Brand | Amazon Basics |
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Series | Speakers for Desktop or Laptop |
Item model number | U213 |
Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.76 x 3.55 x 5.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.76 x 3.55 x 5.3 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Manufacturer | Amazon |
ASIN | B07D7TV5J3 |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | February 6, 2019 |
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Brand | Amazon Basics |
Model Name | Speakers for Desktop or Laptop |
Speaker Type | Computer |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Portable |
About this item
- USB-powered (5V) speakers plug directly into your computer for portable convenience
- Turn the speakers on and adjust the volume using one simple control (located on the front of the speakers); volume control includes On/Standby
- Simple plug-and-play setup (no drivers needed); can be used with headphones via the 3.5mm jack connector
- Frequency range of 103 Hz - 20 KHz; 2.2 watts of total RMS power (1.1 watts per speaker)
- Measures 2.76 by 3.55 by 5.3 inches (LxWxH); weighs approximately 1.4 pounds;
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Sound quality | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Volume control | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
For gaming | 3.2 | 3.0 | — | — | 3.5 | — |
Bass quality | — | 3.2 | 4.3 | 3.5 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Cyber Acoustics | Matthew Wilson | Roson Direct | LOYFUN | Raimer-US |
speaker size | 5.3 inches | 1.5 inches | — | 3 inches | 3.5 millimeters | 3.5 millimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | USB |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB, Auxiliary | USB, USB C | USB |
speaker type | Computer | Satellite | Computer | Dual Speaker | Surround Sound | desktop speaker |
mounting type | Plug Mount, Tabletop | Tabletop | Plug Mount,Tabletop | Table Top | Plug Mount,Tabletop | Speaker |
weight | 1.46 pounds | 0.9 pounds | 1.11 pounds | 1 pounds | 21.86 ounces | 2.16 pounds |
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Compact Design
The USB-powered 5V computer speakers will fill the room with clear, bright sound and are compact enough to fit easily on your desk.
Compatibility
Plug into your computer, iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, Kindle, MP3 player, or other device to listen to music or presentations.
Plug & Play
The speakers plug directly into your computer; turn speakers on and adjust volume using one simple control that includes On/Standby modes.
Headphone Compatible
Insert the 3.5mm jack into your audio device, and the speakers are good to go for increased privacy and focused listening.
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Amazon Basics Computer Speakers for Desktop or Laptop PC | USB-Powered, Black
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Customers like the size and value of the speakers. For example, they say it's compact and fits perfectly on their desktop. Some are happy with ease of installation and performance. That said, some complain about the brightness. Opinions are mixed on volume control, sound quality, and quality.
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Customers like the value of the speakers. They say they are affordable and good quality. Some customers are also happy with the performance and price.
"...This is a sold, very low priced pair of speakers good for increasing the volume on your computer to listen to You Tube videos, streaming video...." Read more
"...They are sturdy with good sound and volume control. Good purchase. I recommend." Read more
"These speakers are fine for the price they are. But the power light is unhinged...." Read more
"Inexpensive and serves its purpose at our house" Read more
Customers like the performance of the speakers. They mention that it serves its purpose, works and sounds great, and that it works well to use HDMI output audio from a TV Stick and another HDMI to get from a computer. They also say that the speakers are small and work great either vertically or set on their size. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...The bass is mediocre, but that is to be expected. They work fine for my uses which is primary computer audio, voice and background music...." Read more
"...These work great for my needs, an occasional speaking video and a game or two that it’s helpful if you can hear a ding, ring, or click...." Read more
"...It works great turned all the way up, no buzzing. Good tone...." Read more
"...(a few shakes and they won’t work) and there’s gobs of glue holding everything together...." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to install. They say they are simple to use, and can be easily hooked up to a computer. Customers also mention that the speakers are small and easy to handle.
"...I never have issues having a volume I want. It was easy to install, as well...." Read more
"...I recommend them for ease of installation and size." Read more
"Easy to plug and play. great sound and goes loud if you want. Great Product, comes with everything." Read more
"I purchased these speakers for my desktop computer. Easy to install...." Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. They say that it is compact, fits easily on their desktop, and under their monitor. Some mention that the speakers are perfect portable speakers and sound good.
"...They are solidly made, fairly compact, look nice, the controls feel of decent quality, and the sound is decent...." Read more
"...They’re small and take up less space on my desk top. I recommend them for ease of installation and size." Read more
"Fit my needs perfectly. No USB power available, has headphone jack, 3.5mm jack.Good, basic sound quality." Read more
"...The power cord is quite long, but no problem. I just like the entire concept with these speakers...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is decent, and they could clearly hear the symphony orchestra in the background accompanying Maria Callas. However, others say that the speakers are tinny and make a weird high pitched noise.
"...I could also clearly hear the symphony orchestra in the background accompanying Maria Callas in her world class tour de force performance at La..." Read more
"...They aren't loud but I don't need them to be since I'm like 3 to 4 feet away...." Read more
"...compact, look nice, the controls feel of decent quality, and the sound is decent. The bass is mediocre, but that is to be expected...." Read more
"speaker has a low, squeal sound when sound is not applied. Lowering the volume helps, but then you have to increase the volume when you want sound" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that they are good affordable speakers that are solidly made, and produce good, clean sound with no hiss or distortion. However, others say that it's not the best in the world, and disappointing. They also mention that the speakers make buzz noises that make them unusable.
"...Very strange." Read more
"...IT was quite well packaged with a LOT of durable protective cardboard packaging inside specifically designed to cushion both speakers...." Read more
"Missing one pad underneath a speaker that it sits on so it is unbalanced" Read more
"...They are solidly made, fairly compact, look nice, the controls feel of decent quality, and the sound is decent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the volume control of the speakers. Some mention that it has adequate volume adjustment, and the knob control when turning up or down has the smooth. They also say that the volume knob in particular is superior to any other cheap desktop. However, others say that it's poor, sensitive, and hard to adjust. The maximum setting of volume on laptop is not sufficient, and it'll be a pain to adjust when listening to multiple songs.
"...There is a basic, simple audio volume control knob on one of the speakers - but it does the job!I highly recommend it!..." Read more
"...They are sturdy with good sound and volume control. Good purchase. I recommend." Read more
"The speakers on my t.v. barely worked, and there was no volume control...." Read more
"...Volume control has adequate volume adjustment and knob control when turning up or down has the smooth feel of top quality...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the speakers. They mention that the blue light is super bright, the LED light is much brighter than it needs to be, and it can be blinding or annoying. Some customers also say that the light on the front of the control speaker is way too bright.
"...Yess the blue light can be blinding/annoying but my monitor hide it since it's behind it...." Read more
"...The LED light is much brighter than it needs to be...." Read more
"...Now for the bad.Blue light is suuuuuuper bright...." Read more
"...There is an extremely bright LED blue light on the front that is extremely blinding even during the day no matter where you point it...." Read more
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It has a very simple volume control knob. A 3rd grade kid could figure out how to install these speakers. I didn't even need to read the instruction book! I just opened the box, pulled out the packaging and popped in the USB plug, the round, long prong and put it into the internal socket on my Chromebook. Then I quickly inserted the 3rd peripheral into my Chromebook plug, turned on the volume to full blast and BINGO! I had really clear volume instantly.
Later on I read the warranty info and owners manual. Not much really to study since this is definitely "Bare Bones" "strippe down" very basic PC, laptop, Chromebook speakers. This is a sold, very low priced pair of speakers good for increasing the volume on your computer to listen to You Tube videos, streaming video. Let's face it - the speakers that come pre-installed on most Chromebooks, PC's and laptops are pretty weak. If you want louder quality audio - this is a pretty nifty "stripped down basic" pair of speakers for a rock bottom price.
I was listening to a PBS streaming video documentary on Maria Callas - the late, great, brilliant opera diva from the 1950's - 1960's and the sound quality of Maria Callas operatic solos was crystal clear. I could also clearly hear the symphony orchestra in the background accompanying Maria Callas in her world class tour de force performance at La Scala in Italy and the Met Opera way back in the late 1950's - early 1960's.
If you are on a really tight budget and want to oomph up the audio volume on your laptop, PC or Chromebook you get a LOT of "bang for your buck". Don't expect any fancy "Bells and Whistles". There is a basic, simple audio volume control knob on one of the speakers - but it does the job!
I highly recommend it!
IT was quite well packaged with a LOT of durable protective cardboard packaging inside specifically designed to cushion both speakers. I just wish Amazon would GET THERE ACT TOGETHER AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE STOP INCLUDING THE TOTALLY UNECCESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled. Amazon brags TOO MUCH about being so-called "Green" and environmentally friendly but that is NOT TRUE! The box the speakers came in was MORE than sufficient for the packaging. Amazon shipped this direct from their warehouse and insisted on including a COMPLETELY UNCESSESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled and will wind up in the ocean's Plastic Gyre or toxic dump landfill.
AMAZON GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER and eliminate completely uncessary plastic bag packaging! Also for goodness sake ELIMINATE that darn bubble wrap plastic cushioning. These speakers came in a very sturdy box from the factory that already included a very durable specially molded cardboard cushioning object that was quite sturdy THE PLASTIC BAG THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED WAS 100% UNCESSESSARY.
I decided awhile ago to ORDER LESS FROM AMAZON because they allege they are "Green" but their packaging is excessive - too much plastic and bad for the environment!
I thought they just had a single USB connection that provided power and audio to the speakers. It actually a separate USB and audio jack combined into a single cable. I guess the audio jack gives flexibility with connecting to a source like a phone, but you would still need a power source for the USB plug. I pulled the two halves of the cable apart and and plugged the USB into an outlet using a USB power block.
The LED light is much brighter than it needs to be. I have the speakers in my home office and at night the light shines across the hall into my bedroom enough to be annoying. I often turn off the speakers to kill the light. If the USB is plugged into a computer, the light will go out if you power off the computer (but not if in sleep mode).
Now for the bad.
Blue light is suuuuuuper bright.
The absolute worst part about the speakers is they have a very low volume whine to them thats always present. When you are actively listening to media it isn't an issue but it you don't have anything playing it is just present enough to slowly drive you insane in a quiet room. I think they'll be a perfect fit for my uses but I wouldn't buy another for my personal setup useless I absolutely didn't have cash for anything name brand like klipsh Logitech or CA in that order
Volume control has adequate volume adjustment and knob control when turning up or down has the smooth feel of top quality. Remember, if you purchase the USB powered version speakers, and run them thru a laptop, you're going to put added stress on the laptop's batteries and probably will shorten laptop's battery life. Would purchase my AC / 110volt powered speakers again. Very satisfied!!!
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- They are small and light weight.
- They do what they're supposed
to do.
- Sound quality is acceptable.
The negatives:
- They feel a bit cheap.
- Sound is not amazingly loud.
If you're looking for simple sound without the bells and whistles, at an affordable price, then this set is for you.