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- Type – soundbar<\/li>\n
- Sound – stereo<\/li>\n
- Power – 10 W (2 x 5 W)<\/li>\n
- Power – battery, 2200 mAh<\/li>\n
- Interfaces – Bluetooth, AUX, USB-A<\/li>\n
- Body material – plastic<\/li>\n
- Dimensions (W x H x D) – 410 x 70 x 78 mm<\/li>\n
- Weight – 910 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Packaging and delivery set<\/h2>\n
The device is delivered in a box made of thick cardboard with the manufacturer’s corporate design.\u00a0The packaging is decorated in white and orange colors and has good informational content.\u00a0There is an image of the device itself, a short list of technical characteristics, and also lists its main advantages.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nInside, the soundbar is secured with two polyethylene foam pads.\u00a0The quality of the packaging is good, you don’t have to worry about the safety of the device during transportation.<\/p>\n
The delivery set is minimal.\u00a0In addition to the device itself, we will find in the box:<\/p>\n
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- 3.5mm \/ 3.5mm cord;<\/li>\n
- Charging cable;<\/li>\n
- Quick start guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThere is no charger.\u00a0Fortunately, there should be no problems with this.\u00a0Any charger from a smartphone or tablet will come to the rescue.<\/p>\n
Appearance<\/h2>\n
Outwardly, Creative Stage Air really looks more like a soundbar: an oblong shape, a stylish design with a metal grille on the front side and an abundance of gloss.\u00a0The fact that we have a portable device is only hinted at by its small dimensions in comparison with the usual soundbars.\u00a0The device has received the most strict and restrained appearance, which will allow it to easily fit into any interior, and its small dimensions do not take up much space on the desktop.<\/p>\n
The main body material is glossy black plastic.\u00a0The top, bottom and back sides are made of it.\u00a0The abundance of gloss also hints to us that this is not your usual portable speaker that you can carry around everywhere.\u00a0The case requires careful handling and careful maintenance.\u00a0Otherwise, it will quickly become covered with small scratches, which will significantly spoil the appearance.\u00a0The sides are made of matte plastic.\u00a0The build quality is excellent.\u00a0All parts fit well, gaps are minimal.\u00a0There are no squeaks when squeezed.\u00a0Nothing rattles inside.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe only decorative element can be considered the manufacturer’s logo at the bottom of the front side.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are four control buttons on the right side.\u00a0They serve to turn on \/ off, adjust the volume and pairing via Bluetooth.\u00a0The buttons are made of soft-touch rubberized material and recessed into the body.\u00a0Pressing is moderately hard, it feels good tactilely.\u00a0There is no accidental activation upon touch.<\/p>\n
All connectors are located at the back (AUX, USB-A, micro USB for recharging).\u00a0There is also a sticker indicating the manufacturer and some characteristics.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFor better stability and prevention of parasitic vibrations when working from below, there are two rubber feet.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nConnection and use<\/h2>\n
Creative Stage Air supports both wired and wireless connections.\u00a0Wired is done using an AUX cable.\u00a0The bundled cable copes well with this task, but has a short length, which in some cases may not be enough.\u00a0There is no particular problem with this.\u00a0Finding a suitable cable length will not be difficult.\u00a0In addition, they have a very low cost.<\/p>\n
The wireless connection is via Bluetooth.\u00a0Therefore, the soundbar can be easily connected to any mobile device, eliminating wires.\u00a0It’s worth noting here that the sound quality degrades slightly when connected wirelessly.\u00a0It’s no secret that VT cuts frequencies.\u00a0In addition, a simple SBC codec is used here.<\/p>\n
There is also the ability to connect an external media.\u00a0The device supports most of the popular formats.\u00a0These include FLAC, WAV and MP3.<\/p>\n
So, there are two connection options (wired and wireless), a built-in player, the ability to work independently, a stylish expensive design and a compact size.\u00a0Stage Air really combines the advantages of two devices and is a kind of hybrid of a portable speaker and soundbar, taking good qualities from both.<\/p>\n
The dimensions of the soundbar have been selected in the best way.\u00a0The device feels great on the table as a “monitor” speaker or paired with a laptop.\u00a0It takes up very little space and, thanks to its stylish and discreet design, fits perfectly into any interior.<\/p>\n
The possibility of autonomous work allows you to sit on the couch with a laptop and a speaker and while away the evening watching a movie with maximum convenience and without wires.\u00a0By the way, the autonomy of the soundbar is at a decent level.\u00a0One charge is enough for 6-7 hours of listening at medium volume.<\/p>\n
Let’s move on to the sound quality.\u00a0Judging by the price \/ quality ratio, the soundbar demonstrates just excellent results.\u00a0Despite its small size, the sound is notable for its good balance and detail.\u00a0Low frequencies are also present, which surprisingly have good attack and density.\u00a0But it is impossible to compare the device with the “bass” portable speakers popular among young people.\u00a0The sound here is much more balanced and “correct”, without a bias towards pseudo-low frequencies and sacrifices from the middle.<\/p>\n
The mids and highs are also in place.\u00a0Minor treble problems occur only at maximum volume.\u00a0In this case, slight distortions and wheezing appear.<\/p>\n
The volume margin itself is sufficient and there is no need to set the maximum level.\u00a0The soundbar easily handles the scoring of movies and games.\u00a0Good detailing of the sound also affects here.\u00a0Even in saturated scenes, porridge does not turn out, and the voices of the characters are clearly audible against the background of all kinds of effects.<\/p>\n
The speaker is also suitable for music.\u00a0Both popular and light compositions sound good.\u00a0But when listening to dance and club music, you still feel a slight lack of low frequencies.\u00a0Heavy compositions sound decent.\u00a0All instruments are distinguishable, the drum section does not merge.\u00a0The vocals are heard clearly.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
In conclusion, the Creative Stage Air is a really good compact soundbar for home use.\u00a0It can be a great alternative not only to laptop speakers, but also to many simple desktop speakers for your computer.\u00a0At its low cost, the device demonstrates high quality balanced sound and boasts a stylish appearance and compact size, which can be a decisive factor in favor of Stage Air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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