Regardless of music played, multimedia sound systems all sounded the same: tinny, flat, and lifeless. The terms "multimedia" and "personal sound system" usually conjure visions of plastic speakers, exaggerated power output, one-note subwoofers, and overall sound quality rivaling a cheap clock radio. If you're still skeptical, roll by a Best Buy and have a listen to the wired ProMedias that they'll have in stock if you're impressed with the sound there, you can rest assured nothing will change here save for one less cable.Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 - home listening test Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 An Inexpensive Personal Sound System from Klipsch The 2.1 System Components, Grill Covers Removed from Satellites We can envision a scenario or two where a wireless setup would come in handy (the aforementioned outdoor patio example comes to mind), but we'd caution you to really think out your usage patterns before spending extra on a solution you may not need. In other words, there's no denying that these are desktop speakers, and if you're sitting at your desk, chances are that you wouldn't be burdened by actually wiring up your speakers. Oh, and if you plan to mount said sats on the wall, you should be aware that your signal cable - which is a required link between one satellite and the sub - is proprietary in nature and less than 10 feet long. In other words, the system is still undeniably tethered to the wall, and you'll still be running cables to your satellites. A grand total of four cables are still required: a main power cable, two speaker runs and a signal cable from one of the satellites. Though, we have to say, we're a bit skeptical of the usefulness in such a setup. Particularly if you're dead set on locating a wireless pair. That said, the smaller size makes it extremely responsive to subtle changes, and it's easily the tightest bass sound we've heard in a sub-$200 PC sound system.Īll told, you'll be hard pressed to locate a set of 2.1 PC speakers for less than $200 that deliver the same audio performance as these. The only real knock on the sub is likely due to its physical size some of the low-lows didn't sound incredibly accurate at higher volumes, so if you plan on sending Fatboy Slim remixes through here ad nauseum, you may want to invest in a system with a larger earth-shaker. There's no adjustable crossover available here, but we'd say that Klipsch really nailed it from the factory the 6.5-inch subwoofer was as musical as ever, handling everything from techno loops to bass guitar slides with poise. That iconic Klipsch sound is here in full force, with crisp highs, delicate mids (which can easily have a bit more meat added with an EQ tweak) and tight, booming bass. Our take? If you've ever heard any of the previous ProMedia setups, you'll be right at home here. After plugging everything in and settling back, we fired up a few of our favorite tunes in order to have a listen.
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