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 great bang for the buck February 8, 2010
M. Page (DC, USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are looking for speakers for your computer then you can't do much better than this 2.1 Genius system. The highs and mids are pretty good and the bass is awesome. If you live in a dorm or an apartment you probably don't need anything louder than this--36 watts rms is plenty loud. I think the entry level 2.1 systems from Creative and Altec Lansing ($25-$30) put out about 12 watts. If you are considering one of those but are scared that they may lack some oomph, get this and you won't be disappointed.
The desk top control is very convenient once you find a spot for it on your desk. There is a 3.5 mm input jack on the back and two 3.5 mm cords are included (one for your computer and one for your mp3 player I presume). There are also two mic jacks (front and back), RCA inputs on the back, and a headphone jack on the front. There is no separate control for the subwoofer, but if you want to shut the subwoofer off, just turn the bass all the way down.
This system also works very well as speakers for your MP3 player. If you are willing to forgo the convenience of an iPod specific docking system, you can get a much better sound out of this system for less money.
I notice that the shipping weight is listed at 44 pounds. That must be a typo. This is a small system that weighs about ten pounds.
Amazing Sound! August 25, 2008
AR (USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this system mainly because it looked pretty cool, and secondly because of the price. Frankly I was not expecting much out of it because of the price, but I was happily surprised when I received it and it practically blew my room mate out of the room! The sub woofer roars when turned all the way up, but unfortunately the satellites sound a little flat. The control base is really nice and looks great next to my computer, and the controls are very easy to use. The only real problem is the fact that the satellites are flat. I have mine hooked up with an old set of Altec Lansing speakers (running off a headphone cable splitter) and they fill in the sound nicely. Another nice thing about the system is the option for multiple inputs (ie DVD player R/W). Overall this is a great system for the price, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Sweet deal! April 8, 2009
ReigningThunder (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was hoping that the sound on this system wouldn't be cheesy with just a little bit of bass and a little bit of treble, just enough to make me want more. But when it arrived and I hooked it up, the sound was incredible. I have it connected to my video game system selector and the XBOX 360 Start Up sounds nearly blew me away. (And no, it wasn't turned all the way up.) It's great for music and gives good bass for it, too. I think I may have been more impressed with the sound coming from my 360, though. The control unit is heavy and feels more expensive than this really is. The subwoofer is decently sized..not big enough to cause a space problem in your room but big enough to make your video games sound awesome. This is perfect for sitting by a computer or being set up in a bedroom. Five stars!
I wholeheartedly recommend these speakers August 7, 2009
Scott Helms (Decatur, GA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was extremely pleased on taking the advice of others who had reviewed this speaker system. It truly does deliver amazing sound for the price. It is completely night-and-day compared to my old computer's speakers. wow - definitely very happy I bought these!
WOW!!! Incredible Sound Quality! June 23, 2010
Thomas E. Lenagh (SC USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent computer sound system. I'm a home studio hobby-ist who looks for great sound. This system has great sound for the price. It caught my 19 year old son's attention when he saw it, but when he heard it his mouth dropped open and he gave me one of those envious looks and said, "Where did you find this, and what did it cost?"
I replied, "Found it while researching sound systems. Before I tell you what I paid, you tell me what you think I paid." He gave it a closer look and said, "I'll bet it had to run at least $350."
"Really," I said, "well I'm glad I shopped around...It was less than $50 on Amazon for a brand new system." He literally fell into a chair and slumped down. Once he recovered we both had a good laugh.
Cudos to Amazon and Genius for making me look "with-it" in my son's eye - if only for a short time.
Thanks, Thomas
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