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Technical Details
| Brand | Harman Multimedia |
| Item Weight | 5 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 34 x 28.2 x 27.6 cm |
| Item model number | CREATUREIIWHT |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B0000SY4SG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 31,861 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 5 Kg |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan 2001 |
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JBL's Creature II three piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for movies, MP3's, movies and gaming experiences.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Upon first glance of the Creature Speakers, you wouldn't be a fool for thinking you'd encountered something from Star Wars. However, stick a pair next to your Mac, and suddenly you've got your own contemporary art installation project.
The unique cone-shape Sub-woofer and mini-cone 'Satellite' speakers aren't the only aspect of this product to grab your attention either. The sound quality is fantastic. Whether it's a bass-ridden house track or a DVD, the output of those little blighters is amazing.
Not only does the JBL Creature II system represent excellent design, sound quality, but most importantly, excellent value for money!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Chris A
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This speaker system is a great choice for any PC or MAC. It has great looks and sound quality to match - and at a price where you don't feel you are paying a premium for design.
The three speakers are a wonderful compliment to a computer because they break up the boring monotony of grey boxes that most computers are made up of. The design of these speakers is excellent, but what may not have been mentioned elsewhere is that the build quality is top notch, I would expect that these speakers will last a lifetime (should you wish it).
The sound is great, and works well with all types of music, games and movies. Bare in mind though, they are not surround sound - they are just a stereo system with a seperate bass speaker. Also you need to be aware that these are really only for computer use. You could use them with a TV for programmes, films and games consoles - but only if you are in a small room sat quite close (or if you dislike a high volume) because the upper volume is not that high. Put it this way if you are in student accomodation they are fine for a bedroom, but if you live in an open New York loft apartment they will not cut the mustard.
in summary a great set of speakers, designed primarily for use with a computer or any other stereo (small jack input) source where a powerful output is not required.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Although JBL's three-piece Creature may not look like any set of speakersyou've ever seen, its high-quality sound is easy to recognize. Itsfull-range sound allows a complete range of tones across all kinds ofmusic.
The Creature looks like some futuristic object manifested in a largecurved bulge resembling Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and/or Clyde (you know, thePacMan monsters). Clearly the audio engineers took a design note fromApple on this one-the Creature complements the iMac's clean and polishedlook.
On the 9-inch woofer are two bullet-shaped dials for bass and treble.Conveniently placed small notches let you easily balance both dials in themiddle for a solid combination. Even at high volumes, the woofer handlesdeep tones very well and didn't give me any distortion.
The tweeters' substantial sound surprised me, given that they're onlyabout 1 inch in diameter. The left speaker sports a unique andhigh-quality volume control: one small metallic button crescendos thesound, and another lowers it. Touching both buttons at the same time mutesthe whole system until you press that combination again, a feature thatimpressed me.
Overall the trio packs a lot of punch. Listening to a rap CD, we couldclearly distinguish a subtle stopwatch ticking underneath a heavy bassline, a sound that comes out as distortion-or doesn't come out at all-onother small speakers. If you don't mind paying a premium for a greatdesign, the Creature is for you. But when compared with a pair of speakersthat cost a fifth the price, they're not five times better.
The Creature looks like some futuristic object manifested in a largecurved bulge resembling Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and/or Clyde (you know, thePacMan monsters). Clearly the audio engineers took a design note fromApple on this one-the Creature complements the iMac's clean and polishedlook.
On the 9-inch woofer are two bullet-shaped dials for bass and treble.Conveniently placed small notches let you easily balance both dials in themiddle for a solid combination. Even at high volumes, the woofer handlesdeep tones very well and didn't give me any distortion.
The tweeters' substantial sound surprised me, given that they're onlyabout 1 inch in diameter. The left speaker sports a unique andhigh-quality volume control: one small metallic button crescendos thesound, and another lowers it. Touching both buttons at the same time mutesthe whole system until you press that combination again, a feature thatimpressed me.
Overall the trio packs a lot of punch. Listening to a rap CD, we couldclearly distinguish a subtle stopwatch ticking underneath a heavy bassline, a sound that comes out as distortion-or doesn't come out at all-onother small speakers. If you don't mind paying a premium for a greatdesign, the Creature is for you. But when compared with a pair of speakersthat cost a fifth the price, they're not five times better.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish
Brought this did not work tried it on my other jbl speakers and the new speakers also blew my original speaker. No compensation from amazon.
Published 5 months ago by D R JACKSON
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbeatable for price
Bought these about 4 years ago now and they are still perfect. The subwoofer is pretty overpowered when compared to the satellite speakers, so you really need to turn the bass down... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Will
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound perfection
Brilliant Item, quick to install and comes with a handy box for manouvering it from house to house. (Ideal for students)
Sound is perfect out of them. Read more
Sound is perfect out of them. Read more
Published on 10 April 2011 by SDJ
3.0 out of 5 stars
NOIZ
Not bad, sounds a little tiny when compared with a my previous HiFi but its good value for money.
Published on 23 Oct 2010 by simonaero
5.0 out of 5 stars
Socks, prepare to be blown off. And sent into orbit.
Did you really feel the need to scroll down this far? The speakers are awesome. To say the least. They're an entirely different genre of awesome. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by Mr. Om Denvir
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great but died after two years
These speakers sound great, plenty of volume and look cool. Sadly mine died after only two years, the tweeters went and the main sub-woofer unit would only give a tiny output. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2010 by Jade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome speaker system
it really does the trick, small and creative design but really nice sound and fantastic sounding sub. top buy
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by James Deacon
3.0 out of 5 stars
very happy with my speakers!
the speakers arrived in good time and i have found them great in use too..... the sound is amazing for such a small thing!
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by A. J. Pace
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Great Speakers for Size, my room is 25ft square at it is more than loud enough, + with the sub on the floor it is great for any music type, everything ive played through them from... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by J. C. Henry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best product for the price...
This gets 4 stars for not charging the ipod while playing and the sound quality...but I listened to the entire range of similar units in the Apple Store, including a £391 B&W... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2009 by Sam
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