[TheSeventhArtist]

Hi to all!

Is there a 5.1 speaker that can be directly connected to an iPod Nano (1st gen) and is also great for PC gaming (can support EAX)?

Merry Christmas!

 

[Triple6]

Its the sound card that needs to support EAX unless you plan on using digital speakers which won't likely work on an iPod.

Either case here's a great set: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2,CONTENTID=9486

 

[TheSeventhArtist]

Ahh... okay...

That's a great speaker set, however, I don't have enough money to buy it.
Is there a 5.1 speaker that's only less than $250 that can be connected directly to an MP3 player (particularly iPod) and also delivers great sound quality for PC gaming?

Merry Christmas!

 

[Triple6]

Technically you could connect any set of speakers to the iPod, you'd just need right cables to do so and it'd be a pain to switch cables.

Logitech has dedicated speakers for MP3 players and iPods: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/productlist/US/EN,crid=2656
Of course they are 2 and 2.1 but thats all an iPod outputs anyway.

Here's the whole list of Logitech speakers: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/productlist/US/EN,crid=2172
I have a set of Z-5300 and they are great - but no dedicated inputs for an iPod.

 

[TheSeventhArtist]

Thanks for that info...

Anyways, does the Logitech Z-5500 Digital (the first one you recommend) http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2177,CONTENTID=9486 can be connected to an iPod or any other MP3 player device?

Happy Holidays!

 

[Triple6]

Yes it can. Look for boxing day deals, they can be had for about 1/2 price when they're on sale from the big box stores or off web retailer websites.

Compatibility

* PC/Mac
* CD
* MP3
* DVD
* PlayStation®
* Xbox®

 

[Triple6]

Also there's the Z-5450: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2177,CONTENTID=10928

As an example, Logitech's suggested price is $499 U.S. but can be picked up for $269.99 Canadian @ Futureshop or $209 on Newegg.com. Not quite as much power but the rear speakers are wireless.

For that matter you can probably find the Z-5500's for around that price too if you search hard enough, DirectCanada has them for $319, $269 on Newegg.com

 

[TheSeventhArtist]

Hey, that's a good deal! Thanks!

However, I think newegg or Direct Canada does not ship to my place (somewhere in South East Asia).

Do you know any good online stores that can ship these products to my place?

Happy Holidays!

 

[Triple6]

That I don't know.