Whis is this item not returnable?

I need to correct my previous comment. I purchased these after being assured that it could be returned. Upon hooking them up and checking and rechecking all my connections, I found one speaker to be much louder than the other, to the point I could only hear the other speaker by putting my ear against it. So I started the process to return it only to be told the following: " As the item is categorized, as Not Returnable (Hazardous Material), I'm unable to generate a return mail label or arrange for a return. As the item is defective, please let me know if the item is repairable. If we can't repair the item, I can help you with a replacement or a refund." I was told to take it to a local store to have it repaired. Since I live in a small rural town (liquor store, mini market, beauty shop) with no store to repair it, Amazon gave me option of replacement or refund. Amazon gets 5 stars from this small town girl who relies on Amazon for her shopping needs.

What is the difference between these T20's and the T40's? Are the T40's worth the extra $$?

The T40's will produce more bass & has a higher wattage output 32 vs. 28. Not worth the extra money (almost double the price) as the T20's go on sale a lot vs. the T40's. You're picking-up an additional 2.5" driver basically.

What is the length of the cable between the two speakers?

Looks like about 58" (with one section in my cable routing hard to get exact measurement, so may be 1" or 2" off). It has a standard RCA plug on the end, so extensions are cheap. Plug hard-wired at one end, RCA plug at the powered speaker end. Plugs in back, so has a short 90 degree turn.

Do these speakers have a "power saving mode"? I've heard that they go into standby after a short while of not playing any sound.

My 2 cents: It's not mentioned in the user manual I got with mine a few days ago. I'm in the USA. I do not notice any delay on music start up if the speakers are turned on. I keep my MacBook's AUX output volume nearly at max. However, I do notice a about 2 or 3 second delay when (1) the speaker power is turned completely off (using the volume control), then (2) turn the speakers on while music is being output from the computer. In another test, I let the speakers sit idle for 15 minutes, then started playing music. Again, no delay. Also, the brightness of the volume control LED did not change in brightness. Perhaps the "power saving" mode is to ensure the speakers draw no power while turned off and plugged into an ac outlet. Many modern electrical devices are drawing a small amount of electricity to power a clock (like on a microwave) or an LED TV on "stand by".

Model Name	GigaWorks T20 Series II
Speaker Type	Computer, Subwoofer
Special Feature	Bass Boost
Recommended Uses For Product	For Computers
Compatible Devices	PC, Mac, iPhone, Android
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	2.0
Color	2.0 System with Glass Fiber Cone Driver and BasXPort Technology
Product Dimensions	6.5"D x 10"W x 6.5"H
Item Weight	16 ounces
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Warranty Type	Limited or Extended
Number of Items	1
Control Method	Touch
Speaker Size	5.25 Inches
Power Source	Corded Electric
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	80 dB
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
Number Of Circuits	1
Series Number	2
Specific Uses For Product	personal
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Style	Speaker System
Global Trade Identification Number	00054651161146
Manufacturer	Creative
National Stock Number	5965-01-595-2287
Item model number	51MF1610AA002
Item Weight	1 pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	6.5 x 10 x 6.5 inches
Computer Memory Type	72-Pin EDO SIMM Memory
Language	English, French
ASIN	B001RNOHDU
National Stock Number	5965-01-595-2287
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	February 5, 2009

Creative Labs 51MF1610AA002 GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology

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