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These speakers are excellent for what they are. Most USB powered speakers require two cables, one for the USB power and one to plug into the sound input of the computer. This one sends the sound information over the USB cable; great for transportability. It is basically a midrange speakers, which is true for most computer speakers, and does not have a tweeter, which is true for all but the most expensive computer speakers (I consider most computer speakers horrible since they have not brightness, which is OK for games, but not for music). Most laptops have horrible speakers, which are small and do not provide much sound. This fixes the problem. I can now hear the sound from the computer even in noisier environments. This speaker also extends to give much better separation along with making it more compact.
There is essentially no sound amplification. The sound levels are barely different with the thing on as opposed to having it off. Sort of a "what were they thinking" product.
The builtin speakers in my laptop sounded better and louder than these speakers. The Sony's highs are muddy and the volume does not go very loud (yes my laptop volume was all the way up). If you want extra laptop speakers for your presentations with clients look elsewhere. All we wanted was a decent quality sound that was a little louder than our laptop speakers and these speakers definitely did not deliver and will be returned. If you need ultra portable sound and your laptop speakers are broken or sound much worse than average laptops (we have nothing special), then maybe this would work for you.
I am an instructor. I needed a speaker system with a very small profile for international air travel. A friend of mine, who works for a major computer company, recommended these due to their size (though he did warn me the sound quality is average).
The speakers are indeed small & light - and they conveniently fit into my computer bag.
The sound is average, as I was warned.
The UBS connection cable is too short - which is an inconvenience.
But most disturbingly, the third time I used these they stopped working properly. Unfortunately it was 2-weeks past my warranty period. Their malfunction may have been a coincidence, but under the circumstances I cannot recommend these. Even when they did work, the sound wasn't up-to-par.
Do yourself a favor: look for an alternate model (there are many choices out there, in prices that range from $30 - $80). Just remember to go with a USB-powered model (USB power is a MUST!).
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