Creative Inspire S2 Bluetooth Wireless Multimedia Speaker System

by Creative

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.9 x 4 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002Q88CGI
• Item model number: 51MF0390AA003
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,210 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

  #90 in

  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Computer Speakers

• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 24, 2009

Product Description

Product Description

With the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless speaker system featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology you will experience a whole new realm of audio freedom . You can now stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled wireless device from anywhere in the room, simply plug in the included USB Bluetooth transmitter to your computer's USB port and enjoy wireless audio through the speaker system.. Enjoy crystal clear audio from its two petite yet high-performance satellite speakers and the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer, which delivers dynamic mid bass - bringing your music to life instantly! Ideal for notebooks, simply connect the bundled USB Bluetooth transmitter and turn your computer into a wireless entertainment station! With instant connectivity at your fingertips, take control of the music now with the Inspire S2 Wireless speakers. Box Contents: Two satellite speakers, One subwoofer, USB Bluetooth transmitter, Universal Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty/Technical Support leaflet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase in a While, January 19, 2010

By	Matthew Evans - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Creative Inspire S2 Bluetooth Wireless Multimedia Speaker System (Electronics)

These speakers are great. The audio quality is spot on for their price and size. And they'll get loud... really loud... without distorting. The subwoofer puts out great beats, and has a bass level potentiometer on the back. I've connected these speakers to my desktop via the included Bluetooth dongle. I plugged it in and Windows (7) installed the software in a matter of seconds, requiring nothing from me besides turning on the speakers. I also have them paired with my phone (MotoDroid) and my Bluetooth enabled laptop. Pairing was problem-free with both of those, I just have to push the button on the Bluetooth dongle to disconnect them from my desktop first. Also, I can have music playing off of my desktop using the speakers while using my Bluetooth headset to talk on my phone, all within about five feet of each other, and there's no interference or troubles. Overall, I would suggest these speakers to anybody.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound - not completely wireless, March 3, 2010

By	Scotsman (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Creative Inspire S2 Bluetooth Wireless Multimedia Speaker System (Electronics)

These are really great speakers for 150 dollars. I use them with an IMac and the difference is sound in both quality and volume is incredible, with the ability to adjust the bass to match your taste. Set up was straightforward and quick (2 to 3 mins). Instructions said turn off all Bluetooth before set-up but I have a wireless Mouse and Keyboard, which I left turned on. There were no problems during set-up and there is no interference. In terms of build quality and appearance, they look great and the side speakers are small enough to blend in. Only downside for me was that I didn't know they weren't completely wireless - the small speakers are wired to the woofer (with about 2 meters of cable) - only wireless bit is from the PC to the woofer, which according to the instructions allows you to locate the 3 speakers up to 10m from the PC (or whatever device you are streaming music from). Overall, a really good product, which I would definitely recommend.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Major Bluetooth Problems, March 31, 2010

By	Mitch10 "mitch10" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Creative Inspire S2 Bluetooth Wireless Multimedia Speaker System (Electronics)

There are only a few things to really consider in a speaker system like this so I'll get right to them.

SOUND- Not bad, full but somewhat dull base, a bit limited in the middle bbut decent highs. The sound stage is good for the size of the satellite speakers. The volume is more than sufficient for using with a computer. Music and videos sound nice especially rock.

EASE OF USE- Windows 7 had no problem recognizing the included dongle without software installation, but the internal bluetooth on my brand new Asus Core i7 laptop can't find it. The power and volume button on the side of the satellite speaker are a little small but acceptable. the power cord and speaker cords are not very long though are sufficient for a desktop.

BLUETOOTH- This is where Creative gets an 'F'. The speakers pair nearly instantly but can't stay paired for more than about 10 minutes at a time even though the dongle is only 7 inches from the receiving speaker! There are no other bluetooth devises in my apartment that could be interfering, and I can reconnect by removing and putting the USB dongle back. The problem seems to be yet another of Creative's typical oversight of one critical detail to their product that dogs so many of their devices. The only reason I'm not returning them is because the packaging is to complicated and they do work with the auxiliary input.

Bottom line; I can't recommend these speakers as they are over priced for what you actually get.