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Creative GigaWorks T40

 

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  • User Score (321)
    8.3 8.3 from 321 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    6.8 6.8 from 10 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    6.5 6.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    7.5 7.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    6.5 6.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (11)
    8.1 8.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Compatibility (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Appearance (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Speed performance (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.0/10
    21 May 2008

    The Creative GigaWorks T40 PC speakers sound good for a stereo setup, but are fairly pricey. Creative’s latest desktop computer speakers are tall and thin, leaving more room on your desk for the mess that naturally accumulates. They’re aimed at the high end of the budget market, with a list price of $149.99 USD (or around $120 at Amazon), putting them into the arena with beefier models like M-Audio’s Studiophile AV40. Read more

    • Easy access to volume controls; small footprint; compatible with Creative's X-Fi iPod dock
    • Sound tends to be shrill; no subwoofer output; rear power switch

  2. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    4.0/10
    12 February 2009

    T40 are bigger T20, with unimproved acoustic performance. Read more

    • great look, well-built
    • intrusive mid-tones, lack of highs

  3. L.A. Audio File

    L.A. Audio File
    5 August 2011

    The Creative T40 speakers provide the most audiophile-like experience we have heard on a budget speaker system. The sound is neutral and not exaggerated like most of the PC speakers we have heard. While the speaker character may not be for everyone, we found them to be much less fatiguing to listen to for extended periods of time. If you are tired of the PC speaker sound, you might find the T40's to your liking. Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    14 March 2008

    The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers. Read more

    • Stylish mini-tallboy PC speaker with high-quality dual midrange drivers; easy access to volume, treble, and bass controls; headphone jack; provisions for optional iPod...
    • May be too tall for some tastes; rear power switch and overly bright power light mar an otherwise slick design; no option to add subwoofer.

  5. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    25 August 2008

    Creative impressed many people with its first generation Gigaworks T40 speakers so these new versions had a lot to live up to. Thankfully, the T40 Series IIs haven't just succeeded in maintaining that reputation; they've actually gone one step further and surpassed their predecessors. Sure, they're a bit big and you can certainly get better sounding speakers if you're willing to splash the cash but for their price these are without equal. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. very good speakers

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: daveaa, Bestbuy
    2 December 2011

    For the price that I paid for these speakers, they have a very nice sound. The speakers fit on the desk very nicely. Some people complained about the blue light around the volume knob but, it doesn't bother me. If you want nice sounding speakers that fit on the desk, I would recommend these speakers. Read more

    • price wise the sound is very good, nice bass
    • can't find anything wrong

  2. What I expected

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: T. Searing, Amazon
    5 days ago See Product at Amazon ($121.17)

    Very nice looking speakers. Easy to setup. I wasn't looking for a high end bass thumping set of speakers. Just to get some decent sound for my games. I found that the sound is great and play as described. I prefer them without the screen covers as the yellow speaker cones are nice to display. Love the volume in a small office, music plays well, sound is rich and full. Read more or see product

  3. Pretty Good

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: holenjd, Newegg
    31 October 2011

    Given the size of woofers you can't expect too much bass. And Creative did replace my speakers during the warranty with no issues and the turn around was very quick. The replacement speakers I got don't seem to have any build quality issues at all. Read more

    • I have had these for over a year now and I am pleased with the highs this puts out.
    • Bass is not that good (subjective) and is easily distorted.

  4. Excellent sounding speakers!

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: VantageV8, J&R
    18 June 2008

    I bought these speakers on recommendation from several magazine reviews and when I got them I was impressed at the sound quality and the bass that comes from only two speakers without a subwoofer. I use these with an older Dell XPS laptop and also with my iphone and I am just blown away at the sound from these. This was the best [$]dollars I spent and I have no regrets. Read more

    • Attractive Design, Compact, Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality, Powerful
    • NONE

  5. "Best PC speakers ever! (Series II)"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: josh2212, CNET
    27 December 2008

    I bought the Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II from PC World yesterday, VERY pleased with them, very high quality realistic sound, the series II has an auxillary in on the front like the T20s wich I found very usefull, they also don't have the overly bright power indicator light, instead they have a light which backlights the volume control which looks very nice. Read more

    • Crisp highs, clear mid range, powerfull bass, useful controls, compact size, not bad price (£63) from PC World, usefull grills to protect the speakers (I don't use the...
    • Not too bass-heavy (this isn't a real problem for me as it makes them sound clearer and more realistic)

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The best audio performance with improved bass Fill your room with vibrant audio from the GigaWorks T40 Series II speakers, the enhanced model of the award-winning GigaWorksT40.

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  • Alternative names
    Technology GigaWorks T40 2 Speakers

Release Date

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    30 August 2007

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