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Hardware Reviews February 1999 • Vol.10 Issue 2 |
Monsoon MM-1000 Multimedia Speaker System | ||
 Some speaker systems deliver quality sound, and some make your spine tingle. The Monsoon MM-1000 speaker system from Sonigistix definitely falls in the latter category. The Monsoon system's qualifications are simple; the sound is crisp, clear, and full. It seems everything coming from the Monsoon system sounds a little sharper and a little more life-like than sound coming from most other speaker systems we've heard. As we tested the Monsoon speakers, we seemed to notice subtle sounds we normally don't hear through average PC speakers (at least not so clearly). The Monsoon speakers are designed with an ear toward three-dimensional (3-D) audio. The speakers incorporate Planar Focus technology, which directs the sound at the listener more accurately than typical box-shaped speakers. But the great sound is not the first thing we noticed about this system. The excellent design incorporates two 12.5-watt satellite speakers that are taller and wider than most. The good-looking speakers take up little room on your desktop. The subwoofer, on the other hand, is quite a bit larger than the average PC subwoofer and may crowd your feet from under your desk. The 25-watt subwoofer's size, however, is justified by its performance, which rounds out the satellite speakers nicely. You'll feel the bass tones massaging your back. The control buttons are on top of the subwoofer, a setup we consistently dislike. Who wants to fumble around under the desk to adjust the sound? The Monsoon speaker system offsets this weakness with an excellent wired remote puck that lets you adjust the volume. The Monsoon speaker system's great performance comes with some sticker shock. The $229 price is pretty hefty for a speaker system, but if you want the best audio for your PC, this is money well spent.  by Michael Sweet Monsoon MM-1000 Multimedia Speaker System $229 Sonigistix (877) 722-8346 http://www.sonigistix.com
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