Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

Creative's Inspire T10s are a pair of stereo speakers, designed for PC and MP3 use. Their musical performance is quite respectable, but ultimately let down by weak bass. Nevertheless, their excellent midrange redeems them quite a bit, making them a suitable choice for a broad variety of PC-related applications. An attractive design and affordable RRP rounds them out quite nicely.

As mentioned above, the weak point for the T10s is bass reproduction. The addition of a BasXPortTM port on top of the speakers does give them the ability to handle deeper notes without the need for a subwoofer. Unfortunately, however, the bass still manages to sound relatively weak, and lacks a defining presence in the music. At times we noticed that it almost became separated from the mid-range, which made music sound disjointed. Although the mid-range is quite clear, it often drowns out more subtle basslines, overpowering them and making the audio sound much more one-dimensional. That being said, the treble is quite respectable. It tends to become slightly shrill at the very highest ranges, but nevertheless maintains a good presence throughout the music and complements the clarity of the mid-range very well.

Although the T10s are capable of producing a fair amount of volume, we did notice that music tended to drop noticeably in quality above around 75 per cent volume. For regular use this shouldn't be a problem, but the T10s are not ideal for use during parties or other such events. The BasXPortsTM are capable of producing a good amount of rumble with lower frequencies, but as mentioned earlier, the bass often fails to mesh effectively with the other frequencies.

The T10s have an interesting design, primarily the fact that they're considerably deeper than most speakers on the market right now. This is presumably to make space for the BasXPortTM on the top, and necessary to give the speakers enough room to generate the air flow required for the lower frequencies. The front panels are roughly rectangular in shape, with a large driver in the centre covered in a metallic mesh situated below a smaller tweeter. A volume and tone knob are situated below the driver on the right-hand speaker, which also houses headphone and auxiliary jacks on its side, as well as power, PC, and left speaker connections on the rear. The shiny black plastic casing gives them a pleasing aesthetic that should match most modern desktops.

Overall, the Inspire T10s are quite a decent set of speakers, considering their price. Their strong mid-range and treble performance makes them quite suitable for a variety of tasks, including music and movies; however, the sub-par bass might leave certain users better served by a different pair of speakers.

Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
More music than you can possibly imagine

The Creative Inspire T10 redefines your listening experience. Boasting an elegant stylish look coupled with clear pristine audio, the compact Inspire T10 packs a formidable performance in a two-way speaker design.

Start hearing detail in your music that you have never heard before. High frequency instruments such as strings and cymbals can now be picked out, thanks to the dedicated tweeters. Even seismic drumming can now be felt with the unique BasXPort technology which delivers vivid bass effects that can match a speaker system with a subwoofer. Revel in a speaker system without sacrificing performance and extra space.

Get ready for a phenomenal performance that promises more body, balance and a greater naturalness to your music.

Music to match your style
A perfect combination of style and performance, the Inspire T10 is a revolutionary breakaway from traditional speaker design. With a glossy finish augmented by an acoustically slanted front, the Inspire T10 re-introduces desktop speakers in a whole new light, be it for your PC, Mac or MP3.

More music, more detail
Imagine being able to pick up even the soft clamour of a "Ride" cymbal in a slow rock song. With a dedicated tweeter and two-way design, you can fully appreciate performances that are rich in high frequencies, such as those with clarinets and strings.

All bass, less space
The exclusive space-saving BasXPort means you don't really need an additional subwoofer to enjoy deep bass music. Acoustically engineered to enhance the lower midrange, BasXPort channels the sound waves efficiently from the inner chamber to the soundstage. What you get is music that has more weight - without a third box.

Extended listening
The built-in headphone jack and AUX In connector makes it easy to plug in your headphones for private listening, or play music from your MP3 player or any other analog audio devices.

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #787 in Consumer Electronics
Color: Glossy black
Brand: Creative Labs
Model: 51MF1601AA000
Original language: French, English
Dimensions: 8.10" h x 6.90" w x 9.40" l, 6.61 pounds

Features
Product Type - Speaker
Localization - Eng/Fr
System Components - 2.0 Speaker System
- All bass, less space
- Extended listening

Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology