– CREATIVE Pebble V3 Minimalistic 2.0 USB-C Desktop Speakers with USB Audio, Clear Dialog Enhancement, Bluetooth 5.0, 8W RMS with 16W Peak Power, USB-A Converter Included (White)

The creative pebble v3 desk speakers have been a great addition to my setup. After some research for budget speakers, I heard these come up over and over again so I decided to try them out. They are very compact, easy to setup and feature clear controls for the gain and the volume.At this price point I’d say you would be lucky to find a better option as these speakers pack a serious punch for the cost. They also have multiple colours to match your setup which I appreciate.Overall I have no complaints for these speakers and would recommend them to anyone who wants modern looking budget speakers with solid audio quality.

Good value desktop speakers that are easy to set up and take up very little space on the desk. The compact design fits neatly under a monitor and the USB/Bluetooth options make them versatile for different devices.Sound is clear and works well for movies and general use, especially with dialogue, but bass is limited so they’re not ideal for music-heavy listening unless paired with a subwoofer.Overall, solid budget speakers that do a good job for everyday use.

Given that these are only a fraction of the price of other models of a similar size, they are great sounding speakers, but they are not going to blow you away. They are not up to Sonos or Google Home or Alexa quality but that's to be expected. They are a definite step up from my Dell laptop's integrated speakers or my Mac Mini's internal speaker. Music sounds good even at higher volumes and can fill a small room. The lower bass frequencies are missing, not muddy or distorted or anything like that, but just not there. Podcasts and spoken word sound great.The connectivity options are good with only a singe cable needed for both power and audio. Using the USB-C connector to my dock wouldn't get the higher gain output (blue light is high gain, green is regular) but using the included adapter and plugging into a USB-A port worked just fine. This is the opposite of what they suggest in their manual but it works for me. There is a noticeable difference between the regular and higher gain modes with the latter having a bit more oomph.Bluetooth works well and switching between my Mac on USB and my laptop on Bluetooth is just one physical button press. I do need to keep the Mac on for power but it is usually on anyway. I did try the 3.5mm input but got a strange ghosting sound as if there was a slight delay between the speakers. This could have been the cable at fault as it was a very old cable I tried and I didn't have another at hand. They aren't really that portable so work best as static desk speakers. I could see them getting damaged easily in a bag and they have no battery for wireless bluetooth on the go.I'm happy with them. They are good enough for what I need right now, and for the price it's hard to complain.

20th-CENTURY STORY: I have great hi-fi in the living room, also connected to my DVD and TV. A few years ago, I retired my old amplifier to my office, adding some good bookshelf speakers and (recently) superb headphones, for listening whilst I work or just using my PC. I also have an Apple iPod touch with excellent (new) 1More earbuds. For eight years, I have been quite content with a pair of £15 little Logitech Z120 desk speakers – obviously much better sound than that built into the various computers I have owned but surely unnecessary to spend more; as you can see, I have my “serious” listening covered on all fronts...or so I thought!21st-CENTURY STORY: Over the past couple of years, I have been slowly (or “quickly and indiscriminately” as my wife would phrase it…) acquiring music and speech downloads as well as still buying CDs (surely everyone needs 58 performances of Fidelio?) I realised that it would be more convenient to listen to at least some of those purchases via my office computer, instead of always transferring files to my iPod (I am aware of some further if minimal loss of sound quality). Thus, my trusty little Logitechs - fine for general use and the occasional half-listen whilst I did my emails - were no longer adequate and must be honourably retired.Extensive research within a somewhat arbitrary price-bracket of up to £70 yielded several suitable candidates until I realised that my overflowing desk would not really allow anything larger than about 6” high x 5” wide...ideally something to tuck just below each side of my monitor. Thus the Creative Pebble series raised its head and cried (musically) “Me, me, meeeeeeee!” Reviews of the original version and V2 were mixed – whether on Amazon or elsewhere - but overall pretty positive. I was about to settle on the original version, when I started to read about the V3.I am fairly untechnical, so I was mystified by terms such as ‘High gain’, USB-C, ‘Clear dialog [sic...I’m English] enhancement’, ‘Bluetooth [alright, I do have a smartphone but still don’t get the Bluetooth thing]’, ‘8W RMS’ and suchlike. Having always connected computer speakers, earphones to iPods and similar via a 3.5mm jack [yes, I know what that is!] I was puzzled by the single USB connection required, both for power and sound. Surely a jack and perhaps a mains unit as well as USB lead were necessary? Several extensive emails to Creative Labs on puzzling points proved fruitful. The very patient and helpful OLGA (praise be to her) gave me the incentive and confidence in her company and the product to invest. The turning point was the information that USB sound is superior to that provided via a 3.5mm jack (and all the reasons why that is so, supported by further research); hence the V3 in preference to the other two models. And after all, I argued with myself, around £32 after discount is well within my budget and if necessary I can always return the speakers.So, “THEY” arrived within 48 hours, connected (using the thoughtfully-provided USB ‘A’ converter...AHA! I know what it’s for now!) and working ten minutes later. Over the past couple of days, I have carried out extensive tests on spoken word (plays, radio documentaries) and music. “My” type is mainly classical, with a very wide spectrum from solo piano to large-scale choral, orchestral and (especially) opera. I also like some traditional jazz, and “epic” film scores like Ben-Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, etc.Knowing that headphones and speakers need time to “embed” before they reach their best, I sought out a complete recording of the Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Arrau) on YouTube and simply let all eleven hours of it play through. Each time I popped back into the office to make sure that the Pebbles were settling in and weren’t homesick, I found myself very impressed with the initial quality (I read somewhere that speakers ideally need about 100 hours to reach their peak – is that true?) Yesterday and today, I let rip! Beethoven overtures (Harnoncourt), the First Piano Concerto (Brendel/Levine), the whole of Fidelio (Bernstein live)and Missa Solemnis (Karajan live), Janacek Violin Sonata, some cafe Jazz on YouTube, Third Ear Band’s soundtrack to Polanski’s Macbeth, Stravinsky’s Petroushka, Schubert string quartet music, Satie piano, Emma Barnet on Five Live, some of King Lear [love that play!], Cordell’s suite from the film Khartoum, a quarter-hour of Puccini’s Tosca and – of course – Tchaikovsky’s 1812 (Kunzel...LOUD!!)VERDICT: Well, as you can tell, I am having a wonderful time with my new acquisition! The Pebbles have stood up to my punishing regime with Honours! Very soft as well as loud sources, solo-intrumental as well as full orchestra, spoken word – nearly everything sounds good. So much of the music is full, rich and detailed (lovely sweet piano tone in the Janacek and also the Beethoven sonatas)– quite worthy of speakers costing five times the price. Truth to tell, some of the very tops are a little but not-seriously constricted, and I doubt if this set-up will handle Mahler’s 8th, but exactly how much can one reasonably demand of speakers less than 5 inches high and so user-friendly priced! On the whole, I am much more than satisfied.FINALE: Creative Labs are to be commended on taking note of most of the criticisms of their previous models, and really raising the game with the V3. I am assuming that my listening experience will just get better as the speakers “bed-in”. I am already more impressed than I expected to be – and at this price, the Creative Pebbles deserve to sweep the board!

Bought for my work-from-home set up so I could listen to music whilst I worked. Just to preface this review, I did a sound engineering degree and have a history in sound engineering and audio mastering, so I have listened to (and own) a LOT of high end monitor speakers. These are of course not high end monitor speakers, they don't begin to sound like high-end monitor speakers... but - they sound like they should be a lot more than £30!I really dislike computer speakers where they try and overhype the bass and make it a selling point because they often sound bad and diistorted. It seems the focus with these is just making them sound clean. The Bass lacks, but actually that's ok because it's still there without being distracting or muddy. you get a lot in the Kick frequencies but not so much in sub-bass, which works at keeping the dynamics of the music when you're comprimising bass response. There's a lot of space in the mids and tops and they hit the dynamics pretty nicely too. They're just nice speakers to listen to music on all day, and I expect when it comes to gamning or video content, they would be absolutely spot on. They actually reach a fair volume too!I love that they're USBC too so there's only one cable coming from my laptop and the Bluetooth connection is also impressively robust.Not actually tried the 3.5mm and the gain switch yet so can't confirm if that's a gimmick or if it just distorts... but so far I haven't needed it!also, they look quite nice in my homne set up which is arguably quite important when you have to look at them all day!

I don't often leave a review but the CREATIVE line of speakers are worth writing one for. I have owned the Pebble V2s since around 2022, when I built my first PC. They were a cheap option after spending a lot of money on expensive components and I wasn't expecting much out of them but they ended up sounding good and lasting a good few years with daily use.Decided it was time to replace the V2s once they started to become crackly and fuzzy. So I searched Amazon for another pair of V2s and noticed that the V3s were now available. The added Bluetooth functionality was a big draw as well as the single USB-C cable to carry the audio and power the speakers. The separate 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C connection on the previous model made for a slightly more complicated setup so the single USB-C cable performing both functions is appreciated.The speakers are very easy to set up and sound impressively clear even at higher volume levels. Connect your USB-C (or USB-A with the included adapter) and change your PC input to the speakers. Volume is very easy to control with the knob on the right hand speaker which rotates smoothly and allows very small increases to find the perfect level for your space.Bluetooth is just as simple. Click and hold the pairing button to the right of the volume control to enter pairing mode and connect your laptop, phone, tablet, etc. Toggle between USB and Bluetooth audio by clicking the button again. The speakers automatically reconnect to the last connected Bluetooth device. In Bluetooth audio mode the power LED pulses slowly while solid in USB mode.Another great purchase from CREATIVE. I'll be back for the V4s in 2028.

Creative Pebble V3 Desktop Speakers – Minimalistic Design with Impressive PerformanceI recently added the Creative Pebble V3 speakers to my desktop setup, and I’m thoroughly impressed. These speakers strike the perfect balance between form, function, and affordability.Design and Build:The Pebble V3 speakers have a sleek, modern, and minimalistic design that blends seamlessly with any workspace. Their compact size means they don’t take up much desk space, making them ideal for clutter-free setups. The angled drivers are a smart touch, directing sound upwards for better audio delivery.The build quality is solid for the price. While lightweight, they don’t feel cheap, and the matte finish gives them a premium appearance.Sound Quality:For their size, these speakers deliver surprisingly clear and rich audio. The vocals are crisp, and the highs are well-defined, making them great for listening to music, watching videos, or casual gaming. While the bass isn’t as punchy as larger systems, the Pebble V3 does include a "High Gain" mode (when powered via USB-C) to boost output, which adds a bit more depth to the sound.If you’re after earth-shaking bass, these might not fit the bill, but for general desktop use, they more than deliver.Connectivity:One of the best features of the Pebble V3 is its versatility. They connect via USB-C for audio and power, simplifying cable management. If your device doesn’t support USB-C, there’s a USB-A adapter included, which is a thoughtful addition. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to pair them with your phone, tablet, or other devices wirelessly. Switching between wired and Bluetooth modes is seamless.Ease of Use:Setup is straightforward—plug them in, and you’re good to go. The front-mounted volume knob is convenient and responsive. I also appreciated the inclusion of a 3.5mm AUX input, which adds flexibility for older devices.Pros:Minimalistic and stylish designCompact size with angled drivers for better sound projectionClear, balanced audio with decent bass for their sizeUSB-C audio and power simplify setupBluetooth and AUX connectivity for added versatilityAffordable price with great value for moneyCons:Bass performance is adequate but not exceptionalUSB-C power required to enable High Gain mode, limiting full performance on older devicesConclusion:The Creative Pebble V3 speakers are an excellent choice for anyone looking for compact, stylish, and versatile desktop speakers. They deliver great sound quality for their size and price, with the added convenience of USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity. While they won’t replace a high-end sound system for bass-heavy audio, they’re perfect for everyday use in a home office or casual entertainment setup. Highly recommended!

These speakers don't live up to the hype. Maybe you'll think they sound good if you're used to laptop speakers or the ones integrated into your monitor, but the bass has no depth and the mids can sound harsh when the volume is up. You can spend just £15 more and get something measursbly better. Not a bad option if you specifically need speakers that can be completely powered via USB, but otherwise look elsewhere.

dobrze brzmią - zaskakująco dobrze, jak na głośniki komputerowe. dobrze wykonane, nie zagracają, mogą się podobać. Bez problemu zaczęły współpracować i z komputerem i telefonem.

Rewelacyjne głośniki do PC. Umożliwiają połączenie bluetooth oraz kablowe.

I bought a second set after owning one for years. The audio quality is great and I love the design!

Bra kvalite samt kopplas med bluetooth

Good product the sound quality is above the premium