Hercules XPS-2.030

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 928 reviews of Hercules XPS-2.030. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Hercules XPS-2.030 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Hercules XPS-2.030 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the size and usability are on the whole positive. The design and price also get good feedback. There are some negative comments about the reliability.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Hercules XPS-2.030

alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 user reviews of Hercules XPS-2.030 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Hercules XPS 2.1 50

Unlike previous Hercules offerings, the XPS 2.1 50 can't quite handle the bass it's designed to produce.

Very affordable. Attractive design. Decent audio quality at moderate volume levels.

Subwoofer not very powerful; distorts. Right-hand speaker is hardwired to sub. No remote.

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Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Hercules XPS 2.1 Lounge speakers

It may not look like a million bucks, but the Hercules XPS 2.1 Lounge speaker system certainly sounds like it costs more than $60.

Very affordable. Clear high-frequency performance. Strong low end from subwoofer.

Wavy speaker design isn't for everyone. Unsightly wired controller.

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Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Colin Dean (thinkcomputers.org)

Hercules XPS 2.1 50 2.1 Speakers

2.1 speaker sets-the kind with two satellite tweeters and a single subwoofer-are very popular with those whose hardware doesn't support 5.1 or 7.1 audio, or those who simply don't have room for those elaborate setups. Hercules' XPS 2.1 50 speaker set...

Excellent sound ; Shielded so that interference from phones and such is negligible

Right satellite and main audio cable is hardwired

The Hercules 2.1 50 2.1 speaker set is an excellent setup for both games and music. The stylish satellites are attractive and useful. They're magnetically shielded-traffic from my phone did not generate static noise when it was placed near the...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : ThinkComputers (thinkcomputers.org)

Hercules XPS 2.1 50 2.1 Speakers Review

First Looks The 8W satellites are glossy black with orange cones. The left speaker is bare, while the right speaker bears the volume control knob on the front and the headphone and input on the side. The 16W subwoofer is fairly simple in design...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : James Vozar (tweaktown.com)

Hercules XPS 2.150 Multimedia Speaker System

James takes a look at a multi-purpose 2.1 speaker kit from Hercules which won't break the bank.

Jan, 2009

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Hercules XPS 2.1 Lounge overview

Hercules XPS 2.1 lounge speakers

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Product Quality

I would not recommend this product to anyone unless you can stand the constant thumping of the sub woofer as the amplifier goes into saturation and collapse while at idle! This occurs even with the volume control at the lowest setting. If the...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Almost perfect

I own the "lenovo K430 (31092JU) Desktop PC Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit" if i plug the mic jack from the speaker into the back of PC, on boot up my monitor (ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor W/Speakers) get extremely...

Works good, can't complain

none really

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

decent speaks

I'd buy them again. For the price, they sound great. These are the perfect speakers for your grandfather's computer so he can hear the AOL noises, or for your luddite girlfriend to listen to Bon Iver.

They sound great for cheap 2.0 speakers ; Bass response is surprisingly good for small speaks. They don't distort as much as I expected them to at higher volumes ; Definitely on the higher end of the low to to middle price point speaks

They are definitely low-end speakers, and sound just a bit brassy. If you have an audiophile bone in your body, don't buy these for anything but a stop-gap, or for listening to talk radio

Oct, 2012

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