Customer Reviews

JBL Creature II 3-Piece Desktop Speaker System (Aluminum)

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Price-wise, this is a good 2.1 computer speaker system. Despite the fact that I knew better, I went ahead and bought this system through Amazon before listening to it first. The sound from the satellites is very tinny sounding, for lack of better description. I have tried to get them to sound decent using the EQ in iTunes, but they still sound pretty poor. I would have returned the system, but shipping was too much to warrant, especially considering what I paid. If you want a cheap system that looks funky and plays loud, but only sounds OK, that is what the Creature delivers. Do yourself a favor though, don't make the same mistake I did. Go listen to these locally before buying.

For the price I got on this speaker set, worth the money. I`m a fan of JBL products and have had surround speker systems from the brand with excellent performance, not so the case with this product, a liitle disappointed. Now for the details .. Conectivity a 4, realtively easy to hook up. Sound a 3 because speakers don`t seem to be shielded, for example these were purchased to use with a Macbook and they are set close to the monitor so you get interference & crackling noise, moved from location a little farther (as much as I could due to space restriction) and still got some noise in them. Volume level is ok. Appearance a 4, the silver model is very cool looking. All in all an ok purchase for the money, they are recommendable, Note: make sure yo have enough space to locate far from the monitor.

The Creature 2 is priced reasonably. It's also pretty small -- the two satellites are tiny, and the bass unit is manageable. Out of this very practical size/price combination comes sound that is awfully darned good. It fills the room, and you can hear all the detail. The Creature 2 is loud enough to listen to the punk rock I like, but the sound quality is also good enough that I can appreciate the cool jazz I enjoy when it's time to slow things down. I get Creature 2s as gifts for all my good friends and they love and are impressed by them too.

It surely looks cool on your desk.
But the subwoofer does not deliver the necessary base you need.

If you have a local store where you can try, I recommed to do it.

Although there was some confusion at first on this item being back ordered, when speakers were received my son was very pleased. He said the speakers sounded just as good on low volume as on high. The quality was awesome. As a college student the quality (and amplification)of the speakers is key. Also the compatibility of the speakers with computer, iPod, etc was a big plus for versatility. The people at Computer Brain were very helpful.

the speakers are fantastic, no problem with it whatsoever. The sound is great and the base is amazing for such a simple, but stylish looking speaker. Highly recommended, a very affordable price too.

These speakers are great...The sound is pure and balanced with plenty of bass if you want it.
Their presence on my desk brings a smile every morning just seeing their unique and very pleasing shape along with the promise of another day of great sound. The brushed aluminum is definitely classy and I like their "landing lights".

These speakers are the "cats meow!" They look great and stylish and they come with their own amplifier and there's no lacking in power. I have this hooked up to one of the new iMacs and it's as good as a stand alone stereo system in the room - but take up much less space. I'd buy them again!

Very nice. The Al color perfectly matches with my Powerbook. The power is great...

I bought this for my 32" LCD TV in my bedroom. It enhances the sound when watching TV but the sound quality is just OK. Nothing to brag about. There are no mids whatsoever. Just highs and muffled lows. For the price I paid I was fairly happy with the purchase.