Labtec 485 2.1 PC Speakers @Stooples $14.98

[162]

Picked up a set of these tonight at Staples for $14.98 - they are just going on 50% clearance tomorrow I'm told by nice manager who told me to buy them today. Nice little speakers 28 watts total RMS for 2.1's.

Also picked up Hitman 2 for PC for grand total of $2.48 if anyone is interested.

[technut]

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/images/products/ca583516_1_std.jpg

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=583516&AffixedCode=WW

[mahjongmaniac]

instore only?

it's still $30 online as of now.

[162]

yep instore right now , it might be a day or so before word comes down from managers to cut price.

[embguy]

yep instore right now , it might be a day or so before word comes down from managers to cut price.
Which store you purchased this speaker?

[tweakerxp]

If anybody sees these in a BC store for $14.98, please post back :)

[Kwirky]

If anybody sees these in a BC store for $14.98, please post back :)

I spotted at set of these in the clearance bin for ~$30 yesterday @ Penticton. I'm sure having them instock is a good start, I'll have to see if they're 50% off today :)

[Mr_A]

LABTEC .. meh ... they dont sound that good. I used to work at a computer store and tested them out. There are better options available.

[packet1]

I have a few pair of labtec headphones which sounds great for their price, model is elite-840. have no idea about their speakers though

[Espander]

$10.07 - Labtec Pulse 485 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System
at amazon.com

[Mr_A]

I have a few pair of labtec headphones which sounds great for their price, model is elite-840. have no idea about their speakers though

Yeah, I think u get what u pay for. Not bad speakers for that price.

[MrKat]

this is not hot. Whats the point of wasting money on garbage speakers that will end up blowing?

Even if it was 14cents I still wouldnt get it.

Labtec for the loss.

[cn008]

I checked the review on internet and it got a lot of positive reviews. So I think it may be a good deal for this price.

[ilikecheapstuff]

something about those flat panel speakers don't give me a very good impression of these

i think i'll stick with my altec lansing's i got from FS

[gateway]

as always, OOS online

[mahjongmaniac]

something about those flat panel speakers don't give me a very good impression of these

i think i'll stick with my altec lansing's i got from FS

agreed... i'd rather take the altec lansings over this... too bad i "skipped" over my chance tho :(

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I checked the review on internet and it got a lot of positive reviews. So I think it may be a good deal for this price.

which review site is that?

[cn008]

which review site is that?

While, even on Amazon, you can read this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SAF4G/002-3703219-2772030?v=glance&n=172282

These are good speakers for the money but don't expect fantastic sound. Also, the volume control is on the sub; that's kind of a drag, since it's not within easy reach while I'm working on my computer.

I first should mention that from my birth up until today, the only sound I've ever heard from a computer is onboard audio played through cheap speakers. I recently bought a decent sound card and I realized the built-in speakers on my moniter just weren't cutting it. So, I ordered these. A shipping center must be close to my house because I received my new speakers the next day on standard shipping. I paid about $35 including shipping, but these speakers are easily worth $60+. Stunning, clear sound and incredible bass is the only way to describe it. I'd recommend these even if you still plan on using onboard audio. The only negatives are that I didn't buy this sooner and the knobs on the subwoofer are in the back.

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Another two votes for it: (Rated 9 out of 10)

http://reviews.cnet.com/Labtec_Pulse_485_PC_multimedia_speaker_system/4505-3179_7-30993031.html



So the major concern is "the knobs on the subwoofer are in the back", otherwise, it is good for the price.

[nkwu]

I usually use headphones, so these look like a good deal to me. The only hting that cut close were those altec lansings...which IMO were incredibly fugly. I'll probalby pick one up. Or I'll wait. If I pick some up, I'll give a review.

[vphung]

If anyone already bough it with that price, can you post the scan of the bill so I can have a refund ? just bought it for $29.97

Thanks

[nkwu]

is it on 50% clearance, in which the offer is all clearance products are 50% off, or is it marked down to 14.98? I didn't want to wait in ine @ my local stooples, but it was lsited as clearance for 29.97

[mahjongmaniac]

is it on 50% clearance, in which the offer is all clearance products are 50% off, or is it marked down to 14.98? I didn't want to wait in ine @ my local stooples, but it was lsited as clearance for 29.97

clearance items will usually have diff. discounts depending on location, AFAIK.

i've seen 25%, 20%, 50% at diff. times, at diff. locations. (that is, the XX% "additional discount" off the lowest tagged price)


sometimes it may not even be advertised as to how much more they will take off of the clearance price tag...

[162]

is it on 50% clearance, in which the offer is all clearance products are 50% off, or is it marked down to 14.98? I didn't want to wait in ine @ my local stooples, but it was lsited as clearance for 29.97


It was with all the other 50% clearance items, and still is.

[nkwu]

Thanks, my local staples has some (does not apply to computers and accesories) with their "50% off all clearance merchandise" sign, so I'll check it out tomorrow.