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  Manufacturers: Creative Labs
  Product: Creative I-Trigue 2.1 3300
  Availability: Now
  Author:

  Date: 5-1-2003
  Price: $100

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Introduction
 

A successful company generally recognizes a trend in the industry and adapts quickly to it. The computer industry is no different when it comes to trends pushing the PC market. For an example of this, look around in any computer store and you will see the effect that case modding has had on products.

It is clear that computer speakers are being affected by a certain trend as well. Going from the days when black boxes passed for speakers, many manufacturers are now producing sleeker, smaller and more intriguing designs. These designs range from speakers looking like wine glasses on your computer desk, to those resembling an alien's helmet from Star Wars. These same designs, while keeping their image intact, often produce the same, if not better, quality sounds than those found in older designs.

I doubt anyone wants his or her computer speakers to look like they came from a 1972 Radio Shack. No matter how good a speaker set looks though, sound quality should be the most important item taken into consideration. Along with sound and looks, there is the price factor. Paying $200 plus for a set of speakers is not something many are willing to do. With all of these concerns taken into consideration, Creative has introduced the I-Trigue 2.1 3300 speakers. With these speakers, Creative will attempt to fill this void in the market place.

 

 

The Speakers
 

The I-Trigue 2.1 3300 speakers have a suggested retail price of $85. This places them in direct competition with similarly priced 4.1 systems from varying manufacturers. The only 2.1 speakers worth mentioning are the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers. This heavy hitting 2.1 configuration is twice the cost of the I-Trigue 2.1 3300 set, and at that price, it is hard to say the Klipsch speakers are in direct competition.

The I-Trigue satellites have a very small footprint and look right at home next to an LCD. With removable screens, they can take on two different looks, depending on your preference. The subwoofer is made of wood and comes with a removable screen as well. The wired remote control is a nice touch with the ability to control the bass levels of the subwoofer along with system power and volume. Thankfully, Creative has included the near essential headphone jack on the remote control.

The I-Trigue 2.1 3300 system certainly comes with an impressive list of specs. One glaring aspect is the 80 watts of power pushing this small design. Each of the two satellite speakers contain three titanium drivers with 9 watts apiece. That combines for a total of 27 watts per satellite. The 25-watt subwoofer incorporates a 6.5" long-throw driver with a dual flared port tube.

 

 

The Sound
 

When running the I-Trigue speakers through a series of sound tests, it became quite clear this set would earn a place in the hearts of many. The volume provided by these speakers is far more than that of most 4.1 setups in this price range. The bass is more than loud. In fact, the volume produced by Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers would be the closest thing to this I-Trigue 2.1 setup; at half the cost though, the Creative speakers sound better and better.

Gaming with the I-Trigue speakers is a real pleasure. The deep and powerful bass from the subwoofer helps add to the immersed feeling you get when playing FPS games. There is nothing like a rocket blowing up near your feet and literally feeling the rumble as the bass from the subwoofer simulates the explosion. The satellites help add to the gaming sensation by producing exceptionally clear sounds throughout our gaming environments.

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On the music side of things, the I-Trigue set throws out massive volume levels. Turning this system up all the way, certainly garners a quick response from bystanders. At this point though, lip reading will be required to know what they are trying to say unless you turn the sound back down. Although the subwoofer produces more than adequate bass reproduction, there are times it is apparent you have reached the end of its performance range. With low frequencies at high volumes, the bass is not as clear as one would desire for extended listening; however, it remains tops in its class. The mid range is more than adequate and the highs are quite crisp through all volume levels. As most speakers in this price range tend to falter at maximum volume, the I-Trigue set continued to produce tight and crisp sounds under these conditions.

 

 

Conclusion
 

Creative has certainly hit the sweet spot with the introduction of the I-Trigue 2.1 3300 speakers. With such an elegant design producing wonderful sound, these speakers caught us by surprise. Seldom do we find a successful combination of looks and performance in a set of speakers.

The I-Trigue setup will more than satisfy most music fans, but they are not quite up to levels that a few music aficionados demand. Those select listeners will need to spend more money, and spend it elsewhere. Gamers, however, will instantly crack a smile when listening to the I-Trigue set in their favorite game for the first time.

Given the price of the I-Trigue 2.1 3300 setup, this product's imperfections are easily forgiven. Even the 4.1 systems that compete directly on price with this 2.1 setup from Creative cannot outperform these speakers. In order to better the I-Trigue configuration, you will need to look at sets costing at least $100 more. So until the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers drop to under $100, the I-Trigue 2.1 3300 speakers have earned the AthlonXP.com Editor's Choice.

 

 

Pros
  Stylish
  Loud
  Powerful subwoofer for gaming

 

Cons
 
Subwoofer not quite a "10" with music

 

 

 



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