Page 4 - Conclusion
On first glance, the Creative Pebble X Plus does have a lot of charm with its physical implementation. With a rotund design, both on the speakers and subwoofer, it is a cute set. Adding to this is the colorful lighting Creative has implemented for an eye-catching view. In terms of features, the Pebble X Plus provides multiple wired and wireless input options. It also can double as a headphone and microphone connection if you desire. The controls are easily accessible, and work as expected. The subwoofer, while small, helps in covering the low-end frequencies. When we look at the audio performance, we can see the small size is both a blessing and curse. On the one hand, this provides more sound than expected for its size. You really would not expect this amount of volume from a compact unit like this. On the other hand, the maximum power output is still a bit low for a pair of desktop speakers, limiting its reach to smaller rooms. Furthermore, the small subwoofer is not capable of delivering the full range of the low-end. We also saw struggles with its reduced soundstage and layering details. In its implementation, I would have also liked to see a handful of things addressed. For one, Creative should include a USB PD adapter out of the box to unlock its full potential immediately. Secondly, cabling everything together is messy with the Pebble X Plus' short, fixed, and numerous wires. Thirdly, I would have liked to see more codecs supported for Bluetooth connections, especially AAC and aptX. At the time of the review, the Creative Pebble X Plus has a list price of $130, but can be found on sale for cheaper. If you are limited in space but still want enjoyable listening, the Creative Pebble X Plus is a capable speaker setup for its size, but there are still areas where improvements could be made.
Creative provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
6/10 means A product with its advantages, but drawbacks should not be ignored before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 6.2/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The Creative Pebble X Plus is an attractive set of computer speakers that kick out more sound than you might expect for the size.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Audio Analysis
4. Conclusion
