Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users, today announced new 6.1 speaker systems with Dolby Digital Surround EX support for the PCs with Sound Blaster Audigy 2.
The Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 includes a subwoofer and six speakers, and introduces a rear-centre speaker for incredible audio realism in DirectSound 3D game titles, Dolby Digital Surround EX DVD movies and digital music. The Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 shipped to SA in December at a recommended end-user price of R1 499*.
Leveraging on the sonic signature of Creative`s range of Inspire speakers - a cohesive spatial imaging with accurate and impactful reproduction of sound, the Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 speaker system is designed to elevate your listening experience in multi-channel PC games and movies. The additional rear-centre channel provides a smoother panning across the rear speakers as well as providing crucial audio information in DirectSound 3D games.
"At the time we`re introducing the Creative Inspire 6.1 6600, hot game titles like `Hitman 2: Silent Assassin` and `Soldier of Fortune II`, plus hundreds more DirectSound 3D, EAX and EAX ADVANCED HD game titles already fully support 6.1 surround sound. This gives PC gamers a competitive-edge and allows them to hear an opponent approaching from directly behind, whether it`s in a first-person shooter or a racing game," said Craig McHugh, president of Creative Labs.
"The ideal companion for our new Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound cards, the Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 supports Dolby Digital EX with DVD movies, for superior accuracy in sound separation from front to back and across the three rear speakers."
The Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 features realistic 6.1 positional audio on EAX and Microsoft DirectSound 3D games. Users will experience sound from six speakers and the subwoofer when the system is paired with the new Sound Blaster Audigy 2, or they can also enable the CMSS (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround) up-mix control on the subwoofer to create a 6.1 sound field when use with a Sound Blaster 5.1 sound card. The system`s five speakers with 8 Watts RMS each and front centre speaker with 20 Watts RMS are each built with the Creative IFP (Image Focusing Plate) design technology that employs a curved front baffle and a contoured driver flare to improve the speaker`s sonic accuracy without sacrificing tonal balance. The subwoofer features a dual flared port tube, allowing air to flow smoothly for cleaner bass reproduction, while a long throw 6.5-inch driver delivers rock solid bass. Users can also conveniently control the speaker`s playback levels with a compact wired remote control with master volume/bass control, power switch, LED indicator, and a headphone jack for private listening.
Product features and benefits
8 Watts RMS per speaker, 20 Watts RMS front centre speaker, 22 Watts RMS subwoofer.
Rear-centre channel for discrete positional audio with Sound Blaster Audigy 2.
Dynamic frequency response from 40Hz-20kHz for a clean range of lows, mids and highs.
A more powerful front centre speaker for a distinct dialogue and vocal reproduction.
Built-in CMSS upmix switch for a dramatic 6.1 gaming soundfield with Sound Blaster 5.1
Cinematic 6.1 experience in Dolby Digital Surround EX movies with Sound Blaster Audigy 2.
Subwoofer engineered with dual flared port tube for cleaner bass reproduction, and a long-throw 6.5-inch driver for rock-solid bass.
Creative IFP (Image Focusing Plate) design using a curved front baffle and a contoured flare to improve the speaker`s sonic accuracy without sacrificing tonal balance.
Electronically contoured speakers with high performance drivers.
EAX technology for realistic 3D audio in games and 6.1-discrete channels with Sound Blaster Audigy 2.
Wired remote with volume/bass control, power switch, LED indicator and a headphone jack.
For more information about Creative Inspire speaker systems, visit www.creative.com.
Recommended end-user price is indicative only. It is inclusive of VAT and may vary depending on local levies.
Pricing and availability
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