Creative Stage Air V2 Compact Under-Monitor USB Soundbar with Bluetooth 5.3

Reinforcing a growing trend on a new form-factor, Creative Technology launched a new under-monitor soundbar designed to give users a filling audio experience, intended for nearfield listening. The new Creative Stage Air V2 is actually a redesign of an existing model (Stage Air) that Creative says sold well, now with improved connectivity options, which include USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3. The minimalistic design fits snuggly under the monitor, but is also battery powered, being compact enough to be carried around the house.
 
Revamped inside-out from its popular predecessor, the new Stage Air V2 soundbar sports a new look while retaining a slim and compact profile. While soundbars where originally created for a living room experience, this new under-monitor form factor recreates the impact of an home-theater experience in closer proximity for a single user. According to Creative, the new Creative Stage Air V2 delivers fuller-sounding audio with significantly better bass, even though a subwoofer is not included - thanks to its new dual full-range racetrack drivers and an oversized passive radiator.

This soundbar has a comprehensive connectivity profile for compatible devices, which typically include PC, Mac, gaming consoles such as the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Users can conveniently connect a single USB cable for audio and power, or revert to the trusty 3.5mm port for analog connectivity. And the Stage Air V2 also works as a portable, wireless speaker, already featuring support for the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology with six hours of playback on a single charge – encouraging users to bring it with them on their weekend adventures.
With an unassuming profile, the new Creative Stage Air V2 soundbar is effectively an interesting, compact and space-saving desktop accessory, in an altogether budget-friendly package. A soundbar built for the desktop, this small but mighty PC soundbar joins the Creative Stage series and offers both high-quality USB digital audio (up to 16-bit/48kHz) and wireless options for versatility (Bluetooth is SBC only). Custom-tuned to deliver decent audio (20W) despite its compact build, the Creative Stage Air V2 will enhance movies, games, and music better than any typical multimedia or built-in speakers. The playback and volume buttons are located conveniently at the side of the soundbar for easy control. 

Aggressively priced at $48.88 USD, the new Creative Stage Air V2 desktop soundbar truly deserves a mention for what it offers. Now available at the Creative online store.
creative.com/StageAirV2