PC Peripherals How to check the speakers performance/output

[Spacescreamer]

i basically purchased a set of new speakers (Creative inspire 2.1 channel)

since i got the speaker.. i been thinking that the speakers are not performing accordingly ..
i dont kno the parameters , or the technique to basically see if the speakers are fine .. i need help ..

i think that the woofer actually starts to distort at higher level of volume...whereas they shd hv been performing to the best of their o/p ..

are there any tools to actually mark the performance of the speaker???

 

[Chaos]

Nopes... you just have to trust your ears. If it sounds bad, it could be damaged. In the worst case RMA it.

 

[Anish]

Well the Inspire 2.1's are entry level 2.1 speakers and will distort at high-volume.

Your best bet should be playing it around 60%. Check you onboard sounds configuration also or maybe get a cheap sounds card if possible

 

[dipdude]

You can try RightMark Audio Analyzer :

RMAA suite is designed for testing quality of analog and digital paths of any audio devices, be it a sound card, an MP3 player, a consumer CD/DVD player or an acoustic set. The results are obtained by playing and recording test signals passed through the tested audio path by means of frequency analysis algorithms. A more common mark is also provided for those unfamiliar with measured technical parameters.

http://audio.rightmark.org/products/rmaa.shtml

 

[Spacescreamer]

ok.. i ll let the cat outta the bag ..

these actually arent my speakers.. a frnd of mine bought em..

he did mentioned abt the speakers giving away a bit wen he increased the volume..

so i was thinkin if we can simply see to the fact that we mite calibrate it and mark its performance..

Another lil query was..

these were ordered for abt Rs 1600/- ... i dnt think we can get anything better than these in the same price range..? (read 2.1)