Monsoon MH-505

blix9 · Feb 5, 2003, 07:02 AM

Anyone with this puppy?
Are they any good?

Does it lack bass sound as some users say?

Without digital input, what am I missing?

I am looking for not too expensive 5.1 speaker set for my PC.

Any opinion would be appreciated.

Thanks

WyreTheWolf · Feb 5, 2003, 04:07 PM

The Altec Lansing select251 system can be picked up for around 100 dollars. You may be able to find it for less money. They have good sound quality, and are capable of getting loud. However, if they are pushed hard... They do tend to crack under the weight. However, if you are not into ear shattering volumes... They are probably the speaker set for you. Good luck with whatever you choose

blix9 · Feb 5, 2003, 05:49 PM

Some complained about rear speaker cable being short making it almost unable to go around you.
I heard it sounds pretty good alright.

Anyone else?

blix9 · Feb 7, 2003, 10:40 PM

Well?

c'mon...

DallasStar · Feb 8, 2003, 04:50 AM

If you're looking for "not too expensive" speakers for cheap, you should get the Logitech Z640s. good speakers. I haven't had any experience with the monsoon speakers though.

these cost 67 dollars at newegg.com and logitech even has a 20 dollar rebate, so it ends up costing just 47 bucks!

rebate:http://www.logitech.com/lang/pdf/reb...640_rebate.pdf
purchase http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1

Forge · Feb 8, 2003, 06:55 AM

I have a set of MH-505's and am quite happy with them.

Earlier tonight I was watching the Matrix near full blast and the neighbors called the cops.

Now, granted, my neighbors are old and cranky.... But they're also a bit deaf.

sacrilius · Feb 8, 2003, 09:25 AM

Good deal,I think I'll get a set myself.

blix9 · Feb 10, 2003, 05:15 AM

Forge,

Is it really sound clear and crisp and no distortion like some reviewers say?

Does it lack bass sound?

Forge · Feb 10, 2003, 10:45 PM

It's quite clear and crisp... I don't know if I'd say it's enough so to be incredible, but it is notable.

There's no lack of bass at all, now that it's configured correctly. In fact, when I first set it up, I thought the bass was too heavy, too much.

Feb 5, 2003, 07:02 AM	#1
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	Monsoon MH-505 Anyone with this puppy? Are they any good? Does it lack bass sound as some users say? Without digital input, what am I missing? I am looking for not too expensive 5.1 speaker set for my PC. Any opinion would be appreciated. Thanks

Feb 8, 2003, 04:50 AM	#5
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	If you're looking for "not too expensive" speakers for cheap, you should get the Logitech Z640s. good speakers. I haven't had any experience with the monsoon speakers though. these cost 67 dollars at newegg.com and logitech even has a 20 dollar rebate, so it ends up costing just 47 bucks! rebate:http://www.logitech.com/lang/pdf/reb...640_rebate.pdf purchase http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1 __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka Last edited by DallasStar; Feb 8, 2003 at 04:55 AM.

Feb 8, 2003, 06:55 AM	#6
Forge DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Location: King of Prussia, PA, USA Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	I have a set of MH-505's and am quite happy with them. Earlier tonight I was watching the Matrix near full blast and the neighbors called the cops. Now, granted, my neighbors are old and cranky.... But they're also a bit deaf. __________________ [COLOR=lightgreen] Vargr64[/COLOR]: Core 2 Q9450@3.2 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] OCZ Dominator [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] 4GB G.Skill 800MHz [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] eVGA GeForce 9800GT [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Raptor150+Seag750+Seag640+Seag320+Seag320 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Liteon LH-20A1H [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Liteon LH-20A1S [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] TT Armor+ [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Corsair TX750W [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Gigabyte EP35-DS4 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Logitech Z-680 [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] Vista64 Ultimate SP1 [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] Ubuntu 8.10 x64

Feb 8, 2003, 09:25 AM	#7
sacrilius Evil Je$ter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA. Born in Brooklyn, NY Posts: 127 Rep Power: 0	Good deal,I think I'll get a set myself. __________________ ASUS A7N8X E Deluxe MOBO Rev. 2.0 AMD Athlon XP 3200+ ATI Radeon 128MB DDR 9800 Pro Ultra MEMORY 1.5GB PC-3200/400MHz WD Raptor 36GBX2 SiI Raid 0 & WD 40GB HD Windows XP Pro SP2 Corporate

Feb 10, 2003, 10:45 PM	#9
Forge DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Location: King of Prussia, PA, USA Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	It's quite clear and crisp... I don't know if I'd say it's enough so to be incredible, but it is notable. There's no lack of bass at all, now that it's configured correctly. In fact, when I first set it up, I thought the bass was too heavy, too much. __________________ [COLOR=lightgreen] Vargr64[/COLOR]: Core 2 Q9450@3.2 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] OCZ Dominator [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] 4GB G.Skill 800MHz [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] eVGA GeForce 9800GT [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Raptor150+Seag750+Seag640+Seag320+Seag320 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Liteon LH-20A1H [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Liteon LH-20A1S [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] TT Armor+ [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Corsair TX750W [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Gigabyte EP35-DS4 [COLOR=red]\|[/COLOR] Logitech Z-680 [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] Vista64 Ultimate SP1 [COLOR=Red]\|[/COLOR] Ubuntu 8.10 x64

Feb 5, 2003, 04:07 PM	#2
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	The Altec Lansing select251 system can be picked up for around 100 dollars. You may be able to find it for less money. They have good sound quality, and are capable of getting loud. However, if they are pushed hard... They do tend to crack under the weight. However, if you are not into ear shattering volumes... They are probably the speaker set for you. Good luck with whatever you choose

Feb 5, 2003, 05:49 PM	Thread Starter #3
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	Some complained about rear speaker cable being short making it almost unable to go around you. I heard it sounds pretty good alright. Anyone else?

Feb 7, 2003, 10:40 PM	Thread Starter #4
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	Well? c'mon...

Feb 10, 2003, 05:15 AM	Thread Starter #8
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	Forge, Is it really sound clear and crisp and no distortion like some reviewers say? Does it lack bass sound?