All the good looks, cute features and bells & whistles in the world would not do for a speaker system if it didn’t sound good, and here the FPS 2000 does not disappoint. You can find better speakers for music quality but then you would have to pay quite a bit more money. Unless you’re an out-and-out audiophile (in which case, what on earth are you doing looking at computer speakers anyway?) the FPS 2000 is a brilliant buy! The frequency range is excellent, though the very high frequencies are a tad bit hollow. One point you may have to consider before buying this is the type of bass you like. Do you want a very tight bass or a booming bass? The FPS 2000 delivers the second type. This is not a bad thing but it really depends on personal preference. I must say that it does add to the realism of games though. The fact that it can be pushed to very high volumes without a problem (you may have to adjust the bass level a bit) is a big boon.

If you’re wondering about the 3D positioning capabilities of this speaker, then wonder no more. Playing Need for Speed: High Stakes and Unreal using the EAX/D3D audio option really added hugely to the gaming experience. The best part was that I didn’t notice it till I knocked off the 3D effects, which made the game seem a lot less real! Short of a headphone, this is the way to go. Besides, headphones don’t always cut it at times. No bass boom or any sound for your buddies to hear while they are awed by your gaming skills! 
 

The final point of interest with regard to these speakers is the fact that it is the first, and to my knowledge, only 4 point speaker system with a digital interface.  There is a catch here though. You need a Creative Labs Live! since it uses their proprietary SPDIF DIN connector which comes with the speaker and hooks on to the Live!’s daughter card.

As for the improvement in sound quality, it is definitely present but is rather subtle and manifests itself in tiny details which many people have a habit of missing. On the other hand, if you get used to it you will probably not want to go back to analogue connections, especially if you use a digital connection from the CD-ROM to the sound card as well.
 
 

Table of contents
Introduction	In Use
Specifications & System Requirements	Pros & Cons
Contents & Assembly	Conclusion