Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black)

by Creative

Product Details

Product Manual [359kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006RVPF
• Item model number: 2500
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 17, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Creative's Inspire 2.1 2500 speaker system offers full-bodied sound from a compact design, making it a terrific choice for stereo PC music, game, or movie listening. The system comes with a pair of bookshelf/satellite speakers and a 17-watt powered subwoofer made of reinforced-wood. Convenient speaker stands angle the satellites toward your listening position. The Inspire series aims to provide the highest-value speakers that Creative can offer, balancing cohesive psychoacoustic "imaging," sonic accuracy, and affordability.

The 2500's six-watts-per-channel stereo speakers use Creative's Image Focusing Plate (IFP) design for broad sound dispersion that doesn't interfere with the speakers' natural tonal balance. You can mount the supplied wired remote control anywhere on your desktop so volume adjustments will always be right at your fingertips. The system offers an independent bass-level control and a single stereo minijack (.125-inch) analog audio input.

What's in the Box
Two bookshelf/satellite speakers, a powered subwoofer, a pair of satellite speaker stands, a wired remote control, an AC power adapter, all requisite cabling, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want high-end sound for the low end price.. buy this, August 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black) (Personal Computers)

I first got a chance to listen to these speakers at a friends place, and as soon as i heard them i was practically sold. i just couldnt resist asking questions about it, where he got it from, how much. I was under the impression that my car had a good stereo in it, and that my home stereo sounded great. Well let me tell you that this thing sounds better than practically all those mini hifi stereo systems out there.. which happen to be both bulkier and way more expensive.

These speakers give out the perfect sound.. the equivalent of listening to music on very high quality headphones.. i mean.. you can hear EVERYTHING on these. No hum or background noise, easy to set up, and i have no idea what the previous reviewer was on about when they mentioned they had problems with instalation and their sound card.. what is that about?!?!? all you have to do is simply plug this thing into the line out of your computer.. simple as that.

The woofer box has a knob on the back (not visible from the front) that lets you adjust the about of 'bass' you want.. i have found.. that for the best effect.. it's best to have this turned to 3/4, otherwise there is TOO much bass (and yes there is such a thing) If you turn it to max.. make sure the unit is not playing very loud otherwise you will hear some small noises coming from the woofer. Basically.. have the bass on 3/4 (more than enough) and turn the thing up as loud as you want.. it will sound absolutely fantastic. i bought this thing as soon as i saw it in the shops.. its excellent, and for this price.. it's a dream come true.

When this thing is playing in your bedroom.. walk out of the room and you'll swear the sound is coming from a huge stereo with huge speakers. Walk back in.. and marvel at the fact that all you can see is 2 tiny little speakers next to your monitor and nothing else (the woofer goes underneath your desk) Pumping thumping bass.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price + Great Quality = GREAT SPEAKERS, September 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black) (Personal Computers)

I bought these speakers for my laptop, because as I'm sure you know, the speakers on laptops are terrible. I started looking for speakers online and was overwhelmed by the selection. I wasn't sure what I was looking for, other then reasonably priced, good speakers. I finally came to purchasing these, and they are amazing. I got these for [money amount]with free shipping, and was really surprised by the sound quality. Compared to a [money maount]+ set of speakers, I definitely would chose these and the [money amount]in savings. Overall, these are just what I wanted - great quality, great price.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a great deal for the price., February 6, 2003

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agentfrodo "agentfrodo" (NOVA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black) (Personal Computers)

For 30 bucks (mine had a 20 dollar mail-in rebate when I got it from Best Buy), this is a great deal. I was surprised by the volume and clarity of it for such a small system. The bass is very strong, but you may notice less treble than you are used to when you listen to it. If you add another pair of speakers with the treble up into the source it'll sound fine. And if the desktop speakers are slightly loose you will a notice that they crackle. But if you keep them plugged in tightly there is no problem. They also produce no hum at all which is a pleasant surprise. So all in all a good deal for the price.