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Here’s Why Creative’s New XF1 PC Speakers Hit the Sweet Spot for Me

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The Creative XF1 in white. / Creative

8.4

Pros & Cons

  • Compact, elegant design
  • Impressive sound for the size and price, with ample bass and good clarity
  • Detachable cork stands
  • Good wired and wireless connectivity
  • Can add subwoofer for more bass
  • Volume control on front
  • They look nice but don't feel that premium
  • No HDMI eArc or optical input

Creative is known for its value PC speakers, including its popular orb-shaped Pebble speakers, which start at $20. In recent years, the company has dabbled in more premium models, such as the $280 Pebble Nova, which sits at the top of our best PC speakers list. Its new XF1 desktop powered speaker setis a slightly different animal in that it has a subdued, straightforward boxy design and a more midrange price of $180. But it still follows the same value formula, delivering very good sound for the price along...

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