Antec, one of the leading companies in power supply and computer chassis, is stepping into the world of PC audio components. When it comes to computer speakers, it’s either your products are amazingly stunning, or they’re simply rubbish. Antec is hoping to make a big stun in this yet ‘un-crowded’ market with their new ‘Soundscience’ brand.

The first Soundscience brand speaker is the Rockus 3D|2.1 speakers. Somehow these days your product will look amazing and unique just by splashing in a ‘3D’ term in its name. Antec is opting to focus on delivering “immersive 3D soundscapes,” the supposed aural equivalent of three-dimensional visuals. Beyond the marketing exaggerations, you’ll find anodized aluminum satellite speakers, both digital and analog input options, and that cute little control pod for adjusting volume and toggling between stereo and Antec’s proprietary 3Dsst mode. This rockus 2.1 set certainly looks stylish enough, but the asking price of $250 will sure make a few customers drift away quickly. Seriously, you can get a ‘THX-certified’ (if you care) Logitech speaker that will sure to deliver with that price.

The soundscience rockus 3D|2.1 speaker system features:
• Anodized aluminum satellites that reduce vibration and minimize distortion, resulting in clear mid and sparkling high-range sound
• Active subwoofer with passive radiator technology, delivering an expansive range of bass comparable to larger footprint subwoofers
• 3D-tuned drivers to deliver audio optimized for soundscience’s 3Dsst technology
• Dual-mode operation: 3D mode for enveloping games and movies, and music mode for faithful stereo music playback
• Optical input for playback of digital audio from game consoles (xbox360, PS3,) and other, similarly equipped devices
• Remote control pod for volume adjustment, 3D/music mode selection, muting and digital/analog input selection

SOURCE via Electronista