Creative`s MegaWorks speakers with THX certification are reference choice for quality, performance

Creative, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for users of personal computer and the Internet, announces the Creative MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 and Creative MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D speaker systems.

These exciting new systems have been designed to the exact standards associated with MegaWorks, Creative`s reference-quality speaker range. They thus maintain the tradition of excellence and leadership established by Cambridge SoundWorks of the US, an authority in speakers for hi-fi and home theatre and a part of Creative since 1999.

The MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 speaker system offers a high-end, multi-channel Dolby Digital experience when connected to a 5.1 channel sound card. Designed to put users at the heart of the action, it delivers ultimate 5.1 surround sound in movies and games and features 6-channel BASH amplification that pumps out up to 500 Watts of burst power for a truly immersive experience with games, DVD movies and other multimedia content.

The five wall-mountable, capsule-shielded and tuned satellite speakers have precision 3.5-inch drivers and rare-earth magnets for an ultra-smooth frequency response, while the wood subwoofer has dual flared ports and a heavy-duty, 8-inch, long-throw driver to deliver the low frequency effects required for 5.1 impact. The multifunctional wired remote control manages master, centre, rear, treble and subwoofer levels, and also features a headphone output for private listening. When connected to a Sound Blaster 5.1 sound card, it gives astounding results with Dolby Digital, EAX and Microsoft DirectSound 3D supported games.

The MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D is a speaker system designed to deliver a high-fidelity digital audio experience to dedicated music lovers. With up to 300 Watts of burst power, an exceptional 99dB signal-to-noise ratio, and high-precision 24-bit/96kHz DACs, this system gives an outstanding response and ultra-real audio delivery with any content. The ported wood subwoofer has a heavy-duty, long-throw, 8-inch driver that adds subsonic impact to music, while the magnetically-shielded satellite speakers, which are wall-mountable, have precision 3.5-inch drivers and extremely high-strength rare-earth magnets to ensure ultra-smooth hi-fi playback without monitor image disturbance. Dual analogue and S/PDIF digital inputs support connection to multiple audio sources, while a multifunctional wired remote adds the final touch of comfort and convenience.

"These are two exceptional systems for users in search of a secure investment in quality and performance," comments Low Chee Seng, senior vice-president and general manager of Creative Labs Asia. "We are particularly proud of the fact that their performance, design and build quality have earned them THX certification," he adds.

"This important endorsement confirms that these systems meet highly rigorous multimedia performance and build quality standards for power handling, frequency response and dispersion characteristics, among other aspects. For users who want maximum reassurance of performance and reliability for years to come, THX approval plus the MegaWorks tradition of excellence really deliver."

"We are very excited about Creative`s new MegaWorks series of speaker systems, having had the opportunity to help ensure that they deliver top notch performance. We worked closely with Creative on the design of the new MegaWorks series, and the results can be clearly heard. We are delighted to be able to award the THX seal of approval to these excellent new multimedia speaker systems," said Ann Brighouse, Director of Marketing, THX Ltd.

Creative MegaWorks THX 5.1 550

• .         Tuned satellite speakers with precision 3.5-inch drivers deliver ultra smooth output for audiophile standard playback accuracy.

• .         Capsule-shielded satellite speakers with extremely high-strength rare-earth magnets to reduce monitor image distortion.

• .         Dual flared ported wood subwoofer features a heavy-duty, long throw, 8-inch down-firing driver for true subsonic impact.

• .         BASH amplification offers 500 Watts of dynamic headroom for distortion-free, life-like playback levels.

• .         Multi-featured wired remote control for flexibility and a headphone output for private listening with attachable, tilted desktop stand.

• .         Enhanced 5.1 sound quality on EAX and Microsoft DirectSound 3D supported games.

• .         Auxiliary analogue stereo input for connecting to external audio devices such as the NOMAD Jukebox and Zen digital audio players.

Creative MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D

• .         Tuned satellite speakers with precision 3.5-inch drivers deliver ultra smooth output for audiophile standard playback accuracy.

• .         Capsule-shielded satellite speakers with extremely high-strength rare-earth magnets to reduce monitor image distortion.

• .         Dual flared ported wood subwoofer features a heavy-duty, long-throw, 8-inch down-firing driver for true subsonic impact.

• .         BASH amplification offers 300 Watts of dynamic headroom for distortion-free, life-like playback levels.

• .         Multi-featured wired remote control (volume/treble/bass/mute/standby/headphones output) for flexibility and private listening with attachable tilted desktop stand.

• .         High-performance, true 24-bit/96kHz built-in digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) for high-resolution audio playback.

• .         Dual analogue and S/PDIF digital inputs for multiple audio source connectivity.

• .         High 99dB signal-to-noise ratio for cleanest playback experiences.

For more information about Creative MegaWorks speaker systems, please visit www.asia.creative.com.

The Creative MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 shipped to SA in December at a recommended end-user price of R3 999*; and the Creative MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D will also begin shipping in January 2003 at a recommended end-user price of R2 699*.

For pricing and availability information, kindly contact our authorised distributor, Sahara Computers.