Creative Stage 2.1

Name: Creative Stage 2.1
Brand: Creative
SKU: 64163472bf3e34bda41819ba
Rating: 3.5 (53 reviews)

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Great sound quality

Easy to set up

Solid build quality

Inexpensive price range

Compact size fits under 27" TVs

Not suitable for primary TVs

May cut off midway through a song or video if there’s a quiet part

No Bluetooth or optical connection options

Verdict

The Creative Stage 2.1 is an entry-level soundbar with a subwoofer included, and it is highly recommended for its price range. It is easy to set up and has a solid build quality. The sound quality is good, especially when connected via AUX, however it may cut off midway through a song or video if there’s a quiet part due to the speakers turning off when audio isn’t detected for a short time. Overall, this is an excellent choice for secondary TVs, computers, tablets, etc.

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Creative Stage V2 2.1 soundbar review: Best budget soundbar!

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LG C1 – 77 inch. Recommendations for a home theatre/Soundbar system

* Yamaha SR-B20A. * Creative Stage 2.1 ← if you want an entry-level fuss-free inexpensive ≈100$ sb with subwoofer included, bought myself and very happy with it 👍.

Neutral

TomaVanPey

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Soundbars

Good looking, relatively easy to set up, but arguably not for PC speakers...

I bought this as a replacement for my 2015 2.1 PC Speaker setup, also from Creative, with a new PC (with a Gigabyte motherboard allegedly more capable in the audio department, but with some serious caveats). The new PC has S/PDIF out and, sure enough, this sound system supports that. The subwoofer d...

* Samsung HW-S50A/ZA ← bar only. Basic. * Yamaha SR-B20A ← bar only. * Creative Stage 2.1 ← if you want an entry-level fuss-free inexpensive ≈100 USD/CAD/€ sb with subwoofer included, bought myself and very happy with it 👍 and could be a nice choice for secondary tvs, computers, tablets, gift, etc.

I have an iMac, and I was trying very hard to get a soundbar that's less than 27" so it can fit right under. This one fits the bill and is reasonably priced. First impression is the build is solid, and everything hooked up rather easily. But the sub woofer is not wireless, but not the biggest deal i...

Bad atmos or good 2.1

* Yamaha SR-B20A. * Creative Stage 2.1 ← if you want an entry-level fuss-free inexpensive 100/150$ sb with subwoofer included, recently bought myself and very happy with it 👍.

Positive

TomaVanPey

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Soundbars

Buy something else

Bought this based on CNET’s recommendation and that it could be controlled w/ my TV remote via eARC/CEC. Since they test new products they don’t see the issues that occur once you’ve had it a while. I have this connected to a TCL Series 6 TV via HDMI eARC. Initially it worked great, sounded great. A...

Soundbar recommendations

* Yamaha SR-B20A. * Creative Stage 2.1 ← if you want an entry-level fuss-free inexpensive ≈100$ sb with subwoofer included, bought myself and very happy with it 👍 too!.

TomaVanPey

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Soundbars

Nice product ... when it works

Using this with an older model Sony TV in a bedroom to improve sound/dialog. And it does just that ... when it works. I had to make the connection with an optical cable. The frustrating thing is that the sound bar seems to kick in with some video services but not on others. When the latter occurs, t...

* Creative Stage 2.1 ← I have it and WOW for the 100$ paid for it. * Vizio M21d-H8R.

Positive

TomaVanPey

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Soundbars

Specs

Brand

Creative

Model Name

51MF8360AA002

Speaker Type

Subwoofer

Connectivity Technology

Bluetooth

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