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    Usb Subwoofer? Yea... you heard me right!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by AdvidG, Jan 5, 2005.

  1. AdvidG

    AdvidG Notebook Consultant

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    Saitek PZ09A - Notebook Subwoofer


    "This unique subwoofer sound system offers Notebook users the chance to appreciate ‘full and rich’ sound effects from multimedia applications such as digital music files, home cinema, games and presentations"

    Specs:
    Built-in reinforced sub amplifier
    Subwoofer frequency range: 65 – 700Hz, full
    frequency range: 140 – 18000Hz
    2 Watt power output via USB

    Price: £21.98 inc VAT (£18.71 ex VAT) (What? the....UK only for now?)

    I would't run it on battery too long, and you won't be busting out the windows at your flat.... but you must admit....[8D]

    http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/woofer.htm

    And the Review:
    http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=810
     
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    Samwise592 Notebook Consultant

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    that looks pretty cool, portable too, do you know if it drains alot of power?

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    AdvidG Notebook Consultant

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    No I don't
    But my guess....YES!
    Plus you will need an external card and software to truly get REAL bass from it. The headphone jack will simple output everything into it. You just need the SUBWOOFER output signal only.
     
    AdvidG, Jan 29, 2005
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    Check this out then http://www.pdatoday.com/more/2673_0_1_0_M/ Partway down is a completely USB speaker system w/ sub-woofer!

    First PC = Vic-20, 8" 128KB Home-Brew Floppy Drive ... Current Rig = eMachines m6805 ... Quantum Leap?
     
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    ooo, i like. but the mobil part of me says to stick with my bass-adjusted headphones.

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    Samwise592, Jan 30, 2005
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    AdvidG Notebook Consultant

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    'Portable USB Speaker System with Integrated Subwoofer'
    Portable? I think NOT!
    Don't get me wrong, The IDEAL of it is cool...but...what happened?
    It's just TOO big.

    There are 'Vibration Bass' headphones. "Basically, this pair of headphones features a second 30mm "vibration" driver that is specially designed to translate low frequency sounds into vibrations. This is designed to add to the overall audio sensation by accenting bass with a tactile response." Someone needs to try these out.

    Link:
    http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/audio/aopen_hp-590/

    But, If you just want to go crazy?....

    Link:
    http://www.soundkase.com/products/backpack_sonicboom.asp

    Um...I guess It's still portable?!
     
    AdvidG, Feb 1, 2005
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