Review: Teufel Media Deck

- Many people have two small satellite speakers next to their computer. Fine if you're watching videos on Facebook or YouTube, but for gaming or movies they are too weak. Teufels loud speaker system, Media Deck must fix that problem.

Media Deck is a striking appearance, not so much because of the minimalist design but by the size. So in the box it looks like a monster, and it weighs 6.7 kilos. But once you put the Media Deck on the desk and the screen turn out all that bad. Most screens are not high enough and therefore are at a stand or a pack of printer paper. With these players, these superfluous. A handy extra.

Media Deck is available in two colors: black and silver. I think the choice will be mainly determined by the color of the screen or computer. Teufel we are used to that they use high quality materials for their speakers and the Media Deck features a rugged aluminum enclosure. The weight of a large screen or iMac can smoothly to. With its sleek appearance the unit can not fail.

Connecting the Media Deck is very simple. In the box next to the power cable is also included a (somewhat short) USB cable. The latter must be connected to the USB input on the back of the unit. There you will find a USB hub with three ports (handy to connect the keyboard and mouse on), a USB port for charging mobile devices and three 3.5mm jacks (microphone, headphones and a analog audio cable). The connection for the smartphone is convenient, but I would have preferred front. Now you need to always be behind the speaker before.

On the front is a knob to turn the Media Deck and adjust the volume. Red LEDs indicate how high you turn the sound. Left Front is also a connection for headphones. The sound from the speaker is thereby turned off. It's obviously a shame to much use headphones because you will correct the added value of 2. 1 sound system missing.

Media Deck is a channel equipped with a tweeter and midrange driver. The tweeters are positioned on the sides for the widest possible sound. The integrated subwoofer with bass-reflex ports 2 at the back of the sound system 2. 1 are responsible for the bass.

you have nothing to complain about the sound quality of the Media Deck. The sound is warm and bright with a nice deep bass. The speaker can fine all kinds of music. Even when the volume is put quite high, the quality is guaranteed. As the Agency starts or to vibrate a little.

Media Deck has a suggested retail price of € 399.99 and is only available through the Teufel website. Incidentally, there are frequent discounts. There are few comparable systems for the PC. Razer has the Leviathan a 5. 1 speaker system, consisting of a soundbar and subwoofer in the collection for € 229. Who wants to be cheaply done, but no sense in two separate speakers at Trust can go for the Asto Soundbar (€ 34.95).

A price tag of € 400 is spicy, but the Media Deck is not a luxury for gamers or movie lovers who spend many hours at the computer. The speaker looks neat in design, is robust due to its aluminum case and gives a very nice sound.