Incorporating Clear Dialog and Surround, audio features supported by the renowned Sound Blaster audio technology, the Creative Stage V2 is an easy upgrade to enjoy a cinematic experience from the comfort of your home.
With multiple connectivity options, it is the audio entertainment system that serves as a hub for all your devices.
You deserve the best sound
Sure, 4K UHD televisions have great picture quality, but they rarely have the sound to match. Upgrade your TV experience with the sound it deserves by complementing it with the Creative Stage V2 2.1.
Immerse yourself in an exciting cinematic world and enjoy video games like never before, with the Creative speaker set offering excellent sound quality with custom mid-range drivers and deep bass, thanks to the powerful 5.25-inch subwoofer.
With the power of Sound Blaster
Now, you no longer need to worry about dialogues and other acoustic details, which are usually "drowned" by strong bass. The Creative Stage V2 2.1 is equipped with Clear Dialog and Surround sound technologies from Sound Blaster.
The Clear Dialog function utilizes an advanced algorithm that recognizes dialogues and highlights them without affecting other sound sources (ambient effects).
At the same time, with the Surround function, you will have better and more expansive spatial sound, enjoying a cinematic experience from the comfort of your home.
An all-in-one sound system
The Creative Stage V2 2.1 incorporates all the connectivity options you can think of (Bluetooth 5.0, AUX-in, Optical-in, USB-C, HDMI ARC) so you can turn it into an all-in-one audio entertainment system for all your devices (portable and desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, PS4/PS4 Pro consoles, Nintendo Switch, etc.) and not just for your TV.
You'll have sound at your fingertips
The Creative Stage V2 2.1 is easily accessible via the infrared remote control (AAA batteries not included), which controls much more than the usual audio playback and volume, as it also allows you to change the input source, adjust treble and bass settings, and turn Clear Dialog & Surround technologies on or off.
Unique Design
The Creative Stage V2 2.1 stands out for its slim and minimalist design, allowing it to be placed in any space, regardless of the interior design. Discreetly complementing your TV, its soundbar does not distract from the screen, yet signifies its presence through powerful and clear sound.
And for those who desire more space and style, the Stage V2 2.1 can also be mounted on the wall, so you can hang it even below your TV.
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Amazing soundbar for the money, if you have a TV in a relatively small space and want a nice update to listen to music from the TV and watch some movies with richer sound without spending a fortune, this is what you're looking for. Very good quality and very strong bass. Totally worth it
Incredible soundbar, especially for its price. I've had it in a room for use with a PC for about a year and a half now and I don't feel anything (daily use for music/gaming) easy connection with aux (I prefer it to avoid dealing with optical fibers and USB that cause issues) and regarding the bluetooth that some say has disconnections, they probably haven't downloaded/installed the soundbar's firmware. The only thing I regret is that I bought it for 120 euros while a month and a half later it went down to around 80.
I clearly got it to have clear sound on the computer for games and movies!! It fits in a room and offers very decent and full sound for the space!! Amazing clear sound and connects directly via bluetooth!! Good purchase
Frequent disconnection with Bluetooth, within 2 weeks the sound scratches at moderate volume with the bass at vol. 2 .....only with optical fiber but still moderate performance...mediocre product
This is my first soundbar, so I don't have experience with such systems. I've had it for 2 days, and my first impressions are very good. The sound has noticeably improved, especially for movies and series; it is richer, and the bass is noticeable. I have connected it with an optical cable to the Cosmote TV box, as that is where I watch all the content, especially now that it has become compatible with Netflix and received an upgrade to Android 11. The TV is a F&U smart model from four years ago. Initially, when I was watching Netflix and Disney+, there was no sound, unlike with the Cosmote TV app. The only way I found initially to get sound from the soundbar was to switch it to Bluetooth and then back to the optical cable to have sound. This was fixed by selecting on the home screen of the TV box: settings > device settings > advanced settings > audio output > multi-channel audio, and finally selecting stereo sound to have the sound play only from the soundbar.
In my opinion, it is average because even with the bass and tremble all the way up, which is 5, it sounds average. And after 2 weeks, it wouldn't even connect to my phone. It had satisfactory sound and bass only when I downloaded an app and adjusted it myself for better sound and bass.
Mediocre in everything, it has power but to play the sub I have to turn it up loud, a big disappointment, I have heard subs on TVs that play ten times clearer and at low volume! I gave it a few days to see if it would settle down but there was little difference! Someone wrote that the floor creaks, the bones of the one who discovered the subs creak from embarrassment! I will keep it for a little while until I find something decent! (the soundbar plays relatively well and with quite a bit of bass but again at full volume)
Personally, it is a very good choice for someone who doesn't want to disturb the neighborhood and wants to have a nice and clear sound in movies, music, and games. I have never turned it up to the maximum, but I am very satisfied with how far I have turned it up. The positives are the options it gives you, like the open or closed surround sound, which helps a lot when listening to music or watching a movie. The bass can be increased or decreased from -5 to +5, but personally, I didn't notice a big difference because I have tried all the options, but usually, I keep it at +5 for music. It has two options for stronger bass or treble, and I choose bass only when listening to music, and I usually increase the treble when I listen to something like the radio or a movie with low sound and I want to enhance the dialogues. In terms of connections, it has HDMI, Bluetooth, aux, and optical fiber, which is included in the package. The negatives are that it doesn't have memory, so when you want to switch from Bluetooth to optical fiber as a connection, for example, you have to manually select it again. The remote control has 3 buttons, and one of them has optical and aux. If I had optical selected and then switch to Bluetooth, when I press the optical button again, it takes me to aux, and I have to press it again to go back to optical. This might confuse some people at first, but if I press the button to open it from closed, it goes to the last function. Overall, it is a decent purchase and greatly enhances the sound of any television to the point where it doesn't bother the neighbors, even at night.
The sound of it is mediocre. However, it doesn't distort when you increase the volume because it doesn't have much power. At 35, which is the max, it has a moderate performance. If you connect it to your computer and use equalizers and other settings, then you have a decent soundbar. But for use with a television, which is its intended purpose, I believe it's worth expanding your budget a bit and going somewhere else.
I have it for about 3 months now and for a first soundbar it is very good. It is not something fancy but compared to the sound of any television, the difference is noticeable. It is worth upgrading your sound in any case, whatever you choose, you will immediately notice the upgrade.
I got it for 85€ and it's worth every penny. I connected it to my TV with optical and the sound filled the entire living room. The Bluetooth connection to my phone is very stable when listening to Spotify. It's a great value for money soundbar that I highly recommend.
I have had it in my possession for almost a year. I bought it for 94€ from a well-known store that had it on sale. I was looking for an affordable soundbar to connect to an Arielli 32-inch television whose speakers sound like old transistor radios... !!! I will evaluate it according to the money I spent because I have also bought a Xiaomi soundbar which has sound and quality on different levels, as well as a price that is four times higher...
The sound is quite good with moderate bass. The bass and treble can be adjusted according to needs. It has a good finish and decent materials. It comes with an HDMI cable and an optical fiber. I believe that if your requirements are not too high... for example, Dolby Digital surround sound... DTS, etc., it will provide you with good stereo sound.
I have had it for about a month, but I have no previous experience with soundbars, so I have no point of comparison. I bought it for 85 euros and I believe that for its price, it is great. I have never turned it up past halfway because it bothers the neighbors. It has many connections that work properly. I recommend using HDMI or optical, and if you want, you can also connect it to a PC or laptop via USB. The Bluetooth has a slight delay, so avoid using it with the television. Cables are provided, but they are not of very good quality. I bought a separate optical cable.
For the money, 80 is okay, but not a euro more because you will cry for them. For a first contact with a soundbar, it's okay of course, but for a complete experience, you should listen to much more expensive soundbars. It connects very easily.
Purchased at a BF price of 80 euros, which is a very good opportunity, to replace something old (15 and something years) 2.1 Altec Lansing of my laptop. First observation, that the Altec, even after so many years that technology in sound has made significant progress, they didn't play that bad after all. On the contrary, I would say that in terms of sound, I find small or insignificant differences between the two. Okay, the Creative speakers excel in connectivity (and appearance, as soundbars are, how can we say, more eye-catching), but that's about it. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that the Creative speakers don't sound nice or that they don't have that sweet and deep bass you're looking for. It's just that they are not dramatically better than the Altec speakers, which were also a respectable choice in their time. In other words, I didn't see such a drastic difference that would impress me! Not to mention that with so many incredibly positive reviews, both foreign and Greek, that I read, I had reached the point of expecting that the Creative speakers under 100 euros would be even better than the over 500 euros Yamaha YHT-S401, which I have in my main home cinema setup! Okay, let's not exaggerate. The bass of the Yamaha speakers is ultimately not matched and I came to peace with that... Overall though, the Creative speakers are fine, they sound as they should, maybe a bit low in volume, but the sound definitely has satisfactory color and depth and doesn't disappoint in any case, regardless of sound requirements. Especially entry-level users will love them. Just like me, after all, I have no regrets about the purchase, as long as I got them at such a good price (for the initial price of 110 euros, I might have reconsidered and looked elsewhere...).
UPDATE 1-12-2021
In order to get the maximum possible from this excellent soundbar, I combined it with the external sound card for PC/laptop Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 from the same company, as well as with SBX Pro Studio, through which the card can be fully customized. The results are truly amazing. The already very good soundbar became even better, unfolding every aspect of its virtues and fully utilizing all its sound capabilities. Whether in music or movies, you enjoy listening to it and, at the same time, wonder how on earth such exceptional sound results are possible from such a small investment of only 95 euros in total (79.99 + 14.90 the prices at which I purchased them). So, the above combination purchase is highly recommended.
Perhaps the most value for money soundbar. Clear upgrade. With this sound, I wonder why I've been listening to the terrible speakers of the TV for so many years. Connected to a 32'' TV in a bedroom via Optical cable. Clean and powerful sound (although we rarely increase the volume too much). It connects instantly to the phone via Bluetooth without interruptions.
The only flaw for me (perhaps irrelevant to many) is that the LEDs that show you what it is connected to, e.g. OP, BL, etc., remain constantly on - even when the soundbar is turned off, it has two dashes (--). These LEDs have white illumination which personally bothers me after a while. Especially when it is turned off and all the lights are off, the room still has light and it bothers me during sleep. I would prefer them to turn off after a while.
Value for money as always with Creative! After the small soundbar Stage Air that I had installed on my computer to replace the speakers, it was time to upgrade the terrible TV speakers. Fantastic, glossy, minimalist design, it fits perfectly under the TV, along with the subwoofer. Don't expect the same performance as more expensive soundbars, but it comfortably fills a 30-40 sqm room. The downside is that it doesn't support Dolby, but the surround feature it has enhances the sound quality. The Clear Dialog makes a difference in speeches, while it also offers all possible connectivity options (it does not include HDMI or optical, so you have to buy them separately). I highly recommend it without reservation!
At 85 euros, which I found on sale, it is more than VFM if you consider that with 90+ euros you can currently buy the stage v1. Good sound, clear with plenty of bass. The surround is very good and makes a difference in the sound