Question 1

so... in 2014, would anyone still recommend this over newer speakers?

Accepted Answer

I have owned this set of speakers since 2004, they are amazing. I can literally knock things of the walls and shelves with the amount of bass this puts out. The clarity of the voice channel and surround sound is better than most newer systems out today in 2022.  I had a set of Bose surround for the tv in the house, these made the Bose sound like HP USB speakers. I will say i did not pay anywhere NEAR that price for them when i got them.

Question 2

Will these work with just a single audio jack like in the macbook pro?

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Short answer is yes.  On the back of the subwoofer there are three inputs (front, rear, and subwoofer).  You can easily use the front only input.  This may limit the frequency range of your music due to not using the rear or subwoofer inputs, but an alternative is to use a splitter cable such as this:  http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Female-Stereo-Splitter-Gold-Plated/dp/B0056PVM5G.  The speaker system does come with some adapter cables, but not exactly meeting the needs you described above.  It comes with a 6' Mini-jack audio cable with 3 male mini-jack plugs on both ends and a female mini to female stereo RCA Y-adaptor.

Question 3

How much does it cost

Accepted Answer

go with something like Z 2200/2300 if you can find them below 100$, bass is almost the same, and still way more than needed.
another option is the ProMedia 2.1 from klipsch thats also THX certified, and still can bet had new.

Question 4

can i connect this to a modern flat screen and how?

Accepted Answer

You can switch to either 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 with Front, Rear, & Center/Sub inputs.  When I had a PC, I connected Front, Rear & Center/Sub inputs from my Sound Blaster Card 5.1, my Mac Pro is 2.1 so I just have it connected to Front input.  The newer has a digital input which the Mac Pro has a digital output but 2.1 sounds great so I can't justify upgrading just for that   I have had mine since around 2004 and is built very well and never had any issues.

ASIN	B0002SQ0AE
Best Sellers Rank	#3,040 in Computer Speakers
Brand	Logitech
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (123)
Date First Available	July 2, 2004
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4 x 4 x 8 inches
Item Weight	42 pounds
Item model number	970102-1403
Language	English
Manufacturer	LOGITECH INC USA
Power Source	AC
Product Dimensions	4 x 4 x 8 inches
Series	Z 5300e

Logitech Z-5300e THX-Certified 280-Watt 5.1 Surround Sound PC and Gaming Speaker System

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