JBL Creature® II 3-piece multimedia speaker system Zoom White Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 109CRTRIIW offer details Item# 109CRTRIIW Review Summary 4 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Shop all Computer Speakers Looking for a similar item? JBL OnBeat Xtreme™ $499.99 By buying this product you'll earn up to 100 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the JBL Creature® II by Ralph Graves The Creature has landed, bringing you stellar desktop audio. JBL's Creature II compact powered subwoofer/satellite speaker system may look otherworldly, but it can deliver great sound from your computer, and from portable electronic gear like your MP3 player or DVD player — even handheld video game consoles. Setup is simple: the system connects directly to the headphone minijack of your computer or portable device. The small satellites give you surprisingly spacious highs and mids, while the subwoofer gives you full, clean bass. All speakers are video-shielded, so you can set them next to your PC monitor worry-free. Volume and mute controls are located on the right channel satellite for easy access. Just press the right button to increase volume, the left to decrease, or both to mute. Read a hands-on review of the Creature II system at CrutchfieldAdvisor.com Highlights:white plastic casingvideo-shielded9 watts x 2, plus 27-watt subwooferAC power cordfrequency response 45-20,000 Hzsatellites: 3"W x 2-3/4"H x 3"Dsubwoofer: 8-7/8"W x 8-5/8"H x 8-7/8"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Pieces in System Loading... 3 Wireless Loading... No Video Shielded Loading... Yes Tweeter Type Loading... N/A Tweeter Size (inches) Loading... N/A Midrange size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer Composition Loading... --- Powered Subwoofer Loading... Yes Power Output (Watts) Loading... 9x2/27x1 Frequency Response Loading... 45-20k Hz Height (inches) Loading... 2-3/4 Width (inches) Loading... 3 Depth (inches) Loading... 3 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual White powered subwoofer 2 White satellite speakers (each speakers has an attached 75" cable with a minijack stereo connector) TA661835OT AC power adapter (has an attached 74" AC power cord and an attached 6' AC output cord) 9.5' Audio input cable (has a minijack stereo connector on each end) User's guide (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian) Warranty card "Connecting the Speaker System to the Computer" sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Inputs and Outputs Features Satellite Speakers: Each satellite uses a single, full-range driver with a foam surround. The right satellite speaker has touch volume control buttons. Just press the right button to increase volume, the left to decrease, or both to mute. Powered Subwoofer: The subwoofer uses a 4.5" cone driver powered by a 27-watt amplifier in a bass-reflex enclosure. The down-firing woofer provides superior bass response. The subwoofer also houses the amplifier that sends 9 watts of power to each satellite. The bass and treble controls are located on the front of the subwoofer enclosure. Video-shielded Design: The subwoofer and satellites are video-shielded, so they can be placed right next to your monitor without distorting the picture. Inputs and Outputs Rear of Subwoofer: Right Sat: minijack that connects to the right satellite speaker Left Sat: minijack that connects to the left satellite speaker Audio In: stereo minijack AC In: jack for use with supplied AC power adapter Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 4 people say: 5 Star: (2) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (1) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. When people enter the room they comment on the great sound coming from my XM SkyFi. Then they look around for the speakers. No one can believe that full and rich sound is coming from the Creature speakers. The two small speakers disappear into decor. The larger sub sits on the floor. Even if space is not a concern, these are great speakers for the money. 13 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 GREAT! Written By Kevan, Reading, Pa on Saturday, February 26, 2005 These speakers are all you could ask for and more. Perfect sound quality and great looks. Awesome tone with the sub and they look so cool! 53 out of 66 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Creature II speakers have been overrated Written By Peter, Philadelphia area on Sunday, December 04, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The JBL Creature II speakers look great and are easy to set up, but their sound doesn't match the good looks. Los Lobos and some other bands sounded OK (especially the bass). But when I tried classical and jazz piano--a Chopin nocturne or two and some McCoy Tyner, all with a large dynamic range--the high notes were tinny and distorted through the small speakers at both low and (especially) high volume. Adjusting the treble effects helped a little but not much. The Bose Companion 2's (also sold at Crutchfield's) are plainer looking but a better deal for your $99 if you want clear and undistorted treble along with a spacious bass. The piano is often the acid test for speakers. 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 They are OK...but just OK Written By GSMetal, Wisconsin on Monday, February 27, 2006 I had high hopes for these speakers but alas, I'm disappointed. One of the reviews here mentioned tinney sound and that's a VERY accurate description of the left and right speakers. Although they are small, they simply can't deliver the 'depth' they need. Man does not live by bass alone and it feels like these speakers are missing a dimension.The bass is very good and delivers the thumping power you need but the left & right speakers just don't deliver the goods. It's too bad because they do look good. Maybe I'm getting spoiled with my home theater. I don't really consider myself a audiophile nut but these speakers are a let down and I'm considering hacking my Apple Pro Speakers to cable into the Creature's bass and use that.You'll see a lot of people rate these speakers high but the the emperor simply has no clothes. 10 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-4 of 4 items Learn more about Computer Speakers Learn more about Computer Speakers Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Jim Richardson 10/27/2011 based on 154 ratings (20 comments) Learn how to get hi-fi sound from the music on your computer. Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Tara W. 4/13/2011 based on 33 ratings (2 comments) Many of us have music on our computers. In this video, we'll go through the steps you need to take to create a desktop audio system. Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video Guest 4/29/2011 based on 85 ratings (11 comments) Steve Silberman from AudioQuest visited Crutchfield to share some techniques for hooking our computers up to our stereos and getting better sound. Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Jim Richardson 9/2/2011 based on 28 ratings (10 comments) The music on your computer or smart phone is digital. The sound that comes out of your headphones or speakers is analog. Jim explains how you can upgrade from the merely adequate digital-to-analog... Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Jim Richardson 3/9/2011 based on 2 ratings It turns out that high fidelity isn't just for geezers like me after all, as this post about teenage audiophiles from CNET's Steve Guttenberg demonstrates. That's the kind of news... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Computer Speakers For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the JBL Creature® II, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_109CRTRIIW/JBL-Creature-II-White.html ). Sorry, the JBL Creature® II is no longer available for purchase. 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Our take on the JBL Creature® II by Ralph Graves The Creature has landed, bringing you stellar desktop audio. JBL's Creature II compact powered subwoofer/satellite speaker system may look otherworldly, but it can deliver great sound from your computer, and from portable electronic gear like your MP3 player or DVD player — even handheld video game consoles. Setup is simple: the system connects directly to the headphone minijack of your computer or portable device. The small satellites give you surprisingly spacious highs and mids, while the subwoofer gives you full, clean bass. All speakers are video-shielded, so you can set them next to your PC monitor worry-free. Volume and mute controls are located on the right channel satellite for easy access. Just press the right button to increase volume, the left to decrease, or both to mute. Read a hands-on review of the Creature II system at CrutchfieldAdvisor.com Highlights:white plastic casingvideo-shielded9 watts x 2, plus 27-watt subwooferAC power cordfrequency response 45-20,000 Hzsatellites: 3"W x 2-3/4"H x 3"Dsubwoofer: 8-7/8"W x 8-5/8"H x 8-7/8"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Pieces in System Loading... 3 Wireless Loading... No Video Shielded Loading... Yes Tweeter Type Loading... N/A Tweeter Size (inches) Loading... N/A Midrange size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer Composition Loading... --- Powered Subwoofer Loading... Yes Power Output (Watts) Loading... 9x2/27x1 Frequency Response Loading... 45-20k Hz Height (inches) Loading... 2-3/4 Width (inches) Loading... 3 Depth (inches) Loading... 3 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual White powered subwoofer 2 White satellite speakers (each speakers has an attached 75" cable with a minijack stereo connector) TA661835OT AC power adapter (has an attached 74" AC power cord and an attached 6' AC output cord) 9.5' Audio input cable (has a minijack stereo connector on each end) User's guide (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian) Warranty card "Connecting the Speaker System to the Computer" sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Inputs and Outputs Features Satellite Speakers: Each satellite uses a single, full-range driver with a foam surround. The right satellite speaker has touch volume control buttons. Just press the right button to increase volume, the left to decrease, or both to mute. Powered Subwoofer: The subwoofer uses a 4.5" cone driver powered by a 27-watt amplifier in a bass-reflex enclosure. The down-firing woofer provides superior bass response. The subwoofer also houses the amplifier that sends 9 watts of power to each satellite. The bass and treble controls are located on the front of the subwoofer enclosure. Video-shielded Design: The subwoofer and satellites are video-shielded, so they can be placed right next to your monitor without distorting the picture. Inputs and Outputs Rear of Subwoofer: Right Sat: minijack that connects to the right satellite speaker Left Sat: minijack that connects to the left satellite speaker Audio In: stereo minijack AC In: jack for use with supplied AC power adapter
5 out of 5 Where is it? Written By Steven, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, May 29, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. When people enter the room they comment on the great sound coming from my XM SkyFi. Then they look around for the speakers. No one can believe that full and rich sound is coming from the Creature speakers. The two small speakers disappear into decor. The larger sub sits on the floor. Even if space is not a concern, these are great speakers for the money. 13 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 GREAT! Written By Kevan, Reading, Pa on Saturday, February 26, 2005 These speakers are all you could ask for and more. Perfect sound quality and great looks. Awesome tone with the sub and they look so cool! 53 out of 66 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Creature II speakers have been overrated Written By Peter, Philadelphia area on Sunday, December 04, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The JBL Creature II speakers look great and are easy to set up, but their sound doesn't match the good looks. Los Lobos and some other bands sounded OK (especially the bass). But when I tried classical and jazz piano--a Chopin nocturne or two and some McCoy Tyner, all with a large dynamic range--the high notes were tinny and distorted through the small speakers at both low and (especially) high volume. Adjusting the treble effects helped a little but not much. The Bose Companion 2's (also sold at Crutchfield's) are plainer looking but a better deal for your $99 if you want clear and undistorted treble along with a spacious bass. The piano is often the acid test for speakers. 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 They are OK...but just OK Written By GSMetal, Wisconsin on Monday, February 27, 2006 I had high hopes for these speakers but alas, I'm disappointed. One of the reviews here mentioned tinney sound and that's a VERY accurate description of the left and right speakers. Although they are small, they simply can't deliver the 'depth' they need. Man does not live by bass alone and it feels like these speakers are missing a dimension.The bass is very good and delivers the thumping power you need but the left & right speakers just don't deliver the goods. It's too bad because they do look good. Maybe I'm getting spoiled with my home theater. I don't really consider myself a audiophile nut but these speakers are a let down and I'm considering hacking my Apple Pro Speakers to cable into the Creature's bass and use that.You'll see a lot of people rate these speakers high but the the emperor simply has no clothes. 10 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Computer Speakers Learn more about Computer Speakers Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Jim Richardson 10/27/2011 based on 154 ratings (20 comments) Learn how to get hi-fi sound from the music on your computer. Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Tara W. 4/13/2011 based on 33 ratings (2 comments) Many of us have music on our computers. In this video, we'll go through the steps you need to take to create a desktop audio system. Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video Guest 4/29/2011 based on 85 ratings (11 comments) Steve Silberman from AudioQuest visited Crutchfield to share some techniques for hooking our computers up to our stereos and getting better sound. Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Jim Richardson 9/2/2011 based on 28 ratings (10 comments) The music on your computer or smart phone is digital. The sound that comes out of your headphones or speakers is analog. Jim explains how you can upgrade from the merely adequate digital-to-analog... Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Jim Richardson 3/9/2011 based on 2 ratings It turns out that high fidelity isn't just for geezers like me after all, as this post about teenage audiophiles from CNET's Steve Guttenberg demonstrates. That's the kind of news... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Computer Speakers
Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio Jim Richardson 10/27/2011 based on 154 ratings (20 comments) Learn how to get hi-fi sound from the music on your computer.
Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Video: Upgrading Computer Sound Tara W. 4/13/2011 based on 33 ratings (2 comments) Many of us have music on our computers. In this video, we'll go through the steps you need to take to create a desktop audio system.
Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video: Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo Video Guest 4/29/2011 based on 85 ratings (11 comments) Steve Silberman from AudioQuest visited Crutchfield to share some techniques for hooking our computers up to our stereos and getting better sound.
Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Choosing a Digital-to-Analog Converter Jim Richardson 9/2/2011 based on 28 ratings (10 comments) The music on your computer or smart phone is digital. The sound that comes out of your headphones or speakers is analog. Jim explains how you can upgrade from the merely adequate digital-to-analog...
Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Crutchfield expands its high-end audio selection Jim Richardson 3/9/2011 based on 2 ratings It turns out that high fidelity isn't just for geezers like me after all, as this post about teenage audiophiles from CNET's Steve Guttenberg demonstrates. That's the kind of news...
