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Summary: Gigaworks Rocks!!!
Review: I have been into surround sound for about 6 years now, my aging 5.1 Onkyo 939 Bose AM10 system which is still a great sounding solution. However, I thought I would give a media PC system with a projector a try. I purchased the Gigaworks system to support the sound combined with the Creative Audigy 7.1 card and I was not disappointed. The EX surround really excels in a large room giving clear separation of the surround sound channels. The newer movies like Master and Commander really take advantage of the 7.1 channels to move the sounds around the boat which you feel like you are in. The sound is a bit softer and more realistic than the Onkyo, more like the Yamaha sound that many love. The base is way too much (police would be at the door from neighbors complaining) at the normal setting but is easily set to a comfortable level with the wireless remote. I really enjoy listening to music on the system since the sound level can be set low, yet due to the many speakers around the room it can be easily and clearly heard. Throw in Norah Jones on DVD on the XGA projector and man! it is like you are really there watching the sweat run down her face and hearing every sound as clearly as if you are in the room; does not get better than this; like - save your money, no need to attend any more concerts!!! Even my wife (who is normally anti surround sound) loves the surround system projector combo and has given it her official "best thing you ever did" seal of approval. Pros: Easy wiring setup (color coded), wireless remote, great sound, low cost compared to standard surround systems, plenty of power, low distortion at high volume settings, heat produced low compared to other systems.
Cons: The volume display shows 5 green led bars that do not give a good indication of the volume level. Wires included a bit short, you will need extensions for most rooms. I also have the Logitech Z5300 5.1 speakers which are good for my gaming PC, but not really in the same category as the Gigaworks.
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