The parcel I received weighted 23kg (46 pounds) and was delivered by DHL. I paid 139 Euros for the set (Teufel Concept E Magnum),
and some 12,50 Euros for the shipping. After all a fair price I must admit. I was moaning about the high postage cost, but considering it weighted 23kg I think I have nothing to moan about…

So the Concept E Magnum 5.1-speakerset was created by Teufel , Germany. This set promises very good performance for a relatively low price. Since one of my friend has this at home and it totally convinced me, I decided to give it a shot (and sell it on ebay afterwards if I am not satisfied).

Teufel is mainly known for her mid- and high-class home cinema speakers, however for a while the German company has been making speakersets for PCs. The small satellites come with magnetic screens and a powerful subwoofer. There are all kinds of screws and connectors on the back of the subwoofer, here is what it looks like:

The Concept E Magnum is a 5.1-speakerset and therefore consists of five small satellite speakers and one large subwoofer which also contains the amplifiers for all channels. The satellites are connected to the subwoofer with clamp connectors and the volume can be adjusted seperately for each channel. The subwoofer also contains a switch that allows turning the phase 180 degrees, which should be ideal when the subwoofer can’t be positioned in line with the front speakers. Teufel supplies 30 meters speakercable with the set, offering users the possibility to lengthen the satellite cables themselves. Also added are three stereo cinch-cinch and 3,5 mm-jackplug adaptor cables, allowing the Concept E Magnum to be connected to other equipment.

The subwoofer contains a 25-cm bass speaker and a bass reflex port. The frequencies on which the satellites take over can be set manually, however Teufel claims 120 Hz to be the best value. The satellite speakers tend to feel quite massive and contain one 8-cm broadband unit and a small tweeter. The center speaker is taller and contains two broadband units.
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Another picture showing the five speakers and the remote:

And if you like to mount the speakers on special ‘feet’, you can get them at their site for 18,50 Euro a pair each.