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    Good usb powered speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by KSD, Feb 8, 2011.

  1. KSD

    KSD Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking for usb powered speakers because my g51j has horrible speakers and its hard to even hear speech in movies. I am also looking for inexpensive ones because i am on a budget.
     
    KSD, Feb 8, 2011
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    easy logitech z305

    better than most default laptop speakers. ok loud. gets the job done. purely powered via usb - 1 wire
     
    noobpad, Feb 8, 2011
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  3. KSD

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    is there a 2 speaker one?

    EDIT:i remember my dad had one that was 2 speakers and was usb powered.
     
    KSD, Feb 8, 2011
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  4. noobpad

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    the z305 is a 2 speaker one, there is one on each end of the rod
     
    noobpad, Feb 8, 2011
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  5. Hedonist

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    altec lansing. cheap but good.
    logitech pricier than altec lansing is also good.
     
    Hedonist, Feb 10, 2011
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    There is a good one from phillips dont know how its called though
     
    iammobile, Feb 10, 2011
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  7. KSD

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    do you have link?
     
    KSD, Feb 11, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why don't you use headphones? Even some pretty cheap headphones can deliver awesome sound (much better than any USB speaker of any price range).
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 11, 2011
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  9. KSD

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    cords annoy me especially while i bring my laptop to work and i am rummingging(no clue how to spell that ^^) through paper work and other stuff
     
    KSD, Feb 11, 2011
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  11. KSD

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    KSD, Feb 12, 2011
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    How are peoples experiences with the X-Mini Max II Capsules???? I'm looking also :)
     
    turqoisegirl08, Feb 12, 2011
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    When I want better than average sound and don't want to fuss with cords I use my Sennheiser MM450 bluetooth headphones. They sound awesome, are a comfortable on ear design, have noise cancellation, good battery life and have an optional wired mode if you need it. You can upgrade to the MM550 if you prefer over ear headphones instead. Great sound, great bass, etc. You'll be happy with them. I sync mine to my iphone (can answer calls), my PSP Go and my M11x and they work awesome with all those devices. Plus the fold up and take up very little space in my bag. Better than any portable USB speaker you'll get.
     
    N1GHTRA1N, Feb 12, 2011
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  14. KSD

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    i always wanted one of those but i am looking for just some simple speaks for now. In a year or so i'll be posting about wireless headsets i bet ^^

    EDIT here is the cnet review of it http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-player-...-33888611.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r

    kinda busy right now but i will go over these in the next week or two and see what seems best. and than i'll updated my top post with my final choice
     
    KSD, Feb 12, 2011
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