Need new speakers!

**Warflagon** · 08-30-11, 11:58 AM

And apparently there are not that many that you can plug a headset into anymore! Anyone have a recommendation on a cheap set that I can plug my headphones into?

Every set I see in stores do not have the plug ins up front.

Also, anyone use the Asus VIA HD audio deck? Cause I have it and really, really dislike it. To the point of thinking of buying a new sound card just to get rid of it. Anyone know of any other solutions?

Thanks!

**N-Ur-Face** · 08-30-11, 12:00 PM

You just mean the audio jack?

I have the $100 6 speaker, 5.1 surround sound set from Best Buy. Not premium sound but it sounds damn good enough for my liking. Plus it has the little jack on it.

**kibner** · 08-30-11, 12:08 PM

Swan has some amazing home stereo bookshelf speakers. Not sure if they have a headphone jack, but you should be able to kludge together a splitter and some adapter from radio shack to get what you need for any speaker.

As far as soundcards, I have yet to find one I like more than the Asus xonar essence stx. It has a built-in headphone amp and offers lots of other outputs.

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**Warflagon** · 08-30-11, 12:30 PM

Well, I'm not an audiophile and whatever on board sound has always been good for me, but I can't get this stupid via to switch to usb headphones from my speakers. Just kinda stupid. Or user-unfriendly or something.

And by "Cheap" I mean less than 20 bucks. I only need two little ones to sit beside the monitor.

**flame** · 08-30-11, 01:57 PM

I have a 5.1 logitech that I love, has the control know and headphone/mic jack right there. So easy to switch, until I got a usb headset. I love the sound but use the headset more now since I have to have one for a decent mic. Always was a bitch wearing the headphones around my neck for a mic.

**Warflagon** · 08-30-11, 02:37 PM

I've spent 8 pages of google search and can only find one set that costs $60.

I even called cyber accoustics and asked them, they responded that they make NO speakers that have a mic jack.

I'm baffled.

**flame** · 08-30-11, 02:40 PM

Yeah the days of $20 speakers are all but gone, if you want 2 that has any amount of quality and features your over $50.
I would suggest browsing logitech's website and see what you find, it wont be cheap, but it will be good.

**kibner** · 08-30-11, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by flame

I have a 5.1 logitech that I love, has the control know and headphone/mic jack right there. So easy to switch, until I got a usb headset. I love the sound but use the headset more now since I have to have one for a decent mic. Always was a bitch wearing the headphones around my neck for a mic.

Logitech makes a nice little USB desktop mic for like 20 bucks or less. It is pretty good. But the sound through your speakers will probably go through any mic you use.

E: is Harmon kardon (sp?) Still around? I remember They used to make nice budget speakers.

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**flame** · 08-30-11, 03:43 PM

I want to find a clip on mic, minimize the feedback

**kibner** · 08-30-11, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by flame

I want to find a clip on mic, minimize the feedback

Zelmon makes a nice cheap one. 3.5mm and not USB, though.

E: or was it zalmon? Whatever, it's like under 10 bucks after shipping and has good voice quality. Cord is long, but thin.

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