The GigaWorks T20 Series II PC speaker set is a simple stereo set for everyday audio tasks. It’s not cheap, and we think the cables are too short, but the curvy design is very nice, and even though the speakers are small, they sound better than most speakers of the same size.
The set comes with grilles that can be taken off and put back on. When the grilles are on, the speakers look like simple black boxes that blend into the background. When the grilles are taken off, the woven gold cones and piano-black faces stand out. They have the same audiophile quality that we’d expect from speakers that cost ten times more than £50.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Brand Creative
- Speaker Type Subwoofer, Computer
- Connectivity Technology wired
- Special Feature Bass Boost
- Recommended Uses For Product Volume
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Most of the changes that have been made to the original T20 series are cosmetic. For example, the blue LED on the front panel has been removed, and there is now a soft glow around the power/volume knob. The headphone sockets, which used to be silver, are now gold-plated.
There are also changes in the way the sound is made. For example, the shape of Creative’s BassXPort is different between the first and second series. Most of the space inside the cabinet is empty to let the bass frequencies resonate. This works well for a speaker this size, but it does make the bass sound a little thuddy, which can sound off in some genres.
Even though 2.1 speakers seem to be the norm for desktop PCs, that doesn’t mean they are the best choice. You can get great sound from a 2.1 set, but often the sound doesn’t blend well because the crossover isn’t very good and the subwoofer is too loud.
This is why, if you have the choice, a good set of 2.0 speakers will always give you a better sound stage all around. Creative’s GigaWorks T20 headphones are the best they have to offer because the GigaWorks brand is only for the best or, as Creative might say, the “discerning listener.”
This is clear right away from the design, which is sleek and stands out. Each speaker has a mid- and low-range driver and a high-range tweeter. This makes them quite big, but not too big. Each speaker’s front is made of a stylish dark metallic grey plastic with rounded corners. The speakers look great, but the rounded edges make them a little less stable and more likely to fall over if you’re clumsy.