http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/ Engadget Comments for Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless speakers impressions http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Best sounding computer speakers I have ever owned. ]]>Dec 1st 2009 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
I don't really see the point of them being wireless though. I guess if you have a laptop and want to move around the room... For the extra $50 I don't think it's really worth it. ]]>Dec 1st 2009 7:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 2nd 2009 2:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
I also have the original wired ProMedia 2.1s and bought them about 7-8 years ago. Unlike others, I've never had any of it die on me. Have recently bought some Q Accoustics 1010i speakers and these Klipsch still have have the edge clarity wise. Only thing that galls is how cheap you can buy them now compared to how much I had to spend back thing.

The *one* disadvantage that does bug me however is that the amps in the sub aren't the highest quality (impossible at this price) and there is a residual background hum on my speakers, even at zero volume. It's generally not noticeable with they're outputting or there's some background noise but it's enough to bug me. Sure I can turn it off at the sub but that's hassle each time.

Does anyone else experience this? Any solutions? May well end up getting rid of mine because of this, though they have more than served me well...]]>Dec 12th 2009 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
We just got a new pair of the 2.1's and they are dead quiet with no input. If you're hearing a hum, it could be that the power supply is starting to fail. If the amp gets too warm, it can cause the electrolytic capacitors in the PS to degrade over time. If yours is 7-8 years old, this is probably what happened. Replacing PS capacitors is pretty easy and cheap for anyone with some soldering experience.
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agreed,, the sound on these are awesome]]>Dec 1st 2009 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
Am I missing something, what's the point?]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/]]>Dec 1st 2009 7:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/But if I'm going to plug in the dongle, I might as well just plug in the cord...]]>Dec 1st 2009 9:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/It seems like they should have gone one more step further and made the system completely wireless, except for, of course the power. I think Klipsch missed a big opportunity. ]]>Dec 2nd 2009 3:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
In this price range most people consider the Logitech Z-2300 to be superior. It would be nice if the reviewer did a side by side comparison. Or for that matter, how do they compare to a pair of M-Audio AV40's? You can't just write a review in isolation. . .]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
These aren't exactly midrich either, the tweets Klipsch uses makes their systems very bright, not warm at all.]]>Dec 1st 2009 8:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
We like being able to use our speakers for more than just our computers!!!!]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
When did companies start making USB systems? I haven't used an actual computer speaker set up in so long because I have monitor speakers hooked up to a stereo receiver under my desk.]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
I currently own the Logitech Z-5450s which have two optical and 4 stereo (1/8", but I use adapters) inputs, and use it for my TV, 360, PS3, and computer. I guess I'm just mourning the loss of the ability to use good-quality PC speakers like these as a poor man's Home Theater System.]]>Dec 1st 2009 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
Thank goodness speaker companies are looking for higher quality.]]>Dec 1st 2009 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_reviews_info.php/p/swan-m10/products_id/89/reviews_id/10

As long as you're not troubled with the amount of space it takes up, or the fact that it's only a 5 inch sub-woofer (basically you just won't get much below 35hz) it's a great buy.]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/i used to work at best buy when we had the z2300. i'd use them while i was closing up. I just bought the Klipsch and i think these are way better. I have yet to turn the volume past halfway when using them on my computer because they are incredibly loud even at that point. I don't think you'll be sorry with the Klipsch.]]>Dec 1st 2009 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/What is the range of the wireless for these?]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
The durability wasn't there for me. I replaced them with the Companion 3, and those didn't have enough bass extension below 45hz so I replaced them with the Logitech Z-2300 and I couldn't be any happier. ]]>Dec 1st 2009 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 5:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/promedia-2-1-overview/]]>Dec 1st 2009 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 11:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
You can only get them from BestBuy or Klipsch.com now, but it's $149.99 for wired, $199.99 for wireless.

I highly recommend the wired set. They don't quite compare to my main system, also with Klipsch speakers, but they are a great set nonetheless.

The only issue I had (with a set bought around 6 years ago, I think) is that the speaker cable that connects the subwoofer to the satellites doesn't always have the best connection. I'd imagine that's been fixed at some point in the last 6 years though.]]>Dec 1st 2009 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
Mine are a few years old so maybe they're better now? My set hadn't changed in the few years it took me to finally get though soo I doubt it. ]]>Dec 1st 2009 8:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
I'd probably be in for an upgrade to these... if the satellites were wireless.]]>Dec 1st 2009 8:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 9:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 1st 2009 9:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/
I went through 2 pairs - buy > break > buy another > return first > ask for money back - the old switcheroo trick...

Google "promedia 2.1 din cable" for a running list of complaints (and DIY fixes).]]>Dec 2nd 2009 1:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 2nd 2009 3:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 2nd 2009 9:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 2nd 2009 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Dec 2nd 2009 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/klipsch-promedia-2-1-wireless-speakers-impressions/Yes and a bigger sub.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 12:07PM