Creative Labs I-trigue L3500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker)

by Creative

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000ADY4L
• Item model number: 51MF0255AA000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Let the rich and warm notes of Creative I-Trigue L3500 2.1 speaker system entertain you. The exquisite miniature tower-like sytle of I-Trigue L3500 satellite speaker incorporates a Lateral Firing Transducer (LFT), and 2 premium Titanium micro drivers, adding acoustic fidelity beyond ordinary desktop speakers.

Typical of high end home stereo speakers, you'll benefit from 2 amplifiers, one each dedicated to the LFT driver, and Titanium micro drivers allowing peak performance from each speaker. You'll experience a fuller, more expansive soundstage and stronger lower mid range audio, creating a seamless blend of low, mid and high audio output. Combined with the power from the 30 Watt RMS subwoofer - you're in for a soul-stirring, desktop music performance of symphonic proportions.

What's in the box

Lateral Firing Transducer (LFT), 2 premium Titanium micro drivers, wired remote, manual

Product Description

Enticing Form, Innovative Audio Engineering, Exceptional Fidelity

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Computer Speakers for the Entry-Level Audiofile., November 23, 2003

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B H (Ne United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Labs I-trigue L3500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker) (Personal Computers)

Though these speakers have good overall sound and it is built well. It lacks true tonal range for the money, you'd be better off buying its lesser priced siblings. The bass no matter where you set the bass level balance between mid range and bass is not smooth. The cross over is not enough to be a good match between sub and sats.

I also found the soundstage to be disapointing. These speakers are not meant to be a replacement to a home stereo. But in a nearfield set-up as they are designed for and as advertised the spacial and depth wasn't what I'd expect. I tried different placements,media and sources and none really delivered up to what I'd expect. I have purchase the $40 PC works (as well as many other Creative Labs Speakers) and they deliver as good as sound and better soundstage than these speakers(PC Works as is a little weaker is the bass department due to it's plastic enclosures,but has a smoother responce.)

Don't get me wrong they are excellent speakers; a little pricey. Just don't buy in to the advertising. Expect low and you won't be dissapointed. Buy in to the press and manufacture you might be dissapointed. But for a $140 whose really complaining. You are paying for what you get here. And at this price range these speakers are much better than the competion and other brands at higher cost.

***Note*** Correction and apoligies 12/24/03

After a couple weeks of breaking in. The Speakers got a lot smoother in there responce. The soundstage opened up considerably. I began to notice this after a couple days and as time went by the speakers improved by leaps and bounds. To make sure I ran some test CD's and some reference CD's to make sure what I was hearing was true. It was!!!!

My first ascessment was a bit pre-mature. I for some reason didn't think that computer speakers need to be broken in as my audio eq. has.

These are great speakers and an excellent buy. Especially for entry-level audiofiles on a small (budget/space). Be patient unlike myself here in this instance. I recomend these speakers with renew conviction. Creative Labs have done their job well on this one. Go buy them today you won't be disapointed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, Great Value, June 19, 2004

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Beabea (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Labs I-trigue L3500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker) (Personal Computers)

If you are still listening to the pair of standard speakers that came with your pc, then you will be amazed by the sound that you can get by upgrading to this inexpensive set of speakers. For the size and cost, you get a lot of sound. The bass is incredible and the satellite speakers provide a full, clear sound. When you are sitting in front of your pc, the sound is amazing. The sound can also easily fill a typical room or two.

One nice feature is that there is a line in on the wired remote. This allows you to connect an external device to the speakers. For example, I have a "boom box" which I use to listen to the radio. It has a nice sound, but since getting these speakers, I have plugged the boom box head phone jack into the line in on the wired remote. You can do the same with any portable device like an IPod or Walkman. Also, since you control the volume via the wired remote, you don't have to place the satellite speakers right next to your monitor.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing Sonic Quality, March 14, 2004

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Robert G. Mullen (Owasso, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Labs I-trigue L3500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker) (Personal Computers)

If you are looking for a speaker upgrade, I cannot recommend the Creative I-TRIGUE L3500 trio more highly. While I was looking for a decent upgrade over the two Harman/Kardon speakers that came with my DELL Inspiron 8000 Notebook, I could never have imagined the improvement in sonic quality that I would enjoy with the L3500. I primarily listen to mp3 and view movies where speakers are involved. The music is more satisfying than with the $600 Sony PMC-M2 Mini-System in my 10 X 11 office. My main treat is the improvement in movie viewing. The powerful bass from the sub and the clarity and expansiveness from the two satellite speakers is truly unbelievable. Trust Creative when they state that the Lateral Firing Transducer (LFT) on each satellite creates an enveloping surround-sound effect. The imaging is absolutely perfect with actor's voices seemingly coming from the center of my screen, as if there were an invisible center channel speaker. The stylish look and build quality are quite impressive for speakers in this price range. Creative actually used Titanium Micro Drivers in the satellites, an unexpected and welcome enhancement over more commonly used aluminum. Also, there are no ugly covers on the satellites, so you don't have to decide between covered or uncovered and try to find a place for those discarded covers. The system input connecivity via the supplied 1/8" mini-plug cable (headphone jack to many of us) couldn't be easier. I would change only one thing. On the wired remote control, I would add a separate power on/off button so that the volume control dial wouldn't have to perform dual duty, as I would prefer to keep the volume level fairly constant and just power up the system. In summary, excellent speakers for an excellent price. You will not regret this purchase, truth.