"First off, the bar has been set very high for soundbars in my house, thanks to the JBL Bar 1000. That soundbar produces amazingly accurate and rich sound, and I've yet to come across one to best it. Of course, the Bar 1000 sells for $1200 on Amazon, which is beyond the budget of many. Thankfully, there are plenty of low- to midrange soundbars to choose from, and although the Stage Pro resides in the upper low-end spectrum of devices,"
"As soon as I received the Stage Pro, my immediate thought was, "This is small." Because of the "Pro" name, I assumed it would be at least as large as the Bar 1000. Alas, the length of the sound bar is a mere 21 inches long. You might think that would preclude it from producing enough volume to be usable, but you'd be wrong."
The Creative Stage Pro is a compact 21-inch soundbar paired with a wired subwoofer that connects to a TV via HDMI/eARC and a power outlet. Selling for about $170 on Amazon, the device targets midrange buyers and focuses on delivering exceptionally clear dialogue. The Stage Pro outperforms expectations for its price and size despite not meeting audiophile standards. The unit offers easy setup and noticeably improves movie and television audio, making speech intelligible without relying on subtitles. The soundbar provides good value compared with high-end rivals like the $1200 JBL Bar 1000.
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