It’s nice to have the water resistance there for peace of mind, but we wouldn’t recommend giving it a regular dunk. The loudspeaker meets the IP66rating, allowing you to enjoy your music regardless of the weather conditions.

Powered by a USB-C connection, the Creative BT-W3 is plug-and-play and requires no additional drivers or batteries! It has an IPX7 certification, which means it can survive splashes, spills and even complete submersion in water up to one meter deep for 30 minutes - perfect for long days of fun in the sun!

It also features a handy AUX port if you ever need a wired connection, although it would have been nice to see a 3.

I tried stereo mode on a couple of songs that feature extreme stereo; “Welcome to the Machine” by Pink Floyd and “Moving in Stereo” by The Cars.Creative has elected to use some elaborate hard plastic casing for the product box, and the speaker's Metallic Blue looks good under the clear plastic. It would have been a nice touch to have been able to control the device remotely from your phone, but it’s a compromise we’re willing to make. This alone prevented me from continually using the speaker in my office because everyone could hear it when it was turned on.

In some cases, pairing a couple of these speakers could even enhance the audio compared with what you’d normally expect from your laptop or TV, and their attractive aesthetic means they won’t look out of place. The ridges serve a necessary purpose of creating open gaps that allow bass to be clearly heard no matter which end is face-down. For 40 bucks, you get a solidly-built and decent sounding speaker that feels like it will last, no matter how it’s treated. The long-lasting battery life means you'll never miss a beat of your favorite tunes while partying with your fam! Unfortunately, Creative’s companion mobile application only works with their more expensive speakers.Playing 'Deus EX Go' on my phone as one example, I can connect to the Muvo 2 using Bluetooth, or I can connect using a 3.

However, even if the MUVO Play’s style is derivative, it’s a nicely designed speaker that looks more expensive than it is.

When PC use switched to gaming, many people already had Sound Blaster sound cards in their computer.