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Summary: What do you wanna do?
Review: Like all sound systems, the value of this system depends on what you want to do. If you want a to enjoy music on a boat, trip, or on your computer without tinny and pathetic sound, then the PC Works sub+sat is perfect. it runs on relatively little power, and for that amount of power, pounds. its bass setting in the back lets you set it to whatever you want and forget about it. the volume control is easy to use, and let's you set your computer's volume to a default and forget it as well. the super long cords for the satellites allow for a lot of flexibility in placement. for sound itself, the little baby can really pound and sounds very clean. it can sound tinny at times, and is most definately not going to compete with a pair of Klipschs any time soon. however, for around thew same price, you WILL be hard pressed to find better. just don't expect miracles out of it and you will be most pleased. if you can, i would recommend going for the moreexpensive Sound Works Digital, also by CSW. it features a larger subwoofer and sats, and just sounds sharper and provides more boom in the bass. it is slightly more expensive, but you pay for what you get. in all, if you keep an open mind, and do not get too excited by the hype on the box, you will enjoy the CSW100s.
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Summary: Good sound ruined by radio interference.
Review: Like some of the other reviewers, I have had serious radio interference with these speakers which basically makes them unusable. Granted, I live on an upper floor in an apartment building in the city, but still, I haven't had this kind of trouble with any of the other speakers I've used previously with my computer. Basically, this unit has too many cables, they are too long, and -- most importantly -- they are poorly shielded. Also, they are hard wired into the unit so you can't substitute your own. This seems like a silly place to cut corners. I'm going to take these back to the store and try something else.
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Summary: Why bother spending more on speakers when it's only a PC?
Review: Not wishing to spend a large amount of money on my PC's computer speakers but not liking the factory speakers included on my computer I took a leap of faith and purchased the Cambridge 3-Piece system because of its low price compared to some of the units out there.The system includes a large woofer and 2 tweaks that can extend up to 4-5 feet. The volume is controlled by a switch attached to the speaker's wires that can stretch 2-3 feet. The bass is controlled by the back of the woofer and overall installation of the speakers is very easy. It's amazing how much high quality sound I get from these speakers when running my computer's DVD player. Even with 3 speakers, the sound still gives you the movie theater feeling of having the sound go from left to right. I own a large TV but still prefer to watch some DVDs on my 19" monitor because of the sound quality from the Cambridge speakers. (On a side note, recently I tried hooking up the speakers to my DVD's headphone jack and it worked giving me a cheap speaker system. The speakers are powered by themselves so they increase the sound from your DVD movie to whatever volume or bass level you like.) I also own a large amount of PC games and if you're an avid gamer you have no idea what you're missing by not having a quality speaker system. Many of today's PC games were meant to have not only a good sound card but excellent speakers that allow the user to appreciate the sound that the programmers meant to be a part of the game's atmosphere. Some games are scarier, more exciting, etc. with a good set of speakers such as this. You can buy better speaker systems than this but why bother with more speakers until they invent affordable computer screens that stretch a few feet. The 3-piece Cambridge system is more than enough for anything you may use on your PC.
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Summary: I was surprised
Review: Now I consiter myself a hardcore gamer. So for me I always get the bets hardwair I can. But when I went to get new sperkers I started reaching about the difrent typs of spekers. I fnal came to the disishon that I would get the Cambridge sound works pc works spekers. now dont think there not good because of the price. These are the best spekers I have ever owned and that includs my stero spekers. I am siting hear with the spekers a max and my house is shaking and I cant hear any sound disotion. Thes spekers are relly grate evry gamer sould have a pair of these!
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Summary: Unbeatable value
Review: OK. I read some of these reviews, and bought the kit. And they are great. If you follow the instructions, the sound quality is very impressive. Do put the woofer on the floor, with the wall behind it. Do adjust the PC sound to about 70% of full volume, then adjust the CSW volume level (this stops most of the hissing and clicking). The build quality is astounding for equipment at this price level. They haven't skimped on cable length, the pots (volume controls) are smooth, the power supply is well up to the job, the satellite speakers don't slide around on the desk. Top design, top construction, top quality sound (ok, Golden-ears - you can get better - but need to spend LOADS more to do so). If you actually like music, and listen to it on your computer, don't settle for anything less. One unusual observation: the cat was quite puzzled by the subwoofer, and spent half an hour listening to it from a distance of about 10mm. She must have been a headbanger in a previous life.
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Summary: Cheap but powerful speakers
Review: Paying (little cash), I was not expecting a great deal of volume from this speakers. Consider this, some cheap non amplified speakers cost near $15 dollars and for double that price, you would expect about double the quality. Well, let me tell you, this baby more than quad-triples the sound of those speakers. The Creative labs PC WORKS 1000 system comes complete with the 2 satelitte cubes, the subwoofer, power adapter, audio inputer cable, mounting stands, velcro attachments and screws. Installation was very easy, just plug the speakers in the back of the sub, plug in the power adapter in the power source and the audio cable in the sub and the source. The included manual is quite small but is adequate enough to help you set up and get the system running. They have recommendations on placement and volume. I plugged my system into a discman first. When I first turned it on I was amazed at the power of the bass. The OOMPHS really shocked me. Concerning the volume, this is one of the problems I have with the system. First off, the volume is somewhat hard to find the appropriate setting. (There is a bass adjustmant on the sub and a volume control on the audio cable) Finding a balance in bass and treble is quite hard. When the bass level is at 50% (as set when you first get the system), the bass tends to overpower the treble at lower volumes while the treble overpowers the bass at high volumes. Solving this problems involves alot of tweaking and depends on the type of music you listen to. My second problem with this system is the supplied velcro strips. These were supposed to be used to mount to a wall. I was obviously skeptical at the concept but I tried it anyway. About 3 days after mounting them to the wall, on one of the speakers, the velcro pad unstuck from the speaker so the speaker fell. After re-sticking it, almost a day later, the velcro pad stuck to the wall unstuck so the other speaker fell. After this happened, it is obvious that the actual sticking surface which attaches to the wall/speaker is too weak, not the velcro. If you decide to use the velcro, let the pads stick to the surfaces for atleast 2 days before mounting the speaker to the wall. Those 2 problems are my only ones, other than that the volume is excellent. You will be suprised about the amount of volume you can get from this system. Its hard to explain,...hear the sound, you will be amazed..... In conclusion, if you think about it, the cost of these speakers warrant it to be a typical speaker system for any computer and can easily be used for a small home theatre system. The speakers are magnetically shielded so you can mount them to your monitor. If you got extra cash and you want neighbours 2 or 3 houses down the road to hear you, consider pumping out that cash for a more expensive system. But for regular people like me on a budget, this system is an excellent solution for any sound need.
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Summary: great value
Review: Pros: low price, decent sound, unobtrusive, easy to set up. Unlike some 3 or 5-piece systems, the PC Works bass unit is shielded, in case you ever need to put it close to your monitor. Cons: though it seems a bit silly to complain that a $50 set of speakers offers less than perfect sound reproduction -- heck, I've spent far more than that on speaker wire -- the "subwoofer" in this set is not really a subwoofer at all. It's a woofer, and exhibits a rather uneven frequency response. Still, the sound is fine for games and most Internet music content. As long as you aren't expecting them to sound like a good pair of living room speakers -- don't believe the hype on the box -- you probably won't be disappointed.
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Summary: A compact audio dynamo!
Review: The Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks speaker system was designed by Audio Hall of Fame member Henry Kloss and made in partnership with Creative Labs, the company that also manufactures Soundblaster audio cards for PC's. Simply put, this compact computer speaker system is an absolute dynamo!! It consists of two 3-inch X 3-inch X 3-inch satellite cubes, a 9-inch X 6-inch X 6-inch subwoofer unit, and a wired remote volume control unit. The subwoofer is the central unit in the system. In addition to pumping out a deep, mellifluous, natural sounding bass into the room, it provides amplification for the satellites. It doesn't take long at all to get the Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks speaker system set up and running. Here's all you have to do: * Connect one of the volume controller's 6-foot leads to the computer's "audio out" port, and the other lead to the subwoofer. * Connect each satellite's 10-foot lead to the subwoofer. * Plug the subwoofer into household current. * As the instruction manual points out, the human ear can't distinguish the location of bass frequencies; so subwoofer placement is not critical. I suggest placing it on or near the floor on a low-lying shelf. For best results, don't place anything within 4 inches directly in front of the subwoofer. After setting up my Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks speakers, I really put them through their paces. I test drove them with music as diverse as Beethoven's "Spring" violin sonata and "The Best of the Guess Who." I played a variety of computer games. And, I watched the movie "Gladiator" in my computer's DVD player. In all cases, The sound from these little Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks gems was simply magnificent... at all times, crisp, clear, well balanced, and natural. Never any distortion, fuzziness, or clipping, regardless of how loud I set the volume. I "discovered" Cambridge SoundWorks speaker systems a couple years ago, when I bought an "Ensemble IV" satellite/subwoofer system for my stereo. When I first bought it, I was amazed at the sound quality that emanated from that miniature dynamo; two years later I'm still amazed. The Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks is as good as my "Ensemble IV" system; in fact, I rate it as the best computer speaker system I've ever heard. Considering its very inexpensive price tag, it also a system that packs a huge "bang for the buck" for consumers. So, if you're looking for a new computer speaker system that will bring your games, music, and movies alive, look no farther that Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks. Go ahead... buy 'em and set 'em up... then kick back and enjoy the music!!
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Summary: Great speakers for its price
Review: The sound quality is tooo good......its a must have..
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Summary: CREATIVE LABS IS THE BEST!
Review: The sound that these speakers produce is unbelievable! They sound better than my mom's platform system. They will give your mp3's and wav's super powers. The bass from the kicker is very clear and low. The only thing I would recommend is to put a shirt or something soft under the kicker if you set it up on a desk because there will be too much "buzz." Great name, great price ... super deal!
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