Creative Sound BlasterX Kratos S3 2.1 Speaker System Review

Audio/Speakers&Amps by stefan @ 2017-02-19

Sound BlasterX Kratos S3 is an entry-level 2.1 speaker system from Creative, which is marketed mostly at gamers, but can be also used on a wide range of devices thanks to the analog audio interface. It comes with two 2.75’’ satellites and one 5.25’’ down-firing subwoofer for a RMS total power of 46W. This should be more than enough for small apartments or for users that do not want to spend a fortune on a more advanced system, while providing easy switching with headphones, thanks to the included headphone jack located on the right satellite.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

After trying out two different portable speakers from Creative, it is now time to take a look at one of their analog 2.1 systems, which takes part of the Sound BlasterX series, mainly orientated at the gaming crowd. This set does integrate two 2.75’’ satellites and a port-tube design 5.25’’ subwoofer for a total RMS power of 46W, which should satisfy crowds that are looking for a budget system of this kind.

 

The product is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure, which sports the product logo on top, on a red background:

 

 

On one of the box sides, we will get to see a photo of the speaker system, along with the rated power, along with the PMPO:

 

 

 

More details can be checked out on the opposite area:

 

 

 

Here we will learn more regarding the Kratos S3 technical specifications, along with the benefits of the BlasterX Acoustic Engine:

 

 

 

 

Creative does also highlight the extra controls on the satellite but also shows the benefits of the product construction:

 

 

 

 

After opening up the box, we will get to see a thick layer of cardboard protecting the inside contents:

 

 

 

Its removal will uncover the product documentation:

 

 

 

Moving on, we will find the satellites along with the subwoofer, which are carefully wrapped in transparent plastic bags so they will not damage during transit:

 

 

 

Getting back to the documentation, we will receive the User Guide, one Worldwide Warranty document, but also the “Important Regulatory Safety Instructions”:

 

 

 

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