Manufacturer’s Specifications:

Specifications

Total output power: 505 Watts RMS

Subwoofer power output: 188 Watts RMS

Satellite speaker power output: 317 Watts RMS

Total peak power: 1000 Watts

Maximum SPL: 114 dB

System frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz

Input impedance: 10,000 ohms

Shielded satellites for use near video monitors

Source Inputs

(1) digital optical

(1) digital coaxial

(1) 6-channel direct

(1) Analog stereo-mini

Well as you can plainly see, these aren’t your average PC speakers. 505 Watts RMS is more than many home theatre amps provide. For those of you that are not familiar with the term RMS, it means average, not peek. Most amps peek power is double their power in RMS as you can see in the specs above. The extra wattage on the sub allows it to hit the lower frequencies without strain. For a below $500 sub having the ability to hit 35Hz is impressive.

Plenty of inputs to allow you the freedom to hook it up to any type of audio equipment I can think of. It also offers a headphone output for when the wife is hitting you in the head to the beat of your favorite song while asking you to turn it down. The digital optical input is for a toslink cable also known as an optical cable. The digital coaxial input requires an RCA cable rated at 75Ohms or better. Most high end “Video” cables are rated high enough but always check to make sure. 6-channel direct inputs are for connection to your computers audio outputs but can also be used, with the help of an adapter, to connect to the 5.1 outputs on your receiver, DVD player or any other device with the inputs. The stereo-mini is for the connection to an MP3 player or other small device when you’re tired of the headphones.