Conclusions
Contents
- 1. How Many Satellites For What Purpose?
- 2. What Specifications?
- 3. The Multichannel System And Audio Match Up
- 4. Creative Labs Inspire T5400 Is A Good Start
- 5. Results: It Works
- 6. Creative Inspire T7700: 7.1 For The Reasonable?
- 7. Creative Inspire T7700: 7.1 For The Reasonable? Continued
- 8. Results: Attractive Features
- 9. Creative GigaWorks S750: Gigantic
- 10. Creative GigaWorks S750: Gigantic, Continued
- 11. Results: Cannot Fail To Please
- 12. Logitech X-620: Small Format 6.1
- 13. Logitech X-620: Small Format 6.1, Continued
- 14. Results: Games And Movies First
- 15. Logitech Z-5300: High-end 5.1
- 16. Logitech Z-5300: High-end 5.1, Continued
- 17. Good Results And Great Sound
- 18. Terratec Home Arena TXR884: A New 7.1
- 19. Qualities But Inadequate Bass
- 20. Conclusions
20. Conclusions
The price ranges of the systems we tested vary widely. Obviously, you can't expect the same things from all of them and they are not designed for the same uses or desires. If you want something that is convenient, easy to use and delivers at an affordable price, then go for the Creative T5400 and T7700. If you want more, you must be prepared to spend more and buy the Logitech Z5300. It may be "just" a 5.1, but its power and performance will not disappoint you. Finally, if no financial or space sacrifice is too great, then the Creative GigaWorks is the best system around - 7.1, power, quality sound - it has just about everything. It has also become our benchmark.
| Speaker Systems | Price |
|---|---|
| Creative T5400 (5.1) | $99 |
| Creative T7700 (7.1) | $130 |
| Creative GigaWorks 7.1 | $499 |
| Logitech X-620 (6.1) | $100 |
| Logitech Z5300 (5.1) | $200 |
| Terratec Home Arena TXR884 7.1 | $199 |
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