help with speakers

Slapps

tried 2 search 2 see if any1 else has had this problem but couldn't find any.

right well i must admitt that i brought 2 sets of very cheap speakers yet both only lasted all of 2 days and then nothing. no power so i checked the fuse and still nothing. the last set i had were only 220v would this b the problem and if so as i'm a female with no idea about uk voltage wot should i b looking 4. going 2 a pc fair 2day so would like 2 know wot i should b looking 4.

all help would b greatfully received,

Slapps

Mr_Meanie

The 220v bit is fine, but my advice is dump them all if they have an electrical problem before they catch fire and buy some new ones at the computer fair.
If you want really cheap they usually sell for well under £5 but try for a brand name if possible.
I wouldn't recommend USB powered ones, very poor quality sound usually, but of course you can always ask to listen to some, usually the sellers at the fairs are very friendly.
One last point, look all around first before you buy it's surprising how much prices differ for the same thing.

Good bargain hunting.

Slapps

thank you mr meanie throwing the others away but not b4 i have taken the fuse and a magnet out as i find they can be quite usefull lol. i looked around and could have got cheaper but brought a pair that r nearly the same size as me monitor lol and they sound great so not bad 4 £7 now lets just see if they stay alive 4 me lol.
we're very lucky in the north east aswe can normaly find a pc fair 2 go 2 every other week and i have bult a good couple of systems from buyin from them.

thanks again 4 ur help

Slapps

IvanOpinion

I don't care if they only cost £1 but if they only last a couple of days then they are a total and utter waste of money. Spend a bit more on a decent set of speakers such as Logitech X230 speakers (where about £24 but seem to have recently shot up in price). I have also found Kinyo speakers to be quite good .. albeit cheapies.

Ivan

u2o

Always get a pair of speakers that lasts ages rather than those which only lasts few days, it's well worth it.

And always look around for bargains, when I upgraded to 5.1 system I found that the one I wanted was some £60 at Argos, whereas the exact same model was £20 cheaper at Amazon including delivery.

Im glad that you're happy with your new speakers so far though

Slapps

thank you all for your replys and yes i woukld have got a nice 5.1 set but my pc is in a cupboard under the stairs due 2 the fact i have a 1 year old toddling around who likes 2 puch buttons and pull wires lol, if i put a 5.1 sysytem in here there would b nowhere 4 me 2 sit.

Slapps