Buy Klipsch GMX A 2.1 Personal Audio System (3 Speakers, Black & Silver)Klipsch GMX A 2.1 Personal Audio System (3 Speakers, Black & Silver) Product Description:
- Delivers dynamic sound from any audio source, including PCs, CD, DVD and MP3 players, game consoles, laptops, television sets and VCRs
- Two magnetically shielded satellite speakers with two-way design--3-inch woofers and Klipsch MicroTractrix horns
- Subwoofer with 75-watt amplifier
- Control pod with two stereo inputs: one dual RCA, one 1/8" minijack, headphone output, power button, and master volume control
- Satellites have self-supporting ball-joint pedestals with 45-degree range of motion
Product Description
KLIPSCH GMX A-2.1 - This three piece multimedia speaker system is designed for consumers who want true high fidelity sound, but can't afford the space or the long green for a full surround speaker setup. The system delivers dynamic sound from any audio source, including PC, CD, DVD and MP3 players, game consoles, laptops, cable box and VCR! Features include: Frequency response - 35Hz - 20kHz +/-5 dB Exclusive SWS Link socket enables easy connection of one or more optional supplementary powered subwoofers With a way cool industrial design and killer KLIPSCH performance, the ProMedia GMX A-2.1 will change the way your life sounds! Finish - Black
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
ANALOG. There is no DSP, therefore no DSP hiss problem
By A Customer
Could someone remove that review that gave these speakers only 3 stars because the guy owns other speakers and its DSP has hiss? These speakers are the A-2.1's and not the D-5.1's ... A vs D ... ANALOG vs. DIGITAL! The guy says these 2.1s have the same DSP, he's full of it. There is NO DSP in these speakers, thus there is no DSP-related hiss. So all of you folks who are listening really hard to detect hiss, you won't find it unless it comes from your own misconfigured or noisy sound card.
Now then, what will you find? GREAT sounding speakers.
Overall these are very efficient and natural sounding with prominent highs, plenty of bass, and very minimal coloring of the mids.
Pluses ...
Very efficient, nice at low levels if you want something in the backgroundGood bass response and extension. I leave the sub on at 1/3It definitely has the high end ... very bright. Real tweeters!LOUD ... plenty loud for my needsSub level control is right on the control puck
Headphone jack
Minuses...
Lower mids are not quite as prominentVery bright, maybe too bright if you aim them right towards your faceBass can be a bit overpowering, turn the sub downHeadphone level too low ... have to turn volume up, then back down when unplugging headphones
These minuses are all minor. Overall these speakers are fantastic. I had a set of Logitech Z-640's and they didn't have anything near the kind of presence these have. These are speakers that cause you to you forget about the speakers and listen to the music and all the interesting sounds in the original recording. I listened to a lot of speakers before choosing these and these make you say "WOW"! They really stand out from the others.
180 of 220 people found the following review helpful.
Here's a devil's advocate review for your pleasure
By Ed
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.PROS:- Great sound- Plenty of input options- Convenient control moduleCONS:- Continuous buzzing/hissing noise- Love it or hate it looksPERFORMANCEFrom 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.FEATURESWow, 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.AESTHETICSArguably, the ugliest speakers I've ever seen. I think some people really appreciate the industrial look of these speakers, but I prefer something more elegant and simple.INTANGIBLESSo here is why I decided not to spend my hard earned dollars. 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 don't want my speakers to hiss/buzz. I only want to hear Eddie Van Halen's amazing guitar work, Freddie Mercury's tremendous vocal range, DJ Tiesto's bouncing beats, and my MONSTER KILLS on Unreal Tournament.SUMMARYI 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 will tell you something about a product you won't know from reading a feature list on the box. I gave the speakers 3 stars, which means I think they are "OK." I am much happier with the value of my Logitech Z-2300's. The average rating on both sets are 4.5, but the Logitech's have 816 customer reviews, while the Klipsch have only 53. The masses have spoken.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Know what to expect
By G. Holdorf
I have a rather strong background in home theater, of which I will spare you the details of to say, "It has been a while." A lot of people seem to have different ideas of just what $100-$150 buys when it comes to speaker systems. I must admit I find the reviewers that seem to hold this particular system to the standard of world class audio components are also going to have a hard time dealing with the fact that a Nissan cannot hold it's own on the track against a Ferrari. If you are looking for the ultimate in a musical or soundtrack reproduction experience, look else where. By that I mean do not look to a 2.1 speaker setup. These speakers are excellent, are very easy to setup and adjust to suit your tastes, and do just about as good a job with sound reproduction as one could expect when dealing with a setup this size with "out-of-the-box" cables. The hiss issue I read so much about is absent, but I run my computer with a grounded outlet and voltage regulator. I am happy Klipsch has a few offerings that fall below the $190 mark. They are accurate, convenient, and most strongly recommended as a COMPUTER SPEAKER setup. Oh yes, and I am very happy with what my $100 buys.
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