#Cambridge soundworks fps 2000 series

I never heard the 1800s so I can't comment on those. Haven't had a chance to really evaluate it further. I have heard the ProMedias only in the store and that is certainly not a good way to judge it and was impressed by massive amound of sound it put out. This surprised me as I thought they would be better since it was two years after the release of the FPS2000s but not so. The ATP3s next to it are dull, dead, simply no enthusiasm. Our standmount, bookshelf, surround sound and Bluetooth/wireless speakers are the perfect compliment to any home audio setup. Also at higher volumes you can hear the satellites strain but you shouldn't buy these to blare your music.Ĭomparing them to my ATP3's, the FPS2000s win. At higher volumes, close to max, the sub will distort or bottom out as i think it is called.

#Cambridge soundworks fps 2000 series

The digital input on the FPS2000s were for the multichannel digital PCM output that can be outputted from Sound Blaster Live and Audigy series sound cards, it uses 3 S/PDIF channels, each carrying PCM output for two audio channels. Mid range is fine and the bass is enough to push a bit of air out of the ports. The FPS2000 speakers do not have a decoder for the S/PDIF bitstream that you would be getting from your motherboard. Thread starter Rhombuss Start date Sidebar Sidebar. Using the analogue on the Santa Cruz, the hiss is barely audible at normal volumes but overall sound is crisp and with a bit more 'life' than the SBLive! (sorry for the pun ) which is to my liking. Questions about Cambridge FPS2000 vs FPS1800 Speakers. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from overheating. On the SBLive!+DIN, the white noise is non existant when at normal volumes and only when you turn them all the way up you hear the slight hiss. Cambridge SoundWorks FPS2000 User Manual. I have played them on the SBLive! (original) with the DIN and on a Santa Cruz. The strong point for these speakers would be clarity.

Great speakers and they are perfect for those who want to keep their fertility but appreciate a nice rumble. I paid $150 for these back then and dont regret it since. One of the first decent sounding computer speakers, and also one of the first 4.1 systems since Creative decided to promote it along with their new SBLive! soundcards. I have the FPS2000s ever since they first came out (~4 years ago) and was winning awards. I've been looking at this thread for a while and I guess I should chime in.