The new System 5 THX Select represents a perfect combination of incredible sound, easy ... more
home installation and affordable price.It was no simple task to try and improve the System 5 THX Select, which is already an almost perfect speaker set given its pri...
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The new System 5 THX Select represents a perfect combination of incredible sound, easy ... more
home installation and affordable price.It was no simple task to try and improve the System 5 THX Select, which is already an almost perfect speaker set given its pri...
Postage & Packaging: Check Site. Availability: Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days...
Advantages: Easy setup, simple controls Disadvantages: Very low output volume on 5.1 setup, completely unbalanced audio
The speaker look very nice but looks mean very little on a speaker system.
The system is relatively easy to setup with the usual 3 jack plugs used on most PC analogue 5.1 surround sound systems. You have the usual routing of the five speaker cables to take care of which plug into the rear of the control unit. The rear speakers have plenty of cable length to use when positioning the where desired. There is also a large, unique lead that connects the sub to the control unit which is also easily attached. The system comes with a rather bulky power supply that could have been neatly tucked away in the sub box, therefore only requiring a figure 8 power cable to do the powering up side of things but this is, after all, a budget system.
The Controls on the front of the control unit are very basic and easy to get your head around but are ...
Advantages: Quality sound for a low price Disadvantages: Short rear speaker cables
are too short, you can buy extension leads but it would have be nice if Creative just made them only a meter or two longer, this is a common problem in all surround systems I've encountered, everything else is perfect. A sound card or onboard audio with 5.1 sound option is required to take full advantage of the system but thats becoming a standard now on most devices. I use my PC for everything from movies, music, and games and I'm completely satisfied and have been for the past three years, when or if they break down then I'll upgrade.
The system can be bought for about £35, they seem pretty rare now, looks like they've been replaced by newer versions. Best bet is to keep an eye out for them on ebay. ...
Advantages: Almost everything, price, EMUK101, performance Disadvantages: None, This card makes it not to go for any other card
Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1
I own this card, bought for connecting my Mercury 5.1 Home Theatre system. This review shares my experiences with this card.
First of all let me point out important specs. I don't give full technical specifications as it is easily available in the net.
Main specs
These are the main specs that are to be highlighted.
Patened EMUK 101 Effects Processor
Separate EMUK101 Music Synthesis Engine
Up to 32MB of samples into host memory for professional music reproduction.
Environmental Audio and 3D Audio Technology
User selectable settings, Microsoft DirectX sound support, Dolby Pro Logic And EAX support.
Supports MPU-401 UART mode, supports AC97 (16 bit).
15 pin Female port for joystick connection.
My Opinion
This card is really a very good performer. I ...
