 - Product Type - Speaker
- Localization - Eng/Fr
- System Components - 2.0 Speaker System
- - Dual woven glass fiber cone
- - Cloth dome tweeter
List Price: $174.47
Lowest Price: $102.99 
Product Description: GigaWorks T40 stereo speakers will fascinate you with their impressive audio delivery. Combining premium components with Creative's many years of leadership in world-class audio, each satellite delivers spacious, balanced sound, thanks to the potent combination of two high-performance midrange drivers and a dedicated high-end tweeter in MTM (midrange-tweeter-midrange) configuration, plus BasXPort technology for strong, dynamic bass without a subwoofer. The midrange drivers have woven glass fiber cones for warmth and stability, while each tweeter has a cloth dome for crystal clarity. Front mounted controls for power, volume, bass and treble, plus a versatile adaptor, made these speakers great partners for DVD players and televisions as well as PCs. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-28
Good speakers worthy of all the praise
I got this for my wife so she can listen to movies from her computer. The build quality is very impressive for this price point. There's reasonable weight which adds to the perception of quality. The design is very sleek and elegant. I just wish the LED is not so bright. Don't use it in the bedroom unless you want a blue night light. Sound quality is very good. Clear highs and realistic mids. Surprising amount of bass given such a small size. I'm happy with the purchase. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-16
Great speakers
I have used these speakers for about a month now and am very pleased with them. I might buy another set for the office. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-05
Quality Sound for 2 Speaker System
I ordered these Creative T40's ($125) and Boston Acoustic Horizon MM220 ($99) 2.0 speakers of similar size and cost.
I liked the fact that the Creatives had the bass and treble controls and no big brick transformer unit to power them. Each require separate power, however, the Creatives have a small footprint plug.
On the other hand the Creative speakers are about an 1 taller, wider and heavier. I felt they had a deeper sound form bass being it could be adjusted on a easy to reach front dial control.
One key thing to remember these are not 5.1 or 7.1 and you don't have a sub. This type of speaker is made for your computer desktop/laptop/ipod/gaming at a average level. I have a 7.1 channel system for my HD TV and stereo for when I need or want intensity. I feel these small buggers are really good for my purposes. I will use them when I travel, even though they are heavy. I will have quality sound for music and blue-ray on the laptop where ever I am.
I am only using these speakers for a Sony Vaio laptop. I tested each set with music and movies to determine my choice. I really liked the sound of the Bostons too and they were a little smaller and lighter which was nice but the huge brick of a power unit and the no control of bass/treble turned me to the Creatives T40's. Rating:
Date: 2008-05-27
perhaps the best 2.0 now available...
...that is, if you don't want an actual studio monitor by a company like M-Audio, which will take up a good bit more desktop real estate and can cost a good chunk more for their mid and high level models. For the size and the price however, these T40s are a very competent pair of speakers.
My good friend of mine got a pair of these for his new Dell laptop, and I've spent the past several days listening to them while housesitting for him. The 3 most common problems that most computer speakers have is overpowering, bloated bass; recessed or non-existent midrange; and screechy, exaggerated treble. These T40s have not totally remedied all 3, but have come closer than most 2.0 speaker systems I have heard. If you are not expecting to shake the walls with them and listen to relatively simple music (MP3s which are already a compromised music medium) on a casual basis, they are excellent. I listened to a range of stuff on them: Beethoven piano concertos, Norah Jones, Iggy Pop, The White Stripes, Bach symphonies, Miles Davis, Madeleine Peyroux ... all sounded quite acceptable! Still no comparison to a regular music system of course, but nothing to groan or grimace over.
And again, it goes without saying but needs to be said anyways in case there are some complete noobs surfing these reviews: these speakers completely wipe the floor with their Bose counterparts! Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-21
Creative's GigaWorks T40 2.0 Speakers - An Awesome Update to the T20s
My curiosity got the better of me with these and I had to try them out. With the Creative GigaWorks T40 Premium 2.0 Speaker System they are really forcing consumers into some tough decisions, and that's a good thing. The bottom line is that this update makes the T40s the best speakers in a 2.0 Bookshelf body type. Just like Creative's GigaWorks T20 2.0, these speakers are very efficient, getting clear and impressive sound out of a set that has moderate power ratings. They are also well designed and pleasing to the eye, with slightly taller bodies in the same sleek style of the T20s.
Pros
+ Expanded design adds clarity and range with an added mid-woofer pair
+ Nice looks in a sleek form factor
+ High quality ports and cables allow for nice connection options
+ Extra cable
+ Nice adapter for RCA inputs (TV, receiver, etc.)
+ Decent low-end range and base with fantastic mid-range and high end sound
+ Nice more sturdy housing with good controls
+ Great sound output for limited power consumption and in a small 2.0 footprint
Cons:
- Bass XPorts on top will collect dust
- Cost is higher than the smaller T20s or Klipsch Promedias
- Price puts this set closer to 2.1 sets and some low end 5.1 sets
The main improvement over the T20s is an added mid-range set, so that the configuration has midrange, tweeter, midrange in addition to the BasXport proprietary sub-woofer equivalent. The extra mid-woofer pair add an additional dimension of sound that improves clarity and richness. While the T20s were a toss up with the Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System, the T40s are almost a slam dunk over them. The only thing that could be better here is the price, with this set hovering in the $120 to $130 range and the promedias and T20s regularly selling in the $70 to $90 price range.
The listed power output of the Creative Gigaworks T40s is pretty comparable to that of the T20s, which are listed at 28 watts and active speaker amplification. But that is only proof that power ratings are very misleading. Others will compare low end speakers against these and cite higher outputs, but are they citing RMS power? Probably not. Bottom line, these may not fill a big room but they can scare the heck out of you with the amount of power they fit in these very efficient speakers.
The cone drivers and tweeters are excellent, and the Bass Xport delivers nice thump. The bass is clearly not subwoofer equivalent, but very nice for a 2.0 set. The sound is rich and clear and can be adjusted via the front knobs. Separate bass and treble knobs allow control but should not be over-used. The standard settings provide perfect sound output for most applications with little to no distortion.
These speakers also look great. Each speaker is about 12 inches tall, versus the 9 inch height of the T20s. The width is almost unchanged, and easily allows you to fit them easily around any workstation.
The bass ports on top require you to clean out the holes to avoid dust build-up. If you need real low-end depth, a subwoofer that comes in a 2.1 set is probably the minimum that will satisfy you. Likewise, if you are a gamer or an audio sound fiend, you really should be looking at 5.1 sets.
Conclusion
For users looking for good quality in a small form factor, this set is a worthy upgrade to the T20s. This is a set of speakers that really need to be heard to be appreciated. Unfortunately, not too many retail outlets have them for a preview. I haven't seen them anywhere yet, so you may just have to trust in Amazon's return policy. Seriously though, you should really test these out.
Beyond the sound quality, price comparisons with other units should be considered. For many people, the additional range and clarity of this set will be well worth the additional cost.
Enjoy!
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