Entered CNET Catalog: 04/23/2003
SKU: 0054651053830
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Manufacturer description
The MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D is the high-performance 2.1 stereo speaker system that adds life to music. Designed to deliver a high fidelity digital audio experience, this THX-certified package includes magnetically shielded, wall-mountable satellite speakers that deliver smooth, accurate frequency response, and a ported wood subwoofer with heavy-duty, long-throw 8-inch driver for true subsonic impact. Delivering up to 300 Watts of dynamic power it has an exceptional 99dB signal-to-noise ratio to ensure ultra-real audio delivery. As well as multiple inputs for versatile connectivity and a multifunctional wired remote, the MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D features high-precision 24-bit/96kHz DACs for outstanding audio fidelity.Product summary
The good: Top-flight audio quality; digital-audio capability.
The bad: Imprecise wired remote-control button; extralarge subwoofer may hog too much floor space.
The bottom line: If you're looking for a set of high-end speakers and want to keep wire clutter to a minimum, the Creative MegaWorks 250D-THX 2.1 set will neither disappoint nor break the bank.
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 10/06/2004
The black, square-shaped MegaWorks 250D-THX speakers each feature a single 3.5-inch driver, while the massive subwoofer uses an 8-inch, down-firing throw driver and a laudable frequency response (25Hz to 20kHz) sure to rattle your floorboards. A wired remote and a set of standard minijack cables are included in the box, but the subwoofer also has a port for an S/PDIF digital-audio cable, should your sound source offer that kind of output.
We watched Chapter 27 of Matrix Revolutions with the subwoofer, the treble, and the master volumes at their highest levels, using the standard analog connection on our Apple Power Mac G4, and we were surprised to hear absolutely zero distortion. At a more reasonable listening level, the MegaWorks 250D-THX subwoofer still offered tons of throttle without jeopardizing the clarity of the dialogue or the score.
Gaming offered similar results: throw a grenade or fire a rifle in Call of Duty, and be prepared to field noise complaints from angry neighbors--the low-end experience is intense. Our musical test for the speakers, Wilco's "Hummingbird" (from a CD), also ended with a positive outcome. Less bright than the SoundSticks II, the MegaWorks 250D-THX maintain a very respectable high-end clarity, while the low end on the kick and the bass offers a thick and warm complement that is never muddy, though we did have to turn the subwoofer volume down to 50 percent to achieve a musical balance.
Despite their audio quality, the MegaWorks 250D-THX speakers are not without their flaws. The subwoofer-connected remote (which features a headphone jack, mute and power-standby options, and controls for the treble, the subwoofer, and the master volume) is armed with a jumpy, unreliable select button. Another facet of the MegaWorks 250Ds that may give you pause: the huge subwoofer. You won't get enormous low-end bump with a tiny box, but at 11.5 by 11.5 by 13.0 inches (HWD), there had better be plenty of room under your desk.
Minor complaints aside, the Creative MegaWorks 250D-THX speakers offer considerable power and clarity, outshining much of the similarly priced competition.
User opinions
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The Greatest
Pros: While pumping up to 75w, the satellites are very small and are well shielded; the satellites produce rich sound; the sub produces an ungodly amount of solid bottom end; OK remote
Cons: The remote does leave a little to be desired, it only has 5 LEDs to show volume, sub, and treble levels, also the power and mute buttons are stiff
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Best 2.1 Speaker System
Pros: Sound, Quality, THX Certified
Cons: Size, Weight, Colour
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Im proud to buy it
Pros: loud indeed, very very clear, impresive subwofer, excellente mid and high
Cons: is not a 5.1 and its a bit expensive but you get what you pay, the best i think.
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The real deal in quality sound from a PC
Pros: Clear, pristine mids and highs - and the bass! These are incredible! I also like the remote - easy to adjust on the fly.
Cons: I really can't find a fault with these speakers!
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Brilliant Speakers
Pros: These are brilliant for any purpose. Great base, mids and highs!
Cons: Slight hissing when no noise is being played, nothing to worry about. Not surround sound... but mega cheap off e-bay
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Big Problem...
Pros: Sounded Great, powerfull bass shook my wardrobes about, Clarity of the sound was excellent
Cons: Died after a month of using them
i just forked out £120 for em and they died. although the sounded good, im just really annoyed. i phoned up creative and the are sending a replacement sub woofer. i got to keep the old one so i have taken it all apart and its just linked into my stereo for the meantime. been waiting about 2-4 weeks now for replacement. (Got to be shipped from Singapore to Ireland then to the UK) If anyone is interested in pictured of the Megaworks Internals. email me on smoothgroove1@blueyonder.co.uk
ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MY EMAIL IS STILL ACTIVE AND STILL HAVE THE PICTURES!!! SO Keep Emails Coming!
Due to masses of Spam, I have been force to change my email address, and it shall not be available to the public. Sorry
I am also no longer offering the pictures due to lack of demand, But they have been on offer for a good year or so... Thanks for all the people that enquired about them!
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Sound good but have PROBLEMS
Pros: Sound great, can get unbelievably loud, super loud bass, a powerful system
Cons: Overheats really easy, cheap controller
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good but..
Pros: The sound is really great! The bass is powerful like an earthquake. I can hear everything I want to hear - I am serious - actually I can hear a bit more..
Cons: The hiss is surprisingly loud. It spoils the whole outcome. It is much louder than the PC itself. If I new that before I wouldn't buy it. To be fair I have to tell that the speakers are aimed right against my ears as it intended to be and that makes the
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Awesome Really
Pros: Quality product,excellent sound.I strongly reccomend. I have been enjoying these speakers for 1 yr, Love the feel of the bass.Very clean sound. Using a 24bit Audigy LS Blaster sound card. Excellent.
Cons: None.
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Awesome sound quality
Pros: I recently purchased these speakers and was blown away by the sound. The satellite speakers are small with great highs and mids while the sub pounds out the bass. The floor facing sub really shakes. Comes with all the cables for the digital inputs as w
Cons: Lots of wires but not overly cumbersome. Somewhat high price $150 at Fry's, however, the THX sound quality is worth every penny.
