From the Manufacturer The Razer Mako 2.1 bi-amplified multimedia speaker system is co-developed by the audio scientists of gaming audio leader Razer and audio industry pioneer THX Ltd. It is the first desktop speaker system to incorporate the THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker technologies, as well as ClassHD Digital Amplifier Technology, which enable rich, omnidirectional audio effects that will redefine the desktop sound experience. OmniDirectional Expanded Soundstage with THX Technologies The innovative downward-firing design of the THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker technologies eliminates distortion caused by the “desk-bounce” phenomenon encountered with normal speaker systems, to create a rich, omnidirectional soundstage. Do check out the techical comparison chart here. ClassHD Digital Amplifier Technology The high-end ClassHD digital amplifier technologies intelligently manages the amplifier power to achieve greater power efficiency, lower distortion levels, and markedly better sound quality. Exceptional Audio Quality with Bi-Amplified Satellites The bi-amplified 50W satellites with DSP control deliver exceptional audio quality comparable to recording studio standards. FeaturesTHX-certified quality and performance ClassHD digital amplifier technology with digital DSP control Higher efficiency curves, improved SNR and EMI, and lowered distortion levels Patented THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker technologies Downward-firing design with optimized acoustic enclosure All-in-one remote control pod with touch-sensitive LED dial 3.5mm auxiliary input minijack 3.5mm headphone minijack RCA audio input Frequency Range:25-20,000Hz (+/-2.5dB 40-18,000Hz) Total system power: 300W RMS System Requirements Audio output via standard stereo 3.5 mm minijack Optional audio connection via RCA jacks
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful looks and beautiful sound (even on carpet)
This speaker system is both beautiful in appearance and sound, even on carpet. Having read a review prior to my purchase that was critical of its sound performance on carpet I…
Comment by Yuda — September 4, 2009 at 2:52 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was impressed.
Recently I’d grown quite tired of having a 5.1 setup on my desktop.
Switching to ATI HDMI audio outputting to my LCD TV monitor left much to be desired, so I…
Comment by Nadine — September 4, 2009 at 7:44 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
Flat Performance
I have been a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 owner for six years. Unfortunately, they recently broke. After reading the technical specifications for these speakers, I decided to purchase…
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2009 at 12:40 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as you might think
I bought the Bose Companion 5 and this system which are both around $400 and have a similar size footprint.
Comment by Yatin — September 4, 2009 at 8:31 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Razer Mako 2.1
Needless to say the speakers look incredible. The setup is quite easy and the wired remote control is quite intuitive. Now the important part the sound.
Comment by Fidella — September 4, 2009 at 9:55 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal
Typical Razer craftsmanship, and typical THX sound quality. This is quite possibly the most satisfying 2.1 solution for desktop audio.
Comment by Bimo — September 5, 2009 at 4:09 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
WAYYYY OVERRATED….
Wow after 2 years of this product being hyped at the best 2.1 speaker system on the market, they surely were wrong. 1.
Comment by Yoshino — September 5, 2009 at 10:21 am