... I got bored one day and tried most of them out with my iPod to see which speakers were the best! I ended up with this Labtec Pulse 285 and here is why!
I compared:
Labtec Pulse 285
Philips SPA1300 2.1 Speakers.
Philips SPA2600 5.1 PC Speakers.
+ more... (sorry i can't remember the others!)
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Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact designMount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer ou...
Postage & Packaging: £4.95 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer ...
Postage & Packaging: £3.89 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer ...
Postage & Packaging: £3.89 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer ...
Postage & Packaging: £3.89 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer out of the way, and you'll get quality sound performance. Set-up is simple, and you can adjust the volume easily with the included control pod.
Postage & Packaging:£3.89 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer out of the way, and you'll get quality sound performance. Set-up is simple, and you can adjust the volume easily with the included control pod.
Postage & Packaging:£3.89 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's ... more
Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer out of the way, and you'll get quality sound performance. Set-up is simple, and you can adjust the volume easily with the included control pod.
Postage & Packaging:£3.89 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: 2 Speakers, 1 Subwoofer . Compact . Very Good Value . Disadvantages: You may prefer a more powerful subwoofer for more bass .
...I ended up with this Labtec Pulse 285 and here is why!
I compared:
Labtec Pulse 285
Philips SPA1300 2.1 Speakers.
Philips SPA2600 5.1 PC Speakers.
+ more... (sorry i can't remember the others!)
Don't be fooled by the 'seemingly' low 6 Watt figure. On paper 6 Watts may seem a bit weak next to the competitors but when tested among 5 other setups these speakers are very loud and even still very ... ...can't start up your own nightclub with these but you get a lot more than you need for PC speakers!
In reality the only difference you notice between the price ranges was the amount of bass being produced from the subwoofers.
I do like my music and bass has to be there to give the full effect which is why I have a 1400 Watt subwoofer in my car. The most powerful PC/Laptop subwoofer i tested was only 20 Watts or so - not really worth ... more
I used to work in a warehouse that stocked these and all the other brands/models. I got bored one day and tried most of them out with my iPod to see which speakers were the best! I ended up with this Labtec Pulse 285 and here is why!
I compared: Labtec Pulse 285 Philips SPA1300 2.1 Speakers. Philips SPA2600 5.1 PC Speakers. + more... (sorry i can't remember the others!)
Don't be fooled by the 'seemingly' low 6 Watt figure. On paper 6 Watts may seem a bit weak next to the competitors but when tested among 5 other setups these speakers are very loud and even still very clear with volume at 100%. Don't get me wrong you can't start up your own nightclub with these but you get a lot more than you need for PC speakers! In reality the only difference you notice between the price ranges was the amount of bass being produced from the subwoofers. I do like my music and bass has to be there to give the full effect which is why I have a 1400 Watt subwoofer in my car. The most powerful PC/Laptop subwoofer i tested was only 20 Watts or so - not really worth arguing over!
The speakers look the part too in a very smart black with silver accents and the front of the smaller speakers being covered in cloth for better sound quality i assume. The construction seems very robust and it would take a very hard impact before these would show any sign of giving up on you. I'm sure these will last for many years. Also included is a volume control/power unit that is attached and sits in front of your monitor (or wherever you place it) so that it can be very easily accessed - everybody likes to be lazy sometimes...
Very easy to set up; a 3.5mm headphone style wire goes into the audio out (or headphone jack), while it is powered by a mains socket.
If you're on a budget and looking at cheaper speakers, take the step up to £17.99 for a very good buy. I have now had these for over half a year, used everyday and have no problems or concerns with them.
I bought this for £17.99 from Argos and, as with all electrical items, you get a 1 year warranty.
Advantages: 2 Speakers, 1 Subwoofer. Compact. Very Good Value. Disadvantages: You may prefer a more powerful subwoofer for more bass.
...I ended up with this Labtec Pulse 285 and here is why!
I compared:
Labtec Pulse 285
Philips SPA1300 2.1 Speakers.
Philips SPA2600 5.1 PC Speakers.
+ more... (sorry i can't remember the others!)
Don't be fooled by the 'seemingly' low 6 Watt figure. On paper 6 Watts may seem a bit weak next to the competitors but when tested among 5 other setups these speakers are very loud and even still very clear with volume at 100%. Don't get me wrong you ... ...get a lot more than you need for PC speakers!
In reality the only difference you notice between the price ranges was the amount of bass being produced from the subwoofers.
I do like my music and bass has to be there to give the full effect which is why I have a 1400 Watt subwoofer in my car. The most powerful PC/Laptop subwoofer i tested was only 20 Watts or so - not really worth arguing over!
The speakers look the part too in a very smart black ...
Tech777 27.08.2007
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1 x subwoofer - 4 Watt - wired, 2 x satellite speaker - 1 Watt - wired
1 x subwoofer - 4 Watt - wired
Driver Details
Satellite speaker : 1 x full-range driver - 3"
Driver Details
Subwoofer : 1 x subwoofer driver - 4" - Max-X, Satellite speaker : 1 x full-range driver - 3"
Manufacturer's product description
Don't give up great sound just because you're on a budget or your desk is full - Labtec's Pulse 285 speaker system delivers great value and full sound in a compact design. Mount the satellite speakers to your wall and tuck the powerful Max-X subwoofer out of the way, and you'll get quality sound performance. Set-up is simple, and you can adjust the volume easily with the included control pod.
