Creative Labs Inspire T2900 2.1 Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I shopped around for quite a while looking at different 2.1 speaker systems in the $50 price-range. These were the best sounding (and looking) ones I came across. I had them up and running within 5 minutes and instantly noticed a more deep rich sound on my setup. My system has "Intel Integrated Audio", which is the sound built into the motherboard. Since it's only 16-bits, I decided to take it a step further and purchase a 24-bit Audigy 2 sound card from the same company. After installing that, it made this speaker system sound even better. Either way, you can't go wrong here. If you're on a 16 bit system, it'll sound great. If you've got a 24-bit soundcard with a good mixer, you'll be able to tweak the sound output even more.
Everything (power, satellites) connects to the back of the subwoofer, and there is a little controller with a fairly long wire. You can put this on your desktop to control the power, volume and the how much bass comes out of the subwoofer. It's also got an M-PORT option if you use Creative's portable music player, and there are two jacks on the side; one for headphones and a line-in. Very nice.
Visually, they look really good. The metal stands are optional, and the grills can be removed easily if desired. There are 3 options on how to set up the smaller satellite speakers. The default is with the metal stands on the bottom, as pictured. The speakers can sit on a desktop without them however. The third option is mounting them on a wall which is easy to do because the holes to do so are on the back of the satellites.
With most new speakers, it's a good idea to break them in slowly to reduce the chance of damage. In other words, don't crank them right off the bat to see how loud they can go.
Packaging was good and everything was wrapped up very tight in the box so there was little chance of damage during shipping. The instruction pamphlet was very easy to understand with clear illustrations on how to connect everything.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this sound system. I've tried lots of speakers over the years and usually just settled with the ones that came with any new system I bought. While those are sufficient for most users, they seem to wear out pretty quickly. This is a great 2/2.1 replacement for great sounding music, movies, games and general use.

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The Creative Inspire T2900 2.1 speaker system contains two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. Each speaker contains a mid-range driver, plus a tweeter, to produce smooth and accurate highs along with a nice integration of vocals and instruments. The Audio Control Pod is a wired remote control that features a variety of uses. First of all, the Pod features a proprietary M-Port for streaming music from the Creative NOMAD MuVo players. The Pod also contains an auxiliary line-in (mini-phone 3.5mm), a headphone jack, a power switch, and volume/bass controls. The included satellite speaker stands are removable to allow for easy wall mounting.
What's in the Box
Two satellite speakers, one subwoofer, Audio Control Pod, speaker stands and user's manual.

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Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)Creative's GigaWorks T20 2.0 speakers are efficient, well designed and powerful. While they are a toss up with the Klipsh Promedia 2.0 set, they have enough going for them to make a case. Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- BlackUltimately, I would recommend test driving both. I like the Creative T20's overall performance and design.

Pros
+ Nice looks and high quality cables
+ Extra cable
+ Nice adapter for RCA inputs (TV, receiver, etc.)
+ Decent low-end range and base with above average mid-range
+ Nice more sturdy housing with good controls

Cons:
- Only average high-range sound
- Bass XPorts on top will collect dust
- Creative reputation is not stellar
- Cost is near the Klipsch Promedia set

Creative Gigaworks T20 have nice power with 28 watts and active speaker amplification. The cone drivers and tweeters are excellent, and the Bass Xport delivers nice thump. The bass is clearly not subwoofer equivalent, but nice for a 2.0 set. The sound is rich and clear and can be adjusted via the front knobs. Separate bass and treble knobs allow control if you know how to use them.

These speakers also simply look good. Each speaker is about 9" tall by 3" wide, allowing you to fit them easily around any workstation.

The bass ports on top require you to clean out the holes to avoid dust build-up. And Creative's reputation is also a concern, though I have had no problems myself with these. Still, Klipsch is not immune to reputation concerns either.

If you need real low-end depth, a subwoofer that comes in a 2.1 set is probably the minimum that will satisfy you. Likewise, if you are a gamer or an audio sound editor, you really should be looking at 5.1 sets.

For all other users looking for good quality in a smaller simpler set, this is worth a look. If you are a fan of Klipsh, compare these to the Promedias and make up your own mind. Enjoy.

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Item #: J67650. The GigaWorks T20 stereo PC/MP3 speaker system packs a serious punch. The true two-way speakers contain an expressive tweeter and a high performance midrange driver made from high-tech woven glass fiber. High quality, component-style controls and up-front access to the headphone output and MP3 player input make the T20 a great choice for demanding gaming and music enthusiasts. Product Description: Creative GigaWorks T20 - PC multimedia speakers
Product Type: PC multimedia speakers
Localization: English, French
System Components: 2 speakers
Speaker Type: Active
Nominal Output Power (Total): 28 Watt
Response Bandwidth: 40 - 20000 Hz
Input Impedance: 4 Ohm
Audio Amplifier: Integrated
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Speaker System Details: 2 x right/left channel speaker - 14 Watt - 40 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Creative Inspire T3100 2.1 Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm accustomed to computer speakers that produce sound as dull as dishwater, so the first time that I listened to the Inspire T3100 speaker system was an unexpected wakeup call. The sound is VERY lively, and the treble, in particular, is both strong and smooth -- guitar notes come alive (Clapton, Doobie Brothers), saxophone wails (Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" is especially nice), and I notice little details and backbeats in the music that I'd never picked out before.

I was concerned that the subwoofer on an inexpensive system like this might be too "boomy," but not at all -- the sound was very natural. There's a knob on the back to adjust subwoofer output, but I set it in the middle and felt no need to fiddle with it. If you like really big, thumping base, other system probably would provide more.

Volume is easily sufficient to fill a typical small office or spare bedroom. The subwoofer is a bit smaller than a shoebox standing on end. The satellite speakers have bases large enough so they won't tip over too easily. The right speaker has a power/volume rotary switch on one side that feels smooth and substantial, with a blue LED power light in the front and a headphone jack on the other side. The transformer is inside the sub, so there's no annoying power "brick." The components have a substantial look and feel, not flimsy.

My only comment regarding sound quality is that in music with a lot of base and treble, the vocals don't always burst forth with the same enthusiasm. This is more true of male vocalists -- the higher-pitched ladies (early Dionne Warwick, for example) come through just fine. But this can be easily fixed using the equalizer controls in ITunes -- the "enhance vocals" preset actually works very well. There are no tone controls on the speakers, but the electronic equalizer is probably a more effective and accurate device.

My reference speakers for these were a 10-year-old pair of Altec Lansing ACS40, which were not bad speakers at the time (and, of course, can still be found on E-Bay!). The Altecs still produce a smooth, pleasant sound -- but VERY dull and muted compared to the Creative system.

Frankly, I bought this new system not expecting much. Another set of old speakers had given up the ghost, and I wanted to get something that would be slightly better than the usual $10 replacement pair. But these are a LOT better than I expected (and I'm the kind of person who is more likely to be disappointed than impressed by the stuff I buy). So I can recommend these without reservation.

Oops, here comes "Take Five" again on the shuffle play -- gotta go. There's some drum work in the middle that's coming through really nicely - lively with just the right amount of reverb. Definitely not to be wasted on bad speakers.

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Experience high-fidelity audio with the Creative Inspire T3100. This two-way designed speaker system features a tweeter and mid-range driver that delivers HiFi quality sound onto your desktop. Listen in greater details from cymbals, triangles or acoustic guitar, all with better warmth and character thats designed to give you a live experience thats close to reality. Enhanced with the powered wood subwoofer at 17Watts RMS and youll begin to feel every fibre of your music.

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Creative Labs SB1090 USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Audio System Review

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(More customer reviews)Under 'Creative audio control panel,' be certain that 'high speed' (2.0) is checked, and not 'full speed' (1.1). This may or may not solve lag and other commonly cited audio issues. That said,

I do not like this sound card. In fact, it's not really a sound card at all. More truthfully, it is a (large) software suite connected to a big volume knob. As far as I can tell, and from what I have read and seen in task manager), all of the real work is done with your computer. Well, this shouldn't be too much of a problem on modern machines, right? I mean, aren't the days of needing external chips to alleviate workload on the CPU long gone and irrelevant?

Maybe. But the fact is that I feel that I could have attained the same, cheap audio tricks via any number of winamp plug-ins, equalizers, et al. What I wanted was a superior external DAC than the noise coming from my onboard RealTek 'high definition' audio. The truth is that I can tell no difference between the two outputs until I turn on the effects of the x-fi, which are really annoying to a music purist. They produce listener fatigue and unwelcome distortion (music was not meant to be heard in simulated surround, and 'crystalizer' can get downright 'screechy').
The simulated surround or EAX is fine for watching movies and playing games, though. But if you are primarily a music buff and have decent speakers, I advise looking elsewhere.

There is good news, though. While Creative has a history of not supporting older cards on a newer OS, there is a functioning beta driver for Windows 7 already at their site. You won't be experiencing what thousands of people did when trying to use their XP cards on Vista, etc. However, the overall performance of the card is sluggish both on my XP install and my Win 7 beta. Adjustments are cumbersome and opening the severe bloatware of sound options is unacceptably slow even on fairly well-equipped hardware. I'd consider this a fluke of my install, but on two separate disks, and with two different OSes (XP and 7)? No. It's just bloated.

I got this new for virtually nothing, but I'd still not buy it again because I can honestly achieve the same effects by using the EQ of the iTunes, Mediamonkey, etc. Again, this is nothing but a ton of sound software that happens to have a physical body. You can do better for not much more money. However, as a solution for a broken onboard chip / output jack, this is an economical solution. But even then I'd almost recommend one of those USB thumb drive-type cards as they won't take up unnecessary desktop space or clutter your install with a ton of software that, btw, takes 20 minutes to install).

If the x-fi surround were anything but a fancy software suite, I'd rate it higher. Sorry. Just trying to save someone the grief if they are looking for a music solution. That's what these reviews are for.

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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Sound Card (70SB073A00000) Review

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(More customer reviews)As an avid music fan (and Amazon reviewer), it seemed inevitable that I should at some point seek out a semi-professional quality sound card for my desktop computer.And when it comes to sound cards, Creative leads the way with its X-Fi line of dedicated consumer audio cards.So the only question, then, was "Which one?"

After some consideration, I decided upon the XtremeGamer variant of the X-Fi card.This product contains all the essential parts that comprise the X-Fi experience, yet without all the padded extras that add to the cost of the more expensive cards in the line.My original inclination was toward the now discontinued XtremeMusic card, but since it is indeed out of production it was hard to find.The entry-level XtremeAudio was never a consideration because, contrary to its inclusion in the X-Fi lineup, the XA doesn't actually utilize the X-Fi chip.

This is one powerful piece of electronics.I read somewhere (Tom's Hardware, I believe) that the X-Fi audio processor was more powerful than most desktop CPUs at the time of its release (2005), and it scores an astounding 10,000+ MIPs.Some might see this as overkill, but then, in this age of power-hungry games and high definition digital audio, the more juice the better.And this thing delivers just that.After all, how many times do you see an audio chip with its own heat sink?!

Installation was easy enough.I had to do a little fishing to find the cable that leads to my front panel audio, but the convenience of being able to keep the front jacks working was worth it.Keep in mind that only the newer Intel HD front panels will work (not the older AC '97).The box contains installation discs for both Windows XP and Vista, making ordering the Vista disc (or downloading the applications and driver manually) unnecessary. The software installation was the usual annoying affair, with a million updates and prompts about new startup programs/services.It took over half an hour for it all to complete itself, and I would have hoped that Creative would have streamlined this a bit since the Audigy series.But no matter.

Once I actually got to using the thing, I was very impressed.What follows is a breakdown of what this thing can do, along with my comments.From time to time, I will reference my Audigy 2 ZS Notebook card, which is at least somewhat representative of the Audigy 2 line in general, as far as my purposes go.

-SOUND QUALITY-

This card is, without a doubt, the best-sounding audio device I have ever heard.And, when you consider that it produces a perfectly flat frequency response across the entire audio spectrum, it's not hard to see why it sounds so good.In particular, I noticed that bass has much more definition--it's not just tighter, but some of the higher overtones that define the individual notes come out much better, thereby adding some clarity to the bass lines in songs.Also, there is a certain warmth to the midtones that the somewhat brittle Realtek integrated audio lacks--Mellotrons in particular sound otherworldly.The IA I had was pretty good, but the X-Fi is so much better.Finally, both the volume and the S/N ratio blow away anything IA can offer.You can turn the volume up to the max, and you will hear ZERO noise from the circuitry.

-FUNCTIONALITY: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL-

This card comes with a host of software, which differs to varying degrees from that offered with the Audigy cards.The Creative MediaSource media player (now in version five) is the same, as are the SoundFont Bank Manager and the Creative MediaSource Go! applications.However, the similarities end there.Missing (very unfortunately) are Creative Wave Studio and Vienna SoundFont Studio (or equivalents); these tools, while I didn't use them particularly often (see below), were nonetheless very important as part of the package.Not everybody has Sonic Foundry (now Sony) ACID Pro or Pro Tools, for example, and a basic audio editing program should be par for the course with the X-Fi lineup; in addition, without Vienna Studio, the ability to precisely edit soundfonts is missing.Both these applications are available for download from Creative's website, but they really should have been included with the installation discs in the first place.As it is, some of the functionality of a multi-channel mixer has been absorbed in the Audio Console, which now sports three different modes of operation: Entertainment, Audio Creation, and Gaming.A link to a download of CyberLink PowerDVD completes the software package.

In practice, the software is fairly useful.I suppose Creative was trying to make things easier for beginning users, while allowing for advanced users to seek out the more vital functions.Everything seems to center around the Audio Console, and in each mode, different options become available.I usually stick with Audio Creation because it offers everything I require from the other two modes, plus it allows me to hook up my musical keyboard in a pinch.Which brings me to my next point: Some (probably older) keyboards don't work with the USB MIDI driver in Vista, which necessitates the presence of a working copy of XP.There might be a fix for this (barring visiting the keyboard manufacturer's website, which did not help for me), but I didn't have time to be bothered with it.I just booted into my XP partition and got on with it.

-MUSIC CREATION IMPLICATIONS-

This is where things really got interesting.The ability to load and play back soundfonts--not particularly touted in the XtremeGamer due to its intended market--is a powerful feature that all X-Fi cards carry.And this is where my trusty Audigy 2 ZS Notebook has utterly failed me--though it indeed has soundfont support, I was never able to get it to recognize my keyboard.I was stuck, then, with the lame ability to play a little over an octave of (single velocity) notes using my laptop's keys.Even so, I collected a bunch of soundfonts from all over the Internet, and when I fired up the SoundFont Bank Manager, it all payed off.The creative possibilities are virtually endless, even with the somewhat cheesy stock General MIDI sample set included with the card by default.Add a few foraged sounds (Mellotron samples, guitar samples, ...), and it's like a whole new world just opened up.You can even buy collections of soundfonts from Creative, or else sample your own.This card (or another X-Fi) is a must for amateur musicians just for this reason alone.Not only is direct-line recording (once you realize you have to use the Digital Out jack for Line-in--weird, right?) easy, it sounds very clean.Plus, you can lay down a basic mix just from a keyboard using a combination of internal sounds and soundfont files.Hook up a microphone and overdub some vocals, get out the guitar and strum a few chords, and you've got a reasonably high quality demo recording.Of course you need to supply your own connection cables, but all in all it sure beats using the old tape recorder.

-GAMING-

This will be a pretty short paragraph, mainly because--you guessed it--I don't actually game much.However, the main reason any hardcore gamer would want dedicated audio is because it frees up processor overhead usually devoted to the audio portion of games.As mentioned earlier, gaming sound is becoming more and more immersing, and as such it can be very demanding on the CPU.Offloading this on a dedicated component has been reported (by Creative, of course) to result in up to a 15% increase in frame rates as compared to motherboard audio.Also, dedicated components almost always perform better overall than their integrated counterparts, so it's worth it just to get the whole experience.Plus, some games don't even offer the highest audio settings unless they detect an X-Fi audio card in the system, so it pays to get one.

-CONSIDERATIONS-

Generally, there are a few things to consider when making this purchase.One of those is if your power supply can handle it.This is an extremely powerful piece of hardware, and as such it draws a considerable amount of wattage.Make sure you have wiggle room with your PSU.Also, you might want to make sure your motherboard has an open PCI 2.1 slot before you purchase--it saves on the hell and frustration should you discover otherwise.Also, though it's shorter than most of the X-Fi boards, you might still have a little trouble fitting this card in some smaller, more cramped cases.You might have to rearrange some power connectors and other cables in order to fit the card in its place.Finally, if you're a really serious gamer with a limitless budget, remember that there are even better cards than the XtremeGamer.The Fatal1ty line is a special subset of the X-Fi family, and is designed for the hardcore gamer who wants the absolute best gaming performance along with the best audio performance.These cards have additional enhancements as per the standard X-Fi line, and you might be more interested in these if you fit into the above category.

-COMPARISON TO AUDIGY-

One of the main gripes with the Audigy line was that it was hardware-coded to 48,000 Hz/16-bit resolution, and thus any other resolution source needed to be internally resampled before it could be digitally processed.This wasn't handled very well by the hardware, and artifacts could be heard in the sound.I observed this in real time when I played my keyboard throughmy A2 ZS Notebook: A persistent hissing would start up whenever a note was sounded, yet it would disappear when the note ceased.This only happened when I was using effects processing; when the patch was played dry, there was no noise.This annoying effect (which led many to use software rendering to...Read more›

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Wireless Audio Transmitter and Receiver Bundle Review

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(More customer reviews)Having used a myriad of devices from the squeezboox boom and the squeezebox duet system -- as well as a few other devices that are not worth mentioning, I'll say that this is by far the easiest to use, install and operate.

Let me walk you through my set-up ... which took about 10 minutes ...

1. Unpacked the box and did away with all the plastic detritus.
2. Installed and registered the software on my laptop.
3. Plugged in the transmitter to a USB port in the back.
4. Rebooted my laptop, turned on iTunes and played a U2 album.
5. Plugged in the receiver (using a nicer set of cables) to my Sony Stereo Receiver on Aux 3. Was tempted to go optical.
6. Hit the find button on the underside of the little device and walked away.
7. 15 seconds later -- music played.
8. Stuck the batteries in the remote and turned it up.

That simple and absolutely no stumbling blocks to speak of.

Sound Quality? -- Better than I expected for this, but I wasn't looking for Mark Levinson to come out of my office and sit down on the couch with a glass of wine. The sound quality is more than adequate for casual home listening and the better your system is, the better the device will sound to you.

Responsiveness? -- I'm constantly unplugging the transmitter from my laptop and taking off somewhere, only to come back replug it back in, and find it working almost instantly and flawlessly. Windows and iTunes are not always asking questions or looking for drivers. It seems that whatever iTunes needed to do to make this thing be compatible with itself, was worked out ahead of time by Creative Labs and Apple. That's a first.

The Software -- is quite good and quite simple. You can customize it to play in zones, if that's your thing or adjust the quality of the sound and other minor changes. The software, from what I saw, doesn't appear to be a resource hog, nor has it been the culprit of crashes or bluescreens. If you don't use iTunes , you don't like to, or don't want to, this may be the only *real* problem one could face. The good thing is that it doesn't require you to depend on it as a player like other companies, or other devices do.

I can find no fault with this and I'm happy with the success of this device. I use it everyday now and I'm thoroughly pleased.

Well done ... a great idea to give as a gift for young or old as the ease of use with this is simple and the learning curve low. How about that for innovation?

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This bundle includes the Creative Labs Sound Blaster wireless audio transmitter and receiver giving you everything you need to set up a premium wireless sound system.The Creative Labs Sound Blaster for iTunes upgrades your PC or Mac to a premium wireless sound system. Simply plug into any USB port, connect an optional Creative Wireless Receiver to your powered speakers or home stereo system, and play your iTunes or other digital music wirelessly - no cables or networking required. You can add Sound Blaster Wireless Audio ready speakers with built-in wireless receiver and in the future wireless headphones to play music wirelessly in multiple rooms. Plus, Sound Blaster for iTunes features Creative-s award-winning X-Fi audio enhancement technology that improves the quality of iTunes media, MP3s and movies. Package Contents: Sound Blaster for iTunes USB Audio Transmitter, Audio cable (1/8" to stereo RCA), Installation CD, Quick Start Leaflet.The Creative Wireless Receiver plays the songs from your Creative wireless audio products across the room or around the house. The wireless system is designed for music, so there are no delays, no dropouts and no home network needed. Setup is a breeze, just plug the Creative Wireless Receiver into any powered speakers or your home theater receiver, the wireless connection is automatic. The wireless remote control lets you navigate through the music on your Notebook, PC or iPod;playing, pausing and skiping from wherever you are. And it's expandable so you can add as many Creative Wireless Receivers as you like within the 100' range.

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Creative Labs I-Trigue 3000 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System with NeoTitanium Driver Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this system mainly for use while watching TV on a Samsung 23" LCD HDTV/Monitor which has rather bad built in speakers.I didn't want to have to turn on my main sound system whenever I was watching TV.I wanted something small so it would fit easily into my crowded computer area and it had to be FULLY magnetically shielded so as to not interfere with my Cornerstone p1600 CRT (which sits next to the Samsung LCD TV) or any hard drives, etc.Turns out that these speakers not only produce excellent sound from such a small package, but they are also so well magnetically shielded that I can hold the satellites or the subwoofer (yes, the subwoofer!) directly against the CRT and it displays no magnetic distortions!Impressive!For it's size, the subwoofer produces strong, clear bass and the small, modern looking satellites produce crisp, clean highs and good midrange.I would recommend this system to anyone looking for full range sound from a very compact system.

PROS

- excellent sound quality for both music & movies for a small area
- *fully* magnetically shielded satellites AND subwoofer
- small, cool looking satellites can be placed almost anywhere
- compact subwoofer easily fits under desks or furniture and produces good bass
- the volume control pod works well... it also contains a convenient bass level adjustment and a headphone jack
- volume pod, satellites and subwoofer have soft rubber pads to help them stay in place and not scratch surfaces

CONS

- wish it had more than one audio input
- wish the power on/off switch was separate from the volume (uses the same knob)
- cord length could be longer, especially for the volume control pod
- wish the satellites had angle/height adjustments

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Trendy and elegant, the I-Trigue 3000 2.1 is a designer speaker system with matching subwoofer that is slim and compact for placing on your desktop. With each satellite donned in a fashionable design, its small footprint and alluring looks will elevate any decor, and take your audio into the next level.

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Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)I have done extensive research on numerous computer speakers, everything from the simple 2.0 to 5.1 surround sound configurations for the past 6 months. I ended buying these Gigaworks Series II 2.0 speakers. Why? Because I couldn't have spent my $100 on anything else better.

Delicated tweeters for your high notes, midrange drivers for your mids, and the BasXport on top of the speakers for them lows, and all in a small 2.0 system! A lot of speakers do not allow the user to adjust their treble and bass, these do. Not a bass person? Dial it down to 0 and turn up the treble, or max out on both and anything in between. That's what the dials are there for, because not everyone is content with preset one-off factory settings.

There are users who complaint about the bright blue light glaring at them when it is on, I don't think it is that bad unless you are sleeping with them on. Some users also said that the speakers don't do too well at high volumes, as in the sound start to become unclear/muffled. I say it is true somewhat, just try not to turn it up past 75% and you should be good. Even at that level it is loud enough to be heard in my entire house, you're not running a nightclub in your house afterall.

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Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speakers put depth in your music and soundtracks without adding clutter to your desk. The sleek, compact speakers produce realistic sound without a bulky subwoofer thanks to BasXPort technology and a two-way speaker design for clear mids and highs. You can even add to your entertainment options by connecting your MP3 or CD player to the front auxiliary input.

The woven glass fiber cone drivers and cloth dome tweeters provide broad, crisp audio.

These space-saving satellite speakers have a two-way design to deliver robust sound. View larger. Audio to Complement Your Music and Movies
It's no secret that the small speakers built into most laptops and desktop computers leave a lot to be desired. The GigaWorks T20 Series II Speakers allow you to get the most from your movies, music, and gaming by providing rich, complete sound.
A woven glass fiber midrange speaker works together with a cloth dome tweeter to create a high-quality sound delivery system. BasXPort technology produces the deep tones for impact when playing games, watching movies, or listening to your music.
Small Speakers That Deliver Big Sound
If your desk space is at a premium, you'll appreciate the T20 Speakers' sleek design. Each speaker generates a powerful, robust sound from 28 watts of total power. A 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio mean that these speakers cover the sound spectrum with efficiency, producing clear, precise highs, mids, and lows.
Convenient Control and Expandability
Dial in the perfect sound to match your needs with the front-mounted bass, treble, and volume controls. A front auxiliary input allows you to plug in your digital music device or CD player, making it easy to listen to your digital music library. And a headphone jack lets you enjoy music and movies without disturbing those around you.
Each Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II Speaker measures 3.3 x 9 x 5.6 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.1 pounds (2.2 pounds total).
What's in the Box
GigaWorks T20 Series II Speakers (left, right), stereo-to-stereo audio cable (6 ft.), dual RCA-to-stereo audio TV adapter, power supply adapter, Quick Start leaflet.


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Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)As with most things, it really depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for speakers around $30, that dont take up much power and dont need to damage eardrums at your next rave party, then you should really consider these. I recently bought both the T10's and the logitech x-140's and had a chance to literally do a side-by-side comparison on my desk. The T10's just sound better, there's no question about that. But they're also slightly more expensive.

Similarities:
-both look great.
-both are low wattage - easy on your electric bill and wont annoy the neighbors
-on both, treble is not too tinny, bass is not too overpowering; on both midrange is wanting (tho you can live with it in either case, its not terrible either).
-both have tone knobs, which is nice
-both do special things to try to enhance bass (logitech has an excusion driver, t10 has a duct)
-If you plug either into a power strip that turns off when you turn off your computer (such as the "smart strip" - to save energy and so that you dont forget to turn off/on your speakers), both will make a small "Popping sound" when turned on or off in that way. However - the logitech's sound is considerably louder and more annoying than the t10's sound. The logitech in fact makes a fairly loud 'pop' even when you just turn it on normally (the t10 does not).
-logitech has bright orange led which may be too bright; t10's green led is normal.

Differences:
-logitech is about $20 to $25 cheaper, depending on current prices, tho the t10's can come close if you happen to catch one of the rebates.
-logitech is 2.5w per speaker RMS, t10's are 5w per speaker RMS. That said, if you're looking for personal speakers, both will be plenty loud. The logitech in particular suprised me in terms of how loud it could get on just 2.5 watts/speaker. I used to own a 2w/channel pc speaker system before and it never got nearly as loud as the logitech's do. Clearly speaker technology keeps evolving.
-logitech x-140's each have a single speaker plus a 'bass excursion' driver. Each T10 has a bass duct - plus 2 speakers in each case - a tweeter and a woofer.
-Both are about the same weight and roughly the same size - both are a bit bulkier compared to the average desktop speaker. But in a good way. Sound comparison: T10 wins, but Logitech is respectable
I did a side by side comparision, swapping out the creatives and then the logitechs from my pc while playing the same song list for comparison. First I listened to the logitech x140's -- and was impressed. For the size and very low wattage, they're remarkable: Loud, fairly decent bass, easily fill a room, definitely many steps better than the 'stock' speakers that come with pc's. Mid-range of course was lacking a bit, but voices clear when listening to the news or watching youtube interviews. I thought I could live with them quite happily as an inexpensive set of personal speakers.
Then I tried the T10's. Within 10 seconds I knew I would be keeping the T10's rather than the logitechs. Why? Look: At this price and wattage range, you are not going to get audiophile quality speakers anyway. So one has to just get something as good as possible within this range. And the T10's seem to me as good as it gets within this range. In particular, compared directly with the Logitech's, they were simply and clearly better in sound quality. The sound was much less 'boxy,' a touch less muddy, a touch more clear, more 'alive'; the highs were a touch crisper, the lows were a touch deeper, the soundstage was a touch wider, songs sounded a touch better. The T10's are, after all, using twice the wattage and have 2 drivers in each case rather than 1 -- and you CAN tell that it makes a difference.

I mean I could live with the logitech's quite happily - unless I heard the T10s.

So how do voices sound on the T10? Whats the midrange like? Midrange could be better (as with all speakers in this price range). But its good enough to live with. Voices in newscasts etc sounded good, were not drowned out by bass or treble.

Other notes on the T10:
-tone knob is useless if moved much from the middle position.
-they look and feel just fantastic, like they're much more expensive than they are. THey're *heavy* for such small speakers, and the nice black piano finish is classy. They reek quality in touch and feel.

Bottom line: If you want to save $20 (depending on current prices), get the logitech's. You *will* be happy with them. If you can throw in an extra $20, yes get the T10s. You'll be genuinely satisfied with them.

Whats more, if you get one of those turtle beach usb sound cards, they have a built-in 10-stage equalizer. I'm using my t-10's with a USB steelseries sibera sound card (which is similar to turtle beach) and I was able to tweak the equalization to my hearts content. The t-10's responded very well to such tweaking.

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The Creative Inspire T10 redefines your listening experience. Boasting an elegant stylish look coupled with clear pristine audio, the compact Inspire T10 packs a formidable performance in a two-way speaker design. Start hearing detail in your music that you have never heard before. High frequency instruments such as strings and cymbals can now be picked out, thanks to the dedicated tweeters. Even seismic drumming can now be felt with the unique BasXPort technology which delivers vivid bass effects that can match a speaker system with a subwoofer. Revel in a speaker system without sacrificing performance and extra space.

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Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technolgy Review

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(More customer reviews)I've tried so many different computer speakers that I've lost count. The speakers that come with any new computer go straight into the trash without even being connected. That's a given. Then comes the dilemma of what to replace those cheap little tin cans with. I'm not a finicky audiophile. I just want good sounding speakers with moderately loud volume capability in a 2.0 configuration. I don't have the room or the desire for a large third component for booming base. These speakers are getting the job done like no other speakers I've ever owned.

I cannot express how happy it makes me to turn the volume knob and NOT hear the speakers crackling. Apparently, this requires some top secret speaker engineering, because I've never had a pair of desktop speakers that did NOT crackle or lose output on one of the speakers whenever I touched any of the knobs on them. I'm very pleased with these speakers.

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The Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speakers bring rich, full sound to your games, videos, and music in a convenient, compact package. Each speaker uses two midrange drivers and one tweeter to provide a well-rounded reproduction of your favorite audio. Integrated BasXPort technology delivers deep bass tones without a subwoofer, saving you even more precious space.


An included adapter gives you total versatility.

The woven glass fiber cone drivers and cloth dome tweeters provide broad, crisp audio.



These compact speakers house three drivers for a full, accurate sound stage. View larger. Quality Materials Make for Better Sound
The midrange speakers are constructed with woven glass cones for durability and longevity. You get tight, accurate sound, including rich, low tones produced by the integrated BasXPort technology. Each cloth dome tweeter delivers clear highs without being too sharp.
Front Controls and Ports for Easy Access
An array of controls are within easy reach, with front-mounted treble, bass, and volume knobs. Add any MP3 or CD player to the T40 Series II Speakers through the auxiliary input, or connect your headphones when you need to keep outside noise to a minimum.
Big Power in a Compact Package
These speakers have an efficient design and plenty of juice, with an 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 32 watts of power. The wide 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range means the T40s will deliver all the little aspects of your music that lesser speakers might miss.
Each Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II Speaker measures 3.5 x 12.3 x 5.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.65 pounds (3.3 pounds total).
What's in the Box
GigaWorks T40 Series II Speakers (left, right), stereo-to-stereo audio cable (6 ft.), dual RCA-to-stereo audio TV adapter, power supply adapter, Quick Start leaflet.


With the included adapter, the speakers connect easily to your computer, gaming console, or TV.

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