Logitech Z523 and 2.1 vs 5.1?

[razercultmember1]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121036

are these good? they're on sale on newegg

also 2.1 or 5.1? is there really any difference? i have an xfi titanium sound card

should i go 2.1 or 5.1?

currently i have the Dell A525 Speakers

 

[soundguruman]

5.1 has more speakers. If you want surround sound go for 5.1

 

[rexter]

Compare to the same speakers; 2.1 will sound better if the source is stereo as the sound is more detailed, however, 5.1 will be good for watching movies or listening to audio with multiple channels because the sound is optimize for multiple speakers if the speakers are positioned properly.

As far as the sound quality, it's all depends...You might be able to get a $50 5.1 system that usually $100 or more the equivalent of same equipment if you look hard enough.

The AL octane 7 2.1 would probably worth the $5 of sounds quality better than the Logitech Z532.


http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836113033 - unfortunately, shipping will add more to its total price.

 

[razercultmember1]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121122

how about these the reviews are raving about them and i guess i can cut my casefan budget

hmm 5.1 seems a bit overkill since most of my music is stereo