Customer Review(s)
Customer Rating: 
Summary: An impressive low-budget speaker system
Comment: This is a very good low-budget speaker system, but there are a few drawbacks associated with the product. For the vast majority of users, PC games and audio CDs sound very good, and the four speakers do of course allow for stereo effects. The subwoofer is small enough to fit under your desk, the two front speakers are small enough to fit comfortably alongside your monitor, and the system is easy to hook up.
I used these speakers for three years, and very early on I began having plug connectivity problems. If I plugged all of my plugs in tightly, I would at best get sound from two speakers. I had to play around with the plugs and find a magic spot, loose enough for each plug to stay put without falling out, in order to get all four speakers working at once. Any time I bumped the subwoofer, I usually had to go through the process again. Also on the negative side, you have a lot of wires. I seemed to always be tripping over the lines going to my rear speakers or just plain knocking the speakers over onto the floor (without any negative consequences, however).
The main drawback about this speaker system, though, is its lack of abundant insulation on the wires-that is necessarily one of the sacrifices that accounts for the affordable price. I often used to pick up CB radio chatter from truckers passing by my apartment, and sometimes it could be quite loud; if you're not expecting it, it can really make you jump. I basically turned these speakers off whenever I was not using them to avoid the external chatter. If you live in an area where truckers pass by in large numbers, you may want to consider paying a little more to get a better insulated system.
Despite the problems I have mentioned, I do like these speakers a great deal; for the PC user on a budget, these are more than worthy of your consideration. You would be hard pressed to find another system offering such a quality stereo sound for a lower price.
Customer Rating: Summary: Best all-around speaker system
Comment: The FPS-1000 (comes in black or white) is the best general-purpose 4 point speaker system in the market today. The four channel satellites have amazing sound clarity whose effects immediately set it apart from even the more expensive 2 speaker systems. These speakers have true independent audio-channeling (with the proper sound card eg. Soundblaster Live or Aureal Vortex) that will satisfy gamers and multi-media buffs alike.
Comes with 2 speaker stands that seem like a novel idea but are too flimsy to be practical. Unless you don't move much in your workspace, you're likely to knock your speakers down a few times in the couse of a week.
PROS:
- Physical volume control knob with ample wire length allowing you to put it within arm's reach.
- Amazing sound quality for its size and price
CONS:
- Sub-woofer can't produce deep sounds: lacks that "kick" that some look for. This may be due to the Sub-woofer's plastic housing (as opposed to wood).
