Reddit mentions of Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 High-Power 2.1 PC Speaker System (CA-SP211NA)

Oh buddy, I just bought these and they are absolutely fantastic.

I have not had a single problem, and they have wonderful sound quality. Read the reviews, you will not see too many people complain about them that is for sure.

About what Markus said, I agree with him to an extent in the sense that I believe headphones are the way to go. I would recommend these.

If you need speakers though, I couldn't find anything better for under $300.

Those are the Corsair P2500 2.1 speaker setup

Corsair SP2500's are amazing. http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW I have a pair that I can't turn past more than 50-60% without it hurting my ears. A good sound card goes along well with this.

This is a phenomenal 2.1 speaker set

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347479026&sr=8-1&keywords=sp2500


This is considered the best audio quality soundcard on PCI:

http://www.amazon.com/Xonar-Essence-24-bit-192KHz-Interface/dp/B002UVME88/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347479068&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+essence+st

Be warned it doesnt support EAX so you might have issues with gaming sounds.

There are plenty of other asus and asus rog cards which are very good and do support EAX so check them out.

Also creative have high end cards with EAX as well.

I use these Corsair for my computer speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW

I wouldn't suggest buying them for any other use, but for a good computer setup, I haven't been let down with them. I used to have the 2.1 from Klipsch which sounded amazing at lower volumes, but they crackled at higher volumes. The sub on this is loud and booming without creating a muddy sound.

I am by no means an audiophile, and I'm sure you can purchase a much better setup, but everyone I've had listen to these speakers have complimented them.

In the near future of buying some pc stuff and other peripherals, i came across a thought of "which DAC for my dream speakers should i use?" So I plan on getting these sweet puppies:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H0MQYW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&coliid=I5C4DPHEWA9D4
But obviously to get the best sound, I'll need a DAC or an amplifier.
Here's some I have in mind:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IPH5H2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&coliid=I1S7F043SU6CQK
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y5FRNS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=17VDCKL4LO5IJ&coliid=I1FYZ24Y1G14AO
Help me choose? i want to get a good DAC but I really want to get the cheaper option. HEALP

EDIT: Here's the original thread for better formatting.

Budget: $400 is probably the most I'd spend, but would prefer something in the $300 range. Could be persuaded to go higher for something that meets all of my requirements.

Source: Primarily my desktop PC. Bonus points if I could also plug it into my Android phone/tablet and Surface Pro. This is actually my primary source of confusion though. I'm also looking to get a 2.1 speaker set-up for my desktop. I was thinking of getting this. Do I plug my headphones into that? Do I need a DAC/Amp as well, or does that function as both? And what do I need for Dolby Headphones? That definitely seems like something I want for watching movies, but I can't tell if Dolby Headphones is something software driven, hardware driven, or a feature of the headphones themselves. Feel free to recommend an alternative speaker setup if this wouldn't play nice.

Requirements for Isolation: I'll 100% of the time use these at home. I have a fairly loud AC in my room, so it'd be nice to be able to block that out as much as possible. I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but I'd also prefer sound not bleed out of the headphones as well. If I understand correctly, over the ear headphone can be either Open or Closed. If they are Open, people in the same room can hear your music pretty loudly? I'd want to avoid that. How significant a difference is Open vs. Closed?

Preferred Type of Headphone: Full-sized.

Preferred tonal balance: Overall balanced, I suppose. The subtleties of headphone tonal balance will probably largely be lost on me. I'll mostly be using them for gaming and voice chat.

Past headphones: Bose MIE2: I know Bose gets a lot of flack, but they are the most comfortable in-ear headphone I've ever worn. Logitech G930: Tightly squished my head after prolonged use and constantly disconnected (wireless). I don't have a problem with the way they sound though. They are just annoying with the disconnects (thus the reason I'm opting for wired headphones now) and uncomfortable (so comfort is going to be one of my deciding factors in a new pair).

Preferred Music: Just about everything but Country, and very little Rap. Top bands: Nine Inch Nails, Tool, The Magnetic Fields, Regina Spektor, audio podcasts.

Additional Information: Comfort is definitely my #1 priority, since when I do wear headphones, I wear them for hours at a time. I often wear glasses at the same time, so headphones that play nice with glasses are a plus. I don't think I want pleather pads. I absolutely want a detachable/replaceable cord and any suggestions for where I can find quality replacement cords would be appreciated. I was very close to getting another wireless headset, but I only use them 2 feet away from my computer, so their convenience really is lost on me and I decided to spend the money on something of way higher quality. Since I've decided to get a cord, I want something customizable (and preferably purple). The AKG Q 701 are certainly the most attractive looking headphones I've seen, for reference. Thanks in advance for the help!

aha ofc. Completely noob mistake there. forgot the fact it would technically be a 2.0 system without the sub.

My music tastes are pretty out there for most people. I can listen to pretty much anything but i tend to mostly stick to soundtracks, Classical, Metal and J/K Pop (dont even ask how i managed to go from one end of the spectrum to the other, it just sorta happened:D)

Once i have my gear in front of me i think i will definitely be able to tell if a sub is needed or not. Due to my location i couldnt actually listen to any potential gear beforehand. This lead me to the choice that i have to stick to widely acclaimed gear hence why i went straight for the LS50's given there reputation in the price range. The arcam was picked up much along the same lines with many reviewers stating good synergy with KEF gear. After sifting through the options with my hifi dealer for several hours over the phone i feel pretty safe in the knowledge that it should perform as well as i expect.

My current setup actually consists of a old corsair 2.1 setup and whilst it is a great little system for its price i imagine the kefs should have no problem knocking them out of the park and bringing my audio back into the region im at with headphones currently.

Thanks again for the heads up on Subs i will definitely take a look into a few of those and see if anything takes my fancy.

Sounds like for what you want, (few wires, no sub) a good pair of headphones might be best.

If you NEED speakers (I dunno, multiple people watch stuff on your laptop much?) just go to amazon and sort by best reviewed, pick something that matches your needs.

There's not a lot of super great 2.0 speaker systems, frankly. All the quality sets are 2.1.

And IF you want a kickass pair of 2.1's, these are great.

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW

Even though you totally don't want those.

These are a bit old, but work fantastically from reviews I've seen.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW

Anybody have any experience with these
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-High-Power-Speaker-CA-SP211NA/dp/B004H0MQYW

Worth the money?

I will call bs on this, I have an sp2500 (there is better but its damn good) sound system and just listened to this. It was not any more unsettling than 4hz or any of the other frequencies listed.

Corsair SP2500:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004H0MQYW?cache=690dfb9b09c4faa44311b186cd1d6ed0&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1407717655&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Corsair is known for making quality and reliable pc products, and these speakers are no exception. These speakers are great, absolutely stellar sound quality. Bass is incredible, shakes the house and rattles the windows when you want it to. Absolutely top notch, professional sound quality. I chose these over the similar Logitech Z506 and im glad I did. They are a bit on the pricey end, but you get what you pay for in terms of build quality and sound. Also if youre still wondering, they are LOUD. I love to crank up my music and really feel it in my chest, and this system will do that without even approaching full volume. Even if you do turn them all the way up to max, there is not a bit of distortion.