as better in certain situations. 2. Games just didnt seem as immersive as with the Logitechs. Although I must admit that I thought the surround support was better. For example playing HL and other games with surround support I could truly feel the sound coming from different directions. 3. Music is where the Klipschs really shine. These things are magnificent. From Pink Floyd to Miles Davis to Tool to Tupac, these things were amazing. Of course the bass wasnt as exagerated as the Logitechs, but if you want excellent reproduction, these are the ones. 4. DVDs: Oh man, all I have to say is the gunfight lobby scene in The Matrix. Ive never been so impressed with my computer. Saving Private ryan beach landing was just awesome, bullets whizzing by, bombs exploding, all beautifully done by the Klipchs. Ok well I guess thats it. Both are awesome speakers if you ask me, it really just depends on what you want more out of your speakers. Also note: Im slightly biased here, I put the money down on the Klipchs, so invariably im probably giving them a slightly more glowing review than they deserve ;-) __________________ "TheCorp" - Your other favorite RealGN admin.