I test a lot of soundbars, which means I know the best soundbars like the back of my hand. Is the Creative Stage Pro one of those best soundbars? Hm. I'm actually so conflicted.
On the one hand, it's a very, very cheap soundbar (and subwoofer), which is a breath of fresh air in the soundbar world. Most home cinema setups can cost you well over $1,000.
On the other hand, you'd have to put up with muffled dialogue in action scenes. Is that a price you're willing to pay? Only you can decide. I'm so conflicted with this one, and here's why.
If you want a soundbar and subwoofer for as little money as possible, unfortunately, you don't have much choice. Most soundbars will run you back a minimum of $500. Subwoofers? We're talking over $1k. So while the Creative Stage Pro isn't perfect, it's a

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