Enhance your gaming experience with Creative's latest 2.1 soundbar, designed for more than just TV entertainment.
Singapore-based company Creative has entered the soundbar market with its latest offering, the Creative Stage Pro. Priced at £130 / $170 (around AU$290), it competes in the market of best budget soundbars, going head-to-head with the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, priced at roughly £120 / $120 (around AU$185).
The Creative Stage Pro is designed for home cinema setups, desktops, and gaming systems. It utilizes Creative's own surround-sound technology - SuperWide - and offers two listening modes: Near Field Mode and Far Field Mode. The soundbar also supports HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, and optical connections.
On the other hand, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is a 2.0 stereo soundbar with dual full-range drivers delivering 8W + 8W output. It provides clean, straightforward audio with Dolby Digital and Atmos passthrough but lacks built-in subwoofers or multiple driver arrays for surround effects.
Performance Comparison
The Creative Stage Pro generally offers a more powerful and immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos support and a dedicated subwoofer. This makes it well-suited for home theater and dynamic soundscapes. In comparison, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar tends to be a more basic setup, suitable for compact spaces and casual listening but with less surround sound capability.
Value for Money
The Creative Stage Pro is positioned as a mid-range to premium product offering greater sound quality and surround sound capability for an affordable price. Users gain more bang for their buck if immersive sound and bass presence are priorities. The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, on the other hand, is more entry-level and budget-friendly, ideal for those who want a simple plug-and-play speaker with TV integration and decent sound without breaking the bank. It’s a good option for smaller rooms or users prioritizing convenience over audio depth.
The Creative Stage Pro's gaming-specific setup could make it a worthy option in the market. The soundbar also offers Dolby Audio and a sleek, space-conscious design. Pre-orders for the Creative Stage Pro are now available in the US and UK.
In future evaluations, the Creative Stage Pro will be compared with the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar to provide a more comprehensive analysis of their performance and value. For those seeking the best soundbars and best gaming TVs, these can be found on the source's website.
As for the Sonos Ray and Sonos Arc, these have been reviewed by the source, with the Sonos Ray receiving a four-star rating for its dazzling vocal clarity and detailed high-end, and the Sonos Arc being reviewed but not yet rated.
[1] Creative Stage Pro: https://www.creative.com/p/stagepro [2] Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P6HKL6S [3] Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Review [4] Creative Stage Pro Review (upcoming): TechRadar
- The Creative Stage Pro, priced at £130 / $170, and the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, priced at roughly £120 / $120, are both competitive offerings in the best budget soundbar market.
- For users seeking an immersive audio experience and powerful bass, the Creative Stage Pro with its Dolby Atmos support and dedicated subwoofer could be a worthwhile investment.
- On the contrary, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, though less expensive, provides a basic setup suitable for compact spaces and casual listeners, lacking surround sound capability compared to the Creative Stage Pro.
- The source will conduct a more comprehensive analysis of the Creative Stage Pro and Amazon Fire TV Soundbar in future evaluations, comparing their performance and value.
- For those interested, the Creative Stage Pro is currently available for pre-order in the US and UK, while the review of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar can be found on TechRadar.
- Additionally, the sonic capabilities of the Sonos Ray and Sonos Arc have been reviewed by the source, with the Sonos Ray receiving a four-star rating and the Sonos Arc yet to be rated, suggesting an intriguing contrast in performance and value within the soundbar and home theater markets.
