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Generic 5.1 PC Speakers Buy One Get One Free $40 (RRP $89.95 Each) @ Harvey Norman Balgowlah

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Generic 5.1 PC Speakers Buy One Get One Free $40 (RRP $89.95 Each) @ Harvey Norman Balgowlah
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Pg12345567 on 09/05/2009 - 19:34 files.ozbargain.com.au (3259 clicks)
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Sorry for the bad picture. One of the sales people told me not to take photos, so I had to sneak one in whilst they were not looking.

Harvey Norman Balgowlah has cheap 5.1 pc speakers. Buy one set get another set free for $40 (2 sets of 5.1 pc speakers for $40)
Normal retail price is $89.95 each set

Two different styles. Plenty of stock left. I saw at least 3 pallets of speakers. Sorry but can't provide any more details.

Expirery date: Unknown.
Brand: HNC

Business Name: Harvey Norman
Phone Number: 02 9948 4511
Address: 176/190 Condamine Street Balgowlah, NSW 2093

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  • pspman on 09/05/2009 - 20:16

    Good Deal.

    lol at the photo

  • pauly on 09/05/2009 - 20:56
    +20

    +ve for the ozbargain spirit of going against store rules (and risk of getting caught and whipped) for the benefit of other members. :)

  • crabman on 09/05/2009 - 21:08
    +3

    1-up for the ozbargain spirit:)

    • pspman on 09/05/2009 - 21:18
      +3

      you forgot the 1 up.
      =(

    • crabman on 10/05/2009 - 13:25

      Oops

  • cn_flame on 09/05/2009 - 21:09

    Reckon it's gonna be in other stores as well? Balgowlah is kind of far.

  • JepunK on 09/05/2009 - 21:49

    LOL…dude u deserved a +ve

  • the hammer88 on 09/05/2009 - 21:55
    +1

    definitely a +ve for the spirit.

    Top stuff mate. :D

  • Lenneth on 09/05/2009 - 22:05
    +1

    That is really cheap. I wouldn't get one because the no name brand concerns me but as a bargain, it has an amazing price. This +1 is for the price and getting that photo on here.

  • nkbswe5 on 09/05/2009 - 22:09
    +1

    +ve for the photo effort, though I'm nowhere near NSW >_>

  • catmao on 09/05/2009 - 22:16

    +1 from me. nice !

  • Reiji Arisu on 09/05/2009 - 22:24

    +1 for me LOL @ the photo hahaha

  • skazclaw on 09/05/2009 - 22:50

    Thanks for the info, and +1 for the picture.

  • froodo on 09/05/2009 - 23:17

    A covert operation, +1.

  • Gecko on 09/05/2009 - 23:28

    who wants to buy 2 and send me 1 ;D

  • bargainhunter on 09/05/2009 - 23:33

    The 5.1 speakers may be Chinese but we're not; tell'em to get stuffed.
    I'll contribute to the legal defence fund of any ozbargainer who incurs the wrath of obsessive shopkeepers.

  • Kranbone on 09/05/2009 - 23:40

    Does HNC stand for Harvey Norman Corp or something, I've never seen HNC stocked outside Harveys.

  • fxwwj on 09/05/2009 - 23:40

    +1 for the effort

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2009 - 01:37

    Cheap and absolute shite, but still a bargain.

    • che0173 on 10/05/2009 - 09:01
      +6

      just for your information, the X-540 is already out of production so getting help and support on that would be troublesome, even if you hardly use the warranties like me,

      but either way this is a good deal
      try finding a 5.1 speaker system for $20 and then give a negative vote.

      • Miami Mall Alien on 10/05/2009 - 15:13
        +3

        The X-530 isn't and it's identical.

        Besides I've had the X-540 set for 2 years and had no problems with it. It's highly rated, go see the reviews yourself.

        I wouldn't want to find a 5.1 set for $20 to begin with. Where does this notion come from that bargain=always good, no matter what the price?

        • hellrazorone on 10/05/2009 - 18:07
          +11

          I like everyone else appreciates the effort this user went to posting this deal … although I don't think it's a bargain.

          I agree with Amar89 … there's no point spending even a small amount of money on rubbish. Even the Altec Lansing cheap 5.1's I purchased a few years ago would crackle at 20% volume (on a decent soundcard). Better off getting a 2.1 logitech set and research the specs for decent output. There's a massive difference between 2.1 cheap ($20) and reliable cheap (perhaps $30-50 range), although cheap 5.1's are a complete waste of time (no power output and poor speakers = noise).

          My idea of a bargain is a good quality product at a reasonable (or cheaper) price in comparison to other retailers, not the cheapest thing on the market … otherwise 1 cent headphones on eBay would be appearing on the OzBargain site on a daily basis. Anyway maybe going to get the negative votes for this comment, but I'm not going to vote for (yes it's cheap) or against the deal (yes it's rubbish).

          • Miami Mall Alien on 10/05/2009 - 18:18

            @hellrazorone: Thank you.

            Some common sense prevailing at last. It's just typical of Ozbargainers to immediately jump on the bandwagon whenever the lowest registered price for something is posted and act like it's the second coming, disregarding WHETHER IT'S ACTUALLY WORTH BUYING to begin with.

            I mean you can buy yourself an $600 dollar car or a pair of $2 dollar shoes, but would you really want to?
            This hunk of junk wouldn't be worth it at 1/10th of the price.

            Why would you insist on buying something that in all likelihood will probably break after a few months or just disappoint you endlessly with it's shocking sound quality?

            That's not a bargain. It may be cheap, but it's NOT a bargain.

            A bargain is a good quality product (or quality above expectation) at a really low price. Go check a dictionary for pete's sake.

            5.1's are not meant to be cheap. You need to actually spend some money (shocker) to get the benefit in this case. I've had $900 dollar 5.1 Home Theatre sets that sounded like absolute garbage (I can only imagine what this would sound like), I finally realised if you want something that lasts in the world of audio you need to spend money.

            If you're seriously considering this, buy yourself a pair of reasonable quality Philips/Sony/TDK noise-cancelling headphones instead for $40 dollars. You'll get more satisfaction out of that.

        • SirCH on 10/05/2009 - 23:40
          +2

          If you're comparing the price of a Logitech X-540 (yes I have a set) at around $80-$100 and the RRP of this ($89.95) then this is a good deal.

          While at $90 for these, I'd much rather go and buy the Logitech even if they were $110, but I think these are probably worth $40

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2009 - 08:07

    +1 from me for the undercover brother

  • chansthename on 10/05/2009 - 08:42

    the should also be 2.1 available as well, I believe that this is the same discount as a little while ago, I got a pair of 2.1 (same company as these) for $19.

  • RandomNinja on 10/05/2009 - 09:09
    +4

    I wouldn't go so far as a negative vote as value wise it is a good one. HNC (Harvey Norman Computers) is a house brand of cheap and nasty computer peripherals which included mice, keyboards, webcams and speakers… this was their failed attempt at establishing their own budget house brand.

    Having worked as a supplier to HN when these were first introduced, I know that the fail rates on these are very high and it looks like they're dumping the stock so help and support will be non-existent very soon.

    Probably best to stick with more reputable brands like Logitech or Altec Lansing (can get 5.1 speaker sets for ~$80 when they're on special)

    • Miami Mall Alien on 10/05/2009 - 15:16
      -1

      Way to contradict yourself.

      So you wouldn't give it a thumbs down but you do admit they're utterly worthless and you should go for a Logitech or something instead?

      And what did I say?

      • pais on 10/05/2009 - 19:19
        -4

        Going against the status quo doesn't work too well around here… But I've +ve'd you to even up the neg people have given you, since apparently everyone just looks at the price tag instead of the product on offer. Thanks for the voice of reason.

        • xfiledavid on 10/05/2009 - 20:32
          +2

          i gave it a Postive, a bargain is a bargain, and 5.1 speakers at $20 a pop what do you expect? show me better speakers for $20?
          also not in the area or in the market otherwise i would of at least had a look. thanks for the post.

          • Miami Mall Alien on 11/05/2009 - 01:57
            -1

            @xfiledavid: A bargain is a bargain? Yeah and an apple is an apple. Thanks.

            A bargain is only a bargain so long as it's worth buying. Who says these are?

            They are cheap. No one's disputing that. What they are not, is a good quality product for a very low price, i.e. a BARGAIN.

          • pais on 13/05/2009 - 23:39

            @xfiledavid: Go buy headphones. Your 20$ will be better spent.

            Sure, a bargain is a bargain. You won't find better speakers for 20$. Doubt you'll find worse ones either, though, which is Amar's point.

        • Mazley on 11/05/2009 - 09:50

          Errm…looks more like a neg to me pais…..+ve for covert ops poster, very nice!

          • pais on 13/05/2009 - 23:29

            @Mazley: I positive'd the reply, which actually made sense - rather than everyone else who's +'ved the poster based on the merits that he took a photo covertly (ohhhh, naughty).

      • RandomNinja on 10/05/2009 - 22:12

        Way to show how illiterate you are. If you'd read properly, you'll notice I said value wise it's good, $20 for a set of 5.1? Can't find cheaper elsewhere, but quality wise, they are god awful.

        I was backing up your point of view, but obviously you didn't catch that :P

        • tailgatinholden on 11/05/2009 - 07:37

          exactly what i was thinking.

          anyway, by going through the paper trail… seems Amar89 hasn't even tried these speakers (apparently soo above it with some x-540's)… how can you be so committed to judging them already?

          even as RandomNinja says they may have a high fail rate, some speakers will still pull through. and harvey norman is big enough to accept returns at a fair time period…

          definitely still a bargain in my opinion, for $20.

          • Miami Mall Alien on 11/05/2009 - 21:23

            @tailgatinholden: If you want to throw $20 dollars down the drain there's easier ways to do it.

            May have a high fail rate?
            That's like saying it's not fat, it's "well-rounded".

            You might be content with buying products that you know from the outset have a good chance of FAILING, but when I buy something I actually want it to last and not have go through the bs of returns/refunds and then looking for a replacement. Shocking I know.

            If you really need to buy $20 dollar, 5.1 channel speakers to find out for yourself that they're shyte, then you might as well stop being a consumer altogether because the corporate world will pump you dry.

  • g12345567 on 10/05/2009 - 10:29

    Have a look here.
    HNC keyboard & Mouse and has a picture of the back and front of the packaging.

    http://www.jja-entertainment.com.au/wireless-slim-keyboard-l…

    Harvey Norman Retailing Pty Ltd, Locked Bag 8, Silverwater NSW 1181 Australia

    So in theory an in house brand sold by Harvey Norman. But a few other retailers also stock HNC peripherals. LCD monitors and TVS, Mouse, keyboard and web cam.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2009 - 14:03

      It says HN Retailing. HN could be anything, even tho it probably is Harvey Norman.

      • stebie on 10/05/2009 - 14:15
        +2

        Yeah, it is Harvey Norman.

        http://www.harveynorman.com.au/pricepromise/

        "Any privacy questions may be directed to the Harvey Norman Privacy Officer in writing at [email protected] or Locked Bag 2, Silverwater DC NSW 1811 or by telephone on 02 9201 6111."

        What's funny - the postcode on the keyboard box is a typo. It should be 1811, not 1181. :-)

  • soton1986 on 10/05/2009 - 11:11
    +1

    Nice post buddy n good effort for the picture

  • drspy00 on 10/05/2009 - 11:38
    +7

    What idiots they are in shops not allowing photos when all you are doing is free advertising for them!

    • slowmo on 10/05/2009 - 17:03
      +1

      not when you have other competitors coming in, then taking photos and then under cutting them… sort of makes things like this easier.

  • twosixfiveoh on 10/05/2009 - 12:15
    +2

    +1 for your effort in keeping us informed.

  • abacus on 10/05/2009 - 14:25
    +7

    Pretty funny getting 65 + votes for a crappy photo of crappy speakers - but great attitude

  • covert on 10/05/2009 - 17:56
    -3

    +1 for the covert work. Took a covert picture of eric bana today :)

  • kojack on 10/05/2009 - 18:53
    +6

    I have just 4 brief thoughts:

    a) It's definitely a bargain - 2 for 1
    b) The precise product might not be for everyone - just as most of this website is - if only I bought every bargain that came through this website… :)
    c) Bonus points for covert-ops. This sort of bargain that us who are too lazy to get off the computers and find, should be well and truly encouraged!
    d) I'm not near the store so won't be purchasing any

  • alexportnoy on 11/05/2009 - 16:52
    -1

    Does Balgaloah have any of these left?

    Has anyone rung and asked?

  • blitz on 11/05/2009 - 21:16
    -1

    And I put the vote over the century! 8)

    • forrest on 11/05/2009 - 22:41
      +1

      why is that, blitz? only becuase you can? why is this an exceptional deal? because the OP got a photo when the shop assistant said he cannot? the deal may be available at only one store; nobody said they actually bought it; nobody knows about the specifications or warranty; it's not actually $20, its $40 for 2, so unless you need 2, you have to sell the 2nd one…

      • Miami Mall Alien on 12/05/2009 - 00:06
        +1

        Because the price is LOW!!!

        Forget about quality/availability/warranty and all that nonsense. That's irrelevant on Ozbargain.

        • alexportnoy on 12/05/2009 - 00:36

          Exactly right.

          Just post any cheaper-than-normal or FREE items, and let the public decide if they want to buy it or not.

          No point arguing; if you don't like something, don't buy it.

          But let us all know, so we can go and buy it instead!

          • forrest on 12/05/2009 - 01:06
            +1

            @alexportnoy: its not like anybody bought it….i find it very strange that this deal is so popular and noone is actually reporting back saying they bought the damn thing. just voting for the "covert" photo…WTF?!?!

      • blitz on 12/05/2009 - 08:20

        I'll tell you why. Because this guy had the presence of mind in store to think of us Ozbargainers and the gumption to take a photo for us too. That's how we get the bargains. I don't care much about the speakers, but that effort should be rewarded.

        Come on, Forrest, surely you can identify with that?

  • forrest on 12/05/2009 - 09:57
    +1

    so this site should be called Ozeffort, not Ozbargain? Nobody seems to care about the item, instead they praise the bad photo that doesn't tell you anything. good one. since when voting here is for the intention or for the poster, not the actual product?

  • alexportnoy on 12/05/2009 - 12:00
    +2

    since when voting here is for the intention or for the poster, not the actual product?

    Since yesterday.

  • JepunK on 12/05/2009 - 13:25

    a +ve for Amar99 for trying hard…LOL

  • nada on 13/05/2009 - 11:12
    -2

    a +ve for Amar99 for trying so hard too.

    I'm now wondering if this gentleman's from, I don't know, some sort of competitors of Harvey Norman?

    you dont like it and call that shit, fine, go get your pair of swarovski crystal embedded noisebox, beauty, well-priced, good quality, good availability, good warranty, good shitty "WORTH BUYING".

    we on the other hand want something works-n-cheap. i'd pay $2 to buy a pencil that i know will last a month rather than spend $20 to buy a good quality good availability pencil that declares itself lasts 3 months, "With 3 yrs Manufacturers Warranty!"

    • pais on 13/05/2009 - 23:32
      +2

      Let me ask this to you, nada: have you bought them?

      Wait, has anyone here actually bought them?

      I just take issue with the fact that 99% of voting is based on the fact that the OP took a 'covert' photo, rather than the merits of the bargain itself.

    • Miami Mall Alien on 15/05/2009 - 21:10
      +2

      Lol.

      Ah the old "You have a different opinion than me, so you're a disinformation agent" argument eh? Was waiting for someone to show up with that. Real mature too.

      Have you actually bought these? And verified that they work too?

      'Nuff said. You're talking out of your ass like most of the people here.

  • bargain on 14/05/2009 - 01:08
    +2

    I think that you guys are arguing for no good reason… different people have different tastes and different dollars to spend. It doesn't matter, unless you are a musician and plan to play music its probably gonna do the job. Most 5.1 are designed for surround sound applications and the surround speakers don't really need to do much at all. Most of the signal/power is given to the front left and right speakers (and centre speaker).

    eg. My friend bought a second hand set of speakers for $20,000, and he said it was a bargain as a new set of the same ones would have set him back more than $50,000. So everything else to him is shit! In high end sound, for every $10,000 you spend you only get a very small percentage increase in quality.

    Price doesn't govern how good a set of speakers are to an individual, you have to listen to them. If you listen to it and it sounds ok to you, then go for it. If its no good, then you're one of the unlucky ones that need to spend a lot more to get better ones to suit you.

    Put simply, if you don't like it read something else, don't go around pissing on other peoples postings because you don't like the product.

    I was hunting for some cheap speakers and I came across these postings and find them very immature and annoying. If you have money go spend it!

    Here's something for you…what car do you drive? Everyone drives a different car and depending on how much dough you have, are satisfied (usually with what you have) so don't go dissin' people who can't afford the Porsche!

  • McMerc on 14/05/2009 - 20:54
    +2

    Did anyone actually manage o buy these?????

    Anyho, My 5.1ch Priceline ones were a steal @ $25 and yet very elegant too…….have had 'em for 6 months or so now!

  • kds123 on 16/05/2009 - 17:42

    Went to HN @ Southland, they still had these 5.1 speakers for $89.95 each and were unaware of a $40, buy one get one free deal. I even showed them this page, no idea :(

  • machej on 05/06/2009 - 12:33

    wow, look at the votes

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