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Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker

Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker

23 reviews

May, 2024

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design (8)
size (3)
usability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price. The design also gets good opinions.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not shabby

means upgrading to a 5.1 [if you wanna use all 5 speakers] sound card for your average computer user.

the speaker quality isn't bad at all. clear sound, surround sound is nice. i'd definitely recommend this to anybody

the bass could be a TAD better, but hey, its better than having no subwoofer. i wish the rear speakers were a bit louder

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice for the Price

The first thing that comes to mind is the ample wire length. The length was surprisingly long, especially the rear speakers.(which makes sense) These speakers should do most people just fine. I have a SB Audigy2 ZS and paired with these spkrs makes...

no headphones plug, which is always handy. Also the wired remote is nice but it would have been alot nicer if it had the sub-woofer vol control on it. If you need to adjust the sub volume be careful not to hit your head on the underneath of the desk

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good sound for the price

I have had these for over 2 years and they still work as good as the day I got them. Great value!

Suprisingly good sound for such small speakers and only 42 watts. Rear speakers have very long cords. Power control on back of sub

Volume control is hard-wired to sub so makes initial setup a little hard. Would be nice to have a headphone jack right on the volume control

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice budget speakers

Very high quality for the price (which isn't exactly high), took about 20 minutes to get out of all the packaging, 5 minutes to set up. For some reason I can't get the center channel to work (it's not the speaker, all the speakers work, so it's either...

Low cost ; easy setup ; adequate sound

low wattage ; slightly "tinny" sound ; incredibly overpackaged

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pretty Good!

In my experience the audio seems to have poor mid-range support. However, I'm using a cheapo soundcard, so I'm not lowering my rating on the possibility that the speakers are not to blame.

Parts are quality, sounds pretty good

I don't get a lot of volume out of the speakers

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great for price

hard to believe the speakers sound this good for so cheap. if you want booming bass and loud mids and his, get a more expensive model, but if you just want quality surround for your games and movies at an affordable price, this is an excellent model

Sep, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Creative SBS560 42 Watts 5.1 Speaker

Excellent buy for the price. Loud and clear. Ship FEDEX!

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Quality Sound

Wow, I have to say I'm impressed and very happy with my purchase. Very crisp clear sound, and I like the bass very much. Always quality from creative.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very very nice speakers

These speakers are deffinitly worth ever dollar spent on them. They are extremely crisp loud and can shake a room even. I've had things fall down because of the bass on this thing! It's got a really nice setup and very durable. Great for music and...

Jul, 2005

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Kstew

I have had Different Sets of Creative Labs Speakers. From a 2.1, 4.1, and now the 5.1. Each time it has gotten Better and Better. I couldn't beleive the Sound Quality of this set. I should have gone to this set First. When you want to get Great...

Oct, 2004

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