# This small, cheap soundbar has custom modes so you can sit right next to it, or use it to fill a room from your TV

> The Creative Stage Pro is a compact but powerful 2. 1 soundbar Switchable near-field or far-field listening modes Launching "around" August 19 for £139 / $169 As much as I love a giant neighbor-frightening sound system,…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/this-small-cheap-soundbar-has-custom-modes-so-you-can-sit-right-next-to-it-or-use-it-to-fill-a-room-from-your-tv?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688a3b351d9a28a141448aca)
- **Published:** 2025-07-30
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #soundbar #modes #room #small #cheap #compact #creative #custom
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