Antec Rockus 3D Speaker System

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

4

Pros:

Clear sound.
Good bass.
Easy to install.

Cons:

Music can sound bit bland.
No headphone jack on remote.

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Last revision on July 29, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Clear sound
Good bass
Easy to install
Nice looking speakers
Works great for games and movies
Sturdy speakers stay in place on your desktop
Excellent sonic performance
Very powerful speakers, with no distortion at high volumes. Quite affordable for this level of audio quality. Digital input
Easy setup, Good sound quality
Accepts TosLink, RCA, and 3.5mm Aux audio input

Reviewers Didn't Like

Music can sound bit bland
No headphone jack on remote
Wired controller adds cable clutter
Subwoofer doesn’t quite rock hard enough
Can sound a bit bright
The "3D" effect mode sounds poor and should be disabled
Needs longer cables
Lack of THX, DTS, SRS and Dolby certification
No optical cable included
Kit lacks RCA to RCA and TosLink cables
Very expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

For $200, we expect a little more bass and a little less treble -- especially for music -- but the Rockus 3D 2.1 is great for gamers or movie fans who don’t have a lot of space. Product Rockus 3D 2.1 Speakers Company Soundscience Contact ...

By Mac|Life on June 27, 2011

The Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 PC Speaker System could use some ergonomic design improvements, but it sounds so magnificent, we can't believe it costs just $200. Buy it...

By PC Mag on June 01, 2011

The Antec soundscience Rockus have deep bass and good overall sound making them worth serious consideration if you need new PC speakers. Don't miss ... shopping List of Tiny High-End Designer Speakers Apr 14 2011 Small, stylish and great...

By I4U on May 12, 2011

Antec’s first audio product – the soundscience rockus 3D has its pros and cons. It is well designed in terms of appearance, construction and build quality. The system offers three audio inputs, including a digital TOSLINK for connecting...

By DragonSteelMods on May 04, 2011

To sum up, the Rockus 3D 2.1 speakers deliver okay music playback with an edgy sort of breathiness to vocals. Stereo imaging is quite good and the bass isn’t boomy, as it often is with desktop speakers. They don’t sound particularly...

By PC Advisor on April 22, 2011

In one of several new forays, Antec, which we traditionally know for making PC cases and power supplies, now also manufactures speakers. The Rockus 3D is the first set of speakers we've seen from the company and it certainly appears to mean...

By Bit-tech.net on March 30, 2011

IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to...

By Benchmark Reviews on February 26, 2011

If you have £170 to spare and want to upgrade your PC sound, then these look and sound...

By Kitguru.net on February 10, 2011

100

As I said I was a bit skeptical when Antec told me they were coming out with a speaker system. I really did not expect them to create a company behind it and create a product that is just awesome! Starting with the satellites, they are made of...

By ThinkComputers on January 20, 2011

When a hefty package addressed from Antec landed at the HEXUS labs we expected to find a new chassis lurking within. We were wrong. The California-based manufacturer of PC components, like so many others, is branching out and has turned its attention...

By HEXUS.net on January 19, 2011

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