en-us http://www.productwiki.com/multimedia-speakers/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t6100/ The Creative Labs Inspire T6100 is a 5.1 channel, multi-speaker multimedia system that includes five satellite speakers and one subwoofer with a 5.25” long-throw driver designed to deliver powerful bass. An affordable and less powerful downgrade from the wireless GigaWorks G550W, the wired Inspire T6100 offers a much reduced peak power output of 135w (versus 620w) and nominal power output of 76w (versus 310w). In addition, the T6100 only includes an audio line-in input jack and headphone jack (it has no SPDIF input jack). Each speaker in the T6100, however, features both a hi-fi performance mid-range driver and tweeter (versus just... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:44:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t6100/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2421/ The Altec Lansing VS2421 multimedia system includes a pair of 2.5” speakers and one 5.25” subwoofer designed to fit conveniently underneath an office desk. A massive upgrade from the VS1520 and VS2420, the VS2421 offers a 56w peak power output (versus 16/6w), a 28w nominal power output (versus 8/3w), a superior frequency of 35Hz-20000Hz (versus 80/140Hz-15000/20000Hz), and a much improved signal-to-noise ratio of 80dB (versus 70/75dB). The VS2421 also includes a headphone jack, a secondary input jack for MP3/CD/iPod players, and a microphone jack (not included in previous models). In addition, the VS2421 features a wired external remote for easy fingertip... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:08:26 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2421/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2521/ The Altec Lansing VS2521 multimedia system includes a pair of 2.5” speakers and one 2.25” subwoofer designed to fit easily into small, crowded spaces. An upgrade from the VS2421, the VS2521 offers an improved signal-to-noise ratio of 85dB (versus 80dB) and a superior frequency of 30Hz-20kHz (versus 35Hz-20kHz). The VS2521, however, maintains the VS2421’s 56w peak power output and 28w nominal power output. The VS2521 also features high tech, acoustically transparent metal grills and a unique design that lets users operate the speakers either in a horizontal or vertical configuration. In addition, the VS2521 comes equipped with a front panel headphone... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:08:32 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2521/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-system-35/  The Yamaha YST System 35 is a speaker set that includes 2 YSTM7W speakers and 1-YSTMS10 subwoofer.  It comes in black or computer white colors.    The speakers have magnetic shielding to make sure that they do not interfere with the video display or ruin any computer hard drives.  The cones for the speakers are made out of spruce pulp, the same material that is used to make piano sound boards.  It comes with a headphone output jack to allow the consumer to use the Yamaha YST System 35 to drive the headphone sound output better than a computer sound card... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:53:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-system-35/ http://www.productwiki.com/logitech-z-4/ Enjoy the elegant styling and premium sound of Logitech´s Z-4 speaker system, featuring a modern, home-audio inspired design and advanced driver technology. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:18:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/logitech-z-4/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms201/ The Yamaha YSTMS201 is a multimedia speaker set with a strong bass background.  It is compatible with PC and Mac computers, game systems, as well as audio sources such as a CD player, a MD Recorder or a cassette deck.  Since it states a cassette deck as a primary compatibility, it is important to note that the Yamaha YSTM201 is not state of the art so is not the best choice for someone looking for the newest speaker set available.  It does however have magnetic shielding to avoid distorting any monitors, a 30W power capability, a large volume control knob, and... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:40:38 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms201/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-bxr1121/ The Altec Lansing BXR1121 multimedia system includes two satellite speakers and one subwoofer. An upgrade from the two-speaker BXR1120, the BXR1121 actually shares more in common with the two-speaker, one-subwoofer Altec Lansing VS2421 from the VS series. In fact, the BXR1121 is somewhat of a downgrade from the VS2421. For instance, the BXR1121 maintains a weaker peak power output of 30w (versus 56w) and a reduced nominal power output of 15w (versus 28w). The BXR1121, however, does offer two additional features not contained on the VS2421, including an MP3 cradle and two audio line-in input jacks versus just one. The BXR1121... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:31:50 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-bxr1121/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2420/ The Altec Lansing VS2420 are a pair of custom-engineered, full-range ported computer multimedia speakers designed to deliver high quality sound at perfect accuracy. Competing with the VS1520, the VS2420 offers an improved peak power output of 16w (versus 6w), a higher nominal power output of 8w (versus 3w), and an improved frequency of 85Hz-20000Hz (versus 140Hz-15000Hz). The VS2420, however, offers a lower signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB (versus 75dB). The VS2420 also includes a magnetic shield, one headphone jack, and a secondary input jack that lets the user connect their MP3 player, CD player, or iPod to the speakers without disconnecting them... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:08:22 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs2420/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm100/  The Yamaha YSTM100 is a speaker set with two full range monitor speakers.  Comprised of 20 watts/channel these speakers are designed to work with a computer system.  They are portable and have easy access controls that are located on the front panel.  The sound is surround, using the Yamaha 3D Enhancement YMERSION circuit.  It has bass, treble, balance, and master volume controls.  There is also 2 inputs.  One is an adjustable line output for a subwoofer, allowing the system to be expanded upon, and the other is an output for headphones.  It has magnetic shielding to protect both monitors and computer... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:06 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm100/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm40/  The Yamaha YSTM49 is a 24-watt powered multimedia speaker released in 2002.  It comes with two satellites with 12-watts a piece.  One of the satellites has a volume knob as well as a headphone output to allow the speakers to drive the headphones capabilities better than most sound cards could do on their own.  That same satellite has bass and treble controls as well.  Both speakers have magnetic shielding to prevent any damage to a computer or monitor nearby.  There is a subwoofer output jack so that the system can be expanded for a deeper and more vibrant sound.  The input... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:12 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm40/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystmsw8/ The Yamaha YSTMSW8 is a powered subwoofer released in 2001.  As with most sound equipment released along with it, the subwoofer uses Yamaha Active Servo Technology to optimize the interactions between speaker, the enclosure, and the amplifier. The YST line are all compatible with IBM PC computers, Macs, portable CD players, cassette players, game consoles and any standard audio output jacket.  It also is an item that will be difficult to find new, and may only be able to be purchased used.  The amplifier output is 15 watts, the frequency response 40 Hz - 250 Hz, it has a 5" cone... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:41:12 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystmsw8/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-bxr1120/ The Altec Lansing BXR1120 are a pair of custom-engineered, full-range ported computer multimedia speakers designed to deliver clean, full-spectrum sound at a high accuracy. The first in the BXR series, the BXR1120 is a massive downgrade from the multi-speaker, isobaric subwoofer multimedia systems from the FX series, but a match for some of the lower end speakers in the VS series. In fact, the BXR1120 maintains many similarities to the VS1520, including 6w of peak power output and 3w of nominal power output. The BXR1120, however, does not use the VS1520’s unique design which lets it be placed either horizontally or... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:56:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-bxr1120/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm8/  The Yamaha YSTM8 is a full range, 5 watts/channel powered monitor speaker set that was released in 2001.  It has dual stereo inputs.  That means that the sound card can be plugged into one input and a portable media device (CD player, radio, cassette) into the other.  This is great for computer games which have boring background music.  The speakers themselves have spruce speaker cones, the same material used to make piano sound boards.  The Yamaha YSTM8 speaker set has a subwoofter output jack which allows the system to be expanded upon as well as a headphone output jack.  It has... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:22 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm8/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms30/  The Yamaha YSTMS30 is a 3-piece multimedia speaker/subwoofer that delivers 30 watts of power.  That is 6 watts per satellite and 18 watts produced by the subwoofer.  It has a frequency response of 40Hz - 20kHz and an input sensitivity of 200mV.  The drivers are a 5" multi-range cone driver for the subwoofer and 2" oval cone satellite drivers.  The volume control and power switch are located on one of the satellites for convenience.  The speaker set has magnetic shielding to prevent the technology from interfereing with monitors or other magnetic computer equipment (such as a hard drive).  The speaker set... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:33 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms30/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms35d/ The Yamaha YST-MS35D is a 30 watt 3-piece speaker system that was released in 2001.  It has magnetic shielding to avoid causing distortion to monitors, a square 'ergonomic' design, 2" satellite speakers to place around the room for a more enveloping sound, a 45Hz bass, and a USB plug and play architecture.  The volume controls are placed directly on one of the satellite speakers to make it easy to put the controls within reach.  Since the Yamaha YST-MS35D was designed and released for 2001 it is not the right purchase for someone looking for state of the art, newly designed equipment.... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:40:48 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms35d/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-hd50/ The Creative Labs GigaWorks HD50 are a pair of ultra-compact, high-definition satellite speakers designed to offer smooth, professional quality music from a PC or MP3 player. A giant upgrade from the 2-speaker SBS 245, the GigaWorks HD50 offers an increased peak power output (62w versus 8w) and nominal power output (36w versus 4w). Unlike the primitive SBS 245, the speakers in the HD50 include both a mid-range driver and a Titanium Super Tweeter. In addition, the HD50 relies on Creative High Definition and BasXPort technology to provide strong lows and a substantial bass readily comparable to a subwoofer. The HD50 also... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:30:53 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-hd50/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm7/  The Yamaha YSTM7 is a full range, 5 watts/channel speaker set that is designed primarily for use with computers.  Released in 2001, the YSTM7 claims to be compatible with any operating system or processor.  It includes magnetic shielding to protect both monitors and other computer equipment from being disrupted by proximity to the speakers.  The speaker cones are made out of spruce pulp, the same material that is used to make piano sound boards.  The speakers include a subwoofer output jack to allow the consumer to expand the system.  A headphone output jack is also included so that the speakers can... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:17 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm7/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-fx4021/ The Altec Lansing FX4021 multimedia system includes a pair of satellite speakers and one subwoofer. The first system in the Altec Lansing FX series, the FX4021 changes pace from past models in the VS series by featuring an isobaric subwoofer that includes two (versus one) 5.25” drivers lodged in a single cabinet and positioned to deliver deeper bass in a smaller enclosure space. In addition, each speaker (two total) in the FX40210 system contains both a 40mm mid-range driver and one 18mm high-end tweeter (versus just a mid-range driver). The FX4021 also outperforms its peers by offering an improved peak power... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:38:39 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-fx4021/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t10/ The Creative Labs Inspire T10 are a pair of high-quality performance speakers engineers with a stylish “good” look and glossy, sleek exterior. The second set of speakers in the Creative Labs Inspire series, the T10 is actually in fact a slight upgrade from the Inspire A200. The T10 hosts a an increased peak power output of 20w (versus 18w) and nominal power output of 10w (versus 9w). Unlike the A200, however, the Inspire T10’s speakers includes both a 3” mid-range driver and a 1” high-end tweeter. The T10 also features a built-in headphone jack, and audio in-line connector for MP3/CD/iPod players,... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:44:30 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t10/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs1520/ The Altec Lansing VS1520 are a pair of custom-engineered, full-range ported computer multimedia speakers intended to deliver clean, full-spectrum sound at high accuracy. The first in the VS series, the VS1520 offers a peak power output of 6w and nominal power output of 3w. The VS1520 also features a distinctive design that includes acoustically transparent metal mesh grilles and metallic finished cabinets designed to fit alongside today’s stylishly built computers and monitors. In addition, the VS1520’s unique design lets users place it either horizontally or vertically, while still maintaining an aesthetically pleasing look. Furthermore, the Lansing VS1520 includes a front panel... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:07:54 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-vs1520/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms50/ The Yamaha YSTMS50 is a speaker set with a slant-baffle design. Released in 2001 the speaker set delivers 80 watts of total power, 20 watts per satellite speaker (1kHz, 4 Ohms) and 40 watts for the subwoofer (100Hz, 5 Ohms). The satellite speakers are 2-way to enhance the highs of the sound.  The speaker set includes magnetic shielding to prevent the internal mechanisms from causing monitor distortion or destroying magnetic memory devices.  A frequency response of 32Hz-20kHz is delivered with a crossover frequency of 200Hz for the subwoofer and 12kHz for the satellites.  It has an input sensitivity of 200mV. In... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:41:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms50/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms28/  The Yamaha YSTMS28 is a three-piece powered multimedia speaker set.  It includes 2 - 5 watt satellite speakers and 1-YSTMSW8W speaker.  The output is 25 watts in total and the frequency response is 40 Hz - 20 kHz.  The speaker set was released in 2001 so it is good to know that it has magnetic shielding to protect monitors and computer equipment from interference.  It includes its subwoofer for deep and powerful sound and a headphone output jack for those times when you can't blast loud music for everyone else to hear.  It has dual stereo inputs which means that a... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:27 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms28/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms55d/  The Yamaha YSTMS55D is a 3-piece powered multimedia speaker/subwoofer system that delivers a total of 80 watts of power.  Unlike others in the line, this speaker system has a USB plug and play architecture for easy installation and use.  The design is a slant-baffle design that includes a headphone output jack on the satellite speaker, Yamaha's YST bass enhancement, and a total weight of 23.15 lbs.  The individual output powers of the pieces are 20 watts per satellite and 40 watts for the subwoofer.  The frequency response is 32 Hz - 20 kHz with a crossover frequency of 200Hz for the... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:39 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystms55d/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-a200/ The Creative Labs Inspire A200 multimedia system includes two stylishly designed satellite speakers and one a strong-bass woof subwoofer. Designed as a low-grade, affordable downgrade from the Creative Labs I-Trigue 300, the Inspire A200 offers a reduced peak power output (18w versus 48w) and nominal power output (9w versus 24w). The A200 also includes one audio line-in input jack so that users can connect the speakers to various external devices including MP3/CD/iPod players, PCs, and notebooks. In addition, the A200 features a conveniently located volume control and a slim/design. The Creative Labs Inspire A200 is priced at $29.99, a $70 savings... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:43:49 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-a200/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t3100/ The Creative Labs Inspire T3100 multimedia system includes two two-way satellite speakers and a bass-optimized subwoofer designed to deliver pulsating sound waves. An upgrade from the Inspire A200, the T3100 offers an improved peak power output (56w versus 20w) and an increased nominal power output (29w versus 10w). Unlike the A200, the T3100’s speakers include both a midrange driver and a tweeter. In addition, each satellite speaker features a flared port for lower and cleaner bass response, not to mention a stylish metal grille that complements a desktop or laptop. The T3100 also includes one headphone jack and convenient volume/bass controls.... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:44:37 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t3100/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm101/ The Yamaha YSTM101 is a speaker set perfect for a computer system.  It is compatible with all operating systems and processors, it just needs an audio output jack to connect through.  The speakers have magnetic shielding to make sure that the internal mechanisms do not affect the video display for any device, nor interfere with the hard drives or any other magnetic storage media.  On the speakers themselves there is a headphone output jack.  When headphones are plugged into the front of the speakers they automatically mute while the amplifier drives the sound through the headphones with greater quality than the... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:39:37 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ystm101/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t6200/ The Creative Labs Inspire T6200 is a 5.1 channel, multi-speaker multimedia audio system that includes two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker with an adjustable stand. An upgrade from the Inspire T6100, the T6200 is powered by Creative’s CMSS Upmix technology cited as producing exceptional audio and unparalleled performance. The T6200, however, does offer a slightly lower maximum power output of 140w (versus 150w) and nominal power output of 70w (versus 76w). The T6200 also features dual cone drivers on each speaker, a comprehensive wired remote control, and a flexible, easily-placed design that allows users to stack the rear... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:44:48 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-inspire-t6200/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-t20/ The Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 are a pair of true two-way speakers with a midrange driver composed out of high-tech woven glass fiber. A downgrade from the GigaWorks HD50, the T20 offers a reduced peak power output of 56w (versus 62w) and nominal power output of 28w (versus 36w). The T20, however, includes both an audio in-line and a headphone jack (versus just an audio in-line jack). The T20 also includes an expressive tweeter in each speaker, not to mention BasXPort technology engineered to enhance low end sound by efficiently channeling sound waves from the speaker’s inner chamber to the soundstage.... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:30:58 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-t20/ http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-g550w/ The Creative Labs GigaWorks G550W is a 5.1 channel, multi-speaker, and wireless multimedia system that includes five satellite speakers, one transmitter, one receiver, and one subwoofer with an 8” long-throw driver designed to deliver powerful bass. A massive upgrade from the Creative Labs I-Trigue and SBS speaker systems, the GigaWorks G550W offers a whopping peak power output of 620w (versus 8/48w), nominal power output of 310w (versus 4/24w), and frequency response of 35Hz-20kHz (versus 40/90Hz-20kHz). The G550W also contains one audio line-in jack, one SPDIF input jack, and one headphone jack. In addition, the G550W features a wireless/infrared remote, plus each... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:20:12 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/creative-labs-gigaworks-g550w/ http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-fx5051/ The Altec Lansing FX5051 multimedia system includes four satellite speakers and one subwoofer. Part of the FX series, the FX5051 is the first Altec Lansing multimedia system to offer two front speakers, two rear speakers, and one center speaker versus just two speakers. In addition, each speaker comes equipped with both a 40mm midrange driver and one 18mm high-end tweeter. Like its peer, the FX4021, the FX5051 also features an isobaric subwoofer that in this case contains two 6.5” long-throw woofers (versus 5.25”). Unlike its predecessors in the FX and VS series, the FX5051 also includes a USB port that supporters... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:39:38 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/altec-lansing-fx5051/