Genius SP-HF500A

437 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 437 reviews of Genius SP-HF500A. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Genius SP-HF500A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Genius SP-HF500A

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Genius SP-HF500A from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the usability and size are on the whole positive. The design and sound are also mentioned favorably.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Genius SP-HF500A

alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 user reviews of Genius SP-HF500A from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The usability and design also get good feedback.

price, design, usability, size, reliability

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

60Hz Hum was a deal breaker

When broadcasting audio, the sound is fantastic for the price and size of the speaker. Issue is, when you're not broadcasting - a steady, persistent 60Hz hum from the power transformer is a constant annoyance. Tried two pair of these and both had it -...

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

switch

they put the on-off switch on the back of the speaker.

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Speakers that look and sound great

Great sound, compact size, wood looks GREAT, inexpensive, quality feel on the knobs, nice sounds quality at low volumes

None that I have found. They're speakers and they sound great. I'm happy

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sounds/Looks great

If you can find these for under $60, buy them.

Incredible speakers for their price and relatively small size

None

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Will not find better for the money

Have plugged these into a 13' laptop and a desk top and the sound is tremedous, you will love the look and sounds. Will order more for gifts. Everyone who has seen them is impressed with the look and sound.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

They work grate

I live in an apartment, So A "ugh" sub-woofer. Would just not be an option in my case. At the same time these speakers pack just enough punch not to completely suck.

I have had these for about a year they work awesome for the price point

Not as nice as some others on the market, like i said for the price point, these are awesome

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice Rich Sound

I put a piece of black tape 2 layers thick of the power led.

Ported wood enclosures. Outstanding craftmanship. They sound crisp and clear with a suprising amount of volume. At full volume no distortion, dont take the loudness to mean that they will blow you away. I use them with my laptop to watch Netflix and...

The blue power on indicator, and no grill gaurds over the drivers

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

nice but defective

speakers sound pretty good for the price. I have to return my first set and order another due to the crackling in my audio. cause is a faulty audio in 3.5mm cable. when they arrive in working condition, I will give them a 4 star rating.the sound will...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Fills the Bill

Because of a hearing problem I needed tone control not available on some of my audio equipment. These speakers are not for HiFi use but they are fine for a simple addition to a computer system or to meet a problem such as mine.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

I was skeptical at first

I was searching for new speakers and saw the reviews were all glowing for these. I have only had these speakers for an hour and I love them. I have a compared the sound on several games and several different styles of music and am very pleased with the...

Dec, 2011

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