Creative Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

by Creative Labs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.9 x 8.1 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00113PUJQ
• Item model number: 51MF1601AA000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 10, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

More music than you can possibly imagine

The Creative Inspire T10 redefines your listening experience. Boasting an elegant stylish look coupled with clear pristine audio, the compact Inspire T10 packs a formidable performance in a two-way speaker design.

Start hearing detail in your music that you have never heard before. High frequency instruments such as strings and cymbals can now be picked out, thanks to the dedicated tweeters. Even seismic drumming can now be felt with the unique BasXPort technology which delivers vivid bass effects that can match a speaker system with a subwoofer. Revel in a speaker system without sacrificing performance and extra space.

Get ready for a phenomenal performance that promises more body, balance and a greater naturalness to your music.

	Music to match your style A perfect combination of style and performance, the Inspire T10 is a revolutionary breakaway from traditional speaker design. With a glossy finish augmented by an acoustically slanted front, the Inspire T10 re-introduces desktop speakers in a whole new light, be it for your PC, Mac or MP3.
	More music, more detail Imagine being able to pick up even the soft clamour of a "Ride" cymbal in a slow rock song. With a dedicated tweeter and two-way design, you can fully appreciate performances that are rich in high frequencies, such as those with clarinets and strings.
	All bass, less space The exclusive space-saving BasXPort means you don't really need an additional subwoofer to enjoy deep bass music. Acoustically engineered to enhance the lower midrange, BasXPort channels the sound waves efficiently from the inner chamber to the soundstage. What you get is music that has more weight - without a third box.
	Extended listening The built-in headphone jack and AUX In connector makes it easy to plug in your headphones for private listening, or play music from your MP3 player or any other analog audio devices.

Product Description

The Creative Inspire T10 redefines your listening experience. Boasting an elegant stylish look coupled with clear pristine audio, the compact Inspire T10 packs a formidable performance in a two-way speaker design. Start hearing detail in your music that you have never heard before. High frequency instruments such as strings and cymbals can now be picked out, thanks to the dedicated tweeters. Even seismic drumming can now be felt with the unique BasXPort technology which delivers vivid bass effects that can match a speaker system with a subwoofer. Revel in a speaker system without sacrificing performance and extra space.

Customer Reviews

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123 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars t10 vs logitech x-140: t10 wins, July 23, 2008

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Picky Consumer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology (Personal Computers)

As with most things, it really depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for speakers around $30, that dont take up much power and dont need to damage eardrums at your next rave party, then you should really consider these. I recently bought both the T10's and the logitech x-140's and had a chance to literally do a side-by-side comparison on my desk. The T10's just sound better, there's no question about that. But they're also slightly more expensive.

Similarities:
-both look great.
-both are low wattage - easy on your electric bill and wont annoy the neighbors
-on both, treble is not too tinny, bass is not too overpowering; on both midrange is wanting (tho you can live with it in either case, its not terrible either).
-both have tone knobs, which is nice
-both do special things to try to enhance bass (logitech has an excusion driver, t10 has a duct)
-If you plug either into a power strip that turns off when you turn off your computer (such as the "smart strip" - to save energy and so that you dont forget to turn off/on your speakers), both will make a small "Popping sound" when turned on or off in that way. However - the logitech's sound is considerably louder and more annoying than the t10's sound. The logitech in fact makes a fairly loud 'pop' even when you just turn it on normally (the t10 does not).
-logitech has bright orange led which may be too bright; t10's green led is normal.

Differences:
-logitech is about $20 to $25 cheaper, depending on current prices, tho the t10's can come close if you happen to catch one of the rebates.
-logitech is 2.5w per speaker RMS, t10's are 5w per speaker RMS. That said, if you're looking for personal speakers, both will be plenty loud. The logitech in particular suprised me in terms of how loud it could get on just 2.5 watts/speaker. I used to own a 2w/channel pc speaker system before and it never got nearly as loud as the logitech's do. Clearly speaker technology keeps evolving.
-logitech x-140's each have a single speaker plus a 'bass excursion' driver. Each T10 has a bass duct - plus 2 speakers in each case - a tweeter and a woofer.
-Both are about the same weight and roughly the same size - both are a bit bulkier compared to the average desktop speaker. But in a good way.


Sound comparison: T10 wins, but Logitech is respectable
I did a side by side comparision, swapping out the creatives and then the logitechs from my pc while playing the same song list for comparison. First I listened to the logitech x140's -- and was impressed. For the size and very low wattage, they're remarkable: Loud, fairly decent bass, easily fill a room, definitely many steps better than the 'stock' speakers that come with pc's. Mid-range of course was lacking a bit, but voices clear when listening to the news or watching youtube interviews. I thought I could live with them quite happily as an inexpensive set of personal speakers.
Then I tried the T10's. Within 10 seconds I knew I would be keeping the T10's rather than the logitechs. Why? Look: At this price and wattage range, you are not going to get audiophile quality speakers anyway. So one has to just get something as good as possible within this range. And the T10's seem to me as good as it gets within this range. In particular, compared directly with the Logitech's, they were simply and clearly better in sound quality. The sound was much less 'boxy,' a touch less muddy, a touch more clear, more 'alive'; the highs were a touch crisper, the lows were a touch deeper, the soundstage was a touch wider, songs sounded a touch better. The T10's are, after all, using twice the wattage and have 2 drivers in each case rather than 1 -- and you CAN tell that it makes a difference.

I mean I could live with the logitech's quite happily - unless I heard the T10s.

So how do voices sound on the T10? Whats the midrange like? Midrange could be better (as with all speakers in this price range). But its good enough to live with. Voices in newscasts etc sounded good, were not drowned out by bass or treble.

Other notes on the T10:
-tone knob is useless if moved much from the middle position.
-they look and feel just fantastic, like they're much more expensive than they are. THey're *heavy* for such small speakers, and the nice black piano finish is classy. They reek quality in touch and feel.

Bottom line: If you want to save $20 (depending on current prices), get the logitech's. You *will* be happy with them. If you can throw in an extra $20, yes get the T10s. You'll be genuinely satisfied with them.

Whats more, if you get one of those turtle beach usb sound cards, they have a built-in 10-stage equalizer. I'm using my t-10's with a USB steelseries sibera sound card (which is similar to turtle beach) and I was able to tweak the equalization to my hearts content. The t-10's responded very well to such tweaking.

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT Choice for Computer Speakers!, April 15, 2008

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L.A. Radio Guy "L.A. Radio Guy" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology (Personal Computers)

I bought these somewhere else, as I had a gift card to use. But I wanted to add my review, since I saw an unfavorable review here. I LOVE these speakers! I am enjoying my computer so much more since adding the Creative Inspire T-10s. Maybe the other reviewer was listening to electronic-based music? I like acoustic music, and these are WONDERFUL. Strings and pianos are a good test of whether your speakers can deliver good audio, and the stings and pianos sound fabulous on these. Maybe he was listening too close? Stand back a few feet - they sound wonderful, and fill the room with a clean, open, rich, full sound - a pleasant, natural, firm bass.. without that overly-colored sub-woofer bass sound.
P.S. - my career is in producing and adjusting audio. I've worked in L.A. radio for over 20 years. These are the best $50 I've spent on my computer. Looking for a great-looking, nice-sounding, affordable set of computer speakers? Like clean, clear, natural-sounding music - especially acoustic? I recommend these speakers wholeheartedly.

71 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Speakers For The Money, March 1, 2008

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White Lotus (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology (Personal Computers)

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