These are very good and clear sounding, unique and good looking, small and light 2.1 speakers, suitable for use with computers and portable devices. The sound quality/signature would be best suited for music( most genres), occasional gaming and movies. When I plugged them on for the first time, I was surprised by the loudness of the really really tiny side speakers. They would be sufficient to fill a 15ft by 15ft room with reasonably loud sound. The subwoofer is very large compared to the speakers but very light. There are volume, bass and treble controls. The volume controls are metallic touch buttons. The touch buttons may be better than knobs if you change volume very frequently, I have had problems with knob and slide volume controls in past, but not sure about that. The volume control however is not as granular as I would have liked it to be, you may have to adjust your source volume if you need to vary it over a wide range. Sound quality is very good over the entire frequency range, no appreciable distortion at higher volumes. Bass would be sufficient for most listeners, but may not be for excess bass lovers. To sum up, below $100 it would be very difficult to find another set of speakers, that would beat these in terms of design or sound quality.
Капеллан-9NEJI
12.01.2013
4/10
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right from the beginning I have had problems with this speaker. I had a roommate that had the creature II and they sounded great which is what caused me to want to get a set for myself. I bought the CreatureIII in November of 2011 and now January 2013 I cant stand these.From the very beginning even to today the sound has always sounded good, HOWEVER, if you even slightly touch one of the satellites that speaker will go out. And God forbid if you touch the subwoofer. The whole system will go down or you'll loose the subwoofer and controller but the left satellite will continue. Every time my wife cleans the house I have to fiddle with all the wire to get the connection to be just right so that I can get that great sound back.Maybe youll be lucky and wont have this problem but this set is going into the kids playroom and I am replacing them.I love the Harmon Kardon Speakers II but there is little in the way of subwoofer control. However, I have had those speakers for twice as long and they still sound great and I dont have any technical issues with them either. I recommend those over these.
Интеллектор-0VWDA
30.05.2012
10/10
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I have been a musician for over 15 years now and I can honestly say that these speakers deliver crystal clear sound. JBL did an awesome job here I can make out all the different notes, bass drums, bass guitars, electric guitars, background vocals, and all the little layers within the various genres of music. To give you some perspective, I have studio quality speakers that give you a true sound (so you can properly mix) and have used BOSE headphones for years (to hear all the little details you can only hear with headphones).I can honestly say that these little speakers are outstanding and sound much more expensive than they are. A great value considering the sound and under 100 dollar price. My only complaint is that the sub is pretty larg considering the sats but that is a minor gripe. I was able to fit this nicely behind a flat screen monitor on a decently sized desk.From a sound perpective, these sound best when played at a lower volume in comparison with your system's settings. In other words it is best to use your soundcard to control the level of out put to get the best sound. I suspect those giving negative reviews don't have thier systems properly configured and turn the speakers way up. This always gives you a terrible sound as speakers will feedback when the volume knob is turned all the way up to "11". There is a reason why musicians have certain preferred settings on equipment that give them the sound they are looking for.If you are looking for a speaker set to DJ at a party, look elsewhere. If instead you are looking for a set to fill a room with crystal clear sound at the right levels, then look no further. These speakers sound way better than they are priced; just make sure your settings are right so you can enjoy the crystal clear sound these little guys offer.
Небулоид-6MKWO
22.02.2012
8/10
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I am a student who loves music. I don't study it, I don't work in it, I just enjoy it. Thus, when I purchased these speakers, I was only looking to enhance the sound I already get from my music players. I know good quality music from bad, but I can't knowledgeably speak about the technical side of music. That being said, I was looking for volume, decent bass, and an overall worthwhile sound experience.After talking to more technically knowledgable friends, hearing their speakers, researching on the internet, and restricting by a tight budget, I finally decided on these speakers.For the most part, I am very pleased.Out of the box, I loved them. Great shape, great weight, and they don't take up almost any space on the desk.The bass is just the right amount of kick, and the treble is very crisp. The volume is spot-on; I like my music LOUD and I've only dared to turn these up all the way a few times--even then, it was during the middle of the day when I doubted my neighbors were home.My only critique is this funny white noise. I'm not sure how to describe it, exactly, other than to call it a fuzz (other times, a higher-pitched hum) on top of some of my songs. I never noticed it in these songs before I used these speakers. It's either because of some poor quality aspect of the speakers, or because the speakers are so good that I'm just noticing the poor quality of some of the songs.Since not all the songs sound that way, I'm inclined (in my humble opinion) to think it's poor quality in some of the songs.I think I figured that all my music would just automatically sound like it was excellent quality if I had excellent speakers, but that is apparently not the case.All in all, I love these speakers for every purpose: from watching a DVD on my laptop to jamming out to music at a busy party on a Saturday night.I would say that if you're seeking something beyond that, buy more high-end speakers. But if you're like me and just looking for musical enhancement and not something more serious, these speakers will perfectly fit your desk, budget, and needs :)
Кронос-8HUHB
27.12.2011
10/10
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UPDATED --- I had to re-review this product after listening for 100+ hours with various types of music... now 5/5!+++ This is perhaps the most mobile set of 2.1 speakers out there; very very light weight, the box is reusable for traveling/repackaging around, especially since I have to go to many places and I *WANT* decent sound wherever I go+++ Overall aesthetically pleasing with a very small form factor (goes with the light weight and good traveling) for the sound it puts out+ Sound *is* a small positive, given the small form factor+ Very, Very easy to set up- Bass is lacking, without a doubt; even turning up the bass knob all the way up just makes it sound all muddyPointers: you have to spread these speakers far from each other, at least 6 feet apart physically, to get decently "opened" sound; it is night and day if you put them a 20"/23" monitor's distance apart versus 8 feet apart (this does almost max out the cord length). These speakers are suited towards ***soundtracks / classical / orchestrated music***; Classic/Alternative/Rock such as Val Halen, Lost Prophets, and Rise Against sound ehh, but the Gears of War 3, Transformers, Braveheart, and The Sims 3 soundtracks are much better.I got 'em for $68 on a Gold Box deal... Don't pay more than that, as the value per performance/ease of use/form factor would not be there anymore.UPDATE --- 8-22-12 ---The concept of "breaking speakers in" was originally inconsequential to me, but now, after listening for 100+ hours (easily) for about a year, I JUST had to update this review ... After "such break in," it sounds much, MUCH better now. Everything from Dragonforce and Carly Rae Jepsen, to Daft Punk's Tron and a wide variety of trance, sounds THAT much better now. Yes, bass is "lacking" for those who really want some oomph, but for $65 (now), the portability, ease of setup, and overall sound to price (performance/cost ratio) is easily a 5/5. I am comparing these to my old Z-2300s (which are great for movies and delivered what I needed for ~100 at the time); for ~35 less, the JBL's lesser performance comparatively is negated by the aforementioned aspects. If you're on the move like me (TDYs, PCSs, etc) and want above average sound for ~65, these ARE the way to go.
Аэронавт-1BHZF
24.01.2013
4/10
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I've bought two of these. I figured the first one was just a lemon and liked the sound so much decided to buy a second. Well, both are chronically dysfunctional. By chronically I mean that sometimes they work and then, inexplicably, they stop working. If I turn them off or change the plugs, that's when things typically go wrong. Just now, for instance, I tried pulling and reinserting connections because one of the two little speaker stopped working. Now the whole system won't work. I'll leave it plugged in and maybe a day or two or a week or two or even a month or two from now they will work again. So that's what you're getting: great sound, utterly cheap, unreliable technology. Add to that disinterested customer support. Take your chances. Most seem to be luckier than me. But know that buying these is a serious risk.
ТехноНаблюдатель-5LTTP
01.11.2012
10/10
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After 5 years of hard work, my Creature I system died. One of the satellite speakers lost its foam -- rotted away, as others have noted. I auditioned a bunch of other systems, from $50 to $300 (Bose), but wasn't quite happy with any of them. So I rolled the dice on the Creature III, sight unseen (and sound unheard).I was nervous by their greatly decreased weight compared with my old system (others have mentioned this, too), but it turns out I had nothing to worry about. The bass kicks just fine (esp. when the subwoofer volume's increased a bit) and the satellites are plenty crisp, too (esp. when the highs are boosted). Yes, the whole system sounds considerably different from the old one, but after a day I'm already used to it.My guess is that JBL slightly lowered the crossover point and increased the diaphragm size of the satellite to pick up the extra mids required. This also allowed them to lower the overall power rating (subs take draw a ton more power than tweeters) without any noticeable loss of volume -- at least not to me.At well under $100 the price was right, too! So far, so good.
Небулоид-5RPAO
25.08.2012
10/10
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I am actually reviewing the original JBL Creature 1, but thought I would post it here since this seems to be the most recent iteration of this product. I bought the original Creature speakers back in 2003, and have used them extensively, and on a daily basis, ever since then. I use it to blast House music, I hook it up to my PS3/Xbox 360 when I play video games and crank it up to hear all the booms and explosions, and I also use it when I'm watching movies on my TV. All in all, I have used these speakers at least 4-5 hours every single day since the day I bought them in 2003, and they have been with me through 7 moves over the years. Not only have they performed extremely well, but it is only now, more than 9 years after I first bought them, that I am starting to hear some light distortion in the right satellite speaker, and even then it is very barely audible.Basically what I am trying to say is that I love the hell out of these speakers, and I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a cheap audio solution. The treble is crsip, the bass is strong, and they will last you a HELL of a long time. I am about to replace them after 9 years, during which time they have given me absolutely zero problems. And you know what? You best believe my replacement will be a JBL product.
Нейрон-4EQVO
14.01.2013
10/10
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SO I got these speakers as a gift when I was believe it or not 14 years old. For those of you who are wondering that was 9 years ago. I first got them to hook up to a small tv when I got my first xbox my freshman year of high school. Since them I have used them for 3 different laptops and 2 desktop computers and they have out lived all of them. The sound is fantastic for its size and honestly maybe I got lucky but they seem to have aged very well and the sound has gotten better as they wore in. My only complaint so far is that the touch controlls for the volume on the satallite are a little touchy and dont always work. After nine years I finnaly Broke that right speaker while moving and I've enjoyed the system so much I just bought a replacement so I could keep it.
ИнфраГость-9XFSD
02.04.2013
8/10
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These speakers sound awesome. I can't give them 5 stars though because the low end is very weak. I am a multimedia producer which includes lots of audio production and these just don't cut it. Bass drops are almost inaudible because the sound is below the frequency that these speakers can handle. I really like the speakers but just can't use them to EQ my bass sounds. For the price and sound quality, you get a great desktop speaker system...PS: these speakers sound wicked when hooked up to my TV and PS3
НоваГость-1YPPK
24.01.2013
10/10
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I bought these to sit under my monitor on a dual screen setup. The speakers are just tall enough to slide beneath the monitor easily. They are clear, and having bass is pretty cool now. I used to own creature 1s, and these aren't much different. the creature 1s used to have a trrs plug, but now have a ps/2 connector. (i think). The controls work the same as they used to, and the sound is really good. Nice long cables to do what you need. There aren't lights on the satellites anymore, thank god, but the power switch is still on the subwoofer, which has always been a bad spot for me. The power plug is a bit touchy on my set, but is reliable so long as i don't have to get behind my computer and fiddle around.All in all, I'm very happy.
Дроид-5QLFE
09.06.2012
6/10
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For the price, I thought this would be a nice gift for my sister on her birthday, she's pretty young but listens to a lot of music so I thought I would get it for her especially because its a product from harman audio. Well, she loved it and listens to music on it all the time. So I thought I would give it a few tests using my music, and I listen to a large variety of music from R&B to Hip-Hop to Rock and some classical, and I also consider myself somewhat of an audiophile.So after listening to it for a while, I knew that this system would not be for me because its basically just not the sound quality I want. And I know they're just computer speakers and sound nice when sitting in front of them but when turning them up a bit and listening to them from halfway in the bedroom they're not as clear as I thought they would be. So in conclusion, these speakers are pretty well built, look nice, and come from a well respected company, therefore, they're nice as a gift. But if ur an audiophile, I would recommend looking at something else in a higher price range.I personally have a 2.1 speaker system that consists of a harman kardon stereo receiver and harman kardon 2.1 speakers with a powered subwoofer that should cost about 900 dollars in my bedroom but I got for about 400 dollars. So if you want something clear and powerful for a bedroom, go for a similar system and look for good deals!
НеоВояжер-5FKMO
02.11.2012
6/10
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I have JBL Creature III for some months already and I can honestly write my opinion about them.Certainly - design is cool. Amazing shapes as for speakers. Then size and power - unbelievable! I had though already experienced something like this with Creative iTrigue 3330 - also small, but very powerful.I am though disappointed with JBL sensitivity for all disturbances. BT mouse use, screen saver in background makes static noises like hoover on pitch. My BF just cannot stand it as it irritates his ears. I checked all cables, connections - everything is fine. New drivers installed - no change. I asked service about it. They refer to electrostatic disturbances. Well... Where shall I put computer speakers if not by computer? Or where shall I use mouse if not by computer?If it will continue, I leave those, even if they got most compact design.
КиберНаблюдатель-0PKCR
25.03.2013
8/10
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The sound quality is great as expected. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the volume control. On the older version, you could just tap the + and - to change the volume or mute it. Now you have to press and hold as if it's a button (it's not, it doesn't depress). It tends to slide across my desk this way which gets old after a while.
ТерраБот-5VWOJ
08.03.2013
4/10
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I bought these speakers to use in my classroom for showing filmclips from the laptop. Initially they were ok for a DVD but anything that was streamed could not be heard. After about 6 uses the volume randomly goes up and down when watching a DVD so it is impossible to hear. I paid about $97 for them...Overpriced, useless and a waste of money. I hoep to return them for a different set.
ОмниКод-4TSHS
07.04.2012
10/10
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My brother gave me a white JBL Creature II several years ago and it was absolutely perfect! It didn't take up much space, the sound was excellent given its size, and to top it off it looked totally cool. However a couple of years ago my Creature was stolen and I was heartbroken. (They only stole my Creature and nothing else so that should give you an idea about how cool it was.) I tried to buy another one but apparently they had stopped making them. I didn't want to risk getting a secondhand one on eBay so I read tons of reviews about other brands of speakers and ended up with an excellent unit with a sub-woofer and outstanding sound. But it just wasn't the same as my Creature. :-(Then a couple of months ago, my Dad mentioned that he had recently seen the JBL Creature for sale on Amazon (he has a Creature too and loves it). I immediately checked it out and lo and behold, THERE IT WAS! JBL Creature III! Now black is not quite as cool as white. And the Creature II's satellite speakers each glowed green underneath for a true otherworldly ambiance while the III's don't. (The III has a green light behind the subwoofer to indicate the unit is powered on.) But I felt truly lucky that I was given another chance to have a Creature back in my home office.So now my new Creature is sitting on my desk, taking up minimal space, and providing wonderful sound. I kicked that other brand of top quality speakers to the curb. (Well, actually I gave the unit to a friend's son who rocks out to it in his garage rec room...waste not want not.)
НоваГость-8QVPF
28.07.2011
6/10
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Плохо
I just got these and paired them with a MAC desktop. My prior speakers were cheap Altec Lansing VS2221 (2.1 system, actually really good but after 4 years, has started shorting out).The JBLs look great, installation is easy. The cords are a little short between the satellites and the subwoofer, so actually a bit of a stretch from the floor to the best position on my desk.Overall, they sound pretty good, but this kind of subwoofer design really limits the bass response. I listen to a lot of different music and some music just sounds flat and the bass seems to be missing some of the lows. The satellites are a bit tinny, but decent given the price. So here are my "test" songs:1. "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground: the bass groove is what makes this song. These speakers don't do this justice and really it not the same song.2. "Crazy", Gnarls Barkley: this is a tighter bass line, but again, these speakers are lacking here, making the bass "pop" too much.3. "Basin Street Blues", Miles Davis - quite good for this. nice sound overall.4. "Bleed", Meshuggah - horrible sound for this song. The JBLs seem to be missing most of the deeper frequencies which really fill out the guitar's bite. No adjustment of the levels on the speakers could accomodate this deficiency5. "Freddie Freeloader", Miles Davis - pretty good, nice walking bass sound, but even here the bass distorts a little at higher levels. Turn it down and you start to lose a lot of the upright bass in this song.6. "Pictures of You (Extended Dub Mix), The Cure - bass is just ruined, it sounds like i'm listening to a cheap car stereo system.7. "Natural Mystic", Bob Marley - reggae just doesn't come out right with these. Sound starts to distort even at low volume.Summary:For the price, not a bad set of speakers if music is just background for you while you sit at your computer. If you care more about music, then these speakers just won't cut it.Most deep bass sounds will sound ugly. If you listen to hip-hop, metal, or reggae, these just won't cut it. Would be fine for most casual listeners, especially if jazz or simple pop music is your thing.I'm going to return these, look for other speakers. I am surprised as my prior speakers (which also cost about $60-70 had amazing sound, very full and complex. I don't think you have to spend > $100 to get great sound. Sad about this, because these are really cool looking speakers.
Сатурниан-6ZSFD
08.12.2012
2/10
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Yes its sound amazing when it works problems i come across is within the first 6months or so the power plug need st be wiggled for the on light to work as well as the 1/8in line in can become very fustrating when the power is going on off and input cuts out and last thing is the outlet for 2nd speaker does not work at all so i jus use one speakerOwned creature 1 loved it lasted years louder bass than creature III but this one the foam around speaker disintegrated so wanted to stick with the jbl creature lineWant to rate higher love the compact size and amazing sound but when it does not work hard to say its great for the first few months would have undoubtly gave five star
Квазар-7GMYP
17.08.2012
2/10
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I bought this speaker during the 2011 thanksgiving sales from amazon for about 69.99usd. The speaker's quality is good, the sound is crispy everything is fine except the "innovative volume controller". The control button is not sensitive enough. You need to press it and wait for like 3 seconds to change the sound volume.The volume controller crashed after one month of using. I contacted their customer support to ask them to replace a new one for me, and it takes around almost 1.5 months to reply me back. Now I shipped the broken one back and they told me they couldn't find the package since I didn't offer them the tracking number. However, I did follow the instruction to ship back the package with the original box and all the order information include the replacement order number. I tried several times to contract their customer service "Shriram Pawar" to see if there is anyway to help me track down the package, and now she just ignored my e-mail and never replied.I will give them 0/5 rate instead of 1/5 if there is an option for that.
Сатурниан-9KNNQ
21.03.2013
10/10
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These speakers are awesome, for lack of a better word. I don't have to keep adjusting the volume from talking to explosions and I couldn't be happier with this choice. Also I recommend purchasing the 2 yr warranty just in case. It's only $8 and it ma save you headache in the future.CheersH8
Фотон-1MMRB
12.03.2013
10/10
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These handsome little treble units work well next to my large Mac desktop. I use these mainly for listening to speech and not so much to music, so I have the base unit sitting in the corner on the same counter as my Mac. If you desire real thumping bass you might consider another product. But for my uses this is perfect.
Вектрон-8WMPI
07.09.2012
8/10
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Pros: These speakers are very clear and crisp sounding which I am a fan of. I really enjoy the sound that those little satellites can produce. Quality wise, the speakers seem very well put together. The knobs are solid, and the touch volume buttons are pretty neat. Takes up very little space on my desk as well.Cons: The bass in these speakers are not as good as the previous generation of Creatures. When the volume is turned up beyond normal listening volume the subwoofer starts to rattle and emit tones that are unpleasant to listen to. Not that JBL has a cheap pruduct, but a 3" sub simply cannot accomplish the bass I was personally looking for.Overall, I would say they are very good speakers if you adjust the bass and treble. Don't expect these to bring you booming deep bass, but they are not by any means bad. If JBL had kept the sub at 4" instead of 3", I would give these a 5 star.
НоваГость-1KJMA
13.01.2013
6/10
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Плохо
bought this to replace a creature one that the tweeters had dry rotted on (after several years 4-5?). I really liked the neat design and decent performance of the original. This design is slightly different, looks similar and performance is similar to original design, but seem just a bit less weaker in the bass department. Not a huge difference, but does seem like a lesser product, would still buy but would prefer the old design.
Туманник-4YDJB
16.08.2012
8/10
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I bought these speakers for my room, about a month ago, and I'm very happy with them. I was expecting them to sound a little bit more natural, but I guess that was just asking too much in the MP3 era and for this price range. Just like everything else nowadays, the mids are gone and there's a boost in both ends of the spectrum, but that's a 21st century concept. The sub distorts a little bit at max level, but that's not a problem for me, as I usually listen to music at a comfortable level, not blasting, and also they have plenty of power before that distortion. The satellites are quite good and the highs are just what JBL got us used to, meaning, they are simply beautiful. The system is very stylish and looks great in my room. The volume is controlled by 2 touch buttons on one of the satellite speakers and that's pretty cool too.In my opinion these are awesome speakers for the price range, they sound good, they're punchy and very stylish.
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