Customer Reviews and Ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 9 reviews

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    speaker review

    • Written by from onchan

    2 of 46 people found this useful

    the worse speakers i have ever bought in my life !!!!!!! the £30 dell ones were better the bass is terrible the speakers them selves are not loud in the slightest thanks for wasting £144.95 :)

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    still blasting out the tunes wonderfully after 12 years

    • Written by from Newcastle upon Tyne

    29 of 34 people found this useful

    i got the first sounds sticks and subwoofer in 2000 - the design still hasn't changed - i stuck the woofer under my desk - and the sticks on my desk either side of my workspace - they have such a small footprint so take up so little space - and i can direct the sound as i pls easily when i'm not sitting at my mac

    have given 5 stars because...
    - the sound is as good as u'd need from a mac/pc throwing out - for the most part, mp3s
    - they are in perfect condition - no flies collected - and do their job as they did on day one
    - and it may be personal but i've always found the look to my liking - and they're easy to wipe clean
    what can i say - they've been great value - and still going strong

    Was this useful? still blasting out the tunes wonderfully after 12 years

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Ok, but.................

    • Written by from London

    30 of 38 people found this useful

    I ordered these from the Apple store when I ordered my custom built iMac and didn't expect very much. However, these have proven to be amazing in sound quality. The design is very modern and takes a bit of getting used to, especially the 'goldfish bowl' sub-woofer with its white light. You will need a bit of space to situate this, as it's meant to be way under the two upright speakers. But in terms of sound quality, these produce a very rich, deep-bassed sound. I don't notice any distortion as the volume is increased. Down-sides: You can accidentally alter the volume when you handle the upright speaker which houses the volume control, as it is a push-button design. I've also found that static builds up in the system which causes the sound to disappear. This seems to occur if the speakers have been left on for a period of time or after dusting and is easily fixed by detaching the cables from the electrical source and re-attaching. A bit of a bind! Also, if there is limited space, you find you keep moving them out of obstacles' way eg. a big 27" computer screen. If you're looking for easily affordable speakers with superb sound and have the space, I wholly recommend these.
    Pros: Rich, deep sound without distortion when volume is increased. Easily affordable.
    Cons: Static build-up turns off the sound. Design may not be to everyone's liking. Volume control eas

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    love these

    • Written by from plymouth

    39 of 44 people found this useful

    For ages i was seriously interested in these speakers, and I'm sad to say this was due to just the design of them, however once i did take the plunge and buy a set, got them home and listened to some music throughout them i was astounded. Amazing rich sound great top end amazing bass with the subwoofer seriously impressed

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good sound but short leads and can't easily clean

    • Written by from Woking

    54 of 65 people found this useful

    Reasonably happy with these: source iTunes on iMac and fed by Airport Express from Airport Extreme and controlled by 'Remote' app from iPhone or iPad or iPod. Sound good. Downsides are the leads are quite short if you want them other than near to a computer. I have mine in the kitchen on a welsh dresser and the distance between the towers and the central location of the woofer together with a pair of required power sockets (1 airport express and 1 for the speaker power) is limiting and frustrating. Also the woofer collects bugs and flies (blue light attraction (?) as its always on) and its nigh on impossible to get them out apart from disassembling the unit.

    Was this useful? Good sound but short leads and can't easily clean

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    awesome!!!

    • Written by from LONDON

    22 of 25 people found this useful

    not just look........ the speakers do sound very good, and there's enough bass to go with it. A nice compliment for any computer, but especially so for Apple machines.
    For the price they're an absolute bargain! The bass is strong and tight. The only risk is you have to keep it low otherwise you're likely to disturb your neighbors

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Long term review

    • Written by from AYLESBURY

    55 of 66 people found this useful

    I've had my original model Soundsticks for at least six years, probably more.

    The sound is good and continues to mellow gently over time.

    The 2.1 design makes for a truly spacious sound, unlike single-unit systems, including the B&W Zeppelin, which is much better sonically, but lacks that wide quality I like.

    Classical singers can get strained on high notes, but for daily listening the Soundsticks are just right, and their looks still raise 'ooohs' from guests.

    As for faults, the sub control needs a poke with a biro-top from time to time.

    All in all, recommended.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Overall Great

    • Written by from Grindsted

    11 of 18 people found this useful

    Sound is great (for the money) and they just look amazing.

    The only negative thing is that the volume button on the speakers was broke after 6 months.

    But certainly worth all the money..

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Look great, sound great, not many downsides

    • Written by from east grinstead

    95 of 107 people found this useful

    Soundwise, these speakers are great. I've had them for about a week now and listen to a variety of genres.
    The soundsticks are balanced and punchy, but vocals stay clear. My only gripe with them is that the speakers themselves are EXTREMELY directional, the sound of these completely changes as you move around the room.
    Overall, a great set of speakers.

    Was this useful? Look great, sound great, not many downsides

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