Soundworks fps2000: Cambridge Soundworks FPS2000 Digital Speakers

Creative FPS 2000 Four Point Surround

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Introduction

Ever since Creative
Labs merged with Henry Kloss’ Cambridge Sound System to manufacture
PC speakers, they have since been releasing more powerful speakers
for the PC. Their initial releases (e.g. SBS 20) were never the type
of speakers that games and music enthusiasts wanted. When PC works
first came out, people generally compared it with Altec Lansing ACS45/44
series. Many would agree the Bass was pretty good but sound was too
low and the ACS45 was still the preferred choice to many. The Four
Point Surround Sound System was generally a cheap gimmick, which many
never actually fell for and Creative probably felt the pinch and seriously
needed something to kick off their four-speaker configuration. The
other 2 speaker the MicroWorks and SoundWorks were only 2 speaker
1 Subwoofer configuration, both were excellent speakers, especially
the MicroWorks but never really found a niche in the gaming/home user
world. The Desktop Theater 5.1 had some pretty good features like
AC3 support but most of its speaker/sub came from the PC works family
and therefore was not in a class of its own even though the price
was otherwise.

This time round
Creative came out with something pretty outstanding if I should say
so myself. THE Four Point Surround Sound 2000 Digital. I would generally
say this is THE set of speaker to pair up with the Sound Blaster Live.
It is a digital speaker that accepts signals from a 9 pin digital
DIN (not AC3 SPDIF cable) from the digital I/O card. (Finally got
to use the Digital card from my SBLive . .. whew no waste). However,
if you are using the SBLive Value, Monster Sound MX300 or even a 16Bit
sound card, you may still use the analog inputs on the FPS 2000. If
your sound card supports 4 speaker configuration, that’s great, but
however if it does not, well not to worry as the FPS 2000 will split
the signal from the front to rear, meaning you’ll have 2 left and
2 right speakers.

The satellite
speaker from the FPS2000 are fantastic, they are the same type of
speakers the Desktop Theater 5.1 used for the front. The PC Works
, FPS 1000 and the Desktop Theater 5.1 uses even smaller satellite
speaker. As for the Subwoofer, the FPS 2000 comes with a pretty big
Subwoofer at 14″ driving at 25 watts compared to the others driving
at only 8 — 10 watts. Obviously the FPS 2000 is technically more powerful
than the others (with exception to the MicroWorks). Another cool thing
about it is that it’s Black in color and not the Plain-Jane white
we see so often. Anyway so much for its physical appearance. Let’s
see how this baby rocks.

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The
Good

Features &
Benefits

FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital consists of four 3″-wide satellite speaker cubes,
plus a compact, floor-standing subwoofer cabinet. The four compact
satellites create realistic four-channel positional audio while the
subwoofer can be positioned on the floor — behind your TV, under
your desk, or behind furnitures, out of the way, for best bass response.

Possible
placement solutions would be

A — Placing the
rear speakers on the left and right side of the wall.

B — Placing the
rear speakers behind the user

C — Placing the
rear speaker at the edge of a wide table while front speaker next
to the monitor

D — Place the
rear speaker below the table top at each side

Note: The satellite
speakers are magnetically shielded so it will not cause any interference
with other electronic device e.g. monitor. However, the Sub Woofer
is not and it is advisable to place it further away from other electronic
devices, to prevent magnetic interference.

The FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital system delivers a carefully fine-tuned stereo sound
system, usually produced by expensive home surround stereo systems.
It is best suited for the computer PC environment with a small surrounding.
2 top areas where these speakers really impressed me were in the games
and movie testing. They not only sounded good, they actually sound
life like.

I ran up a few
movies to check out the quality of the speaker. Running the take off
scene from Top Gun sounded superb. I jack the volume all the way to
100% and there was simply no distortion and the quality of the sound
was still sharp, clear and crisp. (Note the max volume out of my DVD/VCD
encoder card was set at 86% though). Explosions and other sound effects
were just as good. The sound driven out from the satellite speaker
was very impressive. The Sub Woofer was pretty strong too; anyone
within a 5m radius can probably feel the impact coming from the woofer.
The sound got even better when I ran my DVD movies. It was exceptionally
clear, crisp and sharp.

Many would say
that AC3 support should be added in, but to me it is quite redundant.
AC3/THX sound system are great when played for a large audience in
a large theater, but when you are in a room by yourself or with a
couple of friends, such a system is unnoticeable. Since the FPS200
was meant for a small enclosed area, it need not provide such feature.
Allowing the SBLive Liveware 2.0 to set the environment will be more
than adequate.

I tested the FPS2000
playing Unreal with EAX enable. Unreal is probably one of the best
games for testing out your speakers as it sports a lot of features.
While playing the game, I deliberately lower the background music
to concentrate more on the movement sound. The life likeness of the
sound was probably due to my SBLive but the fact that the FPS2000
was able to deliver top clarity audio really impressed me. Each footstep
and movement felt like they were coming from different directions
and one could easily know where it is coming from. The rear speaker
actually added more atmosphere to the game than ever before. Previously,
I was using a Pioneer Dolby Digital Home Entertainment Sound System
with a 5 set Philip speaker system along with a Yamaha 25-Watt Sub
Woofer. Even though this setup costs more than $800, it was unable
to deliver such realism to the game ambience which the FPS200 could.
In Need For Speed 3, the engines and screeching sound from the tires
were easily heard and the direction of the sound was easily identifiable.
The FPS 2000 with a SBLive card and a game that supports EAX is truly
wonderful.

Aureal could probably
gang up with Altec Lansing to give Creative a run for its money but
for now I can certainly say that this is the best 3D Sound Solution
currently available.

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Installation

Take advantage of the
clear, distortion-free audio by connecting the Digital DIN output
of your FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital speakers to the Sound
Blaster Live! Digital I/O card.

Just follow these simple
steps to unleash the full effect of your digital speakers:

 

1.

Insert
one end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN output jack
on the Sound Blaster Live! Digital I/O card. The Digital
DIN connector is the only connector with the 9-pin configuration.

Note:
The actual position of the Digital I/O card may differ slightly
from this diagram

2.

Insert
the other end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN input
on the subwoofer.

3.

Complete
the following steps:

  • Position
    your mouse at the top of your screen to activate Creative’s
    Sound Blaster Live!
  • Launcher
    Select «Audio HQ»
    On the Configuration tabbed page, select the option «4
    Speakers»
  • A
    sofa icon (representing you) appears in the center of
    the «Preview Box», with four speakers at the corners of
    the box.

That’s
it! You are now ready to experience 3D digital audio like never
before.

Note:
FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital will detect the presence of a plug connected to
the DIGITAL DIN input and give the DIGITAL DIN input priority.
Any signal present at the AUDIO INPUT will be ignored. Be sure
to remove the plug from the DIGITAL DIN INPUT if you wish to listen
to a sound source through the analog AUDIO INPUT.

The
Sub woofer is pretty big compared to other sub-woofers from Creative.
It is made of Solid wood. This is great as the resonance that
the wood produces is very warm and one actually feels it rather
than hears it. Plastic generally generates vibration, which sound
very cheap. If you’d notice the yellow label on the sub woofer,
it is a heat hazard warning. There are heat sinks for the speakers
but running them at about 85% — 75% loud for more than 4 hours
playing Star Wars the heat generated was so low that I did not
even notice. (Note: The room was Air Conditioned at 23 degree
Celsius)

The
position of the sub woofer was below my table just behind a wall.
It is important to note where to position the sub woofer so as
to achieve optimal sound. In fact, incorrect placement can lead
to annoying sound. I once saw a joker place the sub woofer of
his ACS45 on the top shelf of his Sitoca computer table, he kept
complaining of headaches. Thank God Sitoca builds solid table
or his table would be shaking every time there is sound. Anyway,
I quickly placed it on the floor for him and he immediately heard
the difference. A good position to place the sub woofer is on
the floor with nothing beneath it and its behind facing a solid
wall. The wall will provide a reflecting effect that really enhances
the feel of the bass. Do not crowd anything around the speaker,
as this would affect the sound.

Above
is the external volume controller where you can adjust the balance
for the Front and Rear speakers. This is pretty useful if your
speakers are situated too far apart. Many people will face the
problem of not being able to place the rear speakers closer than
they want to. Now, all you have to do is adjust the balance more
to the rear to accommodate for the lost sound.

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The Bad

Well I can’t think
of many bad things about this set of speaker. It’s Good … real good
in fact. However there are a couple of things I’d like to mention
is that the speakers are meant for PCs inside a room. They don’t sound
that great in a large open area. When I was at A-Zone and heard the
display set I was not that impressed with it, as the surrounding area
was pretty huge. However, after bringing it home, man, did my impression
change. However, I’d like to note that the even though the Sub Woofer
was about 1.5 times more powerful than the PC Works, FPS 1000 and
the Desktop 5.1, it could have been better. I feel that at times the
feeling is not strong enough unless you adjust the Sub-Woofer volume.
Ah yes, not to mention the volume control for the sub woofer volume
control is located at the side of the Woofer where all the cables
are connected too. It is a real pain in the butt (actually pain in
the head) as I kept hitting my head on the table top to reach the
control. They should have place the volume control on the remote volume
control stick too. Overall, most would find that the sub woofer would
be more than sufficient.

Another thing
that disappointed me was the lack of an equalizer control. The Desktop
5.1 had some pretty nifty external box controls while the FPS 2000
had only a volume and Front/Rear balance control. It would be great
if Creative could add a Treble, Bass and other controls to the external
controller.

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This is really
a good set of speakers for the PC, if not one of the finest. It carries
good sound and provide good warm bass while still maintaining the
quality and clarity of the output. It’s fantastic for games and watching
movies off your PC in a room. For the price of slightly over $300,
it is well worth every cent spent. If you have the budget for it then
go for it especially if you own the Sound Blaster Live.

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Ratings


Overall
Rating (Out of a maximum of 5 Star)

Installation ****
Performance ****½
Price
(OEM Value)
*****
Price
(Retail Full)
****
Innovation *****
Life
Span
*****
Software
Bundle
****½
Material
Quality
****½
Overall
Rating
****½

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FourPointSurround™ FPS2000 Digital
Multimedia Speaker System
Installation and Operating Instructions
© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
FPS2000 Rev.C
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Safety & Regulatory Information
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
Notice for the USA
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.  These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more
of the following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
All cables used to connect the computer and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with non- certified computers or nonshielded cables may result in interference to radio
or television reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void
the user’s authority to operate the device. 
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio interference as specified in the Canadian
Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE
“B” d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le
Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les
règlements d’interfèrence radio.
❑ Increase the distance between the
equipment and receiver.
Declaration of Conformity
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95- 19
Manufacturer/
Importer’s Name:
Creative Labs Inc.
Manufacturer/
Importer’s Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
❑ Directive 89/ 336/ EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC (EMC),
73/23/EEC (LVD)
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void
the user’s authority to operate the device.
declares under its sole responsibility that the
product
Trade Name:
Model Number:
Creative Labs/
Cambridge SoundWorks
CSW1500
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
requirement for Class B devices and found
compliant with the following standards:
EMI/ EMC: ANSI C63. 4 1992, FCC Part 15
Subpart B
❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/ TV technician.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules, this device must be installed with computer
equipment certified to comply with the Class B
limits.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates that the marked item may be hot and should not be touched
without taking care.
• To minimize the risk of burns or other injuries to children, position the device
such that hot surfaces are out of their reach.
• To minimize the risk of fire, keep flammable materials like paper and cloth (for
example, curtains) away from the hot surfaces.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation. 
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles
FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. Le matériel ne peut étre source d’interférences
et
2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y
compris celles pouvant provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
January 18, 1999
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Compliance
This product conforms to the following Council
Directive:
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WARNING: To prevent
fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
Important Notice
The serial number for the FPS2000 Digital is
located on the subwoofer. Please write this
number down and keep it in a secure area. This is
for your security.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
FPS2000 Digital amplified subwoofer/satellite system is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the
subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING - Unplug the Power Supply
Adapter from the wall outlet or other power
source before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments
not recommended by Cambridge
SoundWorks as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use the
subwoofer near water—for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES - Do not place the FPS2000
Digital system on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The subwoofer
may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. Any mounting of the satellites or subwoofer should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by Cambridge
SoundWorks.
VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer
and to prevent it from overheating.  These
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. The openings should
not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Cambridge
SoundWorks’ instructions have been adhered to.
HEAT - The subwoofer should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES - The subwoofer should
be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
POLARIZATION - The power supply may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way.  This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the subwoofer.
LIGHTNING - For added protection for the
FPS2000 Digital system during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the subwoofer due to lightning and
power-line surges.
OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push
objects of any kind into the subwoofer
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. 
Never spill liquid of any kind on the speakers or the subwoofer.
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service any
part of the FPS2000 Digital yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug
the power supply from the wall outlet or
other power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply adapter or plug
is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the subwoofer.
c) If the subwoofer or power supply adapter
has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the FPS2000 Digital does not operate
normally by following the operating instructions; or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
e) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks
or have the same characteristics as the
original parts.  Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to the FPS2000 Digital
system, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
FPS2000 Digital system is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The
FPS2000 Digital satellites should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks.
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FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital
Multimedia Speaker System
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2
Overview ..................................................................................................... 2
Installation Sequence .................................................................................. 2
Speaker Placement . ..................................................................................... 3
Speaker Wiring Diagram ............................................................................. 4
Satellite Connections ................................................................................... 5
Attaching The Floor Stands ......................................................................... 6
Power Supply Adapter ................................................................................. 7
Audio Signal Connections ........................................................................... 7
Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN .................................. 8
Volume Control ............................................................................................ 8
Using The Volume Control ........................................................................... 9
Mounting The Volume Control ............................................................... ..... 9
Adjusting Output Level ............................................................................. 10
Bass Level Control ..................................................................................... 10
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ..................................................... 11
Mounting The Satellites ............................................................................ 11
Important .................................................................................................. 12
Specifications ............................................................................................ 12
Technical Support ..................................................................................... 12
1-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 13
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Introduction
T
hank you for purchasing
FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital
by Cambridge SoundWorks.
The FPS2000 Digital is the first
multimedia speaker system to
support DirectSound®3D and
Environmental Audio in true
multichannel, digitally transfered
sound.  It lets you experience the
full potential of the multichannel
sound encoded in today’s latest
computer software. We think you
will find it adds an exciting new
dimension to computer sound
and gaming.
Cambridge SoundWorks
1-877-YES-HIFI
(1-877-937-4434),
8 AM to Midnight,
Eastern time
1 PM to 4 AM
Greenwich Mean Time
Outside US:
Tel: 617-332-5936
Fax: 617-527-3194
www.cambridgesoundworks.com
or e-mail us at
[email protected]
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Inspecting
For Damage
Examine each speaker unit carefully
for signs of shipping damage. If there
is any damage, do not install the
system.
If there is any problem, or if
anything is missing, call the store
where the system was purchased
or refer to the “Technical Support”
section on pages 12-13.
Save the carton and its inserts in
case you need to transport your
FPS2000 Digital system later.
Overview
Installation Sequence
The four small satellite speakers of the
FPS2000 Digital are magnetically
shielded. They can be placed next to a
computer monitor.  The subwoofer/
amplifier is not shielded and should
be placed at least 18 inches away from
a computer monitor.
The subwoofer is designed to sit
on the floor beneath a desk, and
sounds best in this position. The
satellites used for the front left and
right channels should flank the
computer monitor. The satellites
used for the rear left and right
channels can be placed on the
desktop, on floor stands, or
attached to other sites (using screws).
1. Read through the instructions
before installing the speakers.
The instructions assume you have
a 4-channel sound card–one that
supports DirectSound®3D and
has separate front and rear stereo
minijack outputs. If your sound
card has a single stereo minijack
line output, please read the note
under “Audio Signal
Connections” on page 7.
2. Place the satellites and the subwoofer at appropriate sites near
your computer. Attach the stands,
if necessary.
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3. To help you identify each
satellite’s channel, apply the
appropriate preprinted label to
the rear of each satellite. 
4. Connect the four satellites to the
back of the subwoofer enclosure.
Leave all the wires accessible.
5. Connect your sound card
outputs to the subwoofer.
Speaker Placement
6. Connect the Volume Control to
the subwoofer.
7. Connect the power supply
adapter.
8. Listen to the system and adjust
the Bass Level control for
pleasing bass output.
9. You may wish to experiment
with satellite placement briefly
before concealing the connecting
wires and making the
installation more permanent.
A
The Front Satellites
The front left and right satellites
should be placed to the sides of the
monitor. Install the desktop stands
if placing the satellites on the
desktop.
The Rear Satellites
If you are lucky enough to have
side walls close to your listening
position, excellent placement for the
rear left and right satellites is
behind your listening position,
slightly above ear level (use a screw
to hang each satellite, see diagram
A). Do not be concerned if this is
not practical, since any rear satellite
B
placement behind or to the side of
the listening position will provide
strong directional and surround
effects. 
The rear satellites may be
installed on their convenient floor
stands. The stands should be
positioned behind your listening
position and aimed at the listener.
The stands are small enough to be
stowed underneath or alongside a
desk when not in use
(see diagram B).
If none of these locations are
practical, the rear satellites may be
placed in convenient sites alongside
the listener, including sites slightly
forward of the listening location.
C
The rear satellites do not have to be
at the same height, or at the same
height as the front sat-ellites. Try
the extreme corners of a desk using
the desktop stands (C) or attach the
rear satellites under a desktop or at
the sides of a desk using the hook &
loop fasteners (D).
The Subwoofer
The subwoofer’s optimum position
is on the floor against the wall. The
closer the subwoofer is to a corner,
the stronger the maximum bass
output. Position the subwoofer
so that its connection panel is
facing a wall, shielded from inadvertent contact.
D
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Speaker Wiring Diagram
Subwoofer
Front Left Satellite
Front Right Satellite
Out To
Computer
Sound Card
R
REAR FRONT
Audio Connection Cables
F
Rear Left Satellite
Rear Right Satellite
Power Supply Adapter
Volume Control
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Satellite Connections
Typically, the 3 meter speaker
cables will connect the front
satellites to the subwoofer and the
5 meter cables will connect the
rear satellites to the subwoofer.
A panel of eight self-adhesive
labels is provided to identify each
satellite and the opposite end of
the cable connected to a satellite.
1. Identify the two 3 meter
cables. Most satellites will be
used with their desktop
stands. In this case, thread one
end of a 3 meter cable through
the hole in the desktop stand.
Connect this end to one
satellite, (as shown in diagram
E). If used, carefully insert the
desktop stand’s attachment
arm into the socket in the back
of the satellite, taking up any
slack in the cable as required.
2. Remove the backing from the
small, round “FRONT LEFT”
label and apply it to the back
of the satellite (see diagram E). 
3. Remove the backing from the
remaining, longer “FRONT
LEFT” label and wrap it
around the opposite end of the
speaker cable you just
connected.
4. Connect this end of the speaker
cable to the red and black
“FRONT LEFT” speaker
connectors on the subwoofer.
5. Repeat this process for the
Front Right, Rear Right and
Rear Left satellites. Be sure to
use the remaining 3 meter
cable for the other front
speaker.
E
Diagram E
To connect the speaker wires to the
spring loaded connectors on the
satellite and subwoofer, push back
on a spring-loaded tab to expose the
connection hole. Insert the bare end
of the wire into the exposed hole,
then release the tab to lock the wire
in place.
Connect wires with red bands to
red tab connectors and unmarked
wires to black tab connectors.
Notes: Matching red wires to red
tabs and unmarked wires to black
tabs insures the speakers all play
“in-phase”. “Out of phase”
connections will do no electrical
harm, but the positional audio
sound quality will be greatly
reduced.  You can substitute regular
18 gauge speaker wire to create
longer cables, if needed.
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Attaching The Floor Stands
The rear satellites (with their
desktop stands attached) may be
installed in their floor stands.
1. One leg of each floor stand has
a full length slot, with short
notches opposite the slot at
each end. Insert a satellite
cable inside one of these legs
by feeding it down the length
of the full length slot. At each
end, feed the cable through the
short notches (see diagram G).
2. Insert the satellite end of the
leg/cable assembly into the
middle socket of the apex joint.
Make sure the satellite cable
exits through the short notch
and not the full length slot
(see diagram F).
3. Insert the two solid legs into
the outside sockets in the
apex joint.
4. Position the two “cut-away”
sections of the desktop stand
over the opening in the top of
the apex joint, as shown in
diagram F. Be sure to align the
face of the stand with the face
of the apex joint.  Lower the
stand straight down into the
apex joint.
5. Holding the ends of the apex
joint, push on the front of the
desktop stand until it slips back
into the slot in the apex joint.
Confirm a secure fit.
6. At the base of the rear leg,
gently pull on the satellite
cable to remove any
unnecessary slack in the cable.
7. Insert a rubber plug into the
base of each leg, taking care to
feed the cable out the short
notch in the rear leg (see
diagram H).
F
G
H
REAR
RIGHT
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Power Supply Adapter
Audio Signal Connections
Confirm that the power switch is
in the “OFF” position. Insert the
power supply’s AC plug into the
appropriate receptacle. Insert the
small DC connector into the
“15V DC IN” receptacle on the
back of the subwoofer
(see diagram I).
The FPS2000 Digital comes with a
front/rear audio signal cable.
Connect this cable between your
sound card and the subwoofer
(see diagram J).
1. Insert one of the green
miniplugs into the green
minijack (LINE OUT) on your
sound card. 
2. Insert the corresponding black
miniplug into the black
minijack (REAR OUT) on your
sound card.
3. Insert the green miniplug at
the other end of the cable into
the green minijack (FRONT)
on the subwoofer.
4. Insert the black miniplug into
the black minijack (REAR) on
the subwoofer.
SOUNDCARD OUTPUT
(EXAMPLE-SOUND BLASTER LIVE! AUDIO CARD)
REAR
OUT
LINE
OUT
REAR FRONT
REAR FRONT
I
Note: If you have a stereo sound
card (one without a rear stereo
minijack line output), connect a
green miniplug cable to the LINE
OUT minijack of your sound card
and the opposite green miniplug
to the FRONT minijack on the
subwoofer. This will cause both
left front and left rear satellites to
play the left stereo channel and
both right satellites to play the
right stereo channel.
J
FPS2000 Digital Subwoofer
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Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN Volume Control
If your Sound Blaster Live! sound
card includes a Digital I/O card,
you can take advantage of the
clear, distortion-free audio
available from its Digital DIN
output. 
1. Insert one end of the SPDIF cable
into the DIGITAL DIN output jack
on the Sound Blaster Live!
Digital I/O card. The position of
the Digital DIN connector on the
Digital I/O card may be different
from this diagram. The Digital
DIN connector is
the only connector with
a 9-pin configuration.
2. Insert the other end of the SPDIF
cable into the DIGITAL DIN input
on the subwoofer (see diagram K).
3. Use the following procedure to
configure the Sound Blaster Live!
sound card for four speakers:
• Bring your mouse pointer to the
top of the monitor screen to
display the Creative Launcher.
• Click on AudioHQ.
• Click on the Speaker tab. The
speaker dialog box will appear.
DIGITAL
DIN
DIGITAL I/O CARD
Digital DIN Connector
• On the Configuration tabbed
page, select the “4 Speakers”
option.
• A sofa icon (representing you)
appears in the center of the
Preview box, with four speakers
at the corners of the box.
Note: The FPS2000 Digital will
detect the presence of a plug
connected to the DIGITAL DIN
input and give the DIGITAL DIN
input priority.  Any signal present
at the AUDIO input will be
ignored. Be sure to remove the
plug from the DIGITAL DIN input
if you wish to listen to a sound
source through the analog AUDIO
INPUT.
The FPS2000 Digital system
comes with a separate wired
Volume Control, designed to be
positioned close at hand and
affixed with the semipermanent
mounting strip.
Connect the circular plug at the
end of the Volume Control into the
circular Volume Control jack on
the back of the subwoofer (see
diagram L).
SPDIF CABLE
K
REAR FRONT
REAR FRONT
L
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Using The Volume Control
Mounting The Volume Control
The Volume Control has a Front/
Rear Balance Control, a Master
Level Control (see diagram M),
and an On/Off power switch.
Use the Master Level Control
whenever you wish to adjust the
speaker output level.
Adjust the Front/Rear Balance
Control to achieve satisfactory
output from all four speakers. It
should not be necessary to adjust
the control more than once while
playing any single game.  Different
games may benefit from different
Front/Rear Balance Control
settings.
Software for Creative Labs
sound cards allows you to adjust
the rear speaker output level. The
rear speaker level adjustment is
found within the “Creative
Configurator” in Sound Blaster
PCI64/128 software. Set this
The enclosed mounting strip is
semipermanent—it holds well but
can be peeled off gently. Be sure
that the mounting surface, such as
the computer monitor or your
desktop, is smooth and clean.
adjustment to its highest setting.
Sound Blaster Live! and Sound
Blaster Live! Value software has
rear speaker level adjustment
within the mixer application. Set
the “FRONT/REAR BALANCE”
slider to its mid-way position.
Other sound card software may
have similar front to rear balance
adjustments. Be sure these
controls are set for sufficient
output in all four channels, then
use the Front/Rear Balance Control
from that point forward.
exposed adhesive side firmly
2 Press
against back of Volume Control.
protective paper from one
1 Remove
side to reveal adhesive. 
M
CAMBRI
SOUND
DGE
WORKS
Front/Rear Balance Control
Master Level Control
3 Remove remaining paper strip.
4
Press control firmly against
mounting surface
(desktop, keyboard or monitor).
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In most instances, the FPS2000
Digital Master Level Control will
be the most convenient way to
adjust the overall playback level. It
responds instantly and doesn’t
require you to pause games or
programs. But there are other
output level controls present in
software to consider.
Versions of Microsoft® Windows®
and most other operating systems
offer an on-screen sound level
Control, while most game
programs provide yet another one.
For the FPS2000 Digital Master
Level Control to perform at its
best, these “software” level
controls should be set to an
“optimum” position and then left
alone.
Set any software volume
controls to approximately 75% of
their maximum output level. This
should allow the FPS2000 Digital
Master Level Control to achieve
the highest output level desired
when set to its loudest setting. 
If the FPS2000 Digital’s
maximum output is still not
sufficient at the extreme setting of
its Volume Control, try increasing
one, and only one, of the software
volume controls to increase overall
output.
If you find the optimum output
level of the FPS2000 Digital
system occurs at too low a setting
of its Volume Control, reduce the
setting of one software volume
control (preferably the operating
system’s output level control) to
achieve greater control range.
Note: Some software volume
controls may introduce distortion
when set to their maximum level.
Experiment to achieve the cleanest
sound.
Bass Level Control
The output of the subwoofer can
be adjusted to suit the listener’s
taste. Start with the control in the
12 o’clock position (see diagram
N). After using the system for a
couple of hours, adjust the control
up or down to fine-tune it.
N
REAR FRONT
Adjusting Output Level
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Optimizing The Sound
Of Your System
Have a clear line of sight from your
listening position to the satellites. 
This prevents their higher
frequencies from being blocked. It is
not necessary for each satellite to be
aimed directly at the listener.
The relative strength of low-bass
depends on how close the subwoofer
is to intersecting room surfaces. The
most bass output results from the
subwoofer being placed on the floor
in a corner. The least bass output
results with the unit positioned away
from any corners or walls.
Once you have adjusted the Bass
Level Control, leave it in that
position. It should not be used to
compensate for differences in
recordings or games.
Mounting The Satellites
To the wall:
To wall-mount the cubes on
structurally strong surfaces (a wall
stud or wood panelling), screw a
M5 x 25mm screw into the
material. Allow their heads to
protrude about 1/4 inch to fit into
the keyhole slots on the back of
each cube (see diagram O).
The plastic anchors supplied
will be needed to secure the
screws in most wall surfaces.
If so, drill 1/4 inch holes in the
wall, then tap the anchors into
the holes until they are flush
with the wall.  Then screw the
screws into the anchors until
they protrude about 1/4 inch.
Be sure to apply the stick-on
rubber feet to the back of the
satellite cubes. This assures an
acoustically secure installation.
O
Keyhole slot mounting
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Important
Specifications
Playback Levels
FPS2000 Digital is intended for
individual or small group listening
and will achieve surprisingly high
output levels. However, playing
the system continuously at overly
loud, distorted levels on heavy
bass program material may cause
its internal fuse to blow.
The fuse can be replaced only by
a qualified service representative.
To avoid this inconvenience and a
possible non-warranty repair
charge, reduce the playback
volume when the system shows
obvious signs of stress, i.e. it
sounds “raspy,” “fuzzy,” and/
or “muddy.”
FPS2000 Digital’s
Four-channel
Amplifier Specifications
Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS.
Satellite: 7 watts RMS per channel.
These specifications apply to a
FPS2000 Digital operating from a
15V DC power adapter. 
Technical Support
Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America
Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical support is
available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time.
You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs’ bulletin
board, 24 hours a day. Call 405-742-6660; use modem settings:
Baud rate:
Data bits:
Parity:
Stop bits:
300 to 14400
(V.32/V.42 bis)
8
none
1
You can also send a FAX at 405-742-6633 or write us at:
Technical Support
Creative Labs, Inc.
1523 Cimarron Plaza
Stillwater, OK 74075
To reach Creative Technical support via the Internet, visit our technical support
web site at http://www.creativehelp.com, for troubleshooting help.
For information about this product and other Creative Labs products, visit
Creative Zone at http://www.soundblaster.com. Or, call Customer Service at
800-998-1000
Faxback information is available by calling 405-372-5227
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1-Year Limited Warranty
Inside Asia
Creative Technology Ltd.  Technical Support
31 International Business Park,
Creative Resource, Singapore 609921
Tel:
Fax:
+65 8954100
+65 5696640
Operating hours (Singapore Time)
Mon-Fri:
9am-6pm
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays:
Closed
T
o the original purchaser,
Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
will warrant the FPS2000
Digital system to be free of
defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from date of purchase.
With respect to defects, Cambridge
SoundWorks will, at its option,
replace the product or repair the
defect in the product with no
charge to the original purchaser
for parts or labor.
This warranty does not extend
to any defect, malfunction or
failure caused by misuse, abuse,
accident, faulty hook-up, defective
associated equipment or use of the
speaker with equipment for which
it is not intended.
This warranty is valid only
when the speaker is returned to
the retailer that sold the FPS2000
Digital to the original purchaser.
This is the sole and expressed
warranty. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, of merchantability,
fitness for purpose or otherwise. 
In no event shall Cambridge
SoundWorks, Inc. be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages or have any liability with
respect to defects other than the
obligations set forth as stated.
To ensure warranty coverage, it
is incumbent upon the original
purchaser of FPS2000 Digital to
inform the retailer of the defect
within the warranty period. The
only acceptable method of
establishing warranty status is a
copy of the original proof of
purchase indicating customers
name and purchase date.
For advice about your warranty
or any information, call the store
where purchased or refer to the
“Technical Support” section on
pages 12-13.
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Recommendation for 4.1 (or 5.1?) speaker setup for desktop environment?

mattdm
(Matthew Miller)

#1

So, about twenty years ago, I bought Cambridge Soundworks FPS2000 Digital Speakers, and they’ve served me… fairly well. My current computer doesn’t have surround out natively, but I got this $17 thing from Amazon, and that seems to Just Work.

However, there’s two big downsides. First, the subwoofer used a proprietary weird connector which does not seem to exist anymore. So I’m using it as 4.0 rather than 4.1 — and powering the subwoofer for no reason, really.

Second, it’s developed a hum. Power line filters (and the external USB audio device) don’t seem to help. The computer itself is pretty loud with fans, so I don’t need absolute silence, but… it’s definitely louder than I’d like.

So, I’m shopping for a replacement. I see this from Logitech, but… eh, those speakers look big and clunky next to the neat 3.25″ cubes of my current system.

Are there other options in the $2-300 price range I should be looking at? Are there ones which will connect to my computer via USB and remove the need for the separate audio adapter (and still Just Work with Fedora Workstation)?

Alternately… can I keep the satellite speakers and just replace the subwoofer (and maybe add a center channel)? That replacement would also need to drive the speakers…
and again it’d be awesome if that connected by USB and served as the sound device too. Does such a thing exist?

glb
(Gregory Lee Bartholomew)

#2

This connects to USB, has standard 1/8 inch audio connectors and is pretty versatile: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LM0U2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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[ 7836.998630] usb 1-1.3: new full-speed USB device number 8 using ehci-pci
[ 7837.091630] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=0d8c, idProduct=0102, bcdDevice= 0.10
[ 7837.091641] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=0, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
[ 7837.091646] usb 1-1.3: Product: USB Sound Device        
[ 7837.101746] usb 1-1.3: current rate 30464 is different from the runtime rate 96000
[ 7837. 104120] usb 1-1.3: Warning! Unlikely big volume range (=8065), cval->res is probably wrong.
[ 7837.104125] usb 1-1.3: [9] FU [Mic Playback Volume] ch = 2, val = -6144/1921/1
[ 7837.106246] usb 1-1.3: Warning! Unlikely big volume range (=8065), cval->res is probably wrong.
[ 7837.106251] usb 1-1.3: [11] FU [Line Playback Volume] ch = 2, val = -6144/1921/1
[ 7837.112995] usb 1-1.3: Warning! Unlikely big volume range (=6928), cval->res is probably wrong.
[ 7837.113002] usb 1-1.3: [8] FU [Mic Capture Volume] ch = 2, val = -4096/2832/1
[ 7837.113997] usb 1-1.3: Warning! Unlikely big volume range (=6928), cval->res is probably wrong.
[ 7837.114002] usb 1-1.3: [15] FU [Line Capture Volume] ch = 2, val = -4096/2832/1
[ 7837.115122] usb 1-1.3: Warning! Unlikely big volume range (=6928), cval->res is probably wrong.
[ 7837.115126] usb 1-1.3: [2] FU [PCM Capture Volume] ch = 2, val = -4096/2832/1
[ 7837.117233] input: USB Sound Device         as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:12.0/usb1/1-1/1-1. 3/1-1.3:1.3/0003:0D8C:0102.0006/input/input31
[ 7837.168995] hid-generic 0003:0D8C:0102.0006: input,hidraw3: USB HID v1.00 Device [USB Sound Device        ] on usb-0000:00:12.0-1.3/input3

It doesn’t come with speakers though. You’d have to buy some separately.

P.S. You’d have to buy powered speakers with that decoder. It doesn’t put out an amplified signal. Another option might be to buy an amplifier with HDMI pass-through if your PC and monitor use HDMI. The latter is what I do and it looks like you can get such an amplifier for around $90.

This is my current surround-sound setup:

surround-sound4032×3024 2.52 MB

The receiver is a Sony STRDH520 (discontinued).

Edit to add – I just noticed that 5.1 sound doesn’t seem to be listed as an option on my HDMI output since the switch to pipewire. The driver still shows support for 5.1 audio (aplay -L), however, so it might just be that I need to figure out how to configure pipewire properly.

mattdm
(Matthew Miller)

#3

This setup requires a receiver that’s separate from the subwoofer, right? That seems like overkill.

Creative Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital 4.1 PC Speakers

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Creative Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital 4. 1 Computer SpeakersProduct OverviewAuction is for the Creative Cambridge FPS 2000 Digital 4.1 FourPointSurround PC Speakers. The FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital system delivers a carefully fine-tuned stereo sound system, usually produced by expensive home surround stereo systems. It is best suited for the computer PC environment with a small surrounding. 2 top areas where these speakers really shines were in the games and movie testing. They not only sounded good, they actually sound life like. Take your multimedia experience to the next level with the Creative FPS2000 Digital. Hear audio with utmost clarity on these Creative computer speakers with a frequency response of 30 — 20000 Hz. The 4 satellite speakers for directSound 3D gaming and EAX game titles, powered by a subwoofer and a master volume control for these Creative speakers further enhance your experience. The digital DIN connection of these Creative computer speakers works as an added advantage for the audio output. Moreover, the separate rear and front audio input of these Creative FPS2000 speakers provide you with maximum flexibility. More importantly, the FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital consists of four 3″-wide satellite speaker cubes, plus a compact, floor-standing subwoofer cabinet. The four compact

satellites create realistic four-channel positional audio while the subwoofer can be positioned on the floor — behind your TV, under your desk, or behind furniture, out of the way, for best bass response. Take advantage of the clear, distortion-free audio by connecting the Digital DIN output (Digital Cable NOT included) of your FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital speakers to the Sound Blaster Live or other Digital I/O cards. As always, check compatibility with your device before bidding. Do your own research and ask plenty of questions using, «Ask a question» below. Enjoy!Product HighlightsFour Point Digital Surround Sound speaker and power supply (amplifier system) 4 speakers with removable tripod stands for two speakers Remote Volume/ balance control All connecting wires Powered subwoofer and a master volume control Separate front and rear audio inputs Provides proprietary Digital DIN connection Product FeaturesBrand: Creative Model: FPS2000 FourPointSurroud Satellite Speakers: Four 2. 75″ compact satellite speakers Total Satellite RMS Watts @ 10% THD per channel: 14 Sub Woofer: Powered sub w/ level control Total Sub RMS Watts @ 10% THD: 25 Connection Type: Wired Configuration: 4.1 Channel SystemFrequency Range: 30Hz — 20kHz Controls: Remote in-line, master volume control Speaker Stands: One pair of 21-inch speaker stands Power Supply: AC/DC adapter included UPC: 054651022621 NOTE: Require SoundBlaster Live Sound Card !!Online Documentation:Look Here: ccftp.creative.com/Manuals/TSD/873/english.pdfConditions Product is working system pulled and tested good Item is used and have light scuffs and scratches on the case No Software CDs, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Manuals are included Ask plenty of questions before bidding Check compatibility with your device before bidding For bulk purchasing, use «Ask a question» belowPlease Note:Let us know if ship to address is below for revised rate:Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Guam International P.O. BoxTop reasons to consider NewDayOnline as a source of your technology needs:Strategic Location Wide range of Products Customer Service Competitive Pricing Order 24/7 Timely Execution of Orders Actual Photos of the products
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No sound. Distorted sound. Sound card is not recognized by the computer. Problems with audio devices Here are the following troubleshooting steps to perform in order to resolve an issue with a sound card. Check If Your Sound Card and Speakers are Properly Installed Check the Device Manager and see if your sound device is present. If the driver is not present, you may need to install the latest driver. If the device is present, but there is a yellow question mark (?) or exclamation point (!) before its icon, the device driver may need to be reinstalled.

To access the device manager, simply click on Start, right-click on the My Computer icon, and then select Manage. On the computer management window, select Device Manager to see the list of the devices installed on the computer. To go directly to the Device Manager, just click on Start-Run and then on the text field, type in devmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Test the sound on the control panel. To go there, simply click on Start-Control Panel-Sound. Under the sounds tab, you will have an opportunity to test the functionality of your computer’s sound system. Check your sound devices and see if they are properly selected.

Also check the volume and make sure that the controls are not muted. Don’t forget to check the speakers. Make sure it receives power and that its volume is not set to minimum. Check for Possible Software Problems Media Player – See if the player is working correctly. If possible, use another media player and see if the result is the same.

If you did not encounter the same issue with another media or music player, it is very likely that the problem lies with software. Operating System – A lot of factors in the operating system can affect the performance of your sound card. Try to check if there are important or critical updates for your operating system and install them.

If you feel that your computer system needs a quick repair, consider running System File Checker. To access it, simply click on Start-Run and then type sfc/ scannow. Make sure you have the Windows CD inserted in your CDROM drive.

The system would need it during the process. Also, in the course of your troubleshooting, before proceeding to hardware replacement, consider reinstalling the entire computer system first. Sometimes, it is the operating itself and not the hardware that is causing the problem.

If that is so, replacing the sound card or the motherboard will never resolve the issue. You would only lose your precious savings while the sound trouble still persists. Reinstall the Sound Card Driver If you have already reached this step in troubleshooting, we are then somewhat certain that the issue is more likely a hardware problem rather than a software trouble. Driver issue is the most common cause of sound card problems. Make sure you have the latest version of the driver. It’s usually available at the manufacturer’s website.

To reinstall the sound driver, you will need to uninstall the current driver first. Go to the device manager as described in the first step of this troubleshooting guide. Find the device that represents your sound card driver. Right-click on it and click Uninstall. The uninstallation setup will then show up.

Follow the instructions and restart the computer afterward. To install the latest driver, extract the installation files (they are often available in compressed format), and find the executable file. Run the setup process and restart the computer afterward. If this is your first time to reinstall a device driver, or you are unsure of the steps involved in this procedure, consider to automatically scan your pc and update your sound card drivers.

Reseat the Sound Card To reseat the sound card means to remove it from the system and put it back in. Before touching any internal device installed on the computer, make sure to avoid wearing static-inducing clothing and touch a grounded conductor (metals, etc. ) to dissipate static electricity. Also, always turn off your computer, unplug the cord, and remove the battery (for portables). Consult your manufacturer’s documentation for steps in unseating and reseating the sound card.

If the sound controller is integrated to your computer’s motherboard, skip this step and proceed to the next one. After reseating the sound card, restart the computer and see if the problem is still there. If it persists, proceed to the next step.

Test with Another Sound Card in Good Condition Remove the sound card and install a known-good working sound card. If the problem persists, it is highly possible that the issue is a hardware problem. Either there is a problem with the sound card, or in the sound card slot in the motherboard. Replace the Sound Card If sound card replacement did not resolve the issue, it means that the sound card slot is damaged or no longer functional. A motherboard replacement is necessary to fix the problem. In Windows if you are having any of the follwing errors you may need to update your sound card drivers:. You do not hear sound from the computer’s speakers or headphones.

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A sound seems to be played, but you do not hear anything. A sound is played, but it stops suddenly. The sound skips or misses in some areas. The sound is distorted or scratchy. The computer stops responding when a sound is played.

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The computer restarts when a sound is played. MIDI output error detected. No wave device that can play files in the current format is installed. The CD Audio device is in use by another application. WAV sound playback error detected. Your audio hardware cannot play files like the current file. To fix this problem automatically on Windows, then run the download and follow the steps in this wizard.

To update the sound card driver on Windows manually, follow the steps under the tab for your operating system or click here to. Windows XP Instructions To update the sound card driver on Windows XP manually, follow the steps below, or click here to:. Click the Start Button.

Right-Click on ‘My Computer’ and select Properties. Click the Hardware Tab. Click the Device Manager Button.

Click #Device Manager Name# to expand double-click and see installed devices. Under Sound, video, and game controllers, double-click the entry for your sound card, and then click the Driver tab. Click Update Driver Software. Follow the Update Driver Software Wizard to update the sound card driver. If you find that these steps didn’t resolve your sound issues, I suggest you try to run the to see if it can locate more current drivers. If after the automated scan you are still unable to resolve problems with your sound card you may have to contact the computer manufacturer for a resolution.

Windows Vista Instructions To update the sound card driver on Windows Vista manually, follow the steps below or click here to:. Click Start. Click Control Panel. Double-click Device Manager. Click Sound, video, and game controllers to expand. Under Sound, video, and game controllers, double-click the entry for your sound card, and then click the Driver tab. Click Update Driver Software.

Follow the Update Driver Software Wizard to update the sound card driver. If you find that these steps didn’t resolve your sound issues, I suggest you try to run the to see if it can locate more recient drivers. If after the automated scan you are still unable to resolve problems with your sound card you may have to contact the computer manufacturer for a resolution. New Version Of Windows? Upgrade smoothly by finding the correct drivers for your sound & audio for any version of windows.

For the first time, users can upgrade with confidence knowing that their computer will run smoothly thanks to the latest drivers and updates required for a perfect upgrade. Why Updating Drivers Is Important Usually the only reason we look to install or update sound & audio drivers is because something is malfunctioning.

This is not the only reason you should keep your drivers up to date however. Cambridge is constantly tuning and improving performance of their sound & audios and the only way to make use of this is by having the latest drivers.

Going online and checking for new drivers all the time can be frustrating and is not an effective use of your time, and a simple tool like the driver installer above can keep all of your hardware running on the optimal drivers with top performance. Sometimes when new hardware is installed, although it works correctly, other hardware which interacts with it may not be, because the other hardware actually needs its own drivers updated. This kind of co-dependency is another common problem and a reason why it’s a great idea to have a tool that is constantly monitoring the state of all of your drivers and updating appropriately so you can upgrade and add or remove components in your computer while continuing to run without a hitch. When your sound & audio is relatively new, it may be possible to download individual drivers directly from Cambridge without incurring additional charges. If you are having problems locating the correct drivers for your sound & audio, or are unsure of the exact model, we suggest you run a. It’s very important you know the exact model of your Cambridge sound & audio you would like to update to ensure that it will function properly and to prevent possible damage to your system. An installer that will automatically scan and identify your Cambridge sound & audio to make sure you are installing the correct update and will also locate and download any additional driver and bios updates your pc may need.

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When using a company’s driver you will bound to that company’s own legal agreement. We recommend our installer which is a driver system utility for scanning, matching, downloading, and installing verified drivers. Registration for the full version of the installer is only $29.99 USD for 1 full year of driver updates. With the option of a second year for just $9.99 USD. Many drivers may be obtained directly by visiting the websites of the respective manufacturers.

CREATIVE FPS 2000 Four Point Surround Sound Reviewed by Anurax Lian (10/06/99) FPS 2000 Specifications Satellite Speakers Four 2.75′ compact satellite speakers with 14 total RMS watts at 10% THD per channel Satellite dimensions 3.5′ X 3.5′ X 3.5′ with 2.5′ long throw driver Sub Woofer Powered subwoofer with level control included with 25 RMS watts at 10% THD Sub Woofer Dimensions 14. 1′ X 8.0′ X 6.5′ with 5.25′ woofer Frequency Range 50Hz — 20kHz Controls Remote in-line, master volume control can be attached to the computer monitor or other convenient locations. Speaker Stands One pair of 21-inch speaker stands Cables Two 9-foot (3m) front satellite cables Two 16-foot (5m) rear satellite cables With sticker labels for easy identification Power Supply AC/DC adapter included Safety and EMI compliance UL, cUL, CE etc Price S$ 320 (EST). Introduction Ever since Creative Labs merged with Henry Kloss’ Cambridge Sound System to manufacture PC speakers, they have since been releasing more powerful speakers for the PC. Their initial releases (e.g. SBS 20) were never the type of speakers that games and music enthusiasts wanted.

When PC works first came out, people generally compared it with Altec Lansing ACS45/44 series. Many would agree the Bass was pretty good but sound was too low and the ACS45 was still the preferred choice to many. The Four Point Surround Sound System was generally a cheap gimmick, which many never actually fell for and Creative probably felt the pinch and seriously needed something to kick off their four-speaker configuration. The other 2 speaker the MicroWorks and SoundWorks were only 2 speaker 1 Subwoofer configuration, both were excellent speakers, especially the MicroWorks but never really found a niche in the gaming/home user world.

The Desktop Theater 5.1 had some pretty good features like AC3 support but most of its speaker/sub came from the PC works family and therefore was not in a class of its own even though the price was otherwise. This time round Creative came out with something pretty outstanding if I should say so myself. THE Four Point Surround Sound 2000 Digital.

I would generally say this is THE set of speaker to pair up with the Sound Blaster Live. It is a digital speaker that accepts signals from a 9 pin digital DIN (not AC3 SPDIF cable) from the digital I/O card. (Finally got to use the Digital card from my SBLive. Whew no waste). However, if you are using the SBLive Value, Monster Sound MX300 or even a 16Bit sound card, you may still use the analog inputs on the FPS 2000. If your sound card supports 4 speaker configuration, that’s great, but however if it does not, well not to worry as the FPS 2000 will split the signal from the front to rear, meaning you’ll have 2 left and 2 right speakers. The satellite speaker from the FPS2000 are fantastic, they are the same type of speakers the Desktop Theater 5.1 used for the front.

The PC Works, FPS 1000 and the Desktop Theater 5.1 uses even smaller satellite speaker. As for the Subwoofer, the FPS 2000 comes with a pretty big Subwoofer at 14′ driving at 25 watts compared to the others driving at only 8 — 10 watts. Obviously the FPS 2000 is technically more powerful than the others (with exception to the MicroWorks). Another cool thing about it is that it’s Black in color and not the Plain-Jane white we see so often. Anyway so much for its physical appearance.

Let’s see how this baby rocks. The Good Features & Benefits FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital consists of four 3′-wide satellite speaker cubes, plus a compact, floor-standing subwoofer cabinet. The four compact satellites create realistic four-channel positional audio while the subwoofer can be positioned on the floor — behind your TV, under your desk, or behind furnitures, out of the way, for best bass response.

Possible placement solutions would be A — Placing the rear speakers on the left and right side of the wall. B — Placing the rear speakers behind the user C — Placing the rear speaker at the edge of a wide table while front speaker next to the monitor D — Place the rear speaker below the table top at each side Note: The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded so it will not cause any interference with other electronic device e.g. However, the Sub Woofer is not and it is advisable to place it further away from other electronic devices, to prevent magnetic interference. The FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital system delivers a carefully fine-tuned stereo sound system, usually produced by expensive home surround stereo systems. It is best suited for the computer PC environment with a small surrounding. 2 top areas where these speakers really impressed me were in the games and movie testing.

They not only sounded good, they actually sound life like. I ran up a few movies to check out the quality of the speaker.

Running the take off scene from Top Gun sounded superb. I jack the volume all the way to 100% and there was simply no distortion and the quality of the sound was still sharp, clear and crisp. (Note the max volume out of my DVD/VCD encoder card was set at 86% though).

Explosions and other sound effects were just as good. The sound driven out from the satellite speaker was very impressive. The Sub Woofer was pretty strong too; anyone within a 5m radius can probably feel the impact coming from the woofer. The sound got even better when I ran my DVD movies. It was exceptionally clear, crisp and sharp. Many would say that AC3 support should be added in, but to me it is quite redundant. AC3/THX sound system are great when played for a large audience in a large theater, but when you are in a room by yourself or with a couple of friends, such a system is unnoticeable.

Since the FPS200 was meant for a small enclosed area, it need not provide such feature. Allowing the SBLive Liveware 2. 0 to set the environment will be more than adequate. I tested the FPS2000 playing Unreal with EAX enable. Unreal is probably one of the best games for testing out your speakers as it sports a lot of features. While playing the game, I deliberately lower the background music to concentrate more on the movement sound. The life likeness of the sound was probably due to my SBLive but the fact that the FPS2000 was able to deliver top clarity audio really impressed me. Each footstep and movement felt like they were coming from different directions and one could easily know where it is coming from.

The rear speaker actually added more atmosphere to the game than ever before. Previously, I was using a Pioneer Dolby Digital Home Entertainment Sound System with a 5 set Philip speaker system along with a Yamaha 25-Watt Sub Woofer. Even though this setup costs more than $800, it was unable to deliver such realism to the game ambience which the FPS200 could. In Need For Speed 3, the engines and screeching sound from the tires were easily heard and the direction of the sound was easily identifiable. The FPS 2000 with a SBLive card and a game that supports EAX is truly wonderful. Aureal could probably gang up with Altec Lansing to give Creative a run for its money but for now I can certainly say that this is the best 3D Sound Solution currently available.

Take advantage of the clear, distortion-free audio by connecting the Digital DIN output of your FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital speakers to the Sound Blaster Live! Digital I/O card.

Just follow these simple steps to unleash the full effect of your digital speakers: 1. Insert one end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN output jack on the Sound Blaster Live! Digital I/O card. The Digital DIN connector is the only connector with the 9-pin configuration. Note: The actual position of the Digital I/O card may differ slightly from this diagram 2.

Insert the other end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN input on the subwoofer. Complete the following steps:. Position your mouse at the top of your screen to activate Creative’s Sound Blaster Live!. Launcher Select ‘Audio HQ’ On the Configuration tabbed page, select the option ‘4 Speakers’.

A sofa icon (representing you) appears in the center of the ‘Preview Box’, with four speakers at the corners of the box. You are now ready to experience 3D digital audio like never before. Note: FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital will detect the presence of a plug connected to the DIGITAL DIN input and give the DIGITAL DIN input priority. Any signal present at the AUDIO INPUT will be ignored. Be sure to remove the plug from the DIGITAL DIN INPUT if you wish to listen to a sound source through the analog AUDIO INPUT. The Sub woofer is pretty big compared to other sub-woofers from Creative. It is made of Solid wood.

This is great as the resonance that the wood produces is very warm and one actually feels it rather than hears it. Plastic generally generates vibration, which sound very cheap.

If you’d notice the yellow label on the sub woofer, it is a heat hazard warning. There are heat sinks for the speakers but running them at about 85% — 75% loud for more than 4 hours playing Star Wars the heat generated was so low that I did not even notice. (Note: The room was Air Conditioned at 23 degree Celsius) The position of the sub woofer was below my table just behind a wall. It is important to note where to position the sub woofer so as to achieve optimal sound. In fact, incorrect placement can lead to annoying sound. I once saw a joker place the sub woofer of his ACS45 on the top shelf of his Sitoca computer table, he kept complaining of headaches.

Thank God Sitoca builds solid table or his table would be shaking every time there is sound. Anyway, I quickly placed it on the floor for him and he immediately heard the difference. A good position to place the sub woofer is on the floor with nothing beneath it and its behind facing a solid wall. The wall will provide a reflecting effect that really enhances the feel of the bass.

Do not crowd anything around the speaker, as this would affect the sound. Above is the external volume controller where you can adjust the balance for the Front and Rear speakers. This is pretty useful if your speakers are situated too far apart.

Many people will face the problem of not being able to place the rear speakers closer than they want to. Now, all you have to do is adjust the balance more to the rear to accommodate for the lost sound. The Bad Well I can’t think of many bad things about this set of speaker. Real good in fact. However there are a couple of things I’d like to mention is that the speakers are meant for PCs inside a room. They don’t sound that great in a large open area. When I was at A-Zone and heard the display set I was not that impressed with it, as the surrounding area was pretty huge.

However, after bringing it home, man, did my impression change. However, I’d like to note that the even though the Sub Woofer was about 1.5 times more powerful than the PC Works, FPS 1000 and the Desktop 5.1, it could have been better.

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I feel that at times the feeling is not strong enough unless you adjust the Sub-Woofer volume. Ah yes, not to mention the volume control for the sub woofer volume control is located at the side of the Woofer where all the cables are connected too. It is a real pain in the butt (actually pain in the head) as I kept hitting my head on the table top to reach the control. They should have place the volume control on the remote volume control stick too.

Overall, most would find that the sub woofer would be more than sufficient. Another thing that disappointed me was the lack of an equalizer control. The Desktop 5.1 had some pretty nifty external box controls while the FPS 2000 had only a volume and Front/Rear balance control. It would be great if Creative could add a Treble, Bass and other controls to the external controller. Conclusion This is really a good set of speakers for the PC, if not one of the finest. It carries good sound and provide good warm bass while still maintaining the quality and clarity of the output.

It’s fantastic for games and watching movies off your PC in a room. For the price of slightly over $300, it is well worth every cent spent. If you have the budget for it then go for it especially if you own the Sound Blaster Live.

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SoundWorks FPS2000 Digital
Total power 24 Watts (RMS)
Scheme 4+1
Decoder No
Price ~100-120$

We have already reviewed various computer acoustics manufactured by Cambridge Soundworks, acquired by Creative Technology several years ago and sold under the Creative brand. The last review looked at the DeskTop Theater DTT2500 Digital system focused on DVD home theater, and now
Let’s try the FPS2000 Digital system, which contains almost the same acoustic components as the DTT2500, but does not have the Dolby Digital AC-3 audio decoder unit.

As always, in a large and colorful foam box, four small satellite tweeters and a rather massive subwoofer were found. Once again, it is worth noting the concern for the user, because. the kit consists not only of speakers, but also contains many useful little things.
All in all, the box contained:

  • Four HF satellites
  • One subwoofer
  • Patch cord set
  • Set of four satellite table stands
  • Two tripods for mounting rear satellites on the floor
  • Bag with labels, foam rubber adhesive pads and Velcro fasteners for fast attachment of satellites to the table
  • External power supply
  • Printed documentation
  • CD-ROM with demo midi files and SoundFont banks for them

Creative SoundWorks FPS2000 Digital

Specifications

Power output
Total power 320 Watts (PMPO) / 24 Watts (RMS)
Satellite power 7 watts (RMS) each, total 28 watts
Subwoofer power 25 Watts (RMS)
Output frequency range
Subwoofer 30Hz — 150Hz
Satellites 65Hz — 20kHz
Dimensions, mm.
Subwoofer 162(H) x 152(D) x 234(W)
Satellites 70(H) x 70(D) x 70(W)
Cable length
Front satellites 3 m.
Rear satellites 5 m.
Harmonic distortion 1%
Impedance 4ohms
Presence of built-in amplifier Yes
Supply voltages 15 Volt
Color Black

Speaker arrangement and connection

Structurally, the FPS2000 is made the same as the previously reviewed FPS1000, all speakers are connected to a subwoofer containing a built-in amplifier. The satellites are absolutely identical to the DTT2500 satellites, they have a power of 7 watts, the diameter of the speakers is 2. 5″. The subwoofer has digital and analog four-channel inputs and four satellite outputs. There, on the subwoofer, there is a bass power control, which allows you to smoothly adjust their sound to any room.

The volume control is located on the cord coming from the subwoofer. In addition to adjusting the volume, it contains a balance control between the front and rear satellites and can turn the system off and on, and it also contains a system power indicator. This is very convenient, because The regulator can be attached to a table or monitor, keyboard or any other convenient place, so that it is always «at hand». The satellites are magnetically shielded from the speakers so they can be positioned
in close proximity to the monitor. FPS2000 can be connected both to the analog outputs of the sound card and to the digital outputs. To connect to the digital outputs, you will need an SB Live! with an external SPDIF connector. For old SB Live! Value that does not contain an external SPDIF, a bracket stub is included that contains a Digital-DIN, signals to which are output from SPDIF_EXT, available on this model.

All signals go to the subwoofer amplifier and then go to the satellites. The amplifier and satellite speakers contain spring clips, just like in expensive acoustics. The wires are quite thick, with a cross section of about 1.5 sq. mm. After connecting all the wires, the subwoofer looks like this …

When placing more than two speakers, a problem arises — how to place all the speakers, where to attach them, so that there is the same distance from the speakers to the listener, and also so that the wires do not interfere. The speaker manufacturer recommends four placement options.

All necessary items are included for fixing: table stands, Velcro for fastening under the tabletop, tripods for rear speakers and even screws with plugs and instructions for attaching to the walls. I chose the last option «d»,
however, the tripods of the FPS2000 are not as stable as those of the DTT2500 set, but are borrowed from the FPS1000. The subwoofer is recommended to be placed on the floor, in a corner closer to the wall, so that it does not get in the way.

Testing

Testing took place under the following conditions:

  • Creative Sound Blaster Live! value
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • LiveWare! 3.0
  • DirectX 8.0 RC0

I always start testing speakers by listening to my favorite songs in MP3 format and on CD-audio. The sound produced by the FPS2000 is very pleasant, and although the speakers are plastic, there is absolutely no plastic shade in the sound, the subwoofer is capable of
give out a powerful and rich sound, which is no worse than the sound created by wooden and more bulky counterparts. The sound quality is just as good, if not better, than the more expensive DTT2500. My favorite test of subwoofer capability was Brooklyn Bounce’s bass-heavy songs, the FPS2000 ran great, bass was clear and deep. The subwoofer practically does not wheeze at maximum volume, although it is impossible to listen at this volume for a long time, the neighbors will definitely come running.

The sound is also good in games, with powerful bass shaking, and four satellites to increase the orientation of the sound around the listener. It was a pleasure to play games with EAX support — Unreal, Half-Life, F.A.K.K.2, MDK2 received a natural sound picture, rich in various clear and natural sounds. The powerful subwoofer reproduces the hum of the wind in open spaces in Unreal and F.A.K.K.2 and the hum of electronics in MDK2 well.

When watching DVD movies with Dolby Digital audio decoding software, the system creates a pretty decent sound picture, but, of course, it does not reach the sound of the DTT2500. Lack of a central channel

It is worth noting one feature that is missing from the FPS1000. When the system is connected to a two-channel sound card that does not have a rear output, four speakers will still play, because. when there is no signal at the rear input,
automatic duplication of the front signal to the rear speakers.

Digital audio

The advantage of this system is that it can be connected digitally. What does it give? First of all, the use of a digital interface between the sound card and the speaker system allows you to reduce the noise level compared to
standard analog connection via an analog Line-in connector. The cleaner sound is devoid of interference from the electronics present inside the computer case.

There is an alternative way to get digital sound, this is using a USB clone containing its own DAC. The use of such speakers eliminates the need for a sound card, but there are a few caveats. The USB bus is processor dependent and when the processor is heavily loaded, the sound is interrupted. Those who use a USB mouse have probably noticed discontinuity in the movement of the cursor after opening / closing the CD-ROM tray, it will also be with the sound on USB speakers. And the possibilities of such a combined system are not very impressive. That is why such USB speakers, for all their cheapness, have not gained distribution. So, for now, just using a full-fledged sound card, along with good speakers with digital connectivity, can create a clear and uninterrupted sound.

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  • SoundWorks FourPoinSurround FPS2000 Digital is a great sound system, ideal for use with SB Live! and not only;
  • The sound quality is very high and the power is sufficient for true gamers and music lovers;
  • For watching DVDs, you should turn to the specially designed DeskTop Theater DTT2500 Digital system


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  • Number of front speaker bands 10023 1 USB speakers No

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    RMS 53W
    PMPO 320W

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    Subwoofer 25 W
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    Minimum 30Hz
    Maximum 20000Hz

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    Front speakers/satellites 65-20000 Hz

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    Front speakers/satellites Yes

    Subwoofer 1x133mm
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    Front speakers/satellites plastic
    Subwoofer plastic

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    USB Type A (for flash drive) No
    SD card support
    Height 70 mm
    depth 70 mm
    Width 70 mm

    Little treet colon
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    Width 70 mm
    Height 70 mm
    Depth 70 mm

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    Height 162 mm 950s rock. [1] Kloss (appears to be old o, like «close» [1] ) was a master’s student in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (class of 1953), but never took a science degree. Vіn vіdpovіdav for low innovation, zokrema, chastkovo acoustic pіdvіska guchnomovets i vіsoka virnіst cassette deck. 2000 r. Kloss was one of the first requests from the Association of Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. Winning an Emmy award for the development of a projection television system, Advent VideoBeam 1000.

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    He lasted his pivvikovo Kar’ri Kloss, sleeping a nobu bouvzasnik Kilkokh of the Vybnitza Audio-Tydo-Bladnani, Buli Rostashovani in the Cambridge, the state of Massachusetts, the state with them.

    After joining MIT in 1948, Kloss added wood-working tools, such as making cases for speakers, razrobleniya professor MIT [ WHO? ] yoga student. [2] Henry quit MIT after it was stored. [2] Youmu was admitted to New Jersey as a practician, and he passed the nightly course of high fidelity, as Edgar Vilchur enrolled in New York University. [2]

    Kloss is the first retailer of new technology, including transistor, Dolby noise reduction, and chromium dioxide magnetic magnetic strip. [2]

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    On the bud of the 1950s, Kloss inspired (albeit not designed) a Baruch-Lang column at his hill in Cambridge when he was an MIT student. This high-end speaker with a 5-inch driver (“15 openings”) was sold for 25 dollars (or 30 dollars for the Deluxe model “with a beautiful frame and fabric for the grill”). [ ]

    Acoustic research

    Main article: Acoustic research

    (AR) Edgar Vilchur in 1954. Vilchur, Kloss’s great teacher, having described those who called them «acoustic movement» guchnomovets, elegantly solving the problem of bass harmony creation. Vilchur wrote and awarded a patent for an acoustic-suspended acoustic system [US Patent No. 2755309, 15 December 1956 r.], and having inspired a prototype of the construction at his booth in Woodstock, New York. Vilchur tried to sell the patent for Altec Lansing and Bozak, the makers of great speakers at that time, but the company was not successful. Altec told Villchur, «It could be as close to what you describe as possible, our engineers would already have.» [ need citation ]

    After one evening in 1954, Volchur and Closs traveled from New York to Woodstock in 1938 to the Bucca of Villchur, so that Closs sensed a prototype. Because of this stench, they built a new speaker design, which became known as «AR-1», the first commercial acoustic-suspension speaker system. Villchur awarded 100% for the design and patent of the system; The class of loss for, perhaps, 75% of the mechanical design of the speaker system cabinet. 960). The tweeter was placed close to the middle, and ten woofer panels occupied the square. Prototypes were completed in the JansZen laboratory and tested on missions starting in 1957, and after full dynamics were launched at the KLH.

    Although KLH was sold to Singer Corporation in 1964, Kloss was temporarily out of the company to help develop additional speakers and electronic music products, while the company continued to acquire design and engineering talent. Kloss created the first transistorized programmer, the KLH Model Eleven. At 1967 roci vin spivpratsyuvav z Ray Dolby z Dolby Laboratories develop a cheap version of «B» Dolby noise reduction system to reduce the hissing line. This led to the KLH Model Forty reel-to-reel tape recorder, the first to bring Dolby technology to the consumer goods market.

    Until 1967 Roku Kloss flooding KLH; vreshti-resht yogo was sold to the Japanese firm of Kiocer, and the production was moved overseas. Until 1979, the entire team of the original project and engineering left the company.

    Advent Corporation

    Main article: Advent Corporation

    An early stand-alone Advent Dolby noise reduction unit, not intended for cassette playback. The new models also supported the recording on the cassette.

    Kloss fell asleep Advent Corporation in 1967 rotation. Close to 1968, Kloss, having abandoned the KLH plant to expand inexpensive projection television, also had problems with financing advanced income and distribution, which were still necessary. To earn a few pennies, win a high-performance, inexpensive, upgraded acoustic system with two drivers, «Guchnomovets Advent». [2] Another cheaper speaker similar to the design — «Lesser advent-guchnomovets».

    Advent Having opened and released the Advent 201, I’m going to get a better picture of the cassette recorder and tape recorder that includes Dolby B noise reduction. [1] [2] [4] A new tape recorder with a simple, prosaic look that uses a revolutionary design and versatility. Newly improved model, Advent 201A, was represented by the new Sendust stitch heads, which were more stable, lower standard permalloy heads to erase high-yielding chromium dioxide stitches with coatings. [5]

    In 1972 Advent VideoBeam 1000, the first large-screen TV for the home audience.

    Kloss Video Corporation

    In 1977 Kloss became a water company Kloss Video Corporation (KVC). Vinayshov Novatron tubes, which increased the efficiency of projection televisions. [ needless citation ] Pioneer of the great screen video projection systems, Kloss succumbed to the cheap models from Japan and killed his company. [1]

    Cambridge SoundWorks

    Main article: Cambridge Soundworks

    Cambridge SoundWorks — satellite speaker with FPS2000 surround sound set

    This company was successful, releasing dozens of different models of speakers. The stench also vibrated the floor radio stations and high-yield acoustic systems for computers. Kloss left Cambridge SoundWorks in 1997, and the company became a subsidiary of Creative Technologies. [6]

    Philosophy for design and marketing

    On the cob of his career, Kloss was focused on the development of the audiovisual possession, as it was lowered by high soundness, often with advanced technologies, [2] Bauhaus aesthetic style strongly embedding minimalism into the old look.

    In their marketing and advertising, they slandered both on high productivity and on the low rank of their products. In order to reduce prices at a low level, often selling products through a consignment, with a great testing period, that policy is reversed. [5] [1]

    Life Special

    Clossa used to drive around the streets of Cambridge on an old bicycle or in an old, scarlet car. [2] Sound vin unofficially dressed in relations with clothes and mav direct, pragmatic approach to the solution of problems. [2] Old clients sometimes came to the booth, jokingly attached spare parts long ago, like Kloss obov’yazkovo distavav from the pіdval. [1] Yogo’s cabinets were littered with possessions and other boards, and wearing woolen hair, they pulled out of the road in the tail. 9 a b c d e f g h i j Schwartz, John (May 5, 2002). «Henry Kloss, 72 rocky, innovator in the gallery of audio and video, died.» 9 a b c d e f g h i Lender, David (February 10, 2002). «Henry Kloss, dead at 72 rocky». Stereofil . Retrieved 21 September, 2015. 9 «People of TV Audio and design of Henri Kloss radio stations». Fully wired NZ . February 12, 2002 Retrieved 21 September, 2015.

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