Creative A220 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System

I don't usually review.......but I wanted to this time. I put a lot of time reading up on these speakers (other reviews). I decided on them because they were cheap, seemed to have decent enough lows/mid/highs, for this price range. My last pair of speakers were klipsh promedia 2.1. I loved those speakers. I just moved and couldn't bring them with me. My budget is tighter than before, so had to go for these. Ok so here are my initial thoughts........ the speakers are light. I might have to tape them down. I have one on one side of my bed, and the other on the other side. The speaker that plugs into the subwooder was my only challenge, as the wire is only like 5 feet long (estimate). I had to put the subwoofer under my bed, sort of in bewtween both speakers. Both speakers are just below ear height when I'm laying in bed. I plug the cord from the other speaker to my laptop, which I usually keep in my bed too. The set up was easy and intuitive. The power buttown/volume control is on the one speaker. No subwoofer control. I've had to adjust my eq settings in itunes. I've found a decent balance, so I'm not complaining, esp for this price range. So compared to the klipsh, and some altec lansing brand prior to that: the speakers are what I expected. Actually even better. The satelittes sound clear, good mid and highs. The subwoofer has more punch than I expected from such a small speaker. You can't turn it that loud before it starts to lose sound quality. I think the major difference between this and a higher priced speaker system, is that the volume just simply can't be put as high. At lower volumes this system sounds surprisingly good. Even still, I think the klipsh one upped it. But that was also 5 times more expensive, and quite a bit more bulky (subwoofer esp). For this to come close at lower volumes is remarkable. A testament to managing more with less (for the consumer, and the product manufacturer. For 30 bucks and free shipping via amazon, I'm thrilled. I was using my macbook pro speakers for 2 weeks, and these speakers are light years better (of course). I didn't hear other speakers in this range, but these seemed to have what I was looking for (based on all the reviews, good and bad). They have exceeded my expectations so far. In fact, the longer I listen to a wide range of music through them, the more I like them.

I was initially skeptical of these speakers from Creative when I was making this Amazon purchase. For around $30, they seemed like quite the nifty speaker set-up (w/ subwoofer too!) for a small office and all, but I was concerned about A220's quality for the price. Compared to other units Creative sold, the A220 2.1 system seemed so small in price, and that had be worried. However, when they did arrive, I plugged them in, and boy, were they decent for the price. Plugging in my computer, it produced some nice sounds. High and mid-tones seemed average, not bloody brilliant, but discernible and nice. The bass is often pretty overwhelming at times and isn't crystal clear, but for what it can do for dubstep and house music is pretty nice. As you've probably read 30+ times, one gripe about the bass is that there is no control. The only thing there is is a volume control circular button that functions also as an ON/OFF switch. You won't be disappointed if you're looking for something that'll sound great in a small office or small room. However, with this said, these speakers are not designed for outdoor parties or dance practices or in semi-large environments. The A220 will even be stretched, sadly, in a small living room space. So don't be too surprised about how far you can use it. One more thing. Be very careful with the satellite wires. They're kinda fragile, and everything should be treated with care. Everything. But other than that, solid product for the price. You can't go wrong with $30. Your jimmies will be pleasantly titillated when playing BF3, listening to YouTube videos, or just some decent house music in your office.

The great reviews on here were why i purchased these speakers. and i'm satisfied. I was surprised that these $30 speakers sounded as good as they did...even after reading the great reviews. i didn't want to spend a lot of money but i wanted good quality. these satisfied both of my wants. there were some reviews on here say that the sub puts out too much bass. i don't think so at all. if anything not enough :) but the bass is fine. i wish the sub would put out a wider range of frequency (if i said that right...) and i wish there was a subwoofer control knob, but no big. its also pretty loud...i had it at about 37% and it was loud and there was no distortion. Also, after about 3 variations, i found that putting the sub under my desk, at my feet off to the right, was the best preference for me. Although, you may prefer a different location. these speakers are used mainly to play music and movies from my mac mini (2011). i like the "rock" setting for the EQ on iTunes if this helps anyone out there. For $30 there really is nothing to complain about here. great clarity and volume. if you're thinking about it, get it. It beats spending $80-$150 on a computer sound system and regretting your purchase. UPDATE: when turned up pretty loud with songs with quite a bit of bass, the sub makes a noise like something is rattling inside of it. it's not super noisy but when the bass hits a certain frequency on at a certain volume level i'm able to hear it. just kind of annoying. other than that everything sounds great

I got these for around 30 dollars 3 years ago and I can't believe how good they are considering the low price point. I previously owned an old 5.1 Altec Lansing that finally died after many years of abuse but couldn't afford a similar product at that time so I went for what should have been a cheap and temporary replacement but I never felt the need to replace them. I mainly use them to play music at a reasonable (low, up to 30% of the speaker's max volume) volume and a close distance (2 to 3 feet) and it's always clear. The subwoofer provides a good bass support without being overwheming and I wouldn't want it to make the house crumble anyway. It might not be ideal for bass-driven music (hip-hop or some electronic/dubstep music) but it fulfills my musical needs as a metal/rock/punk lover. For gaming it's also good enough so the overlap of sounds (music + sound FX) doesn't cause any problem and remains well-balanced. Any issue I encountered in terms of sound quality were quickly fixed by using my onboard sound card settings. It sure isn't an high-end product but I've never encountered any better speakers for the price I paid and anyone who uses these in a small room for regular use should be satisfied.

I bought these speakers to go with a new gaming desktop I built, expecting to have to upgrade them later when I had a bit more money. I've had them for nearly six months now and I have no intention whatsoever of upgrading because they're awesome! For the price to quality ratio, this is a steal. They have good bass, clear treble, and I haven't had a reason to make them loud enough to find out if there's any distortion (and they've gotten pretty loud thanks to their appearances at some house parties of mine). I could spend ten times the money and maybe get a fraction better quality, but for what I'm using them for, I just can't find a reason to do that.

PROS: -Cheap (paid $28) -Loud CONS: -No independent bass volume control -Sub woofer sound quality -3.5mm (1/8") jack connectivity I purchased these speakers for my university dorm. I had some nicer speakers when I purchased these, but I wanted something that was loud, and that I did not have to worry about getting damaged. These are loud enough for small gatherings - much louder than sound docks, and since this is what I purchased them for, I am fairly happy. However, before I used them for this, I listened to some quiet music, and these perform poorly here. The problem is the sub woofer. At lower volumes, you can hear it rattling quite a bit. Perhaps I received a defective unit. It also seems to be on and off; momentarily loud, then nothing at all. I feel that if there had been an independent control for bass, you perhaps could have adjusted it in a way to make these sound better. The work around for me is to use an EQ on my devices to adjust the sound coming out. My other complaint is of the 3.5mm connector. I seems to be a tiny bit shorter than most standard ones. You need to take the cases off any phones, and in my Samsung Galaxy SII, if you move the phone while it is connected to the speakers, they will momentarily crackle, or stop. I have not experienced this with any other 3.5mm adapter. Overall, I am satisfied with these speakers, but if you can, I might go for the slightly more expensive Logitech Z313 Speakers that can not only be a bit louder, but in my opinion have far greater overall sound quality at all volumes. Note: Purchased these from Amazon.com.ca, Inc.

Acheté il y a quelques années, je pense qu'il y a beaucoup mieux depuis

I just received my speakers. They look good, sound very good and I feel really happy with them. They shipped in about 3 days. I'm no expert in electronics o music but I can tell if something doesn't sound right and this speakers sound great. I live in an apartment and have neighbors. These are perfect because I didn't need the huge, super expensive surround system but I do want to hear the music loud. I feel pretty content.