There are many different computer speaker systems out there, ranging from a cheaper but excellent 2.1 to top-rated 5.1 soundbar setup. That makes it hard to choose what is best for your individual needs. As a gamer, finding a decent surround setup with easy controls is pretty difficult and one that doesn’t take up your whole desk or room is even harder. Problem solved! SoundBar setups is a new style of speakers, in which all of the speakers are built into a bar format that can be easily mounted or placed on stands or desks. In this review let’s see if the ASUS Cine5 is going to be your next speaker purchase.
Special thanks to ASUS for providing us with the Cine5 5-Channel Speaker to review.
Specifications
| Speaker Frequency Response | 80~20Khz |
| Total RMS | 15 Watts |
| Power supply | 12V / 3A DC in |
| Connection | 1x 3.5mm Jack 1x Headphone out 1x DC in |
| Control | Volume Knob/Mute botton |
| Dimension (W x D x H) | 373x100x100 ( with metal stands) / 80 ( with rubber stands)mm |
| Package Content | Cine5 Sound Bar Speaker*1 Power Adaptor *1 3.5mm jack multi-channel audio cable*1 Rubber pad speaker stand*4 Metal speaker stand*4 User Manual*1 |
Packaging
The packaging for the ASUS Cine5 is very eye catching. It comes in a glossy black box with a picture of the Cine5 on the front. On the back of the box they list there specifications of the Cine5 SoundBar. Opening the box you see the Cine5 was wrapped and boxed so that the product is well protected.
If only it had SPDIF input, I could hook it up to my TV or PS3.
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Well, the lack of support just about kills any chances of me buying this thing. That and the steep price, let's not forget about that.
As I know the PS3 will down mix 5.1 to 2-ch (with surround information by analog 2-ch) as Lt/Rt , and Cine5 would revive 5 channel audio from downmixed 2- channel audio (check the office web link), let you still feel like 5.1 surround sound ! I try it on the computex . and It is good!
Where to buy it ??
I never understood the concept of 5 channel audio out of one speaker housing. IMHO that kind of eliminates the point of multiple channels beyond 2. Even 2 channels out of one housing is a bit sketchy. I think it's more of a ploy to get people to buy a 5 channel audio setup when you really don't have room for the “real” thing. Spend the money and go buy a Logitech 5.1 system. Now that's an example of multiple channels used properly.