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Summary: Great sound, looks, and convenience!
Review: I just got my 2.1's in the mail about 4 hours ago and have been blasting them with everything that I can. From music, movies, to games. In every area these speakers rock the house.The high's are tight and crisp, the mids are reproduced to a "T", and the bass is very deep and responsive. The little volume adjuster pod is great for handily adjusting the volume and sub volume at a seconds notice. These speakers play very very loud without distortion which is what I like the most, I like to listen to everything LOUD. Here is my one and only complaint: These speakers have a slight hiss, and it is pretty annoying when you aren't listening to anything. Now I don't know if the hiss could possibly be due to the craptastic factory sound card from this old computer I currently have them hooked too, or if they just hiss because that's what they do. I am hoping that the hissing goes away when I get a chance to hook them to my laptop. Overall I gave these speakers a 4 star rating. Great sound, looks, and convenience, but I docked one star for the hiss. Klipsch has a winner with the GMX A-2.1's.
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Summary: Here's a devil's advocate review for your pleasure
Review: I was very close to purchasing these speakers from reading just the reviews on Amazon and on the brand reputation of Klipsch. I wanted to see if I could upgrade from my Bose MediaMate speakers for just a little more money. But I have firmly decided against the Klipsch. Read on for my personal reasoning. PERFORMANCE:
From every specification I've read and every review I've read, these speakers DO sound amazing. 1/3 of the volume limit is about what most people max out at before they begin to wonder whether they'll upset their neighbors or cause their picture frames to go flying off the walls. This aspect of these speakers are what brought me to seriously consider them and I have no doubt that they are probably some of the best sounding 2.1 speakers you can buy, and at a semi-reasonable amount of money. FEATURES:
Wow, inputs galore and a very attractive looking control module, unlike those from Creative Labs and Logitech. Should you desire, you can also purchase matching speaker stands for the GMX line. A very flexible set of speakers for use with your PC, game system, or portable audio device. AESTHETICS:
Arguably, the ugliest damn speakers I've ever seen. I think some people really dig the industrial look of these speakers, but I for one, prefer something more elegant and simple. INTANGIBLES:
So here is where I decided NOT to fork down 1 and 1/2 C notes... There is a constant HISS that resonates from the speakers that you cannot get rid of. This hiss exists also in the 5.1 version of the GMX and if you do some more research, you'll read plenty of people who have purchased this set and that is their primary complaint. I'm sorry, but for a buck fifty, I don't want my speakers to hiss/buzz, whatever. I only want to hear Eddie Van Halen's amazing guitar work, Freddie Mercury's tremendous vocal range, and my MONSTER KILLS on Unreal Tournament. Some people have also complained about receiving defective units. Last time I returned something I bought at Amazon was a while ago, but if they still pay for shipping back, I guess it's not a huge deal. Still, who wants to deal with the hassle? SUMMARY:
Though Klipsch is fairly reputable in hi-fi circles, I for one have given up on them. My father owns a THX-certified home speaker system by Klipsch, which I also am not impressed with. I thought Amazon shoppers might appreciate the research I've done with these speakers and get a devil's advocate review. I for one, always like to read the reviews of those who DIDN'T like a product more, because it's the picky people who'll tell you something about a product you won't know from reading a feature list on the box.
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Summary: Sounds great to me. . .
Review: I'm a fifty-ish woman who got an IPod for Christmas and suddenly realized I needed to upgrade my computer speakers. Certainly not a techie or audiophile! A friend recommended Klipsch so this is what I bought. They're pretty easy to set up--the instructions are clear--and I think they sound great! To get what amounts to a new sound system at this price seems like a good deal to me.
At first I heard no trace of the dreaded hiss or hum--and my ears are pretty sharp. But after a few days I realized that when the computer is completely shut down I could hear the barest trace of a hiss coming from the speakers. But when the computer is on the slight noise is completely drowned out by the normal hum of the computer and monitor. And when the computer is completely shut off I'm usually not close enough to hear the hiss at all.
How one figures out in advance if it's going to bother you or not I don't know. But for me these speakers are a 5 so far.
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Summary: Good deal
Review: I've been using these Klipsches for over a year now and they are easily worth their money.
PLUS: The sound is crisp, defined, accurate. They really reveal the texture of the sound in detail.
PLUS: Cheap. Good deal.
MINUS: The sound can be so crisp that it is almost harsh.
MINUS: No real midrange. This is okay with jazz, I guess, but loud metal riffs don't pack as much punch.
MINUS: Turning the volume knob causes a slight crackle in one speaker.
These minuses really don't have that much impact. As I said earlier, they are EASILY worth the money.
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Summary: AWESOME PRODUCT, despite a couple of flaws
Review: Let's start with the flaws. Firstly, as one reviewer stated before there is a slight hiss which comes from the speakers, possibly this has to do with individual electrical outlets, power strips, or interference. Nevertheless it is quite minor in my opinion. Secondly, at VERY low volumes one speaker is louder than the other. Again, to many this may not be even noticeable, and at normal listening levels, the problem appears not to be present.
OKAY, now for the positives, which I must stress strongly outweigh the negatives. The sound of the system is startling, honestly I was shocked when hearing it for the first time, considering the price especially. What has to be considered is that there may be some minor flaws in system which has this type of power and sound quality at this price point, but I repeat that the positives strongly outweigh the negatives. Lastly, the system build is very nice, heavy nice material, can be installed in a matter of minutes. I highly recommend this product, I am not sure what else you can get out there given the price/performance ratio.
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Summary: I can only wonder what the 2.1's at 55 watts sound like?
Review: My right speaker on my 2.1 Labtec LSC-3210's finally bit the dust after several years of good service. I want to say I paid $125 for them way back then. Well, I have always admired Klipsch and their reputation for quality shines through in this new system. But the kicker is to get this quality in sound for US$125. I never thought I could afford this quality of sound but once I started my search, I ran across several reviews that solidified my decision to spend more than I had planned. Only complaint would be the lack of a technical specification in their manual.
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Summary: Music vs Games, THX vs GMX
Review: OK heres the deal, I own both the GMX and the THX speakers. If you want to buy these speakers for music purpuses and I mean loud music with alot of Bass, dont get these speakers get the THX by Klipsch they are the same price and are defiently better at piccking up lows and have a good abss response. I have tested both and the THX just outperforms the GMX with less distortions. Now if you want a good 2.1 Speaker set for connecting to s dvd player or video game console buy these speakers! They work well, This is the main reason I bought these speakers because the THX dont hook up to video game consoles, so my opion is if you want speakers for the strict use of listening to music defiently buy the THX they are so much better for heavy bass and are the same price.
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Summary: Not that Great
Review: The GMX A-2.1 may look good, but with the pricetag I'd say look for a better sounding set. Yes it looks cool and all put it simply can't output the great sound that others sets can at the same price. It had decent quality when I tested, but when listening the sub seemed a bit out of place with the rest of the system. Maybe it was just the positioning of the sub, but I didn't like it. Highs are there, but the midrange is a bit lacking. It also lacks the power to "punch"
For the same amount you can get the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's, definately suggested instead of these.
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Summary: Excellent for the price
Review: There's no hiss, only bliss. Before buying these speakers I visited the Apple store, where they had several systems on display and connected. Some were more money, some were less. After comparing all the models, including JBL, these simply sounded better than the rest, hands down. My only negative comment would be their cosmetic appearance. Simply put, they're ugly, with an "industrial" look to the satellites. The sub is just a black box that can be hidden, so it's of no concern. Take it from me, I've been in the media production industry for over 20 years, and I would highly recommend these speakers. I have owned Bose, Yamaha, and other well-known brands. Look no further, for the price (now reduced from the original $150) these are IT.
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Summary: Surround Sound!
Review: These are killer! The first time I plugged them in, I was trying to figure out if it was my laptop playing the music - because I thought the sound was coming directly from infront!
Great desk-control - I love being able to plug my headphones in from the front without reaching behind the machine. It also has a great dial for both the subwoofer + the volume control.
Worth every penny!
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