Genius SW-N2.1 1100

Genius SW-N2.1 1100

Frazier Barretto, Jan 09, 2008 1616 hrs IST

Here's a 2.1 Channel speaker system that claims to offer good performance at a reasonable price. Can it live up to its brand name?

Good build, Simple yet Elegant, Wired Remote.

Poor Sound Quality at higher volumes, No treble control.

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Design & Construction

The Genius SW-N2.1 1100 has an overall good build quality. Being a 2.1 channel speaker system, it has 2 satellite speakers and a sub-woofer. The satellite speakers reminded me of towers with a large base tapering upwards, with only the face sliding backwards. There are 2 drivers in each of the speakers that hide behind a cloth net.



There's enough gap left for the drivers to breathe, even at full volume. Both satellite speakers have the Genius branding at the base and a strip of chrome above it, giving it an elegant touch.

These satellite speakers have been directly picked from the SP-N200, which is a 2.0 channel system from Genius. Moreover, you could say that it's just the left speaker of the mentioned set because the right one has controls on it. But that shouldn't bother you much as long as it produces good sound, which we'll come to talk about later.

The sub-woofer, on the other hand, doesn't seem like a mix-n-match from another system of Genius. It's a bit taller than the satellite speakers and has a vent in the front and a large one on the right side. This means that you should ideally place the left side of the woofer against a wall or your PC cabinet.



The sub-woofer has 3 ports and a power switch all placed on the rear. The ports consist of an RCA (one for each satellite) and a stereo. The 2 cables running out of sub-woofer are for power and the remote control.

The remote control system for this Genius is wired. The fact that it's wired makes sense because it's just a 2.1 Channel system. The length of the wire is long enough to reach the top of your PC cabinet and be in less than an arms' reach.



The remote has 2 knobs and a headphone jack. While one knob controls the volume levels, the other is for the Bass. I really wished if there was a treble control knob as well. There is also a Mute button and an LED. The LED is green as long as there is power being supplied to it and turns red whenever Mute button is pressed.

On the whole, the Genius SW-N2.1 1100 is a neat looking set. The build quality is also pretty good and the satellites can easily take a couple of falls, especially with playful kids running around in the house.

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I want this System could you help me the price?

by Tanzil Ahmed, Mumbai, on Jan 10, 2008 10:40 AM, Report abuse   Reply

Dude dont get these... Get Artis 2.1 they have simply amazing sound and an incredible sub! Btw, techtree ppl, can you review artis 2.1 speakers sometime?

by Fes, Pune, on Jan 10, 2008 10:49 AM, Report abuse

Guys I would recommend iBall Tarang 2.1?sound quality is excellent?..I have not heard any speakers like that till date?.if u really want something value for money with more go for iBall Tarang 2.1

by Aryan, Mumbai, on Jan 10, 2008 12:52 PM, Report abuse

Guys I would recommend iBall Tarang 2.1 sound quality is excellent. I have not heard any speakers like that till date. If u really want something value for money with more go for iBall Tarang 2.1

by Aryan, Mumbai, on Jan 10, 2008 12:57 PM, Report abuse

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