Corsair, components supplier in the PC gaming hardware market, is offering a family of desktop speakers designed specifically to meet the needs of gamers. The Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 2.1 speaker system sets a new standard for gaming audio, and the SP2200 delivers quality 2.1 audio at an aggressive price.
The Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 speakers feature bi-amplified two-way satellites with 1″ ferro-cooled silk dome tweeters and 3″ midrange drivers, as well as an 8″ subwoofer using a fourth-order bandpass enclosure to deliver clear audio for gaming, as well as music and movies.† With its balanced system design, the SP2500 provides more than 230 watts RMS of output power to deliver bass and sound without distortion.
Designed and engineered in Corsair’s audio lab, the Gaming Audio Series SP2500 includes a digital signal processor, six Class-D amplifiers, and active digital crossovers, as well as a wired remote with 3.5mm color LCD display that puts you in complete control of your audio experience.† Using the controller, you can select your input source, control volume and subwoofer levels, as well as access features like pre-set EQs and DSP programs. This includes a late-night mode that changes the crossover frequencies to shift the low end from the subwoofer to the satellites to avoid disturbing others.
The SP2500 can be connected to a variety of sound cards or audio sources via either the 3.5mm stereo jack or stereo RCA jacks, and two additional 3.5mm Aux-In jacks (one each on the sub and controller) allow iPods or other external audio sources to be connected.† The controller also includes a 3.5mm headphone out jack.† The SP2500 also incorporates a USB connector on the controller so its library of preset EQs and DSP programs can be updated or expanded in the future.
Corsair is also offering the Gaming Audio Series SP2200 performance 2.1 PC speaker system for gamers.† The SP2200 is rated at 46 watts RMS of total output power and features two satellites with 2″ full-range drives and a 6″ ported subwoofer.† The SP2200 can be connected to almost any audio source, including console gaming systems, via either a 3.5mm stereo or RCA input jack.† There are also 3.5mm stereo jacks for headphone out and Aux-In, as well as individual controls for volume and subwoofer level located conveniently on the right satellite.
The Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 will be available in late January of 2011 and SP2200 speakers are expected to be available in late Q1 of 2011, both with a two-year limited warranty, from Corsair’s authorized distributors and resellers.
