Review Speakers Creative Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200

Scope of delivery

• Column


• MicroUSB cable


• Cover


• Power supply unit


• Documentation

Very sensible column Creative for 6500 rubles – can work as speakers for the computer like a sound card, and even as a megaphone, feels fine offline and perform as well on the main task.

Design, construction

Column looks unusual covers the front part of the metal perforated rear – white lacquered plastic. On the back of the – small phase inverter connector USB, microUSB for PC connection, card slot microSD, about possibilities explain later. On the right is the area NFC, you can quickly connect your smartphone or tablet based on Android or Windows Phone. Note below have 3.5 mm jacks for headphones or a microphone.The fact that the speaker when connected to a computer works as a sound card Sound Blaster, you can connect the earphones and listen to music from the laptop. I note that the quality when used with a MacBook Pro is different for the better, especially when used with high-quality headphones (EarPods nuances will not show).

Generally, you need to understand one thing: Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 – a very difficult thing. This is not just another portable speakers, Creative tried to create a versatile and handy device for all your gadgets. There’s an app for iOS / Android, when connected to your MacBook can only choose in the sound settings Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 and the sound immediately transferred to the column. And when you adjust the volume on the laptop on top of a light strip light indicator, like a small thing, but very pleasant. The sound quality can be quickly changed using the lever on the rear panel indicator lights SBX and Noise.

Speaking about the indicators. In the off state, they are practically invisible. When turn on the speaker, light strips in the center and around the buttons (and the light turns on). When connected to a PC downstairs lights string lights, it means that the battery is charging.At the bottom – rubber feet, even at the highest volume column stands firmly on the ground, does not go on the table.

Management

On the back side is a button on / activate Bluetooth, below – start button play and pause, rewind rocker, start and stop recording, mute the microphone, select the play mode. Top – number of touch buttons, you can slide your finger up or down to change the volume.Immediately – Activating Voice Focus, useful during conversations, the official description reads: «CrystalVoice Focus allows microphones to focus the beam to create an acoustic band and provide noise reduction beyond for amazing clarity. Ideal for calls in noisy environments.You can imagine how wide acoustic band, which means you have complete control over what is heard and what is not. ” In life, voice quality and so good, it is quite possible to do without the inclusion of Crystal Voice.

Below – call answer key, mute and sound. The buttons respond well to touch, nothing to complain about.

Connectivity

At Creative Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 has several uses. Firstly, it can be paired with a PC or laptop, the sound quality is very good for a portable solution, in the office, it is easy to replace your computer speakers (especially if it’s something inexpensive). To do this, simply plug it into the USB cable and select the sound settings. Second, connect via Bluetooth to any gadgets column in offline mode, you can take with you anywhere. Third, there is a built-in player, so that the column does not have anywhere to plug in, inserted a microSD card into the slot and start listening to music. Compatible files MP3 / WMA. Finally, the column can be connected by cable to the PC via Bluetooth and simultaneously connect smartphone. As can be seen, the mass of ways. Yes, there is still the classic version, with an audio cable.

Megaphone

Yes, the column can be used as a megaphone, for this is the lever on the back, it should be set to the OFF position, attach the lip to the perforation of the above and try to say something. It turns very, very loud. You can sing a song at karaoke, refer to the neighbors if they have started to repair the output from the street to call friends to walk out of the house – in general, the usual megaphone. For many, this may cause the unit to buy.

Note that the microphones are working and writing, you need to put the memory card, you can slander and texts or to sing a song, all remain.

Nutrition

Claimed battery life is about 15 hours of playback, speakers for sale dock, sorry that it is not complete.

Sound

As I said, the voice quality at excellent speakers, there is simply not something to complain about, from Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 were excellent speakerphone, especially nice advantage of the device is paired with the iPhone and the MacBook – receive calls directly on the laptop.

The sound quality is excellent, the stock volume is very high, you can hear the nuances of complex tracks. Rich low frequencies do not expect the task at Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 other – honestly play music without swotting. Highly recommend to include the effects of SBX, so interesting (and low frequencies are much better).

Findings

In the retail column costs about 6500 rubles, in my opinion, the price is quite adequate, this device is useful to you and to your laptop, and with the tablet and the smartphone. There are unique features: works like a megaphone, sound card, you can install and use the microSD Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 as a player (or recorder). All necessary connection methods, compact size, 15 hours of playback. One of the most interesting solutions for your money, sorry about Creative few remember – and youth opportunities AXX 200 probably would have liked.

Review Speakers Creative Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200