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Creative Inspire Monitor M80 Review: First Budget Monitors from Creative Labs (page 2)

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by Sergey Samarin

[ 02/23/2005 | 03:28 PM ]

Functionality Indepth

Creative Inspire M80

To tell the truth, M80 doesn’t look impressive enough for a professional acoustic system. The satellites are pretty small, which makes us suspicious about their ability to really “rock”. However, I have to admit that the design of these speakers is very thorough and accurate. The system is designed in wooden cases and is decorated with nice-looking lining.

High-frequency diffuser

Mid-frequency diffuser with a typical cap

Each satellite is equipped with a twitter and midwoofer. As you can see from the picture above, both speakers are installed into special plates, which improve sound focus. Besides, there is a conical cap in the middle of each mid-frequency diffuser. But you shouldn’t worry much about the aesthetical looks of the monitors: the front side of the speakers is covered with decorative thread panels.