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product_id: 1860258
title: "GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology, Black"
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# Compact 3.5"W x 12.3"H footprint 16W peak power output Front-access bass & treble controls GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology, Black

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** VT87129
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your workspace sound—small speakers, big impact!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology, Black by creative
- **How much does it cost?** VT87129 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Power Saving:** Auto-standby mode saves energy and wakes up with your audio
- • **BasXPort Bass Boost:** Deep, rich low frequencies without the bulk of a subwoofer
- • **Custom Tone Control:** Instantly tweak bass and treble from the front panel—no software hassle
- • **Powerful yet Compact:** 16 watts of crisp stereo sound without hogging your desk space
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects to PC, MP3 players, TVs, and more via AUX

## Overview

The Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II is a sleek 2.0 multimedia speaker system featuring BasXPort technology for enhanced bass without a subwoofer. It delivers 16 watts of clear stereo sound, with convenient front-panel controls for volume, bass, and treble. Designed for compact spaces, it supports multiple devices via AUX input and includes an energy-saving auto-standby feature, making it ideal for professionals seeking premium audio clarity in a minimalist footprint.

## Description

desertcart.com: Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology, Black : Electronics

Review: Very Clear - My wife needed PC speakers that were clear so she could understand people in Zoom conference calls. She has some hearing loss and needs to accentuate certain frequencies. Her Win11 laptop speakers were anemic, as were her monitor speakers and several older pc speakers I had. She needed a set that was extremely frugal with her limited desktop real estate. She also needed at least a tone control. I could not believe how few pc speakers have tone controls these days. And navigating down multiple menu levels within the O/S to adjust tone is very inconvenient. Most speakers I found with a tone control were absolute pigs for the footprint they grabbed on the desktop. It was sticker shock when I found these speakers, but they ticked all the boxes, had good reviews, and I've been happy with Creative products in the past. These do a great job and she can understand everyone clearly. The two niggles I have with these speakers are: 1. After they power down (or sleep) after no audio for ten minutes, it takes several seconds for them to power back up after audio is detected. In my opinion, they should power up almost instantly. Due to the delay, she often misses the first few seconds of audio when she reviews a video or performs other tasks, and that frustrates her. The manual says you can just turn the off and on every time, but that requires quite a reach in her case and brings me to the next niggle. 2. To turn them off, on, adjust volume, and adjust tone controls, you must somehow grasp completely smooth knobs that are recessed so low into the front that there is hardly any of the knob to grasp. It is very uncomfortable to adjust the knobs. It's not a big deal because these are something you usually just set-and-forget. But, if you want to flip them off and on real quick to wake them up, you must deal with these almost ungraspable knobs. Overall, these are fantastic speakers. I am not deducting stars for these niggles. They have great fidelity, plenty of power, they are easy to set up, take up as little desktop space as possible, and they are good-looking. I would not hesitate to get them again.
Review: 5 Year Update (2020 to 2025) - Still going strong and fantastic - I bought these speakers back in 2020, when they were ~$100 (oof). These speakers are still going strong and incredible for my needs. The sound quality is great and it has adjustable bass and treble. It is boomy - which I like but the sound is still very clear. I have an NYC unit thus can't have real subwoofers. These speakers provide ample loudness and even solid vibrations without it being a nuisance to neighbors. I highly recommend this for most people in tight spaces/apartments, especially if you want some surround sound without an actual bass. It also does get loud if you want but very adjustible. It was a fantastic value for the money when I bought it and its still going.

## Features

- Refer the user manual below for troubleshooting
- BasXPort technology enhances the low frequency response without the bulkiness of a subwoofer. Convenient front access to volume, bass, treble and input jacks.
- Connects to your computer, MP3 player, LCD TV or other stereo audio sources.
- Comes with a power-saving feature that puts the speaker on standby when audio is not detected, and wakes it up automatically when audio is played.
- Connector Type : Line-In, AUX-in

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001S14DYO |
| Additional Features | Radio |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Volume |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #162 in Computer Speakers |
| Brand | Creative |
| Built-In Media | A pair of stereo speakers, AC power adapter, Dual RCA-to-stereo Adapter (TV adapter), Quick Start Guide, Stereo-to-stereo cable (2m) |
| Color | 2.0 System + 3-driver Design |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Personal Computer, Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Auxiliary |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Corded electric |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,998 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Glass Fiber |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.46"D x 3.5"W x 12.3"H |
| Item Weight | 6.6 Pounds |
| MP3 player | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
| Model Name | GigaWorks T40 Series II |
| Model Number | 51MF1615AA002 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | AC adapter |
| Series Number | 40 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 16 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 31.24 Centimeters |
| Speaker Type | Computer, Satellite, Subwoofer |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| UPC | 898029645384 168141627170 872182672586 088021517400 806293530305 777785520343 054651161177 803982774583 044111942156 546511611774 073581023881 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | One Year Limited |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Connectivity Technology:** wired
- **Frequency Response:** 20 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 16 Watts

## Images

![GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fjR8H5vaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between these and the T20's? Are these worth the extra $$ over the T20's?**
A: The T-40s have an extra pair of speaker and likely more power for $20. I haven't heard to T-20 but if you think of what you can buy for $20 anymore--they're worth it.

**Q: Is this product a good choice in its quality and it lasts long or is there a set back? I'm just really confused**
A: I have been using the T-20 speakers for 9 years and they are still going strong. I think creative make great speaker for a very reasonable price. I need another pair and so I'm going for the T-40s.

**Q: I just received my Creative Gigasworks T40 speaker system.  I remember reading in some review (can't find it again) that there were 2 versions: 1615 and 1616.  The reviewer said the 1615 were the USA version where the power never goes off in absence of signal and the 1616 was the European version where power drops in a…**
A: The product description says "Comes with a power-saving feature that puts the speaker on standby when audio is not detected, and wakes it up automatically when audio is played." There is a second or two delay when they restart so you will miss anything during that period. I get notification sounds for things like emails and CAN'T here them. They are not heard!!!

**Q: Are the speakers wired together or do they have external sound/RCA jacks?  If wired together, what is the maximum separation distance?**
A: They wired together with about 6 ft apart. They come all set up for a computer with a line fitted with a jack to hooks to the sound card of computer..

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Clear
*by J***. on December 11, 2025*

My wife needed PC speakers that were clear so she could understand people in Zoom conference calls. She has some hearing loss and needs to accentuate certain frequencies. Her Win11 laptop speakers were anemic, as were her monitor speakers and several older pc speakers I had. She needed a set that was extremely frugal with her limited desktop real estate. She also needed at least a tone control. I could not believe how few pc speakers have tone controls these days. And navigating down multiple menu levels within the O/S to adjust tone is very inconvenient. Most speakers I found with a tone control were absolute pigs for the footprint they grabbed on the desktop. It was sticker shock when I found these speakers, but they ticked all the boxes, had good reviews, and I've been happy with Creative products in the past. These do a great job and she can understand everyone clearly. The two niggles I have with these speakers are: 1. After they power down (or sleep) after no audio for ten minutes, it takes several seconds for them to power back up after audio is detected. In my opinion, they should power up almost instantly. Due to the delay, she often misses the first few seconds of audio when she reviews a video or performs other tasks, and that frustrates her. The manual says you can just turn the off and on every time, but that requires quite a reach in her case and brings me to the next niggle. 2. To turn them off, on, adjust volume, and adjust tone controls, you must somehow grasp completely smooth knobs that are recessed so low into the front that there is hardly any of the knob to grasp. It is very uncomfortable to adjust the knobs. It's not a big deal because these are something you usually just set-and-forget. But, if you want to flip them off and on real quick to wake them up, you must deal with these almost ungraspable knobs. Overall, these are fantastic speakers. I am not deducting stars for these niggles. They have great fidelity, plenty of power, they are easy to set up, take up as little desktop space as possible, and they are good-looking. I would not hesitate to get them again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Year Update (2020 to 2025) - Still going strong and fantastic
*by D***R on December 1, 2025*

I bought these speakers back in 2020, when they were ~$100 (oof). These speakers are still going strong and incredible for my needs. The sound quality is great and it has adjustable bass and treble. It is boomy - which I like but the sound is still very clear. I have an NYC unit thus can't have real subwoofers. These speakers provide ample loudness and even solid vibrations without it being a nuisance to neighbors. I highly recommend this for most people in tight spaces/apartments, especially if you want some surround sound without an actual bass. It also does get loud if you want but very adjustible. It was a fantastic value for the money when I bought it and its still going.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ In a word, Wow!
*by H***R on October 17, 2012*

If half-stars were available, I would have rated this product 4 and a half stars. <EDIT> The review below is 3 years old now, and it still stands, but here is an update. For some reason the bass now sounds better. My best guess would be that through use (cone excursion) possibly the glue loosened up, an the cones are traveling much truer than they were when I got them, or at least it sounds that way. IOW, a break-in period. Kind of a long one, they didn't really sound better until after a year or so. But I made another improvement, which is I connected a subwoofer I had laying around. I had put this off because I could not find a practical way to do this, but I found a box that works as a crossover from Rolls (SX45, about $90) that made this work pretty well. I roll the Creatives off at 150 Hz, and the sub back in at 150 Hz, and it sounds much, much better, because now the Creatives are not trying to do all of that work in the lower octaves that they are probably too small to do efficiently. As I originally stated, sub-200 Hz is where the Creatives fall down, while above 200 Hz they sound really good. But the combination of this and the sub really works well. The Creatives by themselves sound OK when the volume is low, but now I can listen at a reasonable level and still get good bass response. <END EDIT> The box says "Premium, home theatre sound with booming bass". If you qualify that, it is exactly correct. And here's what I mean by "qualify": The word "premium" applies if you are comparing this system to conventional computer speaker systems (it is the best I've come across in that regard). The term "home theatre sound" applies if you are comparing this to a low-cost "home theatre in a box" system, usually costing much more. This system ranks high in that category sound-wise (although it is a 2.0 system and HTIB is usually 5.1), but of course it can't begin to compare to a conventional high-dollar home theatre system. Booming bass? You betcha, although that might not be what we have in mind. "Premium, home theatre sound" is rarely accompanied by "booming bass", simply because "booming" bass is not ever really high in quality, so there is a bit of a dichotomy there. But if booming bass is what you are after, this system has it in spades, even though the goals for bass response in home theatre are usually quite different. Read on for a further explanation. The Good: If we consider just frequencies above 200 Hz, these speakers perform as well as many expensive bookshelf speakers. That's right, they really do. The dome tweeter (big fan of those) creates very clear and detailed highs, and mid-highs. Mids and mid-lows are equally good. In fact, I can't recommend them any more enthusiastically because of how well they perform in this range above 200 Hz; they are on par with hifi speakers or even prosumer desktop recording studio speakers costing many times more than this. There is also a lot of headroom; you could really rock the house, sheer volume-wise. And again, Amazon beat everyone else on price, which is reasonable for what you get. The Not-So-Good: As we get into lower frequencies, the farther below 200 Hz we go, the worse these speakers perform. This is also a function of volume; at low volumes the bass is not half-bad, and better than what one might expect from computer speakers. But as the volume is raised to a conservative listening level, the bass becomes muddy, poorly imaged, and with distortion that almost makes turning down the bass until there is an absence of bass, the better choice. Again, there is plenty of headroom, at least as far as the amp is concerned, but the bass elements just can't keep up with it, and they start to double the frequency and become very unlistenable. Kick drums (the bass drum in a trap set) are not all that bad; there is a solid kick reproduction although it feels a bit squeezed and missing its natural lower frequencies. What is disappointing is how poorly bass guitar sounds. And that is pretty ugly, although most computer-class speakers do just as poor a job, if not worse. Being an Audio Engineer for a very long time, with a history of building, rebuilding, and doing sound reinforcement with speakers of all kinds, my best guess is that this poor imaging and muddiness is a product of porting the speakers, which works well with large speakers, not so much with tiny speakers (although comparatively speaking, these guys are gargantuan next to most computer speakers). This porting technique gives an efficiency that doubles the lower-frequency volume (for the same amount of amp)and extends the bass response about a half octave lower, but the cost is cone hangover and associated muddiness and imaging issues. As a matter of fact, you can cover the port with your hand, and while the bass level then drops about 3 dB, the bass quality increases dramatically. I cut some styrofoam "corks" and plugged the ports, and turned the bass up a notch, and under those conditions the bass was also greatly improved, so that means the "corks" will be permanent in my setup. This essentially turns the speakers into more of a bookshelf speaker as far as bass response is concerned, meaning that the bass is more "tight", and imaging improves and muddiness disappears. But not completely. You can't expect miracles or 2.1 bass response out of a computer-class 2.0 system regardless who makes it, simply because the physics of that precludes it. But corking the ports makes them sound much more reasonable, and less like listening to that moron with the raised-up pickup truck sitting next to you at the stoplight booming rap music until your iPhone vibrates out of its holster. Bottom line: So it is easy to see why the gentleman who favors classical music rated these speakers so poorly. These are the wrong speakers for critical hifi listening to classical, even though the response is very flat and musical in frequencies above 200 Hz. But if you are primarily a gamer, or you want good quality for common computer speaker tasks, these speakers are ideal. Perfect for background music. Maybe not so perfect for watching Transformers III at home theatre levels, or for full volume music listening, but that is not what they are designed as, and is really not to be their expected performance level. Still, they are absolutely keepers. They should perform better in smaller rooms, too (I auditioned them in a room that was 20x24x9). I may add a 3rd-party sub, which would very likely compensate nicely in the lower frequencies. I'll amend my review when I do, but my prediction is that adding a complementary sub would make these speakers pretty hard to beat, even in categories above computer speakers.

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