ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)

After many years of beautiful sound, my Bose Companion 5 system gave up the ghost. It was a very sad moment. I loved those speakers. The sound was exquisite. Unfortunately, the Companion 5 system is no longer available new, only used. So, I set out on a lengthy search to find something I felt I would appreciate as much as the Bose system. I read and watched tons of reviews for various speaker systems. I stuck to established brands that I've known for years. I've never had Klipsch speakers before, but I've heard various sets of them since the 1980s and have always been impressed by them. I don't want to write a long-winded review, so I'll just say that while I don't feel like they present the same expansive soundstage that my Bose Companion 5 system did, they are EXCELLENT. And they cost considerably less than the Bose Companion 5 did. They produce a very pleasant and dynamic sound, whether I'm gaming, watching a movie, or just listening to music. For music, they're well balanced, in my opinion. They sound good with Classical, Jazz, Rock, whatever. That's not always easy to find in a speaker system. I've been enjoying them for nearly a year. As others have noted, they are very loud. When I first set them up, there was terrible distortion. Turns out, the output from my computer was just too high. I turned down the Windows volume level to 20% and that completely resolved that issue. I just control the volume from the knob built into the right speaker. Speaking of controls on the right speaker, I REALLY appreciate the subwoofer volume control being on the right speaker instead of on the subwoofer itself (as it was on my Bose system). It's nice to be able to adjust the bass without having to crawl under my desk. To be honest, if I could have bought a new set of Bose Companion 5 speakers, I would have. And I never would have discovered these Klipsch speakers. Do I think they're as good as my Bose? No. But I do think they're excellent speakers at a very good price. I'm pleased and would make the same purchase again. I should note that the very good price to which I’m referring was $117.50 almost a year ago.

These are truly excellent speakers for your computer setup. They'd also be great A/V speakers in a small to medium size room. All the sound is there and it's crystal clear up high with plenty of bass on the other end. I haven't stress tested this system at very high volumes, since it has way more power than needed in the near field setup on my desktop. Klipsch recommends setting the volume control on your computer at 70% and then regulating volume with the knob in the speaker control module. I set my computer on 60% and have only got the speaker volume slightly above zero on the speaker itself. I use it for listening to music while I'm working on my computer. Subject matter is mainly classic rock, blues, and space/ambient/new age type music. I purchased them to replace an Altec ADA305 speaker system that I owned and loved for nearly 20 years. A few minor quibbles: 1) The high end is very forward. I think this is due to the horn drivers. Easily handled by just rolling off the top end using the EQ on my computer. 2) The speaker enclosures are permanently mounted on stands that tilt them up slightly. This is not ideal for my setup because my speaker location is above my head level. I worked around it by propping up the rear of the stands on 35mm film canisters (remember those?). 3) The power light is very bright. It's not a problem for me since my computer is in a separate office room, but if you set this system up in your bedroom, it could be. With no power switch or sleep mode, it's on all the time unless you cover it, use some other external power switch, or unplug it from power. Other equipment I own that forms a basis of experience for this review includes Carver electronics, Boston Acoustics speakers, and AKG 240 headphones, in addition to the aforementioned Altec computer speaker setup. Even with the small quibbles I mentioned, I still feel these Klipsch speakers deserve a rating of 5 stars. I am completely satisfied with this purchase, and hope these speakers last as long as my Altecs did. Update: After 4 months, I'm even more amazed at these speakers. Speaker burn-in is a real thing, and they are now sounding even better than when I first hooked them up. In particular, the sound image they project has much more "space," with instruments precisely located and the sound stage extending further out to the sides than the width of the speaker placement. One of the best tech purchases I've ever made! 1-year update: After living with these speakers for over a year, they continue to amaze me. The clarity and soundstage they reproduce are fantastic! You can easily locate every instrument and voice, and the apparent soundstage extends well beyond the width of the satellite speakers. Once again, a 5+ star review!

I just got this and Installed it on my wife's computer. Will say that it is Thunderous. Her office is in an aprox 14'x12' room. So it really fills it with sound. She had a real old cheap 5 speaker system that I had kept fixing and tinkering with. Basic $ 50 sound system with splices in the wires and basic crap. She wanted something better. The old one had a hum and buzz at times. So I started to investigate something better. I kept looking at this one but also others. For us, a 5 speaker system was kind of impracticable because we have 3 cats and they have beds on top of her cabinets/filing cabinets...etc. So placement would have been an issue. But, I kept coming back to this one. I'm 57 and Klip has always been a better product and good quality. So, I bought it. You have to remember at times... you get what you pay for and cheaper is usually what you get.... This is a really nice Plug and Play speaker system. Great sound quality. Really good Bass, Deep and loud if you want it that way. The satellites produce a very nice sound and are well above what I think you would need. Here are a couple of things I found out about it I wanted to mention. Each Satellite speaker has about 8 ft. of wire to attach to the subwoofer. So placement is a factor or you will have to splice onto the existing wire to extend it, which I did not want to and did not in the end. The main wiring harness has EVERYTHING you need to run this. And this will save you $10 to know this. Nowhere did I find in the description or reviews did I see that the 1/8 headphone wire plug is included. So I ended up buying one thinking it is not included....it IS included. This entire system is Plug and Play. The main wiring harness off of the subwoofer is about 6ft long to reach your computer, then about 8 ft. of wire to each speaker. If your computer desk is basically uncluttered and organized....LOL, not my wife. Then this is a no-brainer 10 min max install. Mine took me about 30 min to get through and around some of her crap to hide the wires and make it look "tidy". Also, the control module is connected to the main wire harness and it splits off of it so it lays on your desk for volume and base. If I were to "knock" this in any way it would be the module. Its made to be either mounted under a shelf (no hardware / clip provided) or laid on the desktop. If it's laid on the desk the words are upside down. Volume and Bass. separate control knobs. But that is really ticky tac and will be easily learned. There is a headphone and a mic jack on the module. I got the headphones to work well but did not test the mic jack. She doesn't have one. One note on the headphone jack that I found was that if you use the headphone jack you may have to increase the volume up a bit. So remember that when you pull out the headphones....you may get "hit" with a Thunderous wall of sound because the sound was turned up for the headphones...not the speaker system. All in all, we are pleasantly surprised and happy with it. It offers superior sound and quality at an affordable price. Would not hesitate to buy another if the need requires it or if somebody asked.

These speakers are a great replacement for my old stock Dell desktop speakers and subwoofer that came with my old PC i no longer have. The connections are extremely simple and are fairly foolproof. They look very stylish...most pictures on the page show the speaker cones but they do indeed come with removable grills. They use a simple (green) audio jack to plug into a standard audio-out port. Compatibility should not be an issue. Be aware...these get LOUD with bass that fills the room. For normal relaxation between work projects, I can't crank the volume past HALF. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars (and not 5 stars) might be silly, but there is literally no power (on/off) switch. Once plugged into AC power, they're ON. There is supposedly a very low power draw, but that bright white LED that's on constantly bothers me. I need to unplug them when I shut down for a few days for work travel. If that doesn't bother you, then change my review to 5 starts, order these, and enjoy the music. Sound-wise, these are amazing!! Great sound for the price.

Great set of computer speakers, Had the same set that were purchased early 2000 time frame. Eventually the preamp for the subwoofer went but the satellite speakers continued to work. While they did last nearly 25 years, issues popped up from time to time and eventually they no longer functioned are needed. The design for this new set is much better. Went from a 6 pin to a 9 pin preamp connection. Subwoofer is much lighter but is still quality made. Sound is levels better than that early set. The bass is better from this set, with less user adjustment on the bass control knob. One thing to watch for is any issue with the control pod, Early version had an issue with the control pod going bad and it appears Klipsch has addressed that problem. Pros: Subwoofer weight is lighter yet achieves actually .better bass sound. The 9 pin preamp connection is an improvement over the early 6 pin connection. The result of this is less electrical noise and hum. Two cons: They did not change the speaker connection clips and eventually the plastic tab fails. 2. Needs a better LED indicator to indicate they are on.

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 sound overall far better than Logitech ANYTHING, Harman Kardon computer speakers (new or old), and way above and beyond iPod earbuds (for reference). This is definitely one of the best sounding sets of computer speakers I have listened to. I have tried using high end audio systems as outputs for my desktop, but the downsides of that is the input is so sensitive it picks up electrical interference. Nice features: -These Klipsch speakers handle the interference very well, I was only able to get a low pitch hum/hiss when it was above 75% volume ( which is just about enough to blow your eardrums out when playing music). -Bass knob REALLY controls bass. You can go from a complete 0% (which is a rarity) to seemingly infinite bass. I found that around 20% is a good leveled bass for my music, but if you want to rave throughout your house you can still turn it up. -The fidelity is through the roof for this price range (these days). This is far above the cheapskate speakers market, Klipsch really put some effort into a good stereo at an affordable price. If there was anything to complain about, it'd be that the subwoofer is easy to set too prominent and it is a detriment to the wonderful speakers in this unit. Thinks to consider before purchasing: -These speakers are almost TOO sensitive. I use mine with the volume knob around 30%, but I had to turn Windows volume down to 20% in order to do it! (this is a real good thing though, since it means the speakers are pretty efficient) -One initial complaint I had was the lack of a power switch, but in reality it is to make the unit sound better by keeping the amplifier from getting cold. If you really need to turn it off that bad, put it on it's own power strip. -The speakers sound MUCH better if they have 1-2 feet of space behind them. -Also, when placed on your desk, they seem to sound better (read: more even sound) when pointed around your body, rather than directly at you. However, this caused the sound to become too stereophonic (like headphones), so I used a Stereophonic-to-binaural DSP for my music to blend it a bit before it comes out of the speakers. No more listening fatigue! Obviously, this problem is nonexistent if you move your speakers further away, because you can let the sound muddle together more naturally. Things I am NOT a fan of: -The included grips DO NOT stick very well onto the metal stands. In fact, I am having trouble with the replacement set as well. There is a strong tendency for the grips to slowly slide off over a period of a few weeks. I wish the coating on the stand was not as textured on the bottom as it is on the top. -The dust covers muddy the sound a bit too much. I leave them off almost all the time now, because they kill too much of the high frequencies. Thankfully, they are easily removed and replaced (toolless). -The green LED is a bit on the bright side, it won't light up your wall but it hurts to look at when its dark. I point the speaker away from me when I go to sleep. I would have appreciated an LED that is flush against the surface so it is not as bright from any direction. -These speakers made me realize how much of my music is not high quality. On my old Logitech speakers, you couldn't tell the difference, but with these listening to low quality music will tire your ears out quickly, while listening to great music will give you an eargasm (unless you've heard better, but you're probably not buying these if you're a true audiophile, or are you?)

I have the Focal Clear original headphones, I have used the HD600 and ie200 from Sennheiser for years, and back in high school won every state level award for soloist awards even being the first chair in the jazz band. All that to say, I’m very sensitive to quality sound. These sound amazing. The controls are easy, they fit nicely under my monitor, and the volume gets plenty loud. As much as pretentious audiophiles might say never to buy desk speakers and just get bookshelves and a sub, these meet my standards and cost a fraction while pushing far more bass than anything else I could find new at this price. If you want clarity, punch, and simplicity, this is for you.

####------[Review Update: March 12th, 2018]-----#### Well this is a bummer, this second set i ordered to replace the first set that was defective seems to be showing signs of failure already after putting it through hours of testing and use over the course of a few weeks. The Bass knob has developed a lot of play in it, almost wobbly feeling. The left speaker has developed a hiss that changes in frequency from low to high and will drive you nuts when trying to sleep. I checked my power in the house for grounding issues and what not, everything is wired correctly. The other set i returned before this never made any hissing noise but it did have the issue where the speaker channels were wired wrong and reversed. I tried the speaker set at a family members house and my neighbors house and it was still noisy and hissing. Also the subwoofer gets so hot that it will borderline burn your fingers. No Joke! If you have small children, i suggest you not let them near the back of the subwoofer unit where the amplifier is housed. To top things off, where it gets so hot it puts off a burnt electrical odor that smells terrible in the small room it was placed in. This product really seems to be plagued by very poor QC and it uses Very Very cheap components inside. I looked at the electronics enclosed and it's just the cheapest of the cheap straight out of China. Since it has Klipsch branding on it, you get the privilege of paying a extra $100 on what should be a $50 set of speakers. Sending these back and going with something else sadly. I will not buy anything made by Klipsch again due to the poor quality and for having the nerve to slap $150 price tag on something that clearly should be no more than $50. Adjusting my final review to 1 star and will not be ordering a third set. I gave them two shots and they failed me both times. The old third time is a charm saying doesn't work with me. I hate to say it and you're free to do as you please with your money but heed my advice and spend your hard earned money on something that has good or at least decent quality because if you're buying these then you're flushing your money down the drain. On that note i leave you with this summary..... planned ob·so·les·cence ˌpland ˌäbsəˈlesəns/ noun noun: planned obsolescence a policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of nondurable materials. ####-------[End Review Update]--------#### ####-----[Review Update: February 24th, 2018]-------#### Finally got around to getting another set of these speakers. This new set is wired correctly with no swapped left and right channels. The manufacture date on the box is dated June 2017. They even seem to have a slightly better sound than the defective pair i sent back. Only time will tell how long these hold up. I'm pretty happy at the moment as they sound pretty damn good for computer speakers. I give it a solid 4 stars now and knocked 1 star off for time lost dealing with the return process of the defective set i sent back. I will update if any other oddities may arise. ####------[End Review Update]-------#### ####--------[Original Review]---------#### Defective product from seller Audio Plaza, this was a 5 star but i have since updated my review as i just now noticed after reading other reviews and through my own testing that the left and right sound channels are swapped and not wired correctly and i traced it to to the volume control box thats mounted to the right speaker where you control the volume and bass levels. Inside the volume control box are two wires that go to the 3.5mm male jack that you plug into your computer or any device with a 3.5mm female input, these two wires are crossed and can only be fixed by resoldering the wires to their correct solder points on the board in the volume control box. I can ghetto fix the speaker issue by just switching the speakers wires to the opposite channels on the subwoofer but the headphones connection on the controller box does the same thing and can not be ghetto fixed without voiding the warranty due to soldering being involved to properly fix it. If i was past warranty i would have fixed it myself as i would have no choice by then. Since it's still within the return window, i will send them back and try another pair. I will update this to show how the new set works and if the issue has been resolved. I think some of these sellers on here are getting these defective sets on the cheap and selling them full price on Amazon or could just be a bad batch considering they are manufactured in China where QC is basically nonexistent. Check your speakers though as this is something very easy to overlook like i did initially. I mean who the heck would think you would get a defect like this from a brand like Klipsch? Beware future buyers and check for this issue by adjusting your sound balance from left to right in Windows or your OS of choice. In my case by adjusting the balance, it revealed that right was left and left was right and it was the same with headphones plugged into the speakers headphone jack. The manufacture date sticker on the box was dated March 2017. Could just be a bad batch but makes you wonder when dealing with third party sellers. The speakers sounded great and functioned well besides the issue i listed above and is why i didn't notice the issue until messing with some EQ settings and adjusting the balance. Afterwards i did some digging and found other reviews with the same issue on here. bummer. i will be sending them back sadly as they sound great otherwise. Hope this has been of help to someone.

Love this system. Sound quality is awesome for it's intended use. It is THX certified. For the price they are fantastic. Just make sure it's not a chinese knockoff. Our previous pc system was also a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX. It lasted for 12 years before the subwoofer foam finally failed. The fact that this system has been in production for 24 yrs speaks for itself. Going to refoam the old subwoofer bet it goes another 10 yrs.

Todo bién, todo dentro de lo esperado Gracias

Estoy encantado con la calidad del Audio. Estoy usando un DAC topping MX3S directo a las bocinas y la calidad del audio es impresionante para se runa bocinas de escritorio. De todas las wiebhe tenido, Logitech, Bose, Creative, estás Klipsch son las que mejor calidad en todas las frecuencias me ha dado. El subwoofer da unas bajos profundos increíbles. Si lo que estás buscando es calidad de audio para tu escritorio o sobremesa donde tienes tu laptop o PC esta es la opción sin duda. Si lo que quieres es potencia antes de calidad tal vez haya otras opciones.

Estou IMPRESSIONADO com a qualidade do Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX! As caixas tocam muito, com a característica assinatura sônica da Klipsch de realçar as altas frequências/alta sensibilidade. Esse Kit está no mercado há muito tempo (antes também tinha a versão 5.1), e brigava com o Creative Megaworks 550 THX, o Logitech Z-5500 THX e outros top de linha. Destaque para o Klipsch que tem Tweeter dedicado, ao contrário dos kits da Logitech (até os mais caros). Acredito que não tem nenhuma opção no mercado brasileiro que chega perto da qualidade desse kit da Klipsch (considerando o preço). Simplesmente incrível. Tenho as Edifier 1280DB, e gostei mais do Promedia 2.1 para usar no PC (nearfield). As caixas são bonitas e ocupam pouco espaço na mesa (ao contrário da 1280 DB/tamanho), e o Sub faz toda a diferença. Embora seja pequeno e use um falante de 6.5, o Sub é bem musical e bate forte em jogos e filmes. O Crossover está muito bem regulado com as caixas frontais. Tenho um Home Theater com 2 Subs (Klipsch RP 1400SW e o Polk HTS-12) e estou curtindo muito o Sub do Promedia. O Kit é bem sensível e tem potência de sobra, deve funcionar bem com qualquer aparelho que tenha saída P2. Aqui uso uma SoundBlaster AE-7 e não passo de 20% no botão de volume da caixa. Melhor compra Custo X Benefício que já fiz aqui na Amazon! Não tem botão de liga/desliga, voltagem 110V. Edifier, Logitech e derivados que se cuidem! High Five pra você que pegou esse kit aqui na Amazon por esse preço camarada (+- 400,00), e bem vindo ao mundo do aúdio de qualidade. =) EDITADO EM 18/11/2024 - Gostei tanto do Promedia que comprei outro kit e liguei em 4.2 no PC, em Surround, mantendo o timbre. Para uso no PC a caixa central não faz falta. Meu plano era fazer essa ligação com 2 kits 1280DB e o Sub T5 V2, mas o preço de 02 kits Promedia ficam mais em conta que 01 par de 1280DB. Aqui uso uma Soundblaster AE7 mas qualquer placa de som onboard da Realtek permite fazer essa ligação em Surround, basta ligar um par de caixas no canal FRONT (conector verde) e outro par no canal REAR (conector preto) e configurar a placa para 4.0 (já que o KIT controla o sub/crossover/bass redirection). Em jogos fica muito TOPPER com o som surround. Já tive o Megawork 550 THX e o Logitech Z-5500, mas o Promedia é consideravelmente melhor, possivelmente pela presença do Tweeter. Os cabos são longos e facilitam a ligação em Surround, ainda mais com o módulo de volume que é destacável. Consegui deixar o controle de volume de ambos os kits ao alcance. OBS- O segundo que comprei tem diferença no Sub. É mais pesado, e as etiquetas e os parafusos traseiros estão em posições diferentes, indicando que usam uma placa de amplificação distinta. O mais pesado esquenta mais, porém não observei diferença na qualidade do aúdio ou potência. Muito satisfeito com a compra.

This will be my second set of Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers as my last pair were unfortunately broken during a move. When the broke after a bad fall, I didn't even bother looking around because at this price there isn't any other brand that can compete with Klipsch's performance. These award winning THX certified speakers pound out sound that is crisp, crystal clear, and deep on the low end with amazing bass at any volume. When I first heard these, I was truly blown away with the power that they put out (without an extra amplifier or power source). They're better than my home theatre's sound bar & sub, and are elegant and sturdy with superb craftsmanship. The only thing that I would change are the thin speaker wires however they're definitely sufficient and get the job done. There's a reason that these have made the top of every list for best speakers (in this range), and continue to dominate. As I'm sure you can tell, I can't recommend these enough and if you're considering purchasing a great set of speakers for your computer, as home bookshelf speakers for music, gaming or even for your television, these will blow you away. I also want to point out how amazing this seller was through the transaction. A few things had to be changed and their customer service was truly great. I can't recommend them enough.