Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)
Klipsch
Best for
Best 2.1 with subwoofer
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate — one input among many in the Verdict Score
Current price
$169.99
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 remains the default recommendation for a punchy, loud 2.1 PC system more than two decades after launch. Long-running discussion threads on r/computerspeakers and r/audiophile repeatedly cite it as the benchmark in the sub-$200 2.1 category, and verified-purchase Amazon reviews (4.5 across roughly 11,700 ratings) echo the same themes: high output, clean highs from the horn-loaded tweeters, and a subwoofer that hits harder than most desktop systems. The criticism is just as consistent.
What reviewers liked
- Sustained positive consensus from specialist audio communities over many years
- THX-certified with horn-loaded tweeters that reviewers say cut through at high volume
- Strong, impactful subwoofer for gaming and movies
- Large verified-purchase base (~11.7k Amazon ratings at 4.5)
Where it falls short
- Reviewers cite a dated wired control pod and no remote
- No Bluetooth or USB input — analog 3.5mm only
- Community threads flag occasional QC issues since the relaunch
- Sub can sound boomy in smaller rooms per multiple long-form Reddit discussions
Across the reviewers we read, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 remains the default recommendation for a punchy, loud 2.1 PC system more than two decades after launch. Long-running discussion threads on r/computerspeakers and r/audiophile repeatedly cite it as the benchmark in the sub-$200 2.1 category, and verified-purchase Amazon reviews (4.5 across roughly 11,700 ratings) echo the same themes: high output, clean highs from the horn-loaded tweeters, and a subwoofer that hits harder than most desktop systems.
The criticism is just as consistent. Community reviewers flag a dated wired control pod, a sub that can sound boomy in small rooms, and no Bluetooth or modern digital inputs — this is a 3.5mm-only system in 2024. Several long-form Reddit posts also note quality-control variability since the relaunch under Klipsch's current ownership. Taken together, the consensus is that the ProMedia 2.1 still wins on raw sound-per-dollar for gaming and movies, with the caveat that buyers wanting wireless connectivity or audiophile neutrality should look elsewhere.
- Feature 1
- LEGENDARY SOUND EXPERIENCE FROM KLIPSCH AND THX - The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Speaker System pairs the legendary sound of Klipsch audio with the revolutionary THX experience, filling the room with incredible sound for gaming, movies, or music
- Feature 2
- KLIPSCH MICROTRACTRIX HORN TECHNOLOGY makes a major contribution to the ProMedia’s amazing clarity. Their highly efficient design reproduces more sound from every watt of power, controlling the dispersion of that sound and sending it straight to your ears
- Feature 3
- POWER & ATTITUDE - The two-way satellites’ 3” midrange drivers blend perfectly with the ProMedia THX Certified solid, 6.5” side-firing, ported subwoofer for full bandwidth bass response you can actually feel
- Feature 4
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT: 200 watts of peak power, 110dB (in room) – to put that number into perspective - live rock music (108 - 114 dB) on average
- Feature 5
- PERFORMANCE FLEXIBILITY - With its plug and play setup and convenient 3.5 millimeter input, the ProMedia THX Certified 2.1 speaker system offers an easy-to-use control pod with Main Volume and Subwoofer Gain Control
- Feature 6
- PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS - compatible with your favorite devices, from your TV and computer to your music player and gaming consoles
- Feature 7
- DIMEMSIONS - Satellite: 8.5” (21.59 centimeter) x 4.2” (10.67 centimeter) x 5.67” (14.4 centimeter) Subwoofer: 9.5” 24.13 centimeter) x 9.8” (24.9 centimeter) x 10.2” (25.9 centimeter)
If the consensus convinced you
Check current price on Amazon
Pricing and availability change frequently. Tap through to confirm before buying.