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Good, not great | Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0 Speaker System- Black

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	• Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0 Speaker System- Black Klipsch Klipsch average customer review:based on 16 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent computer speaker

What you would expect from Klipsch. Clarity, full range, clean amp. Unobtrusive design.

Klipsch Groove PM20 or Creative GigaWorks T20? - depends...

I was specifically looking for a 2.0 system that I would be able to use while at work. I needed something that could be played at a low volume yet still produce full, rich music using as much of the frequency range as possible.

After doing a bit of initial research, I purchased both the Klipsch Groove 2.0 and the Creative GigaWorks T20 2.0 speakers. After reading all of the reviews on Amazon regarding each of these speaker systems, I would have to agree with most of them. Ultimately, my opinion of the Creative system is that it is the more accurate of the two systems, but its bass rolls off at the lower end. They also have a more hallow sound. I really wanted them to perform better than the Klipsch's. But, ultimately, I had to turn the volume too high to be able to enjoy the full spectrum of sound capable through the Creative speakers.

I like the Klipsch speakers. They lack the ability to adjust the Treble like the Creative speakers do, but they do have the ability to adjust Bass. You simply have to push and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Once the LED starts blinking, the bass is adjustable using the volume knob.

My inital intention was to plug my iPod directly into the speakers. However, given Apple's very limited equalizer selections on their hand held products, I didn't care for the sound I heard when coming directly from the iPod. I next downloaded iTunes and listened to my library while using the graphic equalizer. It was then that the more balanced sound was able to be produced and enjoyed. When properly equalized, I am able to enjoy amazingly good sound from these 2.0 speakers. Again, I mostly listen to the speakers at lower volume levels because of my office environment. These speakers perfect for that application.

When I did turn up the volume, as I frequently do when I'm working late, the sound is good, which is fine with me. If you want to add a subwoofer in a 2.1 system, I would highly recommend the Logitech Z2300 system. It rocks. But, these Klipsch speakers are great speakers for lower powered, smaller sized, 2.0 speakers. However, I slightly prefer Creative GigaWorks T20 speakers for higher volume levels. But regardless of the volume levels, the Klipsch speakers can achieve a lower frequency repsonse than the Creative speakers can.

Again, if you're looking for volume and accuracy while being used as a dorm room 2.0 or mini PC entertainment system, you might prefer the Creative GigaWorks T20 system. But, if you're looking for something that has the ability to produce a wide frequency range while at lower volumes, my preference is the Klipsh Groove 2.0 system.

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Good, not great

I got these new at a fantastic price from ebay, not entirely sure how unless it was some sort of overstock. I got it for less than half the amazon price.

I'm not an audiophile, and I prefer to keep it that way. As an analogy, there are people out there who dissect everything possible about an LCD monitor, and are able to see little details like bleeding, subtle blurring, etc. In contrast, almost every LCD monitor and HDTV looks great to me.

Similarly with speakers, I have simple categories for sound like okay, good, and great. The native speakers on my Dell laptop sucked. I upgraded to a monitor soundbar for about 5 months, which has been okay. I previously had great 2.1 speakers that I gave to my sister, and I really like my home theater system from Polk.

I'd put this sound quality as "good." It isn't quite as clear as I like my sound- for instance, voices sound just a tad muffled. Maybe I just like things "bright" and "clear," rather than "rich." I did notice that the instrument separation is fantastic, I can really pick out individual sounds that I couldn't hear before.

The bass is unbelievable. I don't know why no one's thought of putting small subwoofers in the backs of speakers before (there are subwoofer sound holes in the backs of these), as it saves a LOT of space. I personally don't like the sound of a lot of bass, and in fact it's a detriment to me because I listen to a lot of piano music, which sounds artificial with bass. There is a bass control that you can access by holding the volume button in.

The indicator light is too bright for me and drives my peripheral vision crazy, so I put a piece of small black tape over it. Problem solved.

Overall, these Klipsch speakers are good, but not "knock your socks off" type of sound. Other reviews on the net and here on Amazon have talked about something called "midrange is not well toned." Maybe that's what I'm hearing, because it does sound a bit "muffled" with mid level sounds.

Anyway, for the price I got them at, and I encourage you to shop around on places like ebay, these are unbelievable. At amazon's prices it's good, but not great.

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Great speakers for the price.

I am often amused by the expectation that people have for a pair of PC speakers. They seem to expect Bose surround sound quality for $10.

To a discerning audiophile, these are probably just adequate speakers, but for the rest of us, they offer very good sound, in a convenient footprint, at a very reasonable price - and they look good too.

If you just want to listen to music while working, or want to playback internet audio, these are ideal.

Small speakers with big sound, the Groove PM20 lets you easily and affordably enjoy music, movies, and games on your laptop or PC. Thanks to an auxiliary input, it even delivers dynamic performances from most any audio source, including TV's, iPods, and DVD players. And the Groove PM20 is more than just a great entertainer; it looks as good as it sounds. Its streamlined, space-saving design will transform any desktop into a stylish entertainment center.

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