roscoe5 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 So I recently moved and just got around to setting up the home office. With everything still in boxes and stacked up, my old Klipsch THX 2.1 computer speakers were on top and accessible. So I grabbed the box off hooked them up. I haven't had these out of the box in a few years and forgot how good they sounded for just music playback and gaming. Helix 2.80 update came out and I couldn't wait to jam. So i just plugged Helix phones out to the stereo line in on the Klipsch's. I was blown away with how it sounded through these little guys! Smooth, even, no harsh highs, good bass from the sub. https://www.klipsch.com/products/klipsch-promedia-2-1-thx-certified-computer-speaker From the specs, they are 100W continuous and 200W peak combined. Pretty sure it's an analog power amp and no fancy DSP or anything. Just good analog design. I wouldn't necessarily crank them all the way up due to the transients and peaks of live guitar/bass/instruments, but I had it up pretty loud. I did have to use an isolating power strip to address ground hum/buzz since the speakers were connected to the computer and I was connecting Helix to the line in. I have two Powercab 112+'s, JBL Eon 515xt's, Tannoy Reveal 802 studio monitors, Fryette PS2 & Mesa cabs, etc. and love them all. I have to say, these Klipsch computer speakers were surprisingly pleasant to play Helix through. So for someone just wanting a simple desk setup without going full blown studio monitors, the $124 Klipsch 2.1 rig makes for a nice Helix/modeler-friendly bedroom setup. The IK iLoud Micro Monitors look intriguing as well and at $299 may be a step up, but no sub. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/?pkey=iloud-micro-monitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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