Logitech z906, 506, Genius GX 5.1 or home theater for gaming pc

[nuerosynapse]

Thinking of getting a Fluance AVHTB Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System,
http/www.fluance.com/home-theater-systems/avhtb-surround-sound-home-theater-5-speaker-system

or monoprice Premium Select 5.1 Channel Home Theater Satellite Speakers & Subwoofer ,
http/www.monoprice.com/product?http/www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10906&cs_id=1090601&p_id=13773&seq=1&format=2

over the desktop speakers for versatility if I move the system to a larger room or decide to use for home theater setup. I would need a 5.1 or 7.1 receiver to go on sale if anyone has suggestions as well as a subwoofer with the Fluance setup.
Any downside to using this type of setup over the desktop computer speakers for gaming at the moment? I have a Dell 27" gaming monitor so I don't think I'll be watching movies on it since it is a TN panel, but one never knows.
I would like to keep the cost under $500 if I could
thanks for any feedback

I have an Asus maximus formula VI z87 mobo
I7 4790K cpu
MSI GTX970 4G GPU
Running Win10 pro

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

I believe that both the Flaunce and Monoprice system will require a home theater receiver. I'm sure they will sound better and provide better flexibility then the Logitech system. But at the same time, I personally don't think they are worth the added space. I have the Logitech z-5500 (older version of the z906) and it provides plenty of power at a respectable sound quality.

 

[ssddx]

i've been using a 5.1 home theater setup for years. night and day compared with pc speakers but also greater cost as well. i have my tv hooked up a main monitor and it works out great. photos in sig link if you care.

as for the best entry level systems... look at the energy classic 5.1 take or monoprice 10565 (around $300 products) and pair them with a receiver in the $150-200 range (sony has some cheap but decent entry level receivers). if you are only using them on pc in a small room, there isnt a need for 5.1 so you could just get some decent 2.0 setup for now for this room. things like the cr3/cr4/av30/av40 are decent powered speakers that would work nice but are not really upgradeable to a 5.1 scenario. going with a pioneer andrew jones based kit is also decent but would need a receiver paired.

z5500/z906 are certainly decent for computer speakers however they are still inferior to hifi. while certainly not bad and they may be more thana enough for the average individual, once you look at the price differences between entry level home theater and them its often worth the push for the better product. as far as space, the receiver is the biggest obstacle there. if you can manage that you should be fine. i'm using a satelite based system myself and quality is far and above what the z906 could deliver in about the same space if you dont count the sub and receiver.

which is better? depends on preferences and how much quality of audio matters to you. neither are terrible choices as long as you're happy with them.