April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Creative today announced the GigaWorks ProGamer G500, a THX-certified surround-sound speaker system built specifically to enhance the audio quality of PC and console games. Already the winner of an Editor's Choice Award from PC Gamer magazine, the ProGamer G500 system is now available for only US$249.99.
"The audio environments of PC and console games are very different from that of DVD or music playback, and we built the GigaWorks ProGamer G500 to deliver earth-shaking bass response specifically for gaming," said Mala Sharma, director of product marketing at Creative. "We've taken the most powerful subwoofer in its class and paired it with superior satellites for an awesome gaming audio experience at a great price."
Superior Power for Explosive Gaming
The GigaWorks ProGamer G500 delivers 310 watts of total RMS power and features a 130-RMS watt, wooden subwoofer, with an 8-inch, long-throw driver with twin Flared Dyna-Ports to maximize airflow for deep, intense bass. Each of the five satellite speakers has a three-inch, full-range driver with a Flared Dyna-Port that extends the low to mid-range frequency response.
Flexible Setup Options
Unlike the hard-wired satellites in many other speaker systems, the GigaWorks ProGamer G500 features high-end satellite spring clips that give users the flexibility to adjust or substitute wires. These spring clips, combined with optional speaker stands and wall-mount brackets allow for completely customizable surround-sound setups.
Intuitive Controls Keep Gamers in the Action
Gamers can adjust audio settings on the fly with the PowerTouch wired controller that features a sleek, ergonomic design which complements a killer gaming rig. Its dual LED panels and intuitive dial make it simple to manipulate individual channel volume, bass, treble, and multi-channel up-mix. The controller also features a headphone jack and the subwoofer has an auxiliary input for connecting a digital audio player.
DDTS-100 Decoder
When the GigaWorks ProGamer G500 is coupled with the Creative Decoder DDTS-100, users can extend this powerful audio experience to gaming console systems such as Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox by attaching them via the digital optical-in connectors. Supporting the latest audio standards such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II and Neo:6, it decodes surround-sound encoded material in console games to home-theater quality. In addition to the three digital optical-in connectors, the Creative Decoder DDTS-100 also boasts three analog stereo inputs and one digital coaxial input for connecting a host of other home theater components.
Pricing and Availability
The GigaWorks ProGamer G500 speaker system is available at http://us.creative.com and Circuit City for an estimated street price of US$249.99. The Creative Decoder DDTS-100 is available at http://us.creative.com for $149.99.
Source: Creative Labs, Inc
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