Creative GigaWorks ProGamer G500 5.1 Speaker System (310 Watts, THX Certified)

Reviewed by: bathtubsink

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: sound clear. look nice. big heavy sub

Weaknesses: Only lasted two months of normal use.

Overall Evaluation: I loved the speakers for about two months, then it happened to me. I noticed that the "stand by" power light on the desk controller would be out after a few hours. I would have to unplug the power cord from the wall socket to reset. It just got worse. Finally nothing but a click. I am 47 years old and I don?t crank em up, my wife would kill me if i did. After doing a little googling. I see this is a common problem for G500 G550 G750 on the Creative labs forums. It has been a little bit of a nightmare to get a RMA number for returning the set to Creative for repair. Today this was my third attempt to get a RMA number and its been almost a week. I think they will be for sale on eBay after they are repaired/replaced. I will be changing brand. I would not recommend these speakers until the power problem has been addressed. And I am sure they wont correct the issue with them; according to their on forum. Go to Creative forum/support and you will see many unhappy campers...