When you used it on your PC did you plug it in via USB? If so does it have/support the creative control panel? I want this for my living room and my micro ITX that’s in my living room for older games and, if you remember, a lot of older games supported EAX so the only way to get it now is if you use a creative sound card and the creative alchemy software. So to boil it down. Does this support creative alchemy when hooked up through usb ?
Liked ... just for showing a closeup of the ports at the back ... seemingly, reviewers with millions of subscribers haven't figured out that that kind of thing is important to show.
Anyone know if this soundbar supports volume control from the TV directly (HDMI CEC) or do I have to always use the soundbar's own remote for that? Also, does it turn on and off automatically with the TV? These are pretty basic soundbar features, but for some reason they doesn't show up in any of the published specs, at least that I can find.
I'm currently using this soundbar with my Hisense Q7, and yes, I can confirm volume control works with my TV remote. However, power is still relied on using the Creative remote with my TV. I can't confirm for others I'm afraid as I don't have any more TVs laying around here. But it's not a huge problem for me. Stick on a film, set it to TV source using the Creative remote and change the volume with the TV remote.
I've not had any hands on experience with the SA D40, but because of its separate speaker setup, surround sound might be better, rather than all sound coming from the front of the room with the Stage V2.
I couldn't 100% say myself as I've not used a set of T40s. However I do like the fact you have a separate subwoofer with the Stage V2 to split up that bass from the mids and highs.
This. I'm a big fan of Creative products. Also, without hearing the 407s, it's hard to really know what I'd be getting. Though I can see audio separation being better with a 2.1 kit.
I purchased after watching your review... I increased bass and treble to number 5 and volume at number 25.. It is observed that movement we switched it off from wall power sockets and again power on, bass and treble setting reset to numbet 0 and volume comes down to numbet 10.. is anyone of you facing same issue or it is bug in product..
I've seen reviews on Amazon that it doesn't remember the settings. Every time we power it off it resets I guess. Am looking forward to buy this let me know if this is the case.
@@ShivaAvula yes your are right, settings are getting reset once you switch it off from power socket... Setting remains there if you simply power off from remote only and not from wall power socket. It remember last mode(AUX/Blueetoth/HDMI ) even after getting power off wall socket. Following setting will reset once you switch if off from wall power socket. Volume Bass Treble Surround sound on/off Clear dialog on/off
For me coming from an audiophile background, feel that all those Dolby crap is impactful, but fake. I'm glad that Creative still retains what it does best. I have a Katana, Pebble, the Stage Air, a few of the Creative cards, oh, and the spicy T60 speakers. Now in dilemma between getting a Stage V2 or an ACDSee subscription xD
@@TechNuovo thanks for replying. I think the settings for reset once it's unplugged. In India, we often cut off the power once it's finished using. But I've seen a couple of firmware update for the stage v2, but not sure if this issue is fixed or not.
@@TechNuovo Hi, I purchased Creative stage v2. turns out the Bass, treble, and volume reset to default values on power off!! It is a shame that a brand like creative, which knows the Indian market for a long time did something so dumb. Even the cheapest sound bars don't have this issue. I don't have a problem setting up the volume, bass and treble levels every day. its a hassle when the power goes off frequently a day & each time i have to set up every thing again and again.
It looks like about $110 from amazon us.. That's really not bad but I can't see it being better than my corsair void pro 7.1 headset.. I dunno but this is a great review.. thanks for your content!
True. If you've got virtual 7.1 in your headset, the separation during gameplay will be much better than this. But if you're going to be sitting back, relaxing while watching some Netflix, then it's a great addition to the desk.
Not sure why it wouldn't already be compatible with a PS5. It doesn't connect directly to the console it connects to your TV. Use the HDMI ARC from the soundbar to your TV. Use one of the TVs other HDMI inputs for the PS5. Sound will go from the PS5 to the TV then to the soundbar through ARC.
Comparing with the polk magnifi mini The sound of the v2 is clear you can hear the left and right sounds very well but the bass is not good ( note.... I'm a bass head) I love it in the games i hate it in movies
No batteries is not an oversight, many countries, not least Germany require disposal costs and all the paperwork that goes with it, just so you understand
@@TechNuovo The sound is terrible, my old Creative X-230 are miles ahead of this sound bar. There is no headphone out on the bedroom tv or i'd be using them instead! I could grab a hdmi to 3mm jack.The sound is just marginally better than the built in tv speakers.... barely!! The bass stopped working, sigh..., if you can call that a bass, again, the X-230 kicks it's a55...When you switch modes it turns off and restarts the whole system and you have to go back to CZcams or Netflix (insert whatever here)... go from near to far, it restarts your whole system instead of just the sound bar. Pick up the remote, the back falls off. I'm saving up for the $500 YAMAHA 5.1CH YHT1840B. I love Creative/Logitech gear, G502 mouse, G935 headset, the X-230 2.1 speakers. But while Creative/Logitech are smoking Fentanyl with their crack and producing this type of crap and marketing this a "Next Gen"...I'm out....Screw the "Atmos" ha ha omg, just wtf??? X-230 all day guys, if you can pick one up :)
THX mate!
When you used it on your PC did you plug it in via USB? If so does it have/support the creative control panel? I want this for my living room and my micro ITX that’s in my living room for older games and, if you remember, a lot of older games supported EAX so the only way to get it now is if you use a creative sound card and the creative alchemy software.
So to boil it down. Does this support creative alchemy when hooked up through usb ?
For connecting pc to soundbar via USB, does it support 24 bit 96000hz?
Does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Sir , Can we connect the soundbar to the mac via a USB C cable & play sounds ?! . Nice video & Thanks :)
Liked ... just for showing a closeup of the ports at the back ... seemingly, reviewers with millions of subscribers haven't figured out that that kind of thing is important to show.
Much appreciated 👍
Anyone know if this soundbar supports volume control from the TV directly (HDMI CEC) or do I have to always use the soundbar's own remote for that?
Also, does it turn on and off automatically with the TV? These are pretty basic soundbar features, but for some reason they doesn't show up in any of the published specs, at least that I can find.
I'm currently using this soundbar with my Hisense Q7, and yes, I can confirm volume control works with my TV remote. However, power is still relied on using the Creative remote with my TV. I can't confirm for others I'm afraid as I don't have any more TVs laying around here. But it's not a huge problem for me. Stick on a film, set it to TV source using the Creative remote and change the volume with the TV remote.
Which is better ? Sony SA D40 or the creative stage soundbar V2 .. need it for the tv.
I've not had any hands on experience with the SA D40, but because of its separate speaker setup, surround sound might be better, rather than all sound coming from the front of the room with the Stage V2.
Thanks for this Billy, but for my money the Creative Backstage V21 is the best sound bar, which I use for watching The Martha Stewart Show
Can you connect with optical cable to a PC or that is only for TV? i ask because creative web site is very confusing.
Yep. Some new motherboards now come with optical connections, as well as Creative's range of soundcards.
@@TechNuovo i have optical connection on my MB that's why I asked 😄. Thank you!
@@zinghiway you're welcome!
I want to buy one for my PC. Does it require Sound Blaster sound card?
Nope, not required 👍
Guys, what's happening? I would like to know if the subwoofer is wired ou wireless. I'm planning to get one.
Sub is wired I'm afraid.
what port is better for the sound quality from that soundbar to pc? should i use aux or optical?
Optical will be better than Aux.
Hdmi arc
@@simpletechvlogs we can't connect hdmi arc from pc
But how does it compare to the creative t40?
I couldn't 100% say myself as I've not used a set of T40s. However I do like the fact you have a separate subwoofer with the Stage V2 to split up that bass from the mids and highs.
would you rather have this or the logitech z407 ?
This. I'm a big fan of Creative products. Also, without hearing the 407s, it's hard to really know what I'd be getting. Though I can see audio separation being better with a 2.1 kit.
Can i ask what keybord that is its beautful
That was a Roccat Vulcan 120.
I purchased after watching your review... I increased bass and treble to number 5 and volume at number 25.. It is observed that movement we switched it off from wall power sockets and again power on, bass and treble setting reset to numbet 0 and volume comes down to numbet 10.. is anyone of you facing same issue or it is bug in product..
I didn't experience this I'm afraid. Might it have something to do with the preset functionality.
I've seen reviews on Amazon that it doesn't remember the settings. Every time we power it off it resets I guess. Am looking forward to buy this let me know if this is the case.
@@ShivaAvula yes your are right, settings are getting reset once you switch it off from power socket... Setting remains there if you simply power off from remote only and not from wall power socket. It remember last mode(AUX/Blueetoth/HDMI ) even after getting power off wall socket.
Following setting will reset once you switch if off from wall power socket.
Volume
Bass
Treble
Surround sound on/off
Clear dialog on/off
For me coming from an audiophile background, feel that all those Dolby crap is impactful, but fake. I'm glad that Creative still retains what it does best.
I have a Katana, Pebble, the Stage Air, a few of the Creative cards, oh, and the spicy T60 speakers. Now in dilemma between getting a Stage V2 or an ACDSee subscription xD
Stage V2 😉
Does this lack tweeter like the previous gen stage 2.1?
From my memory I'm not sure it did.
does the Bass, treble and volume reset to default values on power off? can it be fixed with any firmware update??
I never saw this issue with mine. Bass and treble levels held when I powered off. But saying that I never unplugged it. It remained in standby mode.
@@TechNuovo thanks for replying. I think the settings for reset once it's unplugged. In India, we often cut off the power once it's finished using. But I've seen a couple of firmware update for the stage v2, but not sure if this issue is fixed or not.
@@TechNuovo Hi, I purchased Creative stage v2. turns out the Bass, treble, and volume reset to default values on power off!! It is a shame that a brand like creative, which knows the Indian market for a long time did something so dumb. Even the cheapest sound bars don't have this issue. I don't have a problem setting up the volume, bass and treble levels every day. its a hassle when the power goes off frequently a day & each time i have to set up every thing again and again.
Creative V2.1 or JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Sound Bar?
Thanks in advance!
A tough one! Both fairly similar but you dont get the sub with the JBL....
It looks like about $110 from amazon us.. That's really not bad but I can't see it being better than my corsair void pro 7.1 headset.. I dunno but this is a great review.. thanks for your content!
True. If you've got virtual 7.1 in your headset, the separation during gameplay will be much better than this. But if you're going to be sitting back, relaxing while watching some Netflix, then it's a great addition to the desk.
Perhaps they'll be making an upgrade with USB-C and PS5 compatible?
I think it already has a USB-C port.
Not sure why it wouldn't already be compatible with a PS5. It doesn't connect directly to the console it connects to your TV. Use the HDMI ARC from the soundbar to your TV. Use one of the TVs other HDMI inputs for the PS5. Sound will go from the PS5 to the TV then to the soundbar through ARC.
Just one question 🙋♀️ How’s the bass?
Yeah decent actually. It's not going to.boom, but gives a decent amount of rumble as it'll be down by your feet.
Does it support Windows 7??
The soundbar will work. But I'm not sure about the driver software I'm afraid.
Comparing with the polk magnifi mini The sound of the v2 is clear you can hear the left and right sounds very well but the bass is not good ( note.... I'm a bass head)
I love it in the games i hate it in movies
Yeh, kinda agree! Makes a change from wearing headphones but for movies, I'd go for the main tele and a proper soundbar.
Play that thing let us hear some voice
No batteries is not an oversight, many countries, not least Germany require disposal costs and all the paperwork that goes with it, just so you understand
Good to know, thanks.
Why no sound demo...? It's a shame. I like hearing audio demo. You are reviewing a soundbar... Let's hear the soundbar.
Sound demos in general are only as good as the microphone recording it
Junk. The wires suck on it.
Absolute junk! This is embarrassing for creative. Dont go near this waste of material...
Had a bad experience? Let us know what happened.
@@TechNuovo The sound is terrible, my old Creative X-230 are miles ahead of this sound bar. There is no headphone out on the bedroom tv or i'd be using them instead! I could grab a hdmi to 3mm jack.The sound is just marginally better than the built in tv speakers.... barely!! The bass stopped working, sigh..., if you can call that a bass, again, the X-230 kicks it's a55...When you switch modes it turns off and restarts the whole system and you have to go back to CZcams or Netflix (insert whatever here)... go from near to far, it restarts your whole system instead of just the sound bar. Pick up the remote, the back falls off. I'm saving up for the $500 YAMAHA 5.1CH YHT1840B. I love Creative/Logitech gear, G502 mouse, G935 headset, the X-230 2.1 speakers. But while Creative/Logitech are smoking Fentanyl with their crack and producing this type of crap and marketing this a "Next Gen"...I'm out....Screw the "Atmos" ha ha omg, just wtf??? X-230 all day guys, if you can pick one up :)
it's buggy as fuck, don't buy it for a pc
Why