Creative Inspire S2 Wireless comparison

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Creative Inspire S2 Wireless

Creative Inspire S2 Wireless
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Logitech Speaker System Z523

Logitech Speaker System Z523
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Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021

Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021
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Audioengine 2 (white)

Audioengine 2 (white)
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Harman Kardon SoundSticks III

Harman Kardon SoundSticks III
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Price $101 to $149 at 8 stores $64 to $119 at 13 stores $189 at 2 stores $187 to $200 at 3 stores $154 to $169 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 1 review 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
Release date February 03, 2010 July 14, 2009 August 27, 2009 July 07, 2009 December 08, 2010
The Bottom Line Creative's diminutive Bluetooth PC speaker system delivers impressive sound for such a compact package. While it won't blow you away with its sound quality, if you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Z523 is one of the best speaker systems in its price class. The Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC speaker system is a superior combination of design and performance available at a fairly affordable price. Though they're not cheap, the Audioengine 2 speakers are an ideal combination of compact size and good looks, delivering great sound for their size. The $170 SoundSticks III speakers offer light cosmetic upgrades (and unfortunately retain a few irritations) from the previous model, but if you're a fan of the iridescent design, this speaker system won't disappoint.

Basic specs

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System Components 2 speakers
Subwoofer
2 speakers
Subwoofer
2 speakers
Subwoofer
2 speakers
2 speakers
Subwoofer
Interface Type Bluetooth
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Audio System Max Output Power Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 60 Watt
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Audio Amplifier Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Environmental Standards Yes
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Color Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable High-gloss white
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Nominal Output Power (Total) 33 Watt
40 Watt
200 Watt
30 Watt
40 Watt
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 4 in x 5.2 in x 6 in
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bundled with Bluetooth USB dongle
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Battery None
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Remote Control Info unavailable Info unavailable Remote control - Cable
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Speaker System Details 2 - 7 Watt
Subwoofer - 19 Watt
2 x Right/left channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
2 - 66 Watt - 150 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm
1 x Subwoofer - 68 Watt - 40 - 180 Hz - 8 Ohm
2 - 15 Watt - 65 - 22000 Hz
2 x Satellite speaker - 10 Watt
1 x Subwoofer - 20 Watt
Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Speaker Type Active
Active
Active
2-way - Active
Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable 2 years warranty
Info unavailable 3 years warranty
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Product Description Creative Inspire S2 - Wireless PC multimedia speaker system
Logitech Z 523 - PC multimedia speaker system
Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 - PC multimedia speaker system
Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers
Harman/kardon SoundSticks III - PC multimedia speaker system
Response Bandwidth 40 - 20000 Hz
48 - 20000 Hz
40 - 20000 Hz
65 - 22000 Hz
44 - 20000 Hz
Product Type 2.1-channel Wireless PC multimedia speaker system
2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system
2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system
PC multimedia speakers
2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system
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