Looking to get new speakers!!?

Question

Trust 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Set.http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6754666/Trail/searchtext%3ESPEAKERS.htm

Mikomi 5.1 Speaker System

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6754130/Trail/searchtext%3ESPEAKERS.htm

Philips SPA2600 5.1 PC Speakers

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6751205/Trail/searchtext%3ESPEAKERS.htm

Wharfedale 2.1 Speakers

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6754123/Trail/searchtext%3ESPEAKERS.htm

Just after speakers with good quality sound and base. Is the a huge difference between 5.1 speakers and 2.1? Whats the difference?

Answer 1

5.1 means 5 speakers and a bass amplifier, 2.1 means 2 speakers and bass.

so with a 5.1, you can surround yourself with speakers creating surround sound.  Which dominates 2.1.

And I'd go with the Philips

Answer 2

You do not state the most important factor in what you are looking for, your budget. You can spend anywhere from $100 to tens of thousands of dollars on speakers.

Assuming by looking at the links you provided you are seeking something highly economical, I would strongly recommend a 2.1 system since (again going by the links you provide) the only ones I would even consider are the Wharfedales. The others are junk.

Yes there is a HUGE difference between a 2.1 system and a 5.1 system. A 2.1 system gives you left and right speakers that are placed in front of you and a tiny sub woofer.

A 5.1 system gives you left and right speakers as well as a center channel speaker which is placed between the left and right speakers for dialog in a home theater, and also two surround speakers which are properly placed to either side of you, NOT behind you. Also a sub woofer which is the ".1" part. You do not say what your intended application is for these speakers so I really can't tell you more than this.