Creative T100 vs Creative T40 Series 2 || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison

[@DSAUDIOreview]

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[@Tr3xShad]

No frequency response graphs

[@richard180961]

Fantastic to see you still reviewing The Creative T40 ll Series. They've been around for a while & getting harder to find, but I still think they are still very good quality sound, even in comparison with the newer T100 I don't regret my purchase which I made based upon your previous comparisons of Creative T40 ll They don't make em like they used to.

[@Diogom1917]

any hints on how are the t50? i cant find them anywhere btw

[@bcnpopnando7019]

Fantastic to see you still reviewing The Creative T40 ll

[@defconone1498]

Great video! I own the T40 which do sound great but I get this "humming" noise coming from the speakers even at low levels. I've since learned this has nothing to do with the speakers themselves but more likely an interference between my power supply and the sound board. I didn't have that humming noise with my old speakers (logitech) which were connected via optical cable (the T40's do not have optical cable option). So I've just ordered the T100 which do have optical audio IN and hoping this will resolve the issue. Watching this video, I'm pleased to notice that they both sound incredibly good. Thanks!

[@nalmunati]

thanks to this video, I bought the t40s!! keep up keep up good work. although I do wish i had blue tooth on the t40. should be an easy fix with a Bluetooth connector. the t100 do sound louder hence why it has more wattage, but I'll take the clarity over power.

[@Allendog05]

Thanks for this comparison. Got the t40ii d/t smoother highs and better mid range.

[@Cody8P]

so much better than hearing someones life story

[@GIJew]

How else are they supposed to make a 10 minute long video so they can get extra ad revenue for a tutorial that should that 30 seconds??? 9 minutes life story, 1 minute extended tutorial.

[@InternetsDown]

“Heyyyyyy guys what is uppppp”

[@illustractorydraws]

@@InternetsDown it's ya boyyy [insert a whacky name]

[@gasparzoltan8268]

T40! Clear winner....that soundstage difference it's pretty obvious.

[@nuke7]

the T100 literally has no middle.

[@drew1665]

Like most speakers the common masses adore..

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Hi there! New year and "new formula" of the comparison video appears. I got rid of the "source track" section to simplify the comparison, as some of you where confused by it. It may return in the future though, so let me know what do you think about this change. Cheers!

[@MattZildjian]

Please bring it back, I always compare to the source track first before comparing the speakers. Removing the source is removing the reference point of how the music is meant to sound.

[@benjr4057]

I prefer to hv the source track, so i could hear which speaker sounds similar to the original track Anyway.. Good job as always mate 👍

[@DSAUDIOreview]

My thinking when removing "source track" was that budget multimedia speakers all sound far from the original track anyway and people just want the ones that sound more pleasing to their ear. Source track will return for studio monitors comparisons for sure, but I will see if it will return for multimedia speakers as well. Keep the opinions coming anyway though!

[@SilkJester]

It's been said already, but if it's worth saying, it's worth saying twice so here's my two cents; Removing the "source track" section removes the reference point so you're left with two interpretations of the track but no reference to compare to, especially since the end speakers can differ so much. The "reference" is the track without the "colour" of the tested speakers. Just saying. (I'm mostly saying this for the folks that were confused by the "source track" section)

[@jochenfranz4467]

Happy new year! I was very cheerful when I saw your first video with the comparison to the source track. In my opinion, this reference point is essential, so please bring it back. I know, implementing the source track is more work for you when editing the videos, but I think the benefit for (most) the viewers is so much higher if you hear the track how it should sound. So again, please bring it back. And many thanks for all your work, good job!

[@stephen0993]

Great comparison, I want to see T40 vs T60, it would be great!

[@laogx4026]

You get right to it and are an awesome channel thank you!

[@saurabhkaushik7414]

Amazing video bro, you have done a great job

[@dane4890]

The Creative T40 ll are awesome, i actually owned two sets. Fantastic speakers--- I can´t wait to hear about the T100, they simply has to be AMAZING to beat ti old T40 series.. :)

[@Patata0ke]

sounds more accurate when you place the speaker on top of a foam like your previous reviews. Anyways the sound ot the T100 is sort of liike the Bose companion 20 w/c lacks on the mid frequencies w/c make it thin sounding and not full bodied.

[@MattZildjian]

Please bring source track back! I always compare to the source track first before comparing the speakers in relation to the source. Removing the source is removing the reference point of how the music is meant to sound.

[@linzhihan294]

The treble on T100 sounds like the one from a JBL portable speaker, which is harsh and overly pronounced, may appear to be like the speakers used for stage performances for some people, but for smaller sound systems this sort of sound signature is unpleasant to ears.

[@MarcParisTV]

Thanks for it. Personnally I prefer T40-II by far

[@ChanticoChulo]

the T40-II sound like they are muffled the T-100 sound clear. Both have the same bass but the Treble is clearer on the T-100

[@Se8a90]

@@ChanticoChulo T-100 high freq are too high,' i can't listen them on "metal head" its the pain to listeming them music on them. In some situations they are better, on other are terrible.

[@Joker-xj2hj]

私もT40の方が好きです T100はシャカシャカと耳障りな音もするのでPCを買ったら付いてくるような付属のPCスピーカーの上位互換といったところ T40は音を聞いていても疲れないようなバランスで音を楽しむために作られていると感じる

[@roughcollielover1784]

This is how to do a good comparison. Just side by side ...no useless talking and opinion. Just let the listeners decide which is better for them. I've been going back and forth over these 2 models until I watched this video which finalized it for me For a bit more money the T40's clearly win not to say the T100 is not good it is for the money and size. I liked the remote controller and inputs of the T100. Wish the T40 had all those features. Thanks for a great video

[@davidpoon9264]

I prefer the sounds of the T40. Its slightly brighter than the T100. I like clear sound.

[@log791]

Actually, it's darker, but still clearer.

[@Urzhum]

Tnx for nice work! My opinion T100 for clear and sharp voice into phone calling. T40II is made for clear and sharp music, cinema. Bass is good have two this units

[@AlessandroCalzaStudio]

great comparison. since the t100 has one speaker only, is it indifferent to position it horizontally or vertically or is it affected by the same issues of a tweeter/woofer speaker?

[@e_man9821]

Great vid, as always! I have Creative T20 MK2 and think they are best PC speakers for music. To get better you need to upgrade to Audio engine or similar.

[@wche9]

T100 sounds impressive. Would love to see a comparison with the Bose Companion 2 Series III.

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Bose C2 and C20 are in waiting in the pipeline

[@3ldad226]

Digital Stereophony what do you think about the c2?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

@@3ldad226 It is a solid budget proposition. The only speaker from Companion lineup that I consider worth the asking price

[@3ldad226]

Digital Stereophony thanks for the answer

[@nuke7]

were you watching the same video as everyone else..?! 😮

[@HarryL2020]

The T40 still looks really modern for its age IMO.

[@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV]

t100 just look like 15 years old design from cheap 5.1 set

[@everest4760]

T40 looks more uglier than T100 to me.

[@zacmich6472]

Happy to have bought the T40 before they are discontinued! Which sound card would you recommend for them? Audigy RX, AE-5, or Asus Xonar AE?

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

The T100 for sure

[@ibbz6932]

Accuracy aside, that T100 just did all of that with one driver, and its not even a tweeter.

[@totzinfo]

I have my Creative T40 III bought before for P12,000 and still myfavorite Bossa-Jazz driver

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

T40II wins clearly over the T100, not that they are really bad, but they are severly lacking in some ranges, especially when it comes to shredding guitars and so on, listen to the "metalhead" part and you know what i mean..its just aweful...reminds of Bose at times... and yeah, bring the source back, always good to have the clean reference comparing to the speakers, so you can hear how far they deviate.

[@zEnzoProductions]

I'd say the T100 does a better job at lower frequencies than the T40II. Overall though, T40II is the clear winner.

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

@@zEnzoProductions Yeah they sound a little fuller down there, but also seem a little heavier and slower to me there, the joke is, they both have the same frequency range or are supposed to and in the End the T100 are only slightly better at around 60Hz everywhere else they can be glad if they are on par with the T402 in the bass and lower mid section, their graph is all over the place... Tho they (T100) also have 20% more power (32 vs. 40W/Rms) and yet overall the T40 are much more balanced and clean, which is probably why they also cost more. ;) (Germanistan T100 can be had for 74bucks, while the T40 II start at a little over 93bucks) - But well...they cant really compete with my Presonus Eris Studio 5's.^^ I wonder what happend here...channel dead for 2 years...hope he's OK.

[@cristianalexanderh.solorza4605]

Creative T40 Series 2 is the best!!!!

[@evassion1982]

Muy buenos altavoces calidad/precio/TAMAÑO, y lo pongo en mayúsculas porque son ideales si eres más práctico que audiófilo y no quieres tener todo el escritorio ocupado con cajas de madera. Y lo dice alguien que viene de unos Edifier R1800BT, que unos cuantos años me han durado. Fantásticos. Éstos Creative para películas y juegos van de lujo. En el mismo rango de precios y si se tiene espacio: los Edifier 1280, que sí que están a otro nivel. Término medio: los Presonus Eris 3.5. Poco espacio: también son una alternativa a estos, los Creative T40. Huid de Logitech 😅. Bonus, lujo asiático: los Audiongine A2+.

[@Harismauk]

Great content. Straight to the point with no preamble of fluff. Data at the end too! Love the format and the content. You are doing a fantastic job! I guess the question remains. For the kind of money the T100's are. Are they worth it in your opinion? Considering the form factor as the constraining requirement?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Are they worth it? As always - that depends. If you look for sleek and compact speakers with Bluetooth 5.0, remote control, optical input and USB input that I guess they are worth it. They sound decent enough to be solid choice for multimedia use on desk or as a TV speakers upgrade. If on the other hand you are looking for the best sound overall and do not need all those bells and whistles than there are better solutions on the market at this price point

[@nuke7]

nope, they lack mid and sound thin and not accurate... the T40s are much better, you can hear that in this comparison...

[@saurabhkaushik7414]

Brother one more thing to ask...Is Logitech Z906 or creative T100 better? I mean in terms of overall sound quality and richness. Since I love these creative babies on d first sight

[@danieleth1574]

Creative is way better, logitech without their sub sounds like trash lol

[@Starkiller1991]

Looking to upgrade from my old set of Creative T20 Series 2 and originally looked at the T40 as an option but after your videos I found I liked the Edifiers as well. Working with a $100-150 budget off amazon what would be your best choices to choose from?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Try Edifier R1700BT

[@Starkiller1991]

@@DSAUDIOreview That is what I was thinking for the top end, would you suggest the 1280t for the $100 level or something else? Use my speakers for a mix of gaming and music. For any heavy music listening though I tend to use my Blue Sadie headphones, better for orchestra level music over the t20s I have now.

[@DSAUDIOreview]

@@Starkiller1991 I suggest spending a but more for R1700BT. They are worth the extra, and I am sure you will find yourself using headphones less when you get them ;)

[@MaJoBeatIt]

Don’t T20 is better than

[@danielk8046]

Creative Gigaworks T40 series ii or Bose Companion 2 for general use?

[@scupking]

I have both. The Bose are hooked to my laptop and the T40s on my desktop. Both are very good.

[@MajittoDono]

Thank you for the great review! I was wondering, for gaming and for IDM / EDM music, would you choose The creative Creative T40 II (they are on sale now for 90 Euros) or the Edifier R1700BT (approx. 105 Euros)? Some are saying that the creative T40 II has more bass. What do you think? Thanks in advance and keep the great work, Bro!

[@log791]

The T40 sounds a little boxy, but fairly evenly. The Edifier R1700 has way too much treble, and I can hear the DSP in the chain - unfortunately.

[@amixreckless6118]

Please do T40 II vs Edifier R1280T

[@log791]

Edifier r1280t has restricted mids, and as a consequence the sound becomes boring. Consider the Creative T20 too!

[@amixreckless6118]

@@log791 its been 2 months since I've bought the R1280Ts

[@log791]

@@amixreckless6118 Then I hope you enjoy it! :)

[@amixreckless6118]

@@log791 thank you i like them not that bad for their price

[@djdocent]

Creative T100 vs iloud micro monitors. Make this comparison very interesting!

[@DSAUDIOreview]

It is coming

[@dparm1984]

iLoud will absolutely destroy the Creative. Not a fair comparison, two very different use cases.

[@canfightstarter2988]

@@dparm1984 indeed,I watched t100 VS ioud mm then found this one,while I'm listening in t100 VS ioud mm ,t100 sucks,but in this video,t100 not bad.

[@vontrap6942]

$100 vs $300 - not really a fair comparison.

[@TehKazlehoff]

were the T100s plugged in by Optical, Bluetooth, 3.5mm Minijack, or running directly from the unit by USB? this does actually matter to the soundquality as it will output significantly higher bitrate by its Optical port.

[@innerworth]

I can see the white led lights which means it’s optical feed

[@apadjet13]

T40 still the best

[@MC-ph7gr]

Thanks a lot

[@ivo001]

During black friday I bought a new set of Edifier R1855DB for €120, and a Creative T40 Series II Like New from amazon warehouse for €60. I'm trying to compare them now, and almost feel like the Creative are better? Although the Edifier got nicer built quality, BT and a remote. Not sure which to return.

[@EdgarIX]

I have the Creative T10, but I would like to upgrade, is the T100 worth it to replace my t10?

[@adrianmynczyk1260]

Yesterday I heard difference between T10, T20 and T40. I think T10 have good bass but you can't turn it down because lack of bass knob (T10 have only treble knob). T20 have better quality tweeter and bass knob - they're more balanced and sound clearer in upper tones. T40 are like 3-way speakers because upper speaker is midrange speaker but play more bass, lower speaker is also mid and play mid. T40 sound best for me. I didn't heard T100 playing but they have only one all-range speaker membrane and I think It's not good idea because physically small diameter membrane are better for higher frequencies and big diameter membrane are better for low frequencies. That's why subwoofers have big membranes. If you have one all-range membrane it's for me like all-condition (summer+winter) tires - not too hard in summer, not too soft in winter but better is to have tires specialized for one condition. Maybe something changed in technology and someone will correct me :)

[@stephen0993]

​@@adrianmynczyk1260great comment Adrian, I agree with you, good point.

[@bcgumbert]

If you really want to show a side by side comparison Then play the EXACT SAME sound clip on each one. Otherwise from an audiophile comparison the way this is set up it is useless.

[@bobbyndd]

Listening on my Swans M10

[@albertovicinanza]

How does the T100 compare to something like the R1280DB and the R1850DB?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

You will have a chance to find out soon. Comparisons are coming

[@albertovicinanza]

@@DSAUDIOreview Awesome, thank you!

[@Leinsterbaby]

Why do I feel like T40s are clearer and more cleaner? :D

[@kV18mAs81]

Hello , I have the T40s and I use them as computer speakers...But I changed desks and I already have 2 monitors and my space is limited.. I can get a Creative Stage MF8360 2.1 for cheap..Is it worth it?? Great channel,thnx!!!!

[@as1123475]

I bought T40II but I'm kind regret. T40's mid is too loud, bass and treble are too weak, overall sounds weird.

[@drew1665]

Sounds good. Tired of all this bass treble V sig shite.

[@derosmane4107]

T100 have much more clear highs trable for me the winner ist t100

[@Macpro2099]

In terms of sound quality, T20 II or T100? Please help.

[@dariuss7923]

If you wanna save some money, T20 best choice for that, i have T20 and sound amazing

[@startrus1439]

T100 WIN!!! 🏆

[@showlike7884]

Please do T40 II vs JBL 104

[@practicalguy973]

JBL 104 is much flatter and larger coaxial driver, It's in another league comparable to higher quality speakers. Both of the Creative speakers have problems in the sound obvious in this video. At work we have the Creative T40 ll, the older T20 and T10 and I don't like any! Not to say you should listen to me, a complete stranger but hopefully the channel does that comparison for all to see.

[@foxxstain]

i use the t40 for beat making

[@creativeYouTube1]

3:14

[@MrBenherrmann]

Alright, I just have to chime in here. First of all, I've listened to your various comparisons between various speakers - nice job. However, when I read the comments posted, I kind of have to roll my eyes, and why? Simply, folks are listening and watching these comparisons with computer speakers they may have on hand - whether it be small PC sound bars, or other book-shelf styled speakers, or yes, in some cases, the built in speakers of their monitors. So how in the hell can accurate judgements be rendered when what they are hearing is inherently colored and/or distorted by the drivers they are listening to. It's different when you are witnessing the comparisons in person because you are using your hearing without the help of added amplification, but via the web - c'mon some of you wannabee audiophiles - you know better than this! Sigh...

[@danielhenry4365]

Great points. It's like trying to decide between different models of 144hz monitors... when watching comparison videos of them... on a 60hz monitor lol.

[@akoj3262]

yup. thats what i'm thinking when i'm playing this from my laptop ....

[@andre.mondri]

T100 rules because of the optical output and Bluetooth.

[@opeepingtomo]

GLOSS FINISH... WHY... i thought i had finally found a set of speakers to buy

[@lasvista2tech]

Creative T40 Series 2 vs Razer Nommo plz

[@viktorshush7872]

Microlab solo 5c vs Jbl mkII

[@martinolach7191]

t100 vs t 40 ? i got them both t 40 sound very good no fatiquing sound after prolenged listen sessions very good tuned speakers soundvise nice highs not sharp very good mids and deep bass .But these speaker have a problerm left speaker sound always weaker than right one i have tested 3 times and returned t 40 s but all have the same problem that is very poor made and ingenired. T100 sound also very good deep bass very good mids highs are not sharp sound is not fatiqoug for ears after prolonged listen session t 100 has very good stereo separation it is a full range speaker from ingeniring aspect this is prety good marvell so smal speaker full range speaker it sound als very good coherent stereo imaging is perfect good. The t40s have messed up stereo imaging that is huge problem in this series t40s has ben tested on different high quality devices one year to get best precise results

[@rhoodj]

Creative Labs I-TRIGUE L3800

[@koraytugay]

Both sound terrible. Thanks for the comparison, high quality video and work.

[@ScrewTikTok]

Closing my eyes, 95% of the time I can't notice the difference.....

[@johnterry6594]

t40 sound better clear but t100 more bass

[@dane4890]

Ok a very disappointing experience this video i know you meant it well, but you can´t hear much difference over youtube. So i rather have some first hand info from you that is in the same room as the speaker setups. About the sound quality, well I am setting in my studio with my KRK neutral sound monitors, so if i can´t hear much difference in quality etc. I gues no one else can. I hear mostly different volume and a tiny bit quality difference. So please next time don´t do it like this, it just don´t give us any real input. However the look cool and really wanted ti hear your feedback. All the best from DANE

[@MarsATX]

such an idiot i was like why isnt he saying anything then i got it.. oh this a great review.

[@vasileiostsalkos6174]

Woooooow

[@user-hg6yq2yk7c]

T40は低音もズンズンくるし音もクリアでいいんだけど、自動スリープ機能というマジでいらない機能だけがネック…！ しばらく再生してないと勝手に自動スリープになっちゃって復帰するまでに3～5秒かかるから、KZbin再生しても最初の3秒位は毎回無音なのよー… メールとか通知音も聞こえなくて大事な通知見逃しちゃうし、自動スリープはOFFにも出来ない強制的な仕様だからT40売っちゃった…

[@Namprikong]

T100

[@prezeskodaty4637]

creative gigaworks T40

[@musticclub]

T40 Win

[@adysusanto9055]

The winner is?

[@sundaesha5892]

Creative is the clear winner

[@jamestomas3783]

T40s sound clearer

[@Xeatic]

i need new speakers (2.0) for pc. help pls.

[@ePasjonat]

T40 better..

[@andrewche3418]

T40

[@АлексейКозлов-м1о]

Т40 звук богаче ....

[@GODLIKE99KINGZ]

t40 sounds propa

[@QuickTimeTech]

both garbage

[@메가약이야]

둘다별차이없다는거네 블투가잇어서 T100으로 가야겠다