Creative Labs CSW100 PCWorks 3-Piece Computer Speakers

by Creative

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 9 inches ; 9.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JDGQ
• Item model number: 1100001233
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

PCWorks has been carefully fine-tuned by Henry Kloss to produce the type of sound normally associated with high-quality stereo systems. Plug it into a portable CD player, computer, TV, clock radio, or boom-box for rich, beautiful sound. And because it works on 12 volts, it's perfect for boats, campers, and cars. PCWorks consists of two very small speaker cubes plus a compact subwoofer. It contains a 3-channel amplifier that's been precisely tailored to match the speaker drivers. Its input panel includes a "set and forget" bass control, terminals for the satellite speakers, and a stereo mini-jack input. The system includes an in-line volume control that can be placed where it's easy to reach. PCWorks takes up very little space. Its compact, shielded satellites fit just about anywhere. Use their supplied stands and place them on your work surface, or attach them to the wall with the supplied Velcro kit. The subwoofer has a minimal footprint, so you can place it on the floor, out of the way, or out of sight.

From the Manufacturer

The best home stereo audio value for the PC

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SoundWorks, Good quality for a low price, December 2, 1999

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This review is from: Creative Labs CSW100 PCWorks 3-Piece Computer Speakers (Personal Computers)

After comparing sound quality in many computer speaker systems at an electronic retail store, I purchased the Cambridge Sound Works 100PC system. In the price range that I was considering, these speakers actually sounded as good as the more expensive Yamaha speakers and only slightly less powerful than the much more expensive Altec Lansing system. At home the CSW100PC performs even better than in the store where accustics leave much to be desired. Disappointed I am NOT in these little beauties.The Subwoofer provides ample power and limited distortion at all but the highest levels, and the matching of Subwoofer to sattelite speakers is flawless in my environment. I placed the subwoofer on a stand up off the floor to limit vibration and distortion. In my opinion, the CSW100PC can't be beat by anything in it's price range, and by most in a higher price range. **** It's a keeper.****

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great value, February 19, 2000

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alaska (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Labs CSW100 PCWorks 3-Piece Computer Speakers (Personal Computers)

Pros: low price, decent sound, unobtrusive, easy to set up. Unlike some 3 or 5-piece systems, the PC Works bass unit is shielded, in case you ever need to put it close to your monitor.

Cons: though it seems a bit silly to complain that a $50 set of speakers offers less than perfect sound reproduction -- heck, I've spent far more than that on speaker wire -- the "subwoofer" in this set is not really a subwoofer at all. It's a woofer, and exhibits a rather uneven frequency response. Still, the sound is fine for games and most Internet music content.

As long as you aren't expecting them to sound like a good pair of living room speakers -- don't believe the hype on the box -- you probably won't be disappointed.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great set of speakers., September 6, 2000

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neurotome "neurotome" (San Luis Obispo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Labs CSW100 PCWorks 3-Piece Computer Speakers (Personal Computers)

I'm no audiophile. Increasingly, my music is stored in the form of 160 kHz mp3's so I can take it with me or put it in very large playlists on my computer. That implies some small amount of loss of sound quality. I'm the kind of guy who's happy to live with that.

That having been said, these speakers are ideal for the purpose. After side-by-side comparing them at a store with several other more mainstream brands, I was impressed at the amount of what those audiophile glossies call 'presence', especially at the low volumes appropriate for apartment dwelling. Beat the Altec and Labtec speakers hollow - dunno why, particularly. A Bose system was a little better - and about 10 times the price.

The large 'subwoofer' only gets frequencies that your brain's spatial localization system (mediated by the lateral lemniscus -> superior olivary nucleus pathways, if there are any neuroscientists reading this) isn't equipped to deal with. So set it under your desk, put the little 2 inch cubes on your desk (or hang em from something with the included 2-sided tape, each weighs about an oz.) and get ready for great sound at a great price! I originally bought a set for my computer but went ahead and bought extra sets for every room in my home, including the bathroom, so I can have 24-hour music now if I want. The price is right to do that!