Creatives new XF1 desktop speaker proves big sound doesnt need a big footprint
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High-power, Hi-Res desktop speakers at $179.99 are another data point that premium audio is commoditizing into the home office. If your product depends on “better sound” as a differentiator — conferencing, creator tools, spatial audio — assume the baseline hardware in users’ setups keeps rising.
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