KWorld Classic C40 Computer Speakers review

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The KWorld Classic C40 computer speakers are an ideal purchase for an enthusiast user who is in the market for a high bass impact sound system for rock or dance music, they are also very good for gaming. The main talking point however is the scrooge like £35 asking price.

When placed in front of the ears of a discerning audiophile, the Classic C40 speakers lack refinement, and at high volumes they run out of steam and can distort and compress the audio range a little. With classical music and complex instrumental compositions they suffer from a lack of focus and will struggle to accurately position a variety of instruments within a complex sound stage.

Negatives aside however, there are many redeeming features for a potential owner.

I can honestly say that I haven't heard a pair of speakers at this price point delivering such a wall of sound, able to encompass rich bass at low volumes. Frequently in the budget sector speakers will sound flat, ‘thin' and will skip across the surface of lower frequencies. A narrow, lifeless veil of sound is often all that is left.

The Classic C40 speakers have clearly been designed to rectify this issue in the under £50 market place. They are easily capable of filling a modest sized room while producing a warm, rich audio experience for gamers and rock lovers. They are not perfect, but for £35 inc vat, I find them really hard to fault.

If they cost £70-£100 then they would face stiffer competition, but as it stands, for £35 we can certainly recommend the C40 speakers. They offer a fantastic ratio of bang for the buck.

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Pros:

• price point is fantastic.
• they look more expensive than they are.
• bass response is class leading in the under £50 sector.
• bass and treble adjustments are extensive.
• They work hard to create a ‘big sound'.
• Colourful and energetic.

Cons:

• not a sophisticated sound.
• won't fill a big room.
• unusual appearance won't appeal to everyone.
• not great for complex orchestral or classical music.
• no control pod, meaning subwoofer needs to be close at hand.

Kitguru says: If you are tired of feeble speakers with weak bass and don't have much money then this setup might just hit the spot.

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