Speakers went bad on me... Need new ones 5.1

[superman22x]

I have Logitech Z-640s and they just went out on me I think. At first it was the right front wouldnt work but if I wiggled the cable they sometimes would, but it got worse over time... Then the left side just went too, and I can't get them both back on. The rear speakers sound all distorted too... So, need some recommendations for new ones. Looking to spend around $40-50... I'm in a college dorm, so it doesnt need to be loud either.
Thanks!

 

[winslow33]

Not sure if you'r handy with electronics or wiring, but you could give a shot at fixing them.. saves the $40-50 and keeps it in your wallet. All you need is pliers, tape, and a screwdriver. lol.

 

[superman22x]

I opened them up, and it's little wires super-glued onto the board... I have a screwdriver and duct tape, and access to pliers, but I think I would need a soldering iron...

 

[FlightSimBoy]

Cheapest 5.1 on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836708009 Never heard of that brand before, and so far there are no reviews. 26 watts RMS.

 

[wol-va-rine]

I would check craigslist, someone always seems to be selling some Logitech speakers cheap like old X-540s, usually around $40...

 

[superman22x]

I have no vehicle either... lol. I rigged it up by plugging the rear speakers into the front port and it seems to work. Oh, and moved the rears up front. No rears now though.

 

[01001010]

Why not get a higher quality 2.1 system for the same price?

 

[Grantofhell]

WHY not just get some headphones?

( Oh, good to see you back J. Sorry to hear your in China :| )

 

[01001010]

WHY not just get some headphones?

I don't think headphones are a good replacement. They're fine for some applications, but I wouldn't be caught using them as my primary system.

( Oh, good to see you back J. Sorry to hear your in China :| )

Don't get me wrong, China is a great country to visit and explore. It's just under the circumstances on how I arrived here. To sum everything up, someone screwed up my flight reservations. My schedule is currently setup like this -

California -> Hong Kong
Hong Kong -> Japan
Japan -> Hong Kong
Hong Kong -> Mainland China
Mainland China -> Hong Kong
Hong Kong -> California

 

[superman22x]

I like having surround sound a lot... These were good for quite a while. I think I'll just stick with my rigged up 3.1 system, and then for christmas ask for a 5.1 system.

If I were to get a fairly cheap soundcard as well, would that give me any better qaulity through like logitech X-540s?