Creative Pebble V2 USB Powered Desktop Speakers Review

First off, I would like to give a huge thanks to Creative for sending me the Pebble V2 to review! This review is kind of ironic because I was using a Bluetooth speaker as my desktop speaker. And let me start by saying I was getting really tired of having to recharge that speaker. So when I knew I was getting a set of the Pebble V2s to review I was a little excited to say the least. We all know how lame built in monitor speakers can be and how sound bars and systems can be a little much for just some simple work tasks. Sometimes all you want is some subtle music in the background. Sound has come a long way since the old days of desktop speakers. So I cant wait to see what kind of sound profile these Pebble V2s have. I am going to hook these up through my output on my monitor that way I have sound for what ever device I have going. I will also be using a wall charger rather than USB power just because I want them to work when my computer isn’t on. These speakers have a couple of cool features that we will get too, so without further delay lets get to it!

We are taking Pebble, one of our favorite 2.0 desktop speakers, and making it even better! Introducing Pebble V2, a successor to the popular Pebble speaker – we are keeping its minimalistic design, and giving it USB-C connectivity for higher power output! If you are using older computers with USB Type-A ports, not to worry, a USB-C to USB-A converter is included for you. Pebble V2 also has a built-in gain switch to help amplify your audio so you can turn up your music and it will still be nothing short of astounding.

I would like to thank Creative for providing this review sample! Let us see what they have to say about themselves on their website:

Company Overview

Creative is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Founded in Singapore in 1981, Creative started with the vision that multimedia would revolutionise the way people interact with their PCs.

Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment with cutting-edge audio solutions, premium wireless speakers, high performance earphone products and portable media devices. The company’s innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services enable consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment – anytime, anywhere.

Since launching the phenomenally successful Sound Blaster sound cards and setting the de-facto standard for PC audio in 1989, Creative has been able to leverage on its leading-edge audio technology, a huge user base of 400 million, and strong brand name to expand into the exciting lifestyle Personal Digital Entertainment (PDE) market.

Creative is now well recognised as a global leader for product innovation in the audio and PDE segments, offering consumers a complete, high quality digital entertainment experience through Creative’s hardware, software applications and services. Finding the perfect balance between form and function, Creative strives for every product to be a sensory feast for the eyes and ears.

Today, Creative is spearheading new product categories with its groundbreaking Sound BlasterAxx audio enhancement devices and solutions, highly-acclaimed Creative D5xm Signature Series of modular Bluetooth wireless speakers, Aurvana premium headsets, Sound Blaster wireless gaming headsets, and cross-platform Sound Blaster Recon3D for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC or Mac.

These products and solutions are marketed to consumers and system integrators through a worldwide distribution network that includes traditional marketing channels, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the Internet.

Moving forward, Creative’s mission is to expand its leadership role in the lifestyle Personal Digital Entertainment market, using groundbreaking technology and leading-edge designs for not just the technically-savvy consumers, but for everyone who enjoys entertainment. With strong focus on user-friendly interface, multiple features and cool industrial designs, the Creative brand is synonymous with lifestyle Personal Digital Entertainment.

Creative’s global corporate headquarters is located in Singapore, in the heart of the Asia-Pacific region. It has regional business units in the US (Milpitas, California), Europe (Dublin, Ireland) and Asia (Singapore).

Creative is a public listed company on the main board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) since June 1994.

Creative’s worldwide corporate headquarters is based in Singapore. Located within the prestigious International Business Park for high-tech industries in Singapore, Creative HQ charts the directions for product innovations, research & development, mechanical & industrial design, production planning, sales and marketing, distribution & logistics and technical support services.

Creative’s sales and distribution activities are carried out through an extensive, broad-based, multi-tiered channel distribution network in more than 80 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

Creative Labs Americas

Creative Labs, Inc., located in Milpitas, California was set up in 1988 to support sales, marketing, training and customer support organisation for Creative in the Americas.

Creative Labs Europe

Creative Labs Europe was established in 1993 to provide strategic customer support to Creative’s customers in Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Creative Labs Asia

In 1999, Creative Labs Asia was formed as the core sales and marketing channel in Asian countries namely Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Turkey and the Middle East. The Asian office comprises various divisions, such as business development, product marketing, Asian operations and customer service. These divisions optimize their expertise to collectively exercise effective competitive advantage in this booming region.