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creative labs gigaworks t3 21 multimedia speaker system
Creative Labs GigaWorks T3 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System
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List Price: $249.99
Our Price: $252.47
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Creative Labs
EAN: 0000546511541
Feature: Audiophile quality drivers deliver full midrange and clear vibrant highs
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Label: Creative Labs
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Model: 51MF0365AA002
Publisher: Creative Labs
Studio: Creative Labs
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Features
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Audiophile quality drivers deliver full midrange and clear vibrant highs
SLAM desgined subwoofer provides excellent dynamics for deep, tight bass
Low friction volume dial with headphone jack and auxiliary input
Low Standby Power technology minimizes power consumption
Connect to your computer, MP3 player, LCD TV or other stereo audio sources
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Editorial Reviews:
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GigaWorks T3 2.1 Speaker System takes audio enjoyment to a whole new level, with the integration of innovative design, premium components and state-of-the-art technologies. The subwoofer's compact yet high output SLAMdesign delivers excellent dynamics for deep, tight bass. The satellites elegantly house exceptional quality drivers that deliver full midrange and scintillatingly clear highs. GigaWorks T3 also comes with Low Standby Power technology (patent pending) which consumes a negligible amount of power compared to other speaker systems. Features a volume control pod with low friction volume dial and auxiliary input and headphone connection for private listening. A true top performer, GigaWorks T3 offers a pure music listening experience with a style that complements any setup. Package Contents: GigaWorks T3 Left and Right Speakers, SLAM Subwoofer, Volume Control Pod, Stereo-to-Dual RCA Cable, Quick Start Guide.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wow..
Comment: It's an excellent upgrade from my Creative T40...one of the best among bunch of 2.1's. GREAT for music and movies, it must be games too.I can't think about Logitech and other kiddish stuffs other than Creative when it comes to quality...
On the downside may look expensive when you glance the tag but worth each penny.
"fill your room with sound not with speakers"...
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wonderful sound for such a small package
Comment: I recently purchased a new computer, and decided it was time to look for some new speakers. My old Harmon Kardon speakers were OK, but there was a couple of things I didn't like about them. First, the power switch was on the subwoofer (under the desk), and I wanted an easier way to power them on/off. I also didn't particularly care for the sound sound produced based on the speaker footprint; they were big, but they didn't sound big.
I went to one of the local computer stores, and spent some time listening to quite a variety of 2.1 speaker sets (don't have the space or interest for the 5+ speaker sets). The creative labs gigaworks speakers really impressed me. The footprint for both the subwoofer and stereo pair was fairly small, but the sound produced was extremely full. I'm amazed at how far the speaker technology has come since I last looked at computer speakers. Here's my subjective list of pros/cons:
Pros:
* Sound/clarity. I'm not sure how to quantify this, but they do sound wonderful. I would urge anyone considering spending this much money on speakers to actually hear them before buying, as what I think sounds great may not be to your taste. But for me these really satisfy my sound palette.
* Footprint: I don't have a ton of space to work with, and these were fairly compact.
* The volume control. There is a rotary dial volume control that is very easy to use/intuitive. I love digital, but I confess I like the old "analog style" rotary volume control. Place this near your "mouse hand", and it's easy to adjust volume very quickly for any inbound phone calls, etc. And if you turn the volume all the way down, the amp will cut off altogether.
* Headphone/auxiliary jack. This is placed on the rotary dial I mentioned above. Very easy to plug in a set of headphones or other input source as needed.
Cons:
* Price. It's a lot to spend on a computer speakers, at least for me. But I don't regret it.
* For some reason, I didn't receive a power cord in the box. No big deal, the unit accepts a standard "figure 8" power cord, but the cord really should be there.
* The midrange may be a little soft. Again, this is subjective.
In summary, I urge you to give these a listen if you are in the market for a 2.1 speaker set in this price range. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Thanks for reading.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Noticeable difference in the quality of the bass!
Comment: These speakers exceeded my expectations! My previous speaker system was a $100 5.1 Cyber Acoustics set, but the subwoofer in this T3 system is much better! I did a side-by-side comparison and the Creative speakers were definitely better.
I was about to purchase the Bose companion 2.1 system, but these were cheaper and newer.
The release date on the Bose was September 24, 2006
The release date on the Creative was February 9, 2009
So I went ahead and bought the Creative speakers because I figured the technology was newer.
I have a pair of Bose on-ear headphones and they are amazing, so I respect the Bose brand. However, I know Bose products are rarely on sale and there is a considerable mark up on their products. So I thought I'd get a better value with the Creative speakers.
The cool thing about the subwoofer is that it has a three driver configuration so the subwoofer looks like it's three sided. They call it SLAM technology, but that's just silly marketing stuff...
The satellite speakers look great and have a very small footprint.
Creative markets this as having audiophile grade drivers. I'm not an expert, but they sound noticeably better than $100 sets.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome 2.1 speakers
Comment: I have earlier used the Bose 2.1 speakers, but the sound quality in these speakers have surpassed them. The bass is heart thumping, believe me almost once a week I get complaints from my neighbor for even when I am using at lower volumes! The mids and highs are also crystal clear.
Worth the money you are spending on them!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Skeptical at first...
Comment: For two big ones, I wasn't sure if my $25 alienware 2.1 setup needed an upgrade. The audio quality is obviously a lot better. Also, the feature to connect a line in allows me to hook up my TV as well. Both the TV and PC come through at the same time, but it works perfectly as I can quickly send sound through my laptop if not listening to music or could simply disconnect the TV from the volume roller.
All of this was compared to a $75 5.1 setup that would have only gotten in the way and had several reviewers complain of speaker failure.
The only gripe I have is longer better cables could have been used for the Y jack, line in, and power as you never know when these are going to be stretched or stomped on - of course the cheapest thing to upgrade is also the first thing to be neglected.
Thank you Amazon for quick shipment :)
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