Creative GigaWorks T40

Advantages: high-quality dual midrange drivers
Disadvantages: too tall,no option to add subwoofer.

Creative offers an impressively wide range of PC, iPod, and multimedia speakers--at least 20, by our count. But we were drawn to the company's GigaWorks T40, a set of unusually tall (12.5 inches) stereo PC speakers that retail for less than $150. The slender but deep desktop speakers boast a pair of woven glass-fiber cones and a soft dome tweeter, decked out in the classic midrange/tweeter/midrange array. The drivers are impressive--higher quality ...
...be sure you're OK with speakers that will almost be as tall as your PC monitor. Creative says the GigaWorks T40's built-in amplifier delivers 14 watts per channel. The midrange drivers are 2.5 inches in diameter, while the tweeters are an inch wide. The speaker grilles are removable. ... Read review

Advantages: Good
Disadvantages: Not so bad Also

...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 ... Read review

Advantages: nice design; impressive sound quality even at high volume level
Disadvantages: no aux input

Creative once again produce best speaker system, The Gigaworks T40, you will amaze of what this small speaker systems are capable. Gigaworks T40 has a powerful bass and crisp audio quality. Although it doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer, T40 still showing the best performance for playing games, watching DVD or listening music. More over T40 fits on PC or Mac. Gigaworks T40 measure with 12.5 inches tall size, produce 11 watt RMS power. With glossy ...
...features with BasXPort on both the left and right satellite to boost the lower midrange sound. All adjustment panel like bass, treble, and volume controls placed at the right speaker also with a front-mounted headphone jack. You can also find a docking port to connect with Creative's X-30 Docking Station for iPods. T40 doesn't have AUX input, so you can't play directly from other MP3 player. A little adjustment to the speaker will make you amaze ... Read review

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 dock. Thanks