Realworld Sicuro 5.1 Gaming Speaker RW-670XL - 5.1-channel PC multimedia home theater speaker system - 125 Watt (total) - black Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I start my review for this item it has to be said; I am no experienced buyer when it comes to speakers in general, let alone PC or gaming speakers. I simply wanted to upgrade the terrible sounding speakers on my PC with something of a bit more quality and substance. While doing a little research on what's out there and finding some very nice high end Logitech and Klipsch speaker systems in both 5.1 and 7.1, I stumbled upon these sicuro gaming speakers on ebay. While I do admit that I tend to choose style over substance and the moment I laid eyes on these stunners it was love at first sight, I still had my reservations on the sound quality and the little known conpany. Luckily the seller who was selling these items new at a discounted price also provided several review sites where I could read consumer reviews and get more information about them. After several rave reviews from large review sites like envynews.com, etc, I was convinced that these techno lighting speakers were for me and felt confident in purchasing them. I do enjoy playing the occasional video game but I'm not a gamer per say, and these speakers were also supposed to perform well with music, DVD and DVD audio as well.

There are 4 color choices with these speakers. Black, Green, Blue , and Silver. The Green and Black feature green LED lights while the Blue and Silver feature Blue LED's. I chose silver.
After I bought the speakers and awaited their arrival it occurred to me that my current sound card might not be compatible with 5.1 surround, which ultimately convinced me to upgrade. I decided to go with an XITEL Pro Hifi link rather than a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 because of so many mixed reviews for it here on Amazon.

When the speakers arrived I was very happy with their appearance. The front chrome panels look more like fancy hub caps rather than the types of details you'd find on some PC speakers. The subwoofer is huge and the 5 satellites have the diameter of a CD just about. Each speaker plugs into the subwoofer va color coding and if that's not easy enough, they're also manually labled too( R,R L,R, CENTER, ETC ). Then there's the AC adapter and 4 different plugs that connect the speakers to different types of sources, such as a game console, PC, DVD player, etc.I chose to hook the speakers up to my PS2 and connect the PS2 to my PC via the Hifi link. Unfortunately that didn't work because you can't connect a PS2 to a Hifi link because it's not a receiver. Silly me for thinking otherwise. I couldn't choose to simply plug the speakers into my PC because the Hifi link bypasses the PC soundcard entirely and needs another source to amplify the sound( ohhhhh, so THAT'S why a receiver was important...)

Meanwhile, as I contemplated now having to buy a receiver( this was getting more expensive by the minute lol )I connected the speakers to the PS2 alone with a good result. I was disappointed that the LED'S on the subwoofer failed to work at all( they are supposed to ) but I decided to let it go since the subwoofer was going to be placed under my computer desk anyway and all the little satellites lit up fine. They pulsate to the beat of the music and light up brighter as the volume goes up. Thus if you listen to very soft music or don't play it very loud at all, these speakers might not light up all too well for you. There's also an LCD remote that controls the master volume as well as the volume of each individual set of speakers. I.E: I could turn up the volume on just the front left and right speakers and decrease the volume coming out of the center, and rear speakers and even control the volume coming out of the subwoofer if I wanted to. since the PS2 doesn't have 5.1 channels for all these speakers I had to use the "enhance" feature, which simulates 5.1 surround sound. But trust me, it rocked the house and I doubt you'll be able to tell the difference between simulated or sound off a true 5.1 decoder on these speakers. So fear not if you don't have any fancy equpment to hook these up to. While I wish the LED's on the Sub worked, which concerns me about the lifespan and durability of the other speakers' LED's, I was more than happy with the deep rich sound.

Two days later, I bought a new Sony STR DE597 Digital audio/Video control center which hooked up perfectly to the XITEL Pro Hifi link via optical digital cables. However, when I went back into the box to locate the particular cable that connects the speakers to the 5.1 channels on my receiver, which is supposed to be supplied, it was no where to be found.I ended up having to track down the realworld technology website and call their office for customer support. Although I had to explain my story to them a few times, they did agree to send me the cable I needed at no charge, which I am eagerly awaiting.

My goal is to eventually convert my PC into a digital entertainment center/home theater, which will inevitably lead to more $$$ being spent on memory and video card upgrades. However the bottom line for this product is this: Great sound, stunning appearance. Good value, though I'm a little unsure about the lifespan on the actual LED's. Just make sure you have a good soundcard that supports 5.1 surround sound so you don't get in over your head like I did. I will follow up this review when/if I receive the cable and let you now how these sound off of a receiver.

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Product Description:
Realworld Technology Inc (RWTI) is a top-notch manufacturer that designs and produces high quality Multi-Media Speakers, Gaming Speakers, Home Theater System, Sound Cards and Computer Cases. Quality, Service, Efficiency and Vision are the operational principles that RWTI management and engineering team hold firmly. Because of the products, services and affordable prices, RWTI has gained worldwide recognition in the eyes of the customers.PRODUCT FEATURES:Powerful Speaker Design that rocks your Gaming Experience;Awesome Visual Effect with its Unique Techno Lighting Effect;Wireless Remote Control with LCD Display;Enhance Function allows 2 Channel Audio System to Virtualize as 5.1 Channel System;Direct Control Buttons on Subwoofer;5 Satellites with Wall Mount Capability.

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