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Experience a whole new realm of audio freedom with the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless speaker system featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology. You can now stream music from any compatible stereo Bluetooth wireless device from anywhere in the room. Enjoy crystal clear audio from its two petite yet high-performance satellite speakers and the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer, which delivers dynamic mid bass - bringing your music to life instantly! Ideal for notebooks, simply connect the bundled USB Bluetooth transmitter and turn your computer into a wireless entertainment station! With instant connectivity at your fingertips, take control of the music now with the Inspire S2 Wireless speakers. Do note that cables are still needed to connect the satellites to the subwoofer, and are included in the package. 
 | Play songs wirelessly from your mobile phone or any compatible stereo Bluetooth device a hassle-free pairing. |  | Convert your computer to a wireless audio hub
Simply plug in the included USB Bluetooth transmitter to your computer's USB port and enjoy wireless audio through the speaker system. |  | High performance aptX™ audio codec
Low latency audio codec for high quality wireless music playback. |  | Palm-sized satellites
The speakers may literally be palmed-sized but they pack one solid punch. Backed by quality drivers, get ready for a highly enjoyable listening experience. |  | Convenient access
Key functions such as volume and Power On/Off are easily accessible via the right satellite speaker. You can also plug in your headphones for private listening. Want to switch to your MP3 player? Simply connect it via the AUX-in jack. |  | Compact system
The two trendy satellites with cloth grilles and subwoofer come in a small-footprint design which optimizes space on your desktop and reduce unnecessary clutter. The speakers fit perfectly into small spaces with minimal hassle. |  | Powerful subwoofer
The highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer design with flared slot type port-tube gives you excellent heart-thumping bass for exhilarating movies. Place it in the corner under your desk for maximum impact! |  | Be in control
You can set your desired bass level simply by adjusting the conveniently located knob on the subwoofer. Get clean, explosive bass from the 19-Watt subwoofer, just the way you want it. |  | Energy Star®
Energy Star qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy. |
| | | Features: | |
• Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
• Powerful subwoofer
• Energy Star qualified
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.05 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 8.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 69 reviews |
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41 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Best Purchase in a WhileJan 19, 2010
By Matthew Evans
These speakers are great. The audio quality is spot on for their price and size. And they'll get loud... really loud... without distorting. The subwoofer puts out great beats, and has a bass level potentiometer on the back. I've connected these speakers to my desktop via the included Bluetooth dongle. I plugged it in and Windows (7) installed the software in a matter of seconds, requiring nothing from me besides turning on the speakers. I also have them paired with my phone (MotoDroid) and my Bluetooth enabled laptop. Pairing was problem-free with both of those, I just have to push the button on the Bluetooth dongle to disconnect them from my desktop first. Also, I can have music playing off of my desktop using the speakers while using my Bluetooth headset to talk on my phone, all within about five feet of each other, and there's no interference or troubles. Overall, I would suggest these speakers to anybody.
33 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Great Sound - not completely wirelessMar 04, 2010
By Scotsman
These are really great speakers for 150 dollars. I use them with an IMac and the difference is sound in both quality and volume is incredible, with the ability to adjust the bass to match your taste. Set up was straightforward and quick (2 to 3 mins). Instructions said turn off all Bluetooth before set-up but I have a wireless Mouse and Keyboard, which I left turned on. There were no problems during set-up and there is no interference. In terms of build quality and appearance, they look great and the side speakers are small enough to blend in. Only downside for me was that I didn't know they weren't completely wireless - the small speakers are wired to the woofer (with about 2 meters of cable) - only wireless bit is from the PC to the woofer, which according to the instructions allows you to locate the 3 speakers up to 10m from the PC (or whatever device you are streaming music from). Overall, a really good product, which I would definitely recommend.
30 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Major Bluetooth ProblemsMar 31, 2010
By Mitch10
"mitch10"
There are only a few things to really consider in a speaker system like this so I'll get right to them.
SOUND- Not bad, full but somewhat dull base, a bit limited in the middle bbut decent highs. The sound stage is good for the size of the satellite speakers. The volume is more than sufficient for using with a computer. Music and videos sound nice especially rock.
EASE OF USE- Windows 7 had no problem recognizing the included dongle without software installation, but the internal bluetooth on my brand new Asus Core i7 laptop can't find it. The power and volume button on the side of the satellite speaker are a little small but acceptable. the power cord and speaker cords are not very long though are sufficient for a desktop.
BLUETOOTH- This is where Creative gets an 'F'. The speakers pair nearly instantly but can't stay paired for more than about 10 minutes at a time even though the dongle is only 7 inches from the receiving speaker! There are no other bluetooth devises in my apartment that could be interfering, and I can reconnect by removing and putting the USB dongle back. The problem seems to be yet another of Creative's typical oversight of one critical detail to their product that dogs so many of their devices. The only reason I'm not returning them is because the packaging is to complicated and they do work with the auxiliary input.
Bottom line; I can't recommend these speakers as they are over priced for what you actually get.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Amazing sound quality & volumeMar 11, 2011
By scea
SET UP :
Set up was quick & straightforward. I did not have any issues.
SOUND :
For the given specifications (RMS value / power o-p of the speaker), this has amazing sound quality & loudness. It is more than a computer speaker. It could serve more like a music system. Your computer or laptop or ipad or ipod or any mp3 player would be the source and this speaker is wirelessly connected to your source. The result is a great music system, which fills the room (around 400 sq foot room).
BLUETOOTH :
The speakers pair instantly with the included USB Bluetooth transmitter (connected to your computer's USB port - in my case running Windows vista). I did a several tests to find out if it could pair under most circumstances. While it was playing, I turned off the power using the switch in my wall (power outlet). After few minutes, I turned the switch on. Then I had to turn on the power button on the side of the satellite speaker. It paired instantly after that. As a second test, I then pulled the USB Bluetooth transmitter from the computer. Then put it back in. It paired instantly after that. (You would have to re-start the music playing software when you pull the Bluetooth transmitter from the computer. In my case, I had to restart real player). As a third test, I restarted the computer. It pair instantly & worked perfectly. Sound quality is above average and I am satisfied with the performance for the price.
AUDIO-IN : I used my mp3 player and connected it to the audio in port available on the side of the satellite speaker. Both sound quality and volume are incredible for some inexpensive mp3 player.
APPLE PRODUCTS: The Bluetooth links perfectly with both the iPhone 3GS and iPad. I did not purchase the iPhone transmitter sold separately. These are using the internal Bluetooth capabilities for these devices. I use them with IMac too. With ios 4.2 update, the laptop, iPhone and iPad allow volume control from each device. There are no issues with any of these devices maintaining connectivity. Sound quality is startling and it fills the room.
On a side note, do not think wireless means no wires. Your side speakers are connected to the main subwoofer using wires. Then there are the power wires from the subwoofer. I wish for a little more money they could have made the side speakers wireless too (not connected to main subwoofer)
Overall, I would suggest these speakers to anybody who wants good sound, flexibility to connect the same speakers using multiple sources.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice speakers but not truly wireless!Feb 25, 2012
By Margaret Picky
All of the photographs for the Creative Inspire S2 Bluetooth Wireless Multimedia Speaker System show the speakers without any wires at all. However, there are indeed wires, two about five feet long connecting each little speaker to the subwoofer plus a two-part electricity supply cord with a power adapter for the subwoofer. "Wireless" refers only to the audio transmission from the computer to the speaker system which is accomplished by a Bluetooth USB dongle. The permanently-attached wire from the subwoofer to the right speaker (where most of the controls are) is very thick: one-quarter of an inch in diameter, like a heavy-duty extension cord. However, I was not expecting them to function magically and I do prefer wires to batteries.
The system was very easy to set up even without reading the instructions. The only issues I had were finding the USB Bluetooth dongle (which was in a little box of its own inside another box with the wires in the main box, which was itself sent in a shipping carton) and also figuring out that the system sound settings on the computer have to be changed to output to these external speakers rather than the built-in speakers. (I am used to just plugging in headphones or my bookshelf speakers without having to change any software settings.) Other than these minor issues, there were no problems at all getting the speakers up and running, even with my older Mac laptop. The blue LED lights signal everything is working fine and the Bluetooth transmission functions perfectly up to the twenty feet or so over which I tested it.
There is a bass control on the back of the subwoofer plus an on-off button, volume controls, and headphone-out and audio-in ports on the right speaker. The volume controls on the speaker change the software volume setting on the computer so it can be adjusted either way. There is also a button on the Bluetooth dongle that will stop the sound immediately.
I have to keep these speakers on low volume and the bass turned almost all the way down because I don't like loud music, especially bass, and I live in an apartment with neighbors. I was truly shocked at how loud these little speakers are and how much vibration the subwoofer can make. At reasonable volumes, the sound quality is very nice.
Besides the presence of wires on a system that is described and depicted as wireless, my only complaint is that the speakers are white and angled with rounded edges while the subwoofer is black and more of a cube with sharp right angles and fat feet so aesthetically they don't seem to have been designed as a set--although they are certainly attractive considered separately. The little speakers remind me of the space ship in "2001: A Space Odyssey" while the subwoofer makes me think of the alien monolith.
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