FPS 200A 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Acrylic)

by FPS

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FXQT
• Item model number: FPS-200A
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 10, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This stylish, 2.1-channel computer speaker system from FPS (Flat Panel Speakers) consists of slender, perfectly flat left/right speakers in transparent acrylic casings and a stand-alone subwoofer with a 4.1-inch cone woofer. The sub houses the system's 40-watt (total) amplifier, while the 2.5-inch deep, bidirectional speakers employ FPS's patented MCMA (multi-cell microtransducer array) technology for clear, even sound with near-instantaneous transient response for crisp, lively audio from your MP3 files, CDs, DVDs, and other sources.

FPS speakers are multi-cell, perfectly flat speakers lined with multi-sound cells whose small individual sizes reduce, in FPS's term, "howling." With cone speakers, phase irregularities between the sound from the tweeters and the sound from the other driver(s) can "smear" the sound through random reinforcements and cancelations on the sound's journey from the speakers to your ears; the speaker's internal crossover circuit is critical.

With MCMA panels, however, no such crossover is necessary--sound waves constantly radiate outward from the across the entire surface of the flat panel membranes. The result is an almost omnidirectional effect, an evenness of level and sound dispersion throughout the room, not merely in a choice "sweet spot" in front of and between the left/right speakers.

The speakers offer high humidity resistance, heat resistance, and recyclable materials. Mount them on the walls or set them on your desk--the speakers' bidirectionality offers a sense of spaciousness uncommon in standard cone-speaker setups.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad for the price, but not as good as I had hoped, December 6, 2004

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C Boyle (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FPS 200A 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Acrylic) (Personal Computers)

These are available as closeouts from both Amazon and Von Schweikert. VS is known for high end speakers, so with their recommendation on top of the reviews on Amazon, I got a pair. What the heck, at this price, right? Overall, the sound quality is about like the Klipsch 2.1 set, but a bit more annoying. I've heard many worse speakers for higher price tags, but I wouldn't claim these are an incredible steal at ~$150 or so. The treble is exaggerated (particularly sibilant sounds in vocals), and the bass is quite muddy (even though it only goes down to 70Hz at -3dB, yet the subwoofer is still the weakest link in this set). It's better than most cheap computer speakers, and it may be that with more time on placement I'd get better results. But listening to music through these gave me a headache, and I think I'll return them. All in all, the sound of these was typical of a decent bookshelf stereo, nothing exceptional. Good imaging, though, which is typical of planar speakers. But I would not recommend these to my friends, so caveat emptor.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound and Design, July 28, 2004

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Music - See all my reviews

This review is from: FPS-200M 2.1 Computer Speaker System (3-Speaker, Mahogany) (Personal Computers)

The nicest pair of speakers I've had. It's flat and thin. Doesn't take up space. Sounds fantastic. Highly recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great looks, great sound, October 24, 2004

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Charles Emor "tech fan" (Wash, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FPS-200M 2.1 Computer Speaker System (3-Speaker, Mahogany) (Personal Computers)

These speakers are awsome. I got one for my office and people could not stop looking at them. They look way more expensive than the are, and the "wow" factor is unbelievable. I am no speaker expert but the sound is clear, tight and rich. One downside is that the instruction manual looks kinda cheesy but who cares, the looks and sound more than make up for it. Get these and and you will love 'em.

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