Creative Stage V2 Soundbar Review | Best Soundbar under $100?

In this video, I review the Creative Stage V2 Soundbar. It is an entry level soundbar which packs a punch in terms of sound quality while providing a lot of connectivity options in a compact body. It is priced just under $100 or INR 8000.
Creative Stage V2 Soundbar Specs :
2x 2.25" Drivers (20W each) (40W Total)
1x 5.25" Sub-Woofer Driver (40W)
Total Output 80W RMS
Peak Output 160W
Connectivity :
HDMI ARC, Optical, USB Audio, AUX, Bluetooth 5.0
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Video Chapters :
00:00 Intro
00:55 Box Content
01:13 Physical Overview
02:50 Sound Technology
04:43 Sound Quality
06:35 Conclusion
07:36 Audio Samples
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[@dexterous7516]

thanks for a detailed review.
Will this soundbar (or a similar output level 2.1 speaker set like logitech Z407) disturb my neighbours (I live in an apartment) ?
I researched online that any sub woofer will disturb neighbours.
I am trying to find out how can I improve my listening experience without disturbing anyone. I use headphones most of the times but I am trying to find something as long hours listening to headphones is not good for my ears.
If you can also please post about, how is the Air V2 compared to this one (the one without a sub woofer)?
thanks again for your review, your video quality is top-notch.

[@MOTHIATMAN]

Thanks for such detailed review. I'm actually confused between this and jbl cinema sb241. Myself prefers good clarity and rich sound instead of thumpy Base. Pls suggest which is better if possible

[@RONTEK]

Thanks for appreciating.
First of all, that JBL soundbar costs twice as much as the creative one. So, the output power is significantly higher with the JBL one.
Though I've not tested the JBL soundbar, usually JBL soundbars have very good bass, but they never compromise on the clarity of vocals and treble.
So, the JBL will most likely be a superior soundbar.
However, given the price difference, if you want to save some money and the room in which you'll be using the soundbar is 150 sq ft or less, the creative soundbar will be a good option to consider as it's sound quality is very good with a balanced sound signature.

[@MOTHIATMAN]

@@RONTEK actually creative stage v2 and jbl cinema sb241 are of same price. That's why the confusion

[@RONTEK]

Ohh sorry, I accidentally looked up SB271 instead of sb241.
Looks like the s241 is good on paper, but there are many negative reviews related to its subwoofer and sound quality.
And given that there isn't much difference in power output (80w vs 110w), creative stage v2 would be my recommendation.

[@MOTHIATMAN]

@@RONTEK thanks gonna get creative v2

[@user-ob3dp9cg6u]

When will you upload the full review of the s23 fe?

[@RONTEK]

Ya, sorry for the delay. I had received this soundbar review unit. So, I had to prioritize it.
However, I'm currently working on the s23 fe review and it'll be complete by next week.
In the last few days, I had travelled to Rajasthan and got a chance to properly test the camera capabilities of the s23fe. So, all those samples will be included in the review.
Most probably, the video will be out by next Sunday.

[@empyr3an931]

Hi, which is better in compare of Crearive stage SE and V2?

[@empyr3an931]

Sorry, is Creative Stage SE and Air V2..

[@Kyle-ri4pq]

@@empyr3an931Did you ever figure this out?