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.



Performance

As earlier mentioned, the Genius SW-N2.1 1100 has an RMS (watt) rating higher than that of the Altec Lansing ATP3. I was expecting the system to perform nearly as well as its competitor. The system works best at lower volume levels, say 30-40% of the maximum volume. Pump up the volume and you'll notice things going out of place. Till about 30-40% of the volume, it was just too good. So, all the negatives that I mention henceforth, is when the volume was turned up.

I tested the speakers with a standard playlist which consisted of various tracks from different genres.

The results were as follows: the treble was crisp and sharp; on further increasing the volume it got shrill, ruining the listening experience. The mids, on the other hand, were pretty acceptable at all volume levels. The bass was disproportional. At the lower volume levels it's just prefect; whereas at higher volumes, the bass isn't too tight.

With these results, I can say that the performance of this 2.1 Channel system was just about average.

Conclusion

The Genius SW-N2.1 1100 sells for around Rs. 2,100 with a 1-year warranty. These speakers are not the best-buy because you have an option to invest another 500 bucks and buy the best 2.1 system that is available - the Altec Lansing ATP3.

If only this little Genius could tweak its performance a little, it could have given Altec Lansing ATP3 a run for its money as Genius already has the pricing right, but not the performance.



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USER COMMENTS

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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