I found it isn't very loud on my USB 2.0 ports or pulling power from my smart phone via the USB OTG. For a loud experience I use my laptop plug 65watt USB-C and bluetooth connectivity. The audio quality isn't as natural sounding over Bluetooth, but it has more volume because of the power supply.
Yes, but shoot for USB3.0 as this works best with at least 3amps of power. I found it isn't very loud on my USB 2.0 ports or pulling power from my smart phone via the USB OTG. For a loud experience I use my Laptop 65watt USB-C and bluetooth connectivity. The audio quality isn't as natural sounding over Bluetooth, but it has more volume because of the power supply.
I just got my Stage SE Mini and at low volumes on both Bluetooth and USB connection the sound sounds like a very low quality MP3 file - lot's of noise, compression and a crackling quality to the audio. It also has a bit of audible hiss. At certain volume the audio sot of "breaks through" and gets clear. Can't find any mentions of it online, but entirely unusable for low level listening in evenings/night. Others with similar problems? Faulty unit? Comments appreciated!
These speakers are advertised as under monitor. Can you leave them on and connected and they will power on/off according to the state of the desktop? If not, that's one more thing to manipulate just to hear a sound. The 'dumb' aux based speakers were better, they just did what they were supposed to do.
Hey, I'm thinking of buying this to connect to my PC using Bluetooth. Do you know if it stays powered on even if there is no sound? My current bluetooth speaker turns off after a while with no sound. I dont want this to happen with my PC sound as I often work for long periods with no sound until a zoom call.
For Bluetooth it will stay connected as long as your PC in ON and the speaker is connected to a power source! Alternatively, if you use the cable to connect your PC, it will be ON as long as you PC is powered ON!
Just to round this off. I ended up ordering this speaker and the Edifier G2000 speakers. I kept the G2000 and returned the Creative. The G2000 sounds a lot better, more full sound with more base, but more expensive. The Creative was a better fit for under monitor though. Both nice speakers.
@@pseudo_original8602 it has inbuilt battery so I can move it around my house or even take it to the back garden. Sound quality wise, both are almost the same! So it depends on what your requirement is! Do you want a soundbar that can be moved around or one that is permanently under your monitor!
Hi, planning to buy this one for my ps5. Do you just plug it in with the ps5 and no other steps need to be taken such us bluetooth connectivity in order for it to work? Thanks in advance.
The only thing I'm finding weird is that the volume knob is a software volume knob, so it adjusts the windows audio level and the speaker just outputs at whatever strength Windows sends it. I am generally used to having my PC audio at max, and adjusting the volume manually on the speakers. I guess it doesn't matter, provided it can be loud enough. But at 100% volume it's not exactly "too loud", so seems a bit limiting. Also, the USB-c cable sticks out behind the speaker, so you can't have it pushed up against the wall
11 days into owning this and the software volume is definitely an issue. Sometimes I want it louder, and there's nothing I can do because (based on my very rudimental understanding of speakers) there's no physical amplifier in the device, which you would see in most desktop computer speakers. Otherwise, great piece of equipment and I know there are a few models in this range, and that this is the "mini", so if I was someone reading this comment I'd look at some of ther bigger models to see if they have bigger output or however speakers work
@@RossDCurrie I'm not sure if it's applicable to your case but I had the same problem with my Tronsmart T6 and Windows 11 wherein every time I adjust the physical volume of the speaker, it also adjusts the Windows master volume. Turns out it's because of Windows "Absolute Volume". After researching it, I was able to turn it off (registry editor) and the master pc volume and physical volume of my speakers are now independent of each other which resulted in louder volume.
@@JohnSmith-so4tm Interesting. I've tracked it down and set the appropriate registry flag. Not sure if USB audio counts as Bluetooth audio, but I don't see a corresponding flag so maybe it uses the Bluetooth stack somehow. Will reboot later and see if it works. I had another audio driver years ago that would let me put volume on certain apps above 100% in the windows volume mixer, so will probably look into that at some stage too.
I found the speaker is louder if you can supply it with enough power. My USB 2.0 ports aren't as loud as my USB 3.2 ports because of the power limitations. Pretty loud for all the bigger the sound bar is.
Yeah whoever made these speakers is a real dunce, its only bluetooth or usb c - usb c, there is an aux but for headphones. Honestly a waste of money considering my gaming rig PC wasnt build to have a USB C port so im gonna be returning it
That characteristic isn't just exclusive to this speaker. There a lot of these USB-based mini speakers that don't have analog capability because it's a digital interface and all the processing is done within the speaker. Besides, a type C to A adapter is so easy to find these days and there's no reason for it not to work.
Great review! I wanna buy it just for PC use under my monitor, but do you know if it's possible to connect it to a phone with usb-c so it would get power from the phones battery?
![NOSFERATU - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters December 25](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nulvWqYUM8k/mqdefault.jpg)
I found it isn't very loud on my USB 2.0 ports or pulling power from my smart phone via the USB OTG. For a loud experience I use my laptop plug 65watt USB-C and bluetooth connectivity. The audio quality isn't as natural sounding over Bluetooth, but it has more volume because of the power supply.
Hello! Can this work with the usb c to regular usb with audio and power simultaneously? I’m planning to use it for my smart tv permanently.
Yes, but shoot for USB3.0 as this works best with at least 3amps of power. I found it isn't very loud on my USB 2.0 ports or pulling power from my smart phone via the USB OTG. For a loud experience I use my Laptop 65watt USB-C and bluetooth connectivity. The audio quality isn't as natural sounding over Bluetooth, but it has more volume because of the power supply.
I just got my Stage SE Mini and at low volumes on both Bluetooth and USB connection the sound sounds like a very low quality MP3 file - lot's of noise, compression and a crackling quality to the audio. It also has a bit of audible hiss. At certain volume the audio sot of "breaks through" and gets clear. Can't find any mentions of it online, but entirely unusable for low level listening in evenings/night. Others with similar problems? Faulty unit? Comments appreciated!
I don’t have any such problem.. but let me check once again and I will get back to you
It could be that your power supply is not providing enough power, which needs to be at least 20 watts.
It could be earthing
Is it possible to power it with powerbank for portable usage?
Yes, it will work with a power bank .. I tried mine with a 10,000 mah power bank and it worked fine! 😊
Hey im thinking of either this or the stage air v2 which you tested as well, which would you say sounds better? Thank you!
The Air V2 certainly has the edge when it comes to sound quality. However, if you factor in the price, the Mini really sounds decent as well! 😊
Which one would you prefer? Stage SE or Stage SE Mini? As I can see you tested both.
I’d pick Stage SE … however, considering that low price of the Mini, the sound it produces is really awesome!
@@RaavMedia thanks!
Looks like a good deal!
I love my Creative Stage SE Mini (interested in this as well and Pebble x Plus) but does it sound better/more punchy then the original with 40w power?
For the price, this one sounds really good. I feel the standard Stage SE has a bit more defined base and surround sound mode which is pretty amazing!
Listed On Amazon India, But Cannot Be Shipped Anywhere In India.
Can we connect mic in headphone jack in this speaker?
Nope, it’s only meant for headphone out
@@RaavMedia But does it take 3-way 3.5mm? so a headset with microphone attached..?
can you test this? :)
These speakers are advertised as under monitor. Can you leave them on and connected and they will power on/off according to the state of the desktop? If not, that's one more thing to manipulate just to hear a sound. The 'dumb' aux based speakers were better, they just did what they were supposed to do.
Nice video. A lot of detail in suck a short time.
@@yabbin1001 thank you 😊
Hey, I'm thinking of buying this to connect to my PC using Bluetooth. Do you know if it stays powered on even if there is no sound? My current bluetooth speaker turns off after a while with no sound. I dont want this to happen with my PC sound as I often work for long periods with no sound until a zoom call.
For Bluetooth it will stay connected as long as your PC in ON and the speaker is connected to a power source!
Alternatively, if you use the cable to connect your PC, it will be ON as long as you PC is powered ON!
Many thanks for your help
@@alanmangroo3656 No problem 😊
Just to round this off. I ended up ordering this speaker and the Edifier G2000 speakers. I kept the G2000 and returned the Creative. The G2000 sounds a lot better, more full sound with more base, but more expensive. The Creative was a better fit for under monitor though. Both nice speakers.
Which woild you recommend, the Stage SE or Stage V2 Air?
Both are amazing but personally I’d go with the V2 Air 😊
@@RaavMedia why ?
@@pseudo_original8602 it has inbuilt battery so I can move it around my house or even take it to the back garden. Sound quality wise, both are almost the same! So it depends on what your requirement is! Do you want a soundbar that can be moved around or one that is permanently under your monitor!
Hi, planning to buy this one for my ps5. Do you just plug it in with the ps5 and no other steps need to be taken such us bluetooth connectivity in order for it to work? Thanks in advance.
i don't think this will work, you have to connect it with usb
PS5 doesn't have AUX port, so you will need to connect the speaker to your TV/monitor
I'm planning to get this soundbar for my pc but my problem is that it doesn't have a USB-C port. Will this work if I use a USB-C to USB-A adapter?
Yep it works
@@HK1982PB Great, thanks!
Is it possible to connect to Xbox as well?
It connects via usb c audio cable .. so it should be fine. I show connected to PS5 in my video and it will work with Xbox as well!
its not possible
The only thing I'm finding weird is that the volume knob is a software volume knob, so it adjusts the windows audio level and the speaker just outputs at whatever strength Windows sends it. I am generally used to having my PC audio at max, and adjusting the volume manually on the speakers. I guess it doesn't matter, provided it can be loud enough. But at 100% volume it's not exactly "too loud", so seems a bit limiting.
Also, the USB-c cable sticks out behind the speaker, so you can't have it pushed up against the wall
11 days into owning this and the software volume is definitely an issue. Sometimes I want it louder, and there's nothing I can do because (based on my very rudimental understanding of speakers) there's no physical amplifier in the device, which you would see in most desktop computer speakers.
Otherwise, great piece of equipment and I know there are a few models in this range, and that this is the "mini", so if I was someone reading this comment I'd look at some of ther bigger models to see if they have bigger output or however speakers work
@@RossDCurrie I'm not sure if it's applicable to your case but I had the same problem with my Tronsmart T6 and Windows 11 wherein every time I adjust the physical volume of the speaker, it also adjusts the Windows master volume. Turns out it's because of Windows "Absolute Volume". After researching it, I was able to turn it off (registry editor) and the master pc volume and physical volume of my speakers are now independent of each other which resulted in louder volume.
@@JohnSmith-so4tm Interesting. I've tracked it down and set the appropriate registry flag. Not sure if USB audio counts as Bluetooth audio, but I don't see a corresponding flag so maybe it uses the Bluetooth stack somehow. Will reboot later and see if it works.
I had another audio driver years ago that would let me put volume on certain apps above 100% in the windows volume mixer, so will probably look into that at some stage too.
@@RossDCurrie Sounds good! This video showed me how to disable the Absolute Volume. Good luck! ruclips.net/video/E1qPfwxaXKM/видео.html
I found the speaker is louder if you can supply it with enough power. My USB 2.0 ports aren't as loud as my USB 3.2 ports because of the power limitations. Pretty loud for all the bigger the sound bar is.
Yeah whoever made these speakers is a real dunce, its only bluetooth or usb c - usb c, there is an aux but for headphones. Honestly a waste of money considering my gaming rig PC wasnt build to have a USB C port so im gonna be returning it
That characteristic isn't just exclusive to this speaker. There a lot of these USB-based mini speakers that don't have analog capability because it's a digital interface and all the processing is done within the speaker. Besides, a type C to A adapter is so easy to find these days and there's no reason for it not to work.
Have you tested the headphone jack part? i ccan't get it t o work?
It is a Headphone out, not an audio in. Meaning you can process the sound in the soundbar and transfer it a headphone.
@@chinmaychiplunkar Ahh i see thank you! :)
Great review! I wanna buy it just for PC use under my monitor, but do you know if it's possible to connect it to a phone with usb-c so it would get power from the phones battery?
I just tried this, the phone powers the speaker