Name: Stage
Brand: Creative
SKU: 418791
Rating: 4.0 (38 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

perfect balance of price
features
design and performance

cable might be too short for some users
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subwoofer cable is tethered to the subwoofer and is not removable

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 80 W
Subwoofer included: yes

Creative Stage - Pros & Cons

perfect balance of price
features
design and performance
The bass levels are surprisingly good thanks to the separate subwoofer
people s lives more creative
fun and productive
boosts vocals and spoken word to be clearer and easier to hear
The subwoofer is extremely compact
Stage V2 looks and sounds like a very appealing piece of kit
strong performance and extensive connectivity
The IR remote is straightforward as well
nicer and more modern
it sounds amazing
looks nice enough
works reliably
and is affordable
speaker is surprisingly lightweight and easy to move about an apartment
It sounds much better than the price implies and features an inoffensive design
compact and versatile audio system
a minimalistic design that will blend easily with your home s environment
at which you can connect and makes it easier for anyone to use
as the audio quality was distinct and clear
It brings the theatre to your home and makes it come alive
Stage 360 has both wired and wireless options
it offers a rich and balanced sound
It looks and feels good for the price
quite easy to set up and use

cable might be too short for some users
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subwoofer cable is tethered to the subwoofer and is not removable
the Bluetooth connection was prone to obstructions by having objects impede
power button will turn off the Creative Stage
Glass and audio products are a bit of a rarity
you cannot use these as USB speakers to your PC
This output is not a standard plug
not long enough to rattle your trousers alongside the coach
sound bar the 40-watt subwoofer is small
computer speakers = still pretty terrible
play as loud as you might want in a living room environment
can't be placed very far away from your TV
the bass falls off a bit
a bit of a confused product
the Stage V2 neither looks nor feels as cheap as it is
The USB connection would sometimes cut out during quiet audio
muscle memory constantly confused the volume up and volume down buttons
via the slow micro-USB method
playing music the soundbar automatically shuts off after 15 minutes
short 3. 5mm cable and difficult-to-press buttons
the bass and mids and lacks in clarity
Disables both surround and dialog
have poor sound systems
the Creative Stage V2 makes it only easier to use
Passive subs are always weaker than their powered counterparts
NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
lack of support for fancy audio formats
sound quality across HDMI ARC or Optical

Creative - Video Reviews (9)

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Creative Stage - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	2.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Supported audio files	MP3

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer RMS power	40.0 W
Subwoofer width	4.53 in
Subwoofer depth	9.84 in
Subwoofer height	16.54 in
Subwoofer weight	6.77 lb

Width	21.65 in
Height	2.76 in
Depth	3.07 in
Weight	2.65 lb

AUX in	yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wired
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP SBC
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	72.0 dB
RMS rated power	80.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	40.0 W

Colour of product	Black
Built-in display	no

Radio receiver	yes
FM radio	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Docking connector type	Not supported
Apple docking compatibility	no
TV stand usage	no

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Creative Stage Creative - Editorial Reviews (8)

5.0

Based on 8 reviews

TechPowerUp

Published: 16.08.2021

Creative Stage V2 Review

5.0

The Creative Stage V2 is a compact 2.1 sound system consisting of a soundbar and a subwoofer. It offers versatile connectivity, an intuitive remote control, and surprisingly good performance for its price point that doesn't break the bank.

Creative Stage Creative Stage V2 review: A shockingly good cheap soundbar

Tom's Guide

Published: 27.03.2021

Creative Stage V2 review: A shockingly good cheap soundbar

With its crisp performance and dedicated subwoofer, the Creative Stage V2 is one of the best cheap soundbars ever

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Creative Stage The Creative Stage V2 Is The Best Budget Sound Bar On The Market… Bar None

Forbes

Published: 03.02.2021

The Creative Stage V2 Is The Best Budget Sound Bar On The Market… Bar None

You don't need to spend a fortune to dramatically improve the sound quality of your TV. The budget Creative Stage V2 is an affordable soundbar with separate wired subwoofer for a big movie sound.

Creative Stage Creative Stage Air review: Lightweight with a low price

SoundGuys

Published: 13.11.2018

Creative Stage Air review: Lightweight with a low price

The Creative Stage Air brings an affordable soundbar to the base of your monitor. For less than $40, listeners get the option to listen via Bluetooth 4.2 or through the auxiliary input. What's more, for those who have their libraries on flash drives, that mode of listening is available too.

Creative Stage Crazy-cheap sound bar is good for small TVs, great for desktops

CNET

Published: 28.02.2019

Crazy-cheap sound bar is good for small TVs, great for desktops

The excellent Creative Stage sound bar and subwoofer combo sets the standard for a desktop or a gaming system on a budget

Creative Stage An affordable Dolby Atmos Soundbar - Creative Stage 360 Review

Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews

Published: 25.03.2022

An affordable Dolby Atmos Soundbar - Creative Stage 360 Review

5.0

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Creative Stage 360 Review – There is no denying that the Dolby Atmos technology is an awesome invention of our time. Used in cinemas, and now this cool piece of sound tech can be experienced at your home too. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that adds height channels, giving […]