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
Оценка пользователя
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
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
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
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
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
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
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
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
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
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
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
Оценка пользователя
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
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
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.
Вояджер-7LAMD
06.01.2013
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
Please don't waste your time as I did with these. I bought these because I had a set of creature II for many years before they crapped out. The previous model had a very nice sound and the bass hit very hard but these are very janky and are not loud what so ever. The bass does not hit, the satalites dont tweet. As soon as I got the box I knew it was going to be bad as the box was much much smaller than before and the sub was so very small. SMH
Плазмоид-3LPWM
19.03.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
The sound is excellent and the appearance of horns is funny and decorative, but maybe the cables are a little short at the time of placing them far enough away so that the sound is projected best.
Гиперион-2HZAU
27.08.2012
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
They look cool but I swear that my ex's original JBL Creature speakers were very loud and these ones are very quiet. I can have all of the volumes on everything turned up to 100% and the speakers are rattling but I can't hear it very well (unless they are pointed directly at my head) when I'm in the kitchen of my 23ft RV!!! To top it off they turn themselves off randomly and you have to "reset" it by unplugging and plugging the power back in and then turning the volume on the speakers up again... I got these back in Feb of 2012 and it was back in July when the left speaker went out completely, so not even 6 months of full operating. I'm returning them to JBL on the warranty and then I'm going to see if I can get rid of these and get something that actually works. I've had $5 computer speakers from goodwill that have worked better and longer and louder than this... Bummer.
Астрон-7EELV
06.03.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
A few years ago I purchased these for my gaming PC, and even now I still use them and they sound great. Easy to use, look snazzy and sound amazing with my ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card. Well worth it.
Спектроник-0WHAV
10.10.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought these speakers to replace my old jbl creature II speakers that had been blown. Was very happy with my old ones and was expecting the same quality as the last set and was glad to test them out and find that the quality of the speakers was still there. Only down side to the speakers was the bass didnt hit as hard as the old set however the tweeters were more clear. for the price of the little speakers you cant beat these speakers they are tiny enough for a computer desk and will still blow you away with the quality of sound they produce. for this being my second set i would recommend these to everyone who is looking for a cheaper set of speakers and to people who are looking for a more highend speaker set too.
Альфа-Юнит-1LBOE
22.03.2013
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
It was not the same material as the white ones I bought when they first came out. It was cheap plastic. And the left speaker would not work.
ИнфраГость-2GJCU
10.11.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
These are hands down awesome speakers! I give everything 5 stars! Asthetics, quality and performance! I had some 6 year old Edifier MP300 which I loved. After 5 years I noticed the sound coming out distorted so I figured I'd get me some new ones. Well I hit the jackpot with these beauties. My JBL Creature sounds twice as loud as the Edifier and paid almost the same price for them. They were on sale on amazon for under $60 bucks so as soon as I saw that I jumped in and got them.You won't be disappointed with this creature. I'm a musician and they sound almost studio quality.
НаноРейдер-4VJSE
08.01.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Considering the low cost of these speakers I can say with all honesty that I am pleased with them. They do not have the sort of chest-pounding bass that huge systems have, but they will fill up a room with detailed sound and a healthy amount of bass.Computer games, TV shows and movies will do just fine in a dorm room with this unit. In its price range it is amazing!
Астрон-2PLUX
01.03.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
These speakers where worth the money, work perfect for home use and easy to installWe use it for video games, kids songs and I blast music while I do housework all from our desktop
Супернова-6FHNR
20.02.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I am living in Republic of Korea ( or South Korea)I have bought this guy to use in my officeSometimes I listen to music in the resting timeJBL Creature is very good and excellent guy to price efficiency
Спектр-7IWYH
24.01.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
The cables are too short; there is limited space to put the speakers. Also, my husband and I have a JBL 7.1 stereo surround sound system that sounds great so I was hoping for better quality sound out of this system but it will do for good use with the computer.
Вояджер-0QAUR
16.02.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I've had three sets of the older version 2 model. They were fantastic. This new version is a lower power version and the clarity/quality of output is mediocre.
Астероид-7YXKM
10.12.2012
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I have owned two of these JBL's. They sound amazing, especially at their price point. However, they BREAK. The satellite (small) speakers tend to stop working (on both of mine) after about a year of owning them. This is incredibly frustrating because their warrantee ends at 1 year.I will not be buying these a third time. I will be investing slightly more money into a better quality speaker.
Спектр-2RJEB
28.01.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
These are great speakers for the money. the sound is really incredible, if you put them on a slippery surface they move around and can fall put something rubbery underneath. overall I truly recommend these.
Фотон-4HJQB
19.02.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
good buy and definitely worth it for small apartments/rooms. However, does get dirty easily and needs to be cleaned frequently
Спасибо за регистрацию на портале Wizemart, вам на почту пришло письмо с подтверждением регистрации, пожалуйста перейдите по ссылке внутри него для подтверждения вашего e-mail