So currently I am using the Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 setup, but that nasty, nasty amp failure has finally struck me. I bought these when they first came out, and thus didn't know about the imminent dangers with this model.
I looked around and discovered they no longer sell that model, and the closest comparable "computer speakers" are the Logitech Z5500's. However while the Logitechs don't seem to have any durability issues the reviews comparing them to the Klipsch often mention the Klipsch sound noticeably better.
What other options, including building a component system, I should consider before breaking down and getting the Logitechs? I am also wanting to get away from the onboard sound I currently use and possibly get a sound card from creative or M-Audio. (I havent payed any attention to the sound card market since Creative was "top dog" so I am clueless here)
Any advice? Please consider any options should:
Preferebly sound as good or better than the Klipsch.
Work with a reccommended sound card
Priced no more than 800$ including sound card. (and thats stretching it with my budget, so less is always preferred )
*I have a EVGA 680i motherboard (I think, its 3am and I am rusty) if you want to know what onboard sound I am using, cant provide more info than that atm as I am away from the PC in question