ThunderThighs wrote:It seems like I've heard good things about Klipsch speakers. Did anyone get these last time around? Do you have some feedback to share with the other wooters?

Amazon reviews are underwhelming. I'd bite for $25. They're cute and small, but that's about it.

ThunderThighs wrote:It seems like I've heard good things about Klipsch speakers. Did anyone get these last time around? Do you have some feedback to share with the other wooters?

I do not own these speakers, but I've been a proud owner of these Klipsch 2.1 speakers : http://postimage.org/image/415vmv3yp/ for 6 years now, I love them, the cost about triple then these pairs , but I run them 24.7 never turned them off, still works flawless ,like brand new , the first day I bought them for 149 dollars back then... so if you can spare about 15o dollars I suggest you the ones I own... good luck in your deccision!

Logitech's got much cheaper (and better) on Amazon.

Check it out here...

infiniteammo wrote:Amazon reviews are underwhelming. I'd bite for $25. They're cute and small, but that's about it.

It sounds lime the people on amazon didnt know what they were doing. I mean the one guy had his computer volume at 100% and couldnt figure out why the left channel kept dropping out! Dont know, im really tempted.

mopapparani wrote:Logitech's got much cheaper (and better) on Amazon.

Check it out here...

I use these exact same speakers for my computer setup. I got them for $20 or $25 on Newegg.com. They are decent. Not very powerful and the bass won't shake anything, but has good quality and the speakers are quite small.

"...When you hear .38 Special coming through the 3.5mm subwoofer..."
That's a HUGE sub! Just over an eighth of an inch!

ThunderThighs wrote:It seems like I've heard good things about Klipsch speakers. Did anyone get these last time around? Do you have some feedback to share with the other wooters?

Energy Speakers are actually a side company of Klipsch. Klipsch oversees business operations and distribution but I am not sure how involved they are directly with product development. While not bad speakers, they are lower quality then true Klipsch which sell for a much higher price point.

I do not own a set of these speakers however I looked into them a bit awhile back when looking for new speakers. What I discovered are they are very small and have a very clear sound. They sound best loud and the sound can be a bit lacking when played low. The negatives were the mids are a bit weak and the sub woofer does not put out much bass. Most compare its sound to a woofer rather then a sub. While the bass tone is there it doesn't add much "thump". The small size makes it ideal for people that have limited space that are looking for a bit of a sound upgrade. People suggest it for dorm rooms that would like to have pretty good sounding speakers but are not looking to use a lot of space and aren't looking to blow people away with a big speaker set.

cata32 wrote:... I've been a proud owner of these Klipsch 2.1 speakers : http://postimage.org/image/415vmv3yp/ for 6 years now, I love them ...

I have the same set and they're absolutely fantastic. Very musical, the subwoofer gives good solid bass without being "boomy"... the only things I'd change is to have an on/off switch on the satellite and/or allow the speakers to sleep when not in use to save power.

I got these to supplement my JBL computer speakers, because I didn't have a sub.

I found the tiny little stereo speakers a bit too bright for my tastes, so I unplugged them.

I was initially underwhelmed with the sub, but I found a nice setup that works for me at least. I crank the sub to max volume and bass and leave it sitting under my desk aimed at the wall (The best sounding position in my setup). I then play something particularly bassy, at a comfortable volume on the computer and slowly crank my JBL's up until the volume levels sound right. Maxing out the sub though is about the only way I got what I wanted out of it, so it helps that I have separate volume controls on my main speakers.

That said, when I do get it right, it is a major improvement over what my computer sounded like before, and I am very satisfied with the sub. Your setup may vary though. I have an extra audio out, but a Y-splitter could work just as well, and they're cheap.

I got these the last time around for a LED tv that has horrible speakers. It is a vast improvement on them.

The speakers are very clear, but seem to be lacking in the mid range. Not enough for me to care when watching TV on it.

The subwoofer does not put out a lot of bass at all. So if you are looking for something to "thump" out dance beats or rap, this isn't it.

I honestly love this system for the price. I have it in my bedroom with my tv, and it works great without blowing me and my wife away with overbearing sound.

Save your pennies and get the big boy Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 Computer Speakers. I got mine at BestBuy for $124. Sure they cost more, but they actually deserve the Klipsch moniker.

Here is A favorable Review from PCMag

Here is A favorable Review from PCMag


and A short short video from Klipsch. It's essentially the pictures woot used set to music though.

seems like these speakers lack a good mid-range/mid-bass. Might be good for people who like highs, lows, and not much in between.

Raider9924 wrote:Energy Speakers are actually a side company of Klipsch. Klipsch oversees business operations and distribution but I am not sure how involved they are directly with product development. While not bad speakers, they are lower quality then true Klipsch which sell for a much higher price point.

I do not own a set of these speakers however I looked into them a bit awhile back when looking for new speakers. What I discovered are they are very small and have a very clear sound. They sound best loud and the sound can be a bit lacking when played low. The negatives were the mids are a bit weak and the sub woofer does not put out much bass. Most compare its sound to a woofer rather then a sub. While the bass tone is there it doesn't add much "thump". The small size makes it ideal for people that have limited space that are looking for a bit of a sound upgrade. People suggest it for dorm rooms that would like to have pretty good sounding speakers but are not looking to use a lot of space and aren't looking to blow people away with a big speaker set.

Energy was a Canadian company that was acquired by Klipsch. In the 80s, they produced some speakers that were incredible performers for the money and blew away most of the competition. Alas, those days are gone forever. Another company that went through a number of acquisitions.

I have no idea how to pronounce KLIPSCH. Will all you Wooters who do, please do me a favor and go to your open window at the top of the hour and yell KLIPSCH...KLIPSCH....KLIPSCH. I will go to my window and listen,maybe one of my neighbors is a Wooter. Thanks,I'll be listening.

ThunderThighs wrote:I'm getting kinda tired of yelling KLIPSCH. Surely you've heard it by now?

Nada and I think I hurt my ear pushing it against the screen! Guess we aren't neighbors.
Great customer service on your part though.

I bought a pair of these. They are perfect for a PC or a laptop.

Great sound, no over-modulation you'd expect on small speakers; worth the ~ $50.

deibs wrote:Energy was a Canadian company that was acquired by Klipsch. In the 80s, they produced some speakers that were incredible performers for the money and blew away most of the competition. Alas, those days are gone forever. Another company that went through a number of acquisitions.

They made phenomenal speakers back then, I proudly owned a pair of thier studio monitors and they were among the best sounding speakers I've ever owned. Crap...did I just give my age away?

But ya know, like most products these days it all revolves around branding & marketing...the 'name' might no longer live up to the reputation...in all likelyhood, items such as these are mass produced in a factory we know where, and just get dressed in different clothing. Doesn't mean they're no good...just sayin' that a name doesn't mean as much these days....

Klipsch also makes great speakers....for those of you yelling it out the window, it's pronounced KLIP-shh

ThunderThighs wrote:It seems like I've heard good things about Klipsch speakers. Did anyone get these last time around? Do you have some feedback to share with the other wooters?

I got them last time around, they sound fine and are quite loud with (still) decent sound quality at high volumes. Sound is a lot warmer than the equivalent Logitech set they replaced. Don't listen to the naysayers who never heard them.

Just got these speakers for my wife. She uses has them on the kitchen counter to hook her laptop to. She loves them, and I have to admit, they sound great.

3.5mm subwoffer???? Are you kidding?

bibabetoy wrote:3.5mm subwoffer???? Are you kidding?

That I think is the cable not the subwoofer size
I am thinking of getting this as I dont have much room on my computer desk

jmbunkin wrote:I have no idea how to pronounce KLIPSCH. Will all you Wooters who do, please do me a favor and go to your open window at the top of the hour and yell KLIPSCH...KLIPSCH....KLIPSCH. I will go to my window and listen,maybe one of my neighbors is a Wooter. Thanks,I'll be listening.

sounds EXACTLY like it is spelled.

"clipsh" Essentially, the word "clip" with an lisped "sh" sound at the end. One syllable.

Before Klipsch bought out Energy, I bought Energy's premium brand, Mirage, for my home theater over Klipsch. The price point was about the same, but the deal breaker was the overtly harsh tweeter on the Klipsch. I found that the Mirage speakers were more musical and much more transparent.

Now, I also have the Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers and they are, by miles, THE BEST COMPUTER SPEAKERS ON EARTH!!!!! They sound amazing. They can fill a room with astounding sound quality. Clear, transparent, balanced. Just amazing.

I bought these last time around just to have a spare set for my computer. I bought an RCA TV from WOOT a couple of months ago. The TV sound was a bit weak (not enough volume). The instructions for these do not mention using them with a TV, but my TV has a headphone jack so I thought I'd give it a try. They sound great as far as I'm concerned. I'm sure they're not studio quality but for me they're just fine. I picked up another pair this time around.

ThunderThighs wrote:I'm getting kinda tired of yelling KLIPSCH. Surely you've heard it by now?

So jmbunkin didn't hear it, but why do you call jmbunkin Shirley?

whatsamattaU wrote:So jmbunkin didn't hear it, but why do you call jmbunkin Shirley?

That's my stage name !

Just picked up this combination from Yugster a couple weeks ago at $49 + free shipping; so the deal over there WAS a little better. As for the product, it obviously represents an upgrade versus the in-bezel "speakers" on my wife's HP monitor. But the audio output from the satellites is fuzzy, and I find the bass to be fairly muffled (though I admittedly haven't experimented much with satellite placement nor tonal adjustment). Plus, it's not like they're getting the highest-quality input from what I assume is fairly crappy integrated audio from the Lenovo desktop to which it's attached. On balance, this a reasonably-priced improvement over what my wife had before, and should work well for most users provided your expectations are limited.