The Sound Blaster GS5 Is a 60W Soundbar with Full-Range Racetrack Drivers, Adjustable RGB, and a Built-In Port Tube for Optimal Bass

[Peter_Brosdahl]

The Sound Blaster GS5 from Creative Labs is the latest addition to its GS series designed for Desktop computers, consoles, and televisions.

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[Brian_B]

You had me at adjustable RGB

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Yeah, after I posted it I realized I meant to say configurable but I figure F it, I'll just leave as is and see if anyone notices.

 

[Burticus]

So I guess Creative had to pivot to something since people aren't buying Sound Blasters any more

But do I really need RGB disco lights coming out of my soundbar? ehhhh

 

[Denpepe]

But do I really need RGB disco lights coming out of my soundbar? ehhhh

yes, more RGB is more FPS (or so I'm told)

 

[Grimlakin]

full-range racetrack drivers

Ok can someone tell me wtf are racetrack drivers? I've never heard of that.

Ahhh ok some google answered it. Skinny speakers... Not quite oval. Sigh...

 

[Riccochet]

Ok can someone tell me wtf are racetrack drivers? I've never heard of that.

Ahhh ok some google answered it. Skinny speakers... Not quite oval. Sigh...

 

[LazyGamer]

So I guess Creative had to pivot to something since people aren't buying Sound Blasters any more

Their USB 'soundcards' (really interfaces) see some adoption, as they retain Creative's 'gamery' audio features and can be used with whatever headphones/sets and speakers you'd want. They even have at least one that has an XLR input for a proper microphone.

And Creative has been into speakers for some time. I will say that soundbars aren't really known for their deep bass and surround-sound capabilities, but they can definitely put out decent sound in a concentrated, less complicated package. Buyers may be interested in just getting 'decent' sound without say crowding their desk with separates and wires.