Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 (11/21/2003)

Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones.by Photomongo - October 12, 2011

Pros: Reliable
Easy
Powerful

Cons: Not flexible

Not reliable.by Army_Joe - July 23, 2011

Pros: Sounds awesome till it blows on you.

Cons: Chance of fire.

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great, but either expencive repairs or quiet soundby deathgodxt - June 28, 2011

Pros: great sound, very high quality

Cons: system speakers will blow unless kept at a relatively low volume

I've had my Klipsch pro media 4.1's for over 6 yearsby creu007 - October 5, 2010

Pros: Crazy, room filling sound.
Not a problem in 6+ years, they work as well as when I bought them.

Cons: Cons? What cons?

This is the best 5.1 audio system on the market today.by 2009xavier858 - December 6, 2009

Pros: Excellent sound quality and well worth the money. You cannot find a better speaker system than the Klipsch Ultra 5.1s on the market today.

Cons: None! Very well worth the money!

Great product, no issues after 4 yearsby DIRTCONVERT - September 17, 2009

Pros: Ease of set up, tuneability that works well with a high quality sound card, mute colors that blend in well with the environment

Cons: The lack of an adjustable foot that can be turned for different mounting position. Should come with a surge protector built in.

Amazing. It?s a Bliss! The Sound is purely Astonishing!by borna101 - August 2, 2009

Pros: -Super ideal for a home theater if equipped with a top soundcard
-Super dazzling highs with crisp sound equipped with powerful lows coming from the Base
-Unmatchable with anything I?ve ever seen

Cons: Neighbors complaining about very loud base

Terrible reliabilityby Merytaten - February 11, 2009

Pros: Very good sound for a pc speaker

Cons: Amp gave out after almost 2 yrs of use

owned them for about two years nowby dissman - January 22, 2009

Pros: sound.....sound.....sound

Cons: would be nice to have a digital input

no problems whatsoeverby svxtasy92 - November 14, 2008

Pros: The price, the performance.

Cons: Truely have had no problems with this setup.

They died prematurelyby Ftrebor1 - August 29, 2008

Pros: Sounded great when they worked.

Cons: Then the amp went just like so many others have said. Shame I didn't find this out before shelling out so much loot for them.

Great Sound but SPEAKER CHANNELS DON'T LAST!by JoeDufus - February 15, 2008

Pros: Great sound

Cons: speaker channels fail quickly, waste of $$.

Exelente sonido para musica, peliculasby isaacarteaga - September 23, 2007

Pros: Respuesta de frecuencias 20hz-20khz, sonido muy claro

Cons: Control de volumen con pesimos terminados, falta control remoto inalambrico,

Simply The Bestby DJStunner - September 22, 2007

Pros: Great Sound, Great Control Box

Cons: Wires? Sorry dont have one.

Review: I bought these years ago and they are GREAT speakers, Sound GREAT, the control box is GREAT.....
If you want great sound and to have the cops called on you while you listen to your PC (like me) ; I suggest you buy these now. The bass will shake the house and upset the neighbors if you want it to.

Well worth the $400+ I paid.
You can probably get them alot cheaper now.

AMAZING sound... for 1.5 hoursby cartephilus - December 31, 2006

Pros: Incredibly high quality sound, reasonable price given sound quality

Cons: Amp died after 1.5 hours of use.

Great sound, Modern styling, Worth itby Wolf_Domen - December 28, 2006

Pros: Sound, Style, Further in review...

Cons: Well the only real cons are the lack of features and the sub is a little overpowering at times.

Great speakers, seemed a bit expensiveby egresh - September 4, 2006

Pros: surround sound and bass is wonderful

Cons: get quite hot

Bad product and Klipsch admits this.by Vorchan - July 27, 2006

Pros: Great sound, WHEN working.

Cons: Amp will die, it's just a matter of time.

Not all that great!by rickyph - July 21, 2006

Pros: Sound great when you first get them.

Cons: Will never last that long.

Best Sound, Not reliableby amoretu - July 15, 2006

Pros: You won't find anything even close to sound quaility

Cons: Like anything this good, it doesn't last very long

Perfect soundby marincat - July 12, 2006

Pros: Clarity, depth

Cons: Cannot adjust speakers.

Excellent speakers, flaky amp - BEWARE!!!by jimmbbo - June 10, 2006

Pros: Superb sound!

Cons: Amp failure rate excessive - terrible Klipsch support

Great Soundby Ampzilla77 - May 14, 2006

Pros: Great Bass Great Detail

Cons: Need more Controls

Your ears will love these babiesby ofbaris - February 27, 2006

Pros: good quality on high volume

Cons: must have a really good sound card

short-lived blissful audio experienceby absolution919 - January 6, 2006

Pros: Tight bass, non-shrill/piercing treble, powerful sound

Cons: Short-lived, cheap-looking control module, no digital decoder

Beautiful sound that never lastsby FXi - December 27, 2005

Pros: Sound is open and wonderfully full

Cons: Amplifier stinks - and just goes boom every 6 mo

unbelievable sound! monstrous sub!!by oholey - December 18, 2005

Pros: monstorous dual driver subwoofer(VERY loud might i add); crystal clear highs; decent mids; cool control module; sexy styling.... too much to list lol

Cons: pricey ;doesnt include wall mounting brackets 4 the rear surrounds; a little tweaking of the sound card required to get the best sound(took me ten minutes); thats really it and they're minor

If you have the money, it just doesn't get any better then thisby Lock-Jaw - October 25, 2005

Pros: Awsome sound, will not bottom out, Best speakers you'll buy

Cons: The price tag

It's a real pleasure listening to music coming out of my computer now!by divnavoda - August 31, 2005

Pros: Rich sound, easy, fast and perfectly functional controls (designed by somebody who actually listens to sounds coming out of computer speakers?)

Cons: big, a bit ugly (but not as predecesors of these, which were disturbingly big & ugly)

Review: Worth every penny, given the prices of high end PC speakers though

I used to have Logitech Z-680. For two years. I thought they were very good and I was really happy with them. Then the volume button gave up and I exchanged them for what was newer, and so I thought would be a better product: Z-5500.

I had to return these without even trying the sound. Yes, it seemed to be an upgrade to my original Z-680 but it was made of cheaper materials, speakers had wires coming out of them (no clips, as if Logitech new how far away I have my $400 speakers placed from computer), and no jack for headset anywhere to be found!?

So, reluctantly I had to buy the Klipsch Ultra 5.1 (reluctantly because I did not know whether they would sound as good as the Logitech, plus they were bigger and maybe a bit uglier)

But, I say, lucky me! The two are incomparable. They are worlds apart. I am not an audiophile, but I like good sound and the sound coming out of Klipsch is SUPERIOR. Period. There is simply no comparison.

While listening to the same songs, I hear sounds now I have never heard coming out of the Logitech (throughout the whole spectrum: base, middles and highs). Really, it sounds a bit like new music, new dimensions. I am not exaggerating.

I also tried to play UT just to see how they behave in a game. The same results: superior (I am not sure if I am biased at this point already, but it also seemed to me that the directional audio is much better defined with the Klipsch).

Also, the controls are significantly more intuitive and quicker to access, despite being simpler.

I am a happy camper.

What else to say? Only, remember why do you buy speakers in the first place! For all the impressive acronyms on the box, or for the sound?

Didn't Last that longby JJ1 - August 7, 2005

Pros: Sound was good

Cons: Sub went out on me at the 2 year warranty

Best sound on market for music on desktop!by brianscott2 - June 15, 2005

Pros: Spectacular subwoofer, system easy to use and makes loads of clean volume.

Cons: I would like a remote control but this is minor...you can use after-market units now available.

worked...for 30 minutesby brad*** - June 12, 2005

Pros: Clear treble

Cons: Mid is lacking

Awesome speakers-Apple users will be challenged!by crazynurse10000 - May 8, 2005

Pros: Great sounding speakers!

Cons: Software for mac weak

Haven't heard anything betterby j-roc - May 5, 2005

Pros: Excellent sound for games,movies and music

Cons: No way to control bass.mid range and treble seperately

Amazing speakers!!......and then.....by RVScottsman - April 26, 2005

Pros: Great sound and window jarring base!

Cons: Very unreliable.

Excellent multimedia speakers; the very best in PC audio.by ddg4005 - March 13, 2005

Pros: Great audio fidelity, powerful subwoofer.

Cons: None that I can think of.

Absolutely Amazingby jbjtkbw00 - March 12, 2005

Pros: Excellent Sound. No other speakers needed.

Cons: No remote control.

Superb Speaker System!!!by - February 17, 2005

Pros: These speakers are very well made in every sense. The design is awesome, the controls are well designed and easy to use. They are very powerful yet precisely crafted as to reproduce very fine/very exact sounds from tight bass to great mids and topped of

Cons: 500+ watts of power drawn, so the system basically requires its own outlet for peak performance. A little too powerful for small areas/rooms (i.e. will not sound as crisp in small settings). Sound field could have been a bit deeper.

Awesome Sound!!!by - February 16, 2005

Pros: This is by far the loudest and cleanest system I've heard. I cranked the volume up to 80 (Highest setting) and the sound was still clear, I just had to turn the sub-woofer down some. My neighbors hate Doom 3 now!

Cons: No optical input, and no wireless remote.

What a home theater it makes off my laptopby - February 5, 2005

Pros: Bid it off ebay for $180 to enhance the new projector and laptop combination, the result is quite impressive. When I added the M-audio sonic theater 7.1 USB external processor, it becomes a superb system and really starts to show Klipsch 's full potentia

Cons: Sure, lack of digital in, remote, built-in surround decoder would be down side, but with these days software decoder like winDVD6 or M-audio or Audigy 's hardware/software combination, you have to admire Klipsch's full potential as a speaker system for su

Every penny is put into the soundby - January 28, 2005

Pros: Great accurate, deep sub. Very solid and fairly attractive satellites. Decent control module.

Cons: No remote, center channel doesn't come with a bracket to face it up for those with lcd monitors

Z-5500 all the wayby - January 13, 2005

Pros: I haven't heard this system but I think it's safe to say that it sounds amazing.

Cons: Limited features, Amp will burn out do not make it a good value. The Z-5500's on the other hand are far more reliable and sound every bit as good. Choose as you will but low price, increadible features, great sound and reliability put the Z-5500 far ahead

Good sound, less featureby - January 12, 2005

Pros: This is indeed a good sounding system. Better EQ than the promedia 5.1. I've had these for a while and they're a good, solid system.

Cons: That said, I just picked up a set of the Logitech Z5500 and w/o question the Logitech is a better value. Why? Sound quality: Both are good systems and the sound for the buck is significantly better than you could get from the HTIB side of the store.

1 year going still greatby - January 4, 2005

Pros: beats most home theater systems

Cons: youll need extra equipment if you wanna use these babys for something other than a computer

Don't think twice.by - December 22, 2004

Pros: Seriously, after listening to these I can not go back to 2.1 My friends are amazed at the sub. I set it on low and they still leave my generic 20watt 2.1 in the dust. Even more thrilling with a Audigy 2.

Cons: The cost is way up there. You will be satisfied with the sound but at this price, I was expecting a little more features on the control pod. Also, the wires will drive you crazy. You might want to invest in some quality 5.1 surround sound THX cables or Mo

BEST Sounding Speakers Availableby - December 6, 2004

Pros: -EXTREME BASS! -Incredible Mids and Highs -More Power/Volume than you will EVER need -Zero distortion when listening to quality audio

Cons: None. Cost is higher, but you get what you pay for and the class-leading sub makes up more than enough. You can always get cables that convert to 1/8" jack.

Factastic Sound, But product doesn't LAST!by - November 12, 2004

Pros: Sound quality are super!

Cons: WOrks for 20 days then amp went out! THat's Bad for $350 set of speaker.

Great Speaker, Worth Hefty Price Tagby - October 14, 2004

Pros: Great sound from Highs, Mids, and Lows. Subs are excellent quality, and it shakes the whole room when listening to DVD's. Klipsch crammed the quality of there legendery sound, into a 400$ system, which was well worth it. Sound to price ratio, is the well

Cons: Lacking digital decoder, which wouldn't be so bad, if Klipsch hadn't dis-continued there external one. Now you are stuck with a creative one. Also, the price is alot, but it is well worth it once you get it home and set-up.

I own them, They ROCK!by - October 7, 2004

Pros: -Great sound quality -Powerful sub -Great sound definition I got these about 4 months ago, I have loved every moment with them, If you want thumping, they work, if you want good classical sounds, they rock.

Cons: Well the walls shaking made a dagger fall... thats about it.

The Professional Choice!by - October 7, 2004

Pros: First of all, why would anybody buy speakers from a mouse and keyboard company? I almost bought the Logitech z5500 and I’m very glad I didn’t. I asked an audio professional his opinion and he said without hesitation he’ll go for the Klipsch then I told hi

Cons: PS: to Logitech, stop making tweeter less speakers, it makes a whole lots of difference. I know that the cone is supposedly a tweeter but it doesn’t compare to the separate tweeter network. No digital decoder, no remote. I don't see it as a minus because

What Took Me So Long To Get These?by - October 6, 2004

Pros: Sure, digital would have been nice, but these speakers are by far the BEST SOUNDING SPEAKERS I've ever had for the computer. I'm re-arranging my room just to route everything through my computer to take advantage of these speakers. Coupled with a Sound

Cons: Price? Worth Every Penny. Lack of digital output? Won't Miss It.

kick but systemby - September 26, 2004

Pros: clear sound loud bass an easy use controls

Cons: lack of inputs but not a big problem for me

This thing is off the hookby - September 1, 2004

Pros: If i put this sound system on max it sounds perfect so clear. Plus when i put it at max it feels like my ear drums r about to explode.

Cons: really except for wireless controls and features.

Great for PC onlyby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Great sound, great price for what you get.

Cons: No remote, even my Bose Wave radio has one. No digital inputs for home theater.

Best Speakers out there!!!!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: Clear, crisp sound at all volume levels, awesome bass but not over powering, very well balanced

Cons: NONE

Truly bad A#$by - July 10, 2004

Pros: Hits hard...the competition is blown out the water ,actually blown off the planet.

Cons: No wireless remote (but with the 550 watts of power it's merely a minor glitch).

Fabulous and about time !!!!by - April 12, 2004

Pros: These speakers are what should have been offered as son as digital music was rendered. I can now stand to listen to my pc aided too by the audigy 2 zs audiocard

Cons: wish it was 7.1 !!

Unsurpassed sound quality and service.by - March 31, 2004

Pros: Clarity of sound at all frequencies; Outstanding bass; Awesome service (I received mine as a free replacement for a Promedia 5.1 purchased 18 months ago that burned out without any hassle -now that's a sweet warranty!)

Cons: More inputs would be nice, but unnecessary if you use it exclusively for your computer. Control console is a little light in weight.

Absolutely the best Multimedia Speakers on this PLANET!!!by - February 3, 2004

Pros: The sub is redicously powerful and accurate (even at high volumes) The satellites have great soundstaging, depth, and accuracy to them The control pod is MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER! Hearing Hotel California(from Hell Freezes Over DVD in DTS sound) by the Ea

Cons: Attracts very grumpy neighbors... Has pictures falling off your walls at high volume Could be used to play "boy band" music at high volume which also attracts grumpy neighbors Doesn't do my damn taxes!

The quality and sound of the Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 speaker system is in a word, Excellent!by - January 20, 2004

Pros: I purchased the Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 speakers to upgrade the sound system for a new Intel 3.0 GHz P4 PC system I recently built. The PC system’s sound output is provided by a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum PCI Sound Card. I replace

Cons: NONE, except the price; which BTW it is worth every penny of.

These are incredibleby - December 8, 2003

Pros: Excellent mid's and highs, the clarity is much crisper than any logitech speaker systems bc of the two-way speakers.

Cons: Have to wait for the speakers to ship.

Sound Makes Love to your Ears...by - December 8, 2003

Pros: sleek design, sweet sound, simply put, the best PC speakers ever made, period.

Cons: may require renting a moving truck to transport the subwoofer - it's huge! wait a sec, this isn't a con!

Best Sounding Computer Speakers Yetby - November 28, 2003

Pros: Sound quality, support, looks, durability

Cons: I don't see price as a problem, you get what you pay for. However, lack of inputs could be a problem for some people, just not me.