Testurteil: "3 out of 5 stars"
Test: Einzeltest: Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 speaker
Zitat: Pros: + Optical input
+ Compact subwoofer
+ Convenient desktop remote
+ A significant step up from standard PC speakers
Cons: - Subwoofer struggles to deliver the required oomph
- No headphone jack
- Premium pricing
But what the Rockus 3D lacks in depth, it makes up in power. There´s ample volume for mid-sized rooms, and when gaming or watching movies the combination of power and precision provides plenty of clout. Don´t be fooled by the 3D audio mode, though. In its attempts to virtually widen the sound stage, the 3Dsst processing distorts and misconstrues the source audio to such an extent that the perceived surround-sound benefits become largely irrelevant. In summary, Antec´s Soundscience Rockus 3D is a valiant first effort that finds itself slotting into a niche area of the market. The combination of a compact subwoofer, a desktop remote and optical input makes it a versatile system, and the Rockus 3D audio experience is notably better than a standard sub-£100 set of PC speakers. Don´t go in expecting Hi-Fi quality audio and you´ll find plenty of ways to enjoy Antec´s debut 2.1 system.