Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Thanks Bob. I was eventually able to track down some Rock 302G speakers from Austin Computers in Perth, Western Australia, but I got the last ones they had. There are a number of sites which still have them listed, but none of the others I contacted had them in stock, and the manufacturer say they are discontinued, so I don't think they will ever be getting any in. Before I was able to get the Rock speakers, I bought the Logitech LS150 which don't sound too bad, but probably not quite as good as the Rock 302G. Still the Logitech ones are streets ahead of some others I have heard. I know some have suggested that ones connected to the mains have more output power and this is true, but I wanted something which I could use outside without having to worry about external power or speaker batteries. I tried the site you suggested, but couldn't get anything useful from it using JAWS. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Robert Logue" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 1:04 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Hi Barry. I just heard about a new totally digital streeming speaker that isusb powered. They claim they can get more volume without distortion by keeping the signal digital right to the amp. They are sold through Apple stores online so probably will be in stores to check out. I'm hoping our local dealer will have some so I can chec them out. Palo Alto Audio Design Musik Digital http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4752ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MjEzMDM4OTY Palo Alto Audio has 2 models; Musik M u s i k and Cubik C u b i k. The latter use external power and should be more powerful. There web page is hard to use but here it is: www.paloaltoaudio.com I started out looking for those Rock speakers. It appears only sites that have them are in Australia. Yamaha also used to make a usb power speaker that was claimed to have greater volume because it was an all digital design but I don't have info on them now. Bob - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:10 AM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers > Dane, > > The point you are missing here is that I have heard a pair of speakers > which meet my requirements in full. They have an adequate > amount of output volume and a sufficient amount of base. Unfortunately, > they don't appear to be available still. They are a little > more expensive than others I have seen (around $35) but that is not an > issue for me. I have heard 3 other sets of USB speakers and > the Rock 302g are streets ahead of the rest. If anyone can tell me where > I can still buy them, I would be most grateful. > > Unfortunately I can't demonstrate them so you can judge for yourself. > > Thanks, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Dane Trethowan" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM > Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers > > > Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any > good USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are > Bose - need that extra power from the wall. > > Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out > there use digital amps, that being the case then USB power > may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. > > > On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: > >> The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do >> meet >> 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are >> kind >> of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you >> do >> nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. >> They >> are a 3 peace surround sound system. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >> On Behalf Of Barry Chapman >> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers >> >> Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the >> following criteria. >> >> 1. Must be powered via USB. >> >> 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into >> the >> audio output jack of the computer. >> >> 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. >> >> I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy >> another >> set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, >> but they
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
The Qubik are ac powered but I believe the Musik are usb powered. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 8:33 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers If its the pair I'm thinking of then they are "Power Assisted" meaning that they plug into an AC outlet, as I recall Barry wanted something which was powered entirely from the USB port, the Logitech LS150 speakers are such a kind, not much amplification but then again! not much power can be had from a USB port. The speakers you refer to at the Apple store are very good and I'll be purchasing a pair myself shortly. On 21/03/2011, at 1:04 PM, Robert Logue wrote: Hi Barry. I just heard about a new totally digital streeming speaker that isusb powered. They claim they can get more volume without distortion by keeping the signal digital right to the amp. They are sold through Apple stores online so probably will be in stores to check out. I'm hoping our local dealer will have some so I can chec them out. Palo Alto Audio Design Musik Digital http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4752ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MjEzMDM4OTY Palo Alto Audio has 2 models; Musik M u s i k and Cubik C u b i k. The latter use external power and should be more powerful. There web page is hard to use but here it is: www.paloaltoaudio.com I started out looking for those Rock speakers. It appears only sites that have them are in Australia. Yamaha also used to make a usb power speaker that was claimed to have greater volume because it was an all digital design but I don't have info on them now. Bob - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:10 AM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Dane, The point you are missing here is that I have heard a pair of speakers which meet my requirements in full. They have an adequate amount of output volume and a sufficient amount of base. Unfortunately, they don't appear to be available still. They are a little more expensive than others I have seen (around $35) but that is not an issue for me. I have heard 3 other sets of USB speakers and the Rock 302g are streets ahead of the rest. If anyone can tell me where I can still buy them, I would be most grateful. Unfortunately I can't demonstrate them so you can judge for yourself. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any good USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are Bose - need that extra power from the wall. Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out there use digital amps, that being the case then USB power may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They are a 3 peace surround sound system. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry Chapman Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following criteria. 1. Must be powered via USB. 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the audio output jack of the computer. 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, but they apparently have been discontinued. I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Applica
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
If its the pair I'm thinking of then they are "Power Assisted" meaning that they plug into an AC outlet, as I recall Barry wanted something which was powered entirely from the USB port, the Logitech LS150 speakers are such a kind, not much amplification but then again! not much power can be had from a USB port. The speakers you refer to at the Apple store are very good and I'll be purchasing a pair myself shortly. On 21/03/2011, at 1:04 PM, Robert Logue wrote: > > Hi Barry. I just heard about a new totally digital streeming speaker that > isusb powered. They claim they can get more volume without distortion by > keeping the signal digital right to the amp. They are sold through Apple > stores online so probably will be in stores to check out. I'm hoping our > local dealer will have some so I can chec them out. > Palo Alto Audio Design Musik Digital > http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4752ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MjEzMDM4OTY > > Palo Alto Audio has 2 models; Musik M u s i k > and > Cubik C u b i k. The latter use external power and should be more powerful. > > There web page is hard to use but here it is: > www.paloaltoaudio.com > > I started out looking for those Rock speakers. It appears only sites that > have them are in Australia. > > Yamaha also used to make a usb power speaker that was claimed to have greater > volume because it was an all digital design but I don't have info on them now. > > > Bob > > - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:10 AM > Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers > > >> Dane, >> >> The point you are missing here is that I have heard a pair of speakers which >> meet my requirements in full. They have an adequate >> amount of output volume and a sufficient amount of base. Unfortunately, >> they don't appear to be available still. They are a little >> more expensive than others I have seen (around $35) but that is not an issue >> for me. I have heard 3 other sets of USB speakers and >> the Rock 302g are streets ahead of the rest. If anyone can tell me where I >> can still buy them, I would be most grateful. >> >> Unfortunately I can't demonstrate them so you can judge for yourself. >> >> Thanks, >> Barry Chapman >> >> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" >> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM >> Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers >> >> >> Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any good >> USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are >> Bose - need that extra power from the wall. >> >> Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out there >> use digital amps, that being the case then USB power >> may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. >> >> >> On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: >> >>> The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet >>> 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind >>> of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do >>> nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They >>> are a 3 peace surround sound system. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>> On Behalf Of Barry Chapman >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>> Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers >>> >>> Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the >>> following criteria. >>> >>> 1. Must be powered via USB. >>> >>> 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the >>> audio output jack of the computer. >>> >>> 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. >>> >>> I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another >>> set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, >>> but they apparently have been discontinued. >>> >>> I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 >>> 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't >>> discover until I received them that only the power is
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Hi Barry. I just heard about a new totally digital streeming speaker that isusb powered. They claim they can get more volume without distortion by keeping the signal digital right to the amp. They are sold through Apple stores online so probably will be in stores to check out. I'm hoping our local dealer will have some so I can chec them out. Palo Alto Audio Design Musik Digital http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4752ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MA&mco=MjEzMDM4OTY Palo Alto Audio has 2 models; Musik M u s i k and Cubik C u b i k. The latter use external power and should be more powerful. There web page is hard to use but here it is: www.paloaltoaudio.com I started out looking for those Rock speakers. It appears only sites that have them are in Australia. Yamaha also used to make a usb power speaker that was claimed to have greater volume because it was an all digital design but I don't have info on them now. Bob - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:10 AM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Dane, The point you are missing here is that I have heard a pair of speakers which meet my requirements in full. They have an adequate amount of output volume and a sufficient amount of base. Unfortunately, they don't appear to be available still. They are a little more expensive than others I have seen (around $35) but that is not an issue for me. I have heard 3 other sets of USB speakers and the Rock 302g are streets ahead of the rest. If anyone can tell me where I can still buy them, I would be most grateful. Unfortunately I can't demonstrate them so you can judge for yourself. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any good USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are Bose - need that extra power from the wall. Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out there use digital amps, that being the case then USB power may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They are a 3 peace surround sound system. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry Chapman Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following criteria. 1. Must be powered via USB. 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the audio output jack of the computer. 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, but they apparently have been discontinued. I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Application Data\Winamp The path is a little different for Windows 7. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "KEN REED" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM Subject: winamp bookmarks file Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later versions of winamp. There must be some way around this?. Thanks for your help. phone:860- 874-5495 skype: kvreed5021 have a swinging day To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe fro
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
did you look for them on ebay? --- here's your chance to help me go to the American blind bowlers Association's National bowling tournament this may. click the link below for more information. http://www.wrighthere.net/donations.html - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 5:00 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Well despite what you say, as mentioned in my message, the Rock 302G speakers sound remarkably good for their size and I would be happy if I could get something else that sounded as good. Most of the USB speakers are aimed at the cheap end of the market (around $20 or so) and all that I have heard so far other than the Rock 302G are a heap of junk. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:25 AM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Well in my experience with USB speakers you're not going to have all your criteria met particularly when it comes to your third point. USB ports from a computer only give a very small amount of power and in some cases hardly any at all, that's why USB hubs come with power supplies to make more power available. Hard drives for example only take a fraction of power that USB speakers may require and even then! USB ports may not have enough power to run them properly. On 24/02/2011, at 10:13 AM, Barry Chapman wrote: Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following criteria. 1. Must be powered via USB. 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the audio output jack of the computer. 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, but they apparently have been discontinued. I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barry Chapman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Dane, The point you are missing here is that I have heard a pair of speakers which meet my requirements in full. They have an adequate amount of output volume and a sufficient amount of base. Unfortunately, they don't appear to be available still. They are a little more expensive than others I have seen (around $35) but that is not an issue for me. I have heard 3 other sets of USB speakers and the Rock 302g are streets ahead of the rest. If anyone can tell me where I can still buy them, I would be most grateful. Unfortunately I can't demonstrate them so you can judge for yourself. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any good USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are Bose - need that extra power from the wall. Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out there use digital amps, that being the case then USB power may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: > The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet > 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind > of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do > nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They > are a 3 peace surround sound system. > > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of Barry Chapman > Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers > > Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the > following criteria. > > 1. Must be powered via USB. > > 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the > audio output jack of the computer. > > 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. > > I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another > set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, > but they apparently have been discontinued. > > I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 > 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't > discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. > Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the > sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the > list. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "Barry Chapman" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file > > > There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. > > If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your > name\Application Data\Winamp > > The path is a little different for Windows 7. > > Regards, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "KEN REED" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM > Subject: winamp bookmarks file > > > Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later > versions of winamp. > There must be some way around this?. > Thanks for your help. > phone:860- 874-5495 > skype: kvreed5021 > have a swinging day > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Yep, thank you for underscoring the point I've been trying to make, any good USB speakers - I think the one's I spoke of earlier are Bose - need that extra power from the wall. Having said all that though it may be that some new speaker models out there use digital amps, that being the case then USB power may suffice but I'd imagine they'd be quite expensive. On 24/02/2011, at 1:43 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: > The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet > 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind > of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do > nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They > are a 3 peace surround sound system. > > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of Barry Chapman > Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers > > Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the > following criteria. > > 1. Must be powered via USB. > > 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the > audio output jack of the computer. > > 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. > > I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another > set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, > but they apparently have been discontinued. > > I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 > 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't > discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. > Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the > sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the > list. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "Barry Chapman" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file > > > There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. > > If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your > name\Application Data\Winamp > > The path is a little different for Windows 7. > > Regards, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "KEN REED" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM > Subject: winamp bookmarks file > > > Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later > versions of winamp. > There must be some way around this?. > Thanks for your help. > phone:860- 874-5495 > skype: kvreed5021 > have a swinging day > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Advice wanted on USB speakers
The ones I have which are the Bose Companion 5 multi media speakers do meet 2 of the things you need. They sound really good for speakers that are kind of small, and you only use the USB for the audio output. Sadly though you do nead to plug them into the wall. Other then that they are pretty good. They are a 3 peace surround sound system. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry Chapman Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:14 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Advice wanted on USB speakers Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following criteria. 1. Must be powered via USB. 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the audio output jack of the computer. 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, but they apparently have been discontinued. I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Application Data\Winamp The path is a little different for Windows 7. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "KEN REED" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM Subject: winamp bookmarks file Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later versions of winamp. There must be some way around this?. Thanks for your help. phone:860- 874-5495 skype: kvreed5021 have a swinging day To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
I disagree as you've just proved my points in my opinion. You talk of the cheap USB speakers at $20.00 being a load of junk? Well their's no disputing that but have you heard a cheap $20.00 pair of speakers these days that connect to a sound card or Ipod and which are powered by mains power? I think you'll be quite impressed, no doubt about it we own the computer industry a lot when it comes to the way speakers have progressed in the last 10 or so years. I bought a $20.00 pair of Logitech 2.1 speakers not long ago, the sound out of those is just fantastic. Now getting back to the topic of USB speakers? I have a set of USB speakers here which I use for my Mac, wonderful things but they are powered by mains power though the computer recognises them as a sound card or device, 100 watts per channel and you certainly won't! get that amount of power through a USB port alone if its going to provide power to your speakers. On 24/02/2011, at 11:00 AM, Barry Chapman wrote: > Well despite what you say, as mentioned in my message, the Rock 302G speakers > sound remarkably good for their size and I would be > happy if I could get something else that sounded as good. Most of the USB > speakers are aimed at the cheap end of the market (around > $20 or so) and all that I have heard so far other than the Rock 302G are a > heap of junk. > > Regards, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "Dane Trethowan" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:25 AM > Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers > > > Well in my experience with USB speakers you're not going to have all your > criteria met particularly when it comes to your third > point. > > USB ports from a computer only give a very small amount of power and in some > cases hardly any at all, that's why USB hubs come with > power supplies to make more power available. > > Hard drives for example only take a fraction of power that USB speakers may > require and even then! USB ports may not have enough > power to run them properly. > > > On 24/02/2011, at 10:13 AM, Barry Chapman wrote: > >> Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the >> following criteria. >> >> 1. Must be powered via USB. >> >> 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the >> audio output jack of the computer. >> >> 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. >> >> I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another >> set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, >> but they apparently have been discontinued. >> >> I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 >> 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but >> didn't >> discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. >> Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of >> the >> sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the >> list. >> >> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Barry Chapman > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Well despite what you say, as mentioned in my message, the Rock 302G speakers sound remarkably good for their size and I would be happy if I could get something else that sounded as good. Most of the USB speakers are aimed at the cheap end of the market (around $20 or so) and all that I have heard so far other than the Rock 302G are a heap of junk. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:25 AM Subject: Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers Well in my experience with USB speakers you're not going to have all your criteria met particularly when it comes to your third point. USB ports from a computer only give a very small amount of power and in some cases hardly any at all, that's why USB hubs come with power supplies to make more power available. Hard drives for example only take a fraction of power that USB speakers may require and even then! USB ports may not have enough power to run them properly. On 24/02/2011, at 10:13 AM, Barry Chapman wrote: > Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following > criteria. > > 1. Must be powered via USB. > > 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the > audio output jack of the computer. > > 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. > > I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another > set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, > but they apparently have been discontinued. > > I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 > 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but > didn't > discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. > Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of > the > sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the > list. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Barry Chapman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Advice wanted on USB speakers
Well in my experience with USB speakers you're not going to have all your criteria met particularly when it comes to your third point. USB ports from a computer only give a very small amount of power and in some cases hardly any at all, that's why USB hubs come with power supplies to make more power available. Hard drives for example only take a fraction of power that USB speakers may require and even then! USB ports may not have enough power to run them properly. On 24/02/2011, at 10:13 AM, Barry Chapman wrote: > Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following > criteria. > > 1. Must be powered via USB. > > 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the > audio output jack of the computer. > > 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. > > I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another > set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, > but they apparently have been discontinued. > > I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 > 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't > discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. > Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the > sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the > list. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "Barry Chapman" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file > > > There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. > > If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your > name\Application Data\Winamp > > The path is a little different for Windows 7. > > Regards, > Barry Chapman > > - Original Message - > From: "KEN REED" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM > Subject: winamp bookmarks file > > > Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later versions > of winamp. > There must be some way around this?. > Thanks for your help. > phone:860- 874-5495 > skype: kvreed5021 > have a swinging day > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Advice wanted on USB speakers
Please can anyone advice me of USB computer speakers which meet the following criteria. 1. Must be powered via USB. 2. The sound source must be via USB, that is, not a separate lead into the audio output jack of the computer. 3. The sound quality must be good with a reasonable amount of base. I have one set which satisfy my requirements, but am wanting to buy another set. The ones I have are the Rock USB speakers 302G, but they apparently have been discontinued. I purchased a different set on spec over the Internet, the Gigabyte GP-S4600 2.0 Speaker - USB Bus-Powered Audio System, but didn't discover until I received them that only the power is via the USB port. Apart from this, to adequately describe what I think of the sound quality, I would need to use language which is not suitable for the list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "Barry Chapman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: Re: winamp bookmarks file There are two bookmark files. They are winamp.bm and Winamp.bm8. If using Windows XP, you will find them in C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Application Data\Winamp The path is a little different for Windows 7. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: "KEN REED" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 AM Subject: winamp bookmarks file Hi, does any one know where they hid the bookmark file in the later versions of winamp. There must be some way around this?. Thanks for your help. phone:860- 874-5495 skype: kvreed5021 have a swinging day To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
