JBL Creature II

Advantages: Great sound quality and nice aesthetics
Disadvantages: Maybe a little pricey for a 2.1 system.

...can say. I baught these JBL Creature II 2.1 PC Speakers under recommendation from a number of people on a forum via Amazon for £49.88 - a little more than I was expecting to pay. But with hindsight I now feel they were worth it. So, why did I buy them? Well, I needed a new set of speakers to do justice to my Xbox 360 and also my old Dell 2.0 speakers were going to die after a few coverings of water - not very healthy for an electrical device, I think ...
...of the review. SPEAKER SETUP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- It's really easy to setup this speaker system. All leads are colour-coordinated and the left and right speaker cables also fit into specific shaped holes so you can't mix up which satellite goes in which hole at the back of the subwoofer. You connect the two satellite speakersto the back of the subwoofer, in their directed ports, connect the subwoofer ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful sound quality, Suprisingly low price, Amazing design
Disadvantages: None that I can see.

...of your fist), and that JBL were more concerned about desigining some speakers that would complement Apple Macs than impress the music listener. Even when I went to Tottenham Court Road to test out the Creature II, I was not quite convinced that the audio quality was up to scratch. This could have been due to the fact that it was very noisy in-store, with lots of people and the obligatory shop muzak playing - obviously no condition to seriously compare ...
...salesman tried to talk me into buying some doubly expensive, ugly, cheap looking, badly constructed Sony speakers which sounded god awful in comparison, even in these conditions, that gave me the final push to buy these gorgeous looking speakers. I have no regrets at all in purchasing them - albeit from an online vendor. That salesman simply had no idea, so I didn't want him to get any commision. Sound Quality: -For the Price: Superb. I paid around ... Read review

Advantages: Visually unique design, fairly cheap
Disadvantages: Mediocre sound reproduction with poor range

...price. Even compared to earlier JBL models, the sound quality from these speakers is disappointing at best. The sub woofer can hold its own, perhaps a little too well competing with the satellites which it often overpowers. It is the tweeters that really let down the system. Too strong on the high end, they produce a strikingly tinny sound, while the system's entire midrange generally feels unbalanced. Priced at around £50 these are budget speakers ...
...cannot help but feel the JBL Creature II is a somewhat shallow purchase that audiophiles will detest while Mac users are likely to love because it matches the machines beautifully. To the forgiving ear they are still respectable with a good build quality at a low price. But at the end of the day they are speakers, and if they fail in sound reproduction I find myself unable to recommend them. In the end they're not good, they're not bad - they're ... Read review

Advantages: Extremely High Quality, Awesome Design, Eye Catching, Extreme Value for Money
Disadvantages: Large Power Brick

The JBL Creature II speakers are an awesome Value for Money option for Audiophiles and enthusiasts alike. I think they are one of the best investments that I have made for my digital life. I highly recommend them, and in this review, I will explain why… Sound Quality The sound quality produced by these speakers is probably one of the best things about these speakers. First off, I'll start with a generalisation; it's awesome, now I'll ...
...hit a high, the two tweeters can pump out a peak of 20,000Hz, which is great for any music that involves highs, this especially comes out during classical music, in which, these speakers excel…! Though, one should not be confused into thinking that these speakers therefore cannot do anything in the bass region of things, because, oh yes, there is a 24 watt, 4 inch subwoofer, which is perfectly capable of shaking things off desks, and rattling stationary, ... Read review

Advantages: Looks, excellent sound quality
Disadvantages: Looks, price may put some off

I purchased these in black, a little over a year ago, in order to connect up to my PC to allow me to play my mp3 collection with ease. So out of the box, I could already see that these were no ordinary speakers, with their somewhat quirky styling appealing to me instantly. However, this leads to the first point to be made, as if you're looking for a set of speakers that will just blend into the background, and not affect the appearance of the room, ...
...want speakers with a unique appearance that can be quite a conversation starter, then keep on reading. Visually, these speakers are quite a head turner, with their curved profile, and matching subwoofer, and little LEDs underneath each speaker, which emit a pleasant glow when the system is turned on. Setting up and using these speakers couldn't be any simpler either, as all of the supplied leads go to the subwoofer at some point, either as an input, ... Read review

Advantages: Awesome quality
Disadvantages: You ought to be kidding

...When I first saw these speakers in the market, i liked them. The transparent tube and satellite speakers look just great. But I dare not even think of buying them - £140 is a bit too much for me to spend on speakers. I had borrowed the creative 6.1 6700 from a friend who would be away for a month and was using only 2 front speakers as I did not have a 6.1 sound card. I liked them and was planning to buy a new set for myself with the external soundcard - another £70. A total of £120. Again expensive. The other option I was comtemplating to buy was the JBL creature II - 2.1 and excellent sound. No external sound card needed. nothing. £60 - a good value for money and not too hard on the pocket. I had decided on them. I was at my friends place in london and he had recently purchased the soundsticks II. He asked me if I liked them... Read review

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Advantages: Slim, sleek and great value
Disadvantages: Only 1 VGA connection and requires dismantling for wall mounting

...the time. It can be a really bright monitor, which is great, and also it provides two options within the menu called 'Cool' and 'Warm' which change settings on the monitor that actually make it seem summery - if that's even a word - and cool is just normal. On 'warm' the screen turns slightly, but not overly yellowish. I personally don't like it and have no use for it but you may find a use. So, a lot of customization on the viewing side available and very easy to as well. I use this monitor for a variety of different uses which include playing games, watching DVDs, playing the Xbox 360 (via a VGA switchbox) and programming. This enables me to have a lot more space and is great for 3D games although some games may not support this widescreen resolution and may stretch. But, combined with my JBL Creature II PC speakers, this monitor makes... Read review

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Advantages: Good Subwoofer, Attractive, Handy Remote
Disadvantages: Ugly Subwoofer

...looking at these speakers. When I think of 2.1 systems I think of this and the Harman JBL Creature (much more organic in looks). I also checked out a range of others, but these 2 stuck in my mind when it came to looks. The I-Trigue is much more ?cubist? than the Harman which is all about curves. The subwoofer is the big let down, it is a block? for me this wasn?t a problem because it is under my desk and I am not gonna be looking at it. The Satellite speakers are made of cast aluminium and a smokey plastic that is much more elegant than it sounds. The remote is done in the same style and is designed to be discrete and lies on the desk like a small computer mouse with a single wire trailing from the back. The controls are well placed and large enough to use without becoming ungainly. I placed the remote to one side of my mouse, this was simply... Read review

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