Review: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System
Features:
- 2 satellite speakers and 1 subwoofer
- THX certified
- 2.4 GHz wireless transmitter
- Aux in / headphone out ports
- MSRP of $199.00
Pros:
- Excellent sound quality
- Wireless is plug-and-play
- Independent volume and subwoofer control
Cons:
- Wireless is a bit useless
- Subwoofer only goes down to 31 Hz
- Wall mounting doesn’t come stock
Review: Klipsch released these speakers back in 2000. This particular model however, is new this year. The only difference being the addition of wireless capability. The sound quality out of this rig is fantastic. The frequency response on the subwoofer only drops down to 31 Hz, so you won’t get that extreme rumble on the low end of the spectrum. But you’re not running a dance club on your desk are you?
But do you really need wireless desk speakers? If you’re keeping your computer at your desk, absolutely not. The range on the transmitter is only 30 feet, and isn’t designed to go through walls. The only other place in my room I sit with my computer is on my bed, and having a USB dongle in is a bit annoying. Plus, moving anywhere away from your desk will put out of the sweet spot of the speakers. And if you want to wall mount these, be prepared to shell out another $22.
If you’re a serious gamer, you probably have a surround sound system of some sort, be it speakers or headphones. So this system isn’t for you. If you just want great sounding desktop speakers, go find the non-wireless version of these. They’re exactly the same and go for something like 50 bucks since they’ve been around since the original Half-Life.
Product Page: ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System