Cambridge Soundworks Pcworks, or Altec Lansing ACS-45.1?

[collinj]

I'm shopping for new speakers, and was wondering if people have been able to directly compare these speakers?

If you have, please let me know. Thanks

[JrKnight]

PCworks couldn't handle high bass. Go for the altec. Even better, get an ACS48.

Jr

[collinj]

The only problem there is that I will only have about $130 to spend on a set of speakers, and the ACS-48's are $200 where I am, and the ACS-45.1's are $125

The pcworks speakers are about $100 where I am. If there is not alot of difference in the quality of the sound, I may just go with the pcworks (there is also a $28 mail in rebate from creative labs, so this set would only cost me less than $80 after tax and rebate).

[collinj]

Well, I bit the bullet and bought a set of Altec Lansing acs-45.1 speakers. They are AWESOME compared to my old speakers, and they kick pc-works's *** in the bass department.

I ran quake II, and was very happy with the deep resonating bass of the subwoofer in this game. The acs-45.1 revisions have a wood enclosure for the sub, and this makes quite a difference at the bass response.

The pcworks speakers are good, but not as good as my new altec lansing's.

Im very happy now!! http://www.hardwarecentral.com/discussion/biggrin.gif