Are these powered by usb or use usb in any fashion in order to function?
197159
on the new ones USB is mandatory. sound will not go through the jack only, it needs USB to light up those pretty green glows. this is not clearly indicated on the box, very dissapointing.
197160
No, and that's the most amazing thing about them. I said in my review that they have a 3.5mm connection, just your basic headphone jack.
197161
Yes the new ones can use usb or 3.5 Jack's. The usb can plug into most game systems also
197162
The other people are sorta right - the older version of these headphones are strictly 3.5mm jacks, but the new ones are USB powered for bass control.
2188774
In theory yes, since they can be charged from USB. Mine broke almost as soon as I got it, however, so I didn't have a chance to test it with many devices.
1265228
All u do is plug in the usb cord into a power plug!! And the light turns red , then they are charging. If that doesn't do it there is something wrong with them!
995001
Nop! you won't be able to charge them via USB, because the charger it self does not have USB port.
112144
Hi. I have not used them enough to tell. Also, I cannot tell even if they are working. I need info also or will return them sorry.Michael
2276818
Yes they are wired USB. Sound is amazing for virtual surround. I would highly recommend these or the Corsair Vengence 1500 that are also USB based virtual surround sound.
803012
Personally I think they are programmable but I'm not exactly sure because I haven't got the USB connector cable.
1586561
They are. It uses usb for power and aux (regular headphone jack) for the audio.
1590269
The only thing you need the USB plug for is to charge them, they work off the headphone jack.
1402946
No, these are traditional component speakers and are not self-powered. Hope this helps. Barry
329883
They are self-powered. As long as the device has a 3.5 mm jack, they will work with anything.
1100603
The only source of power is the micro usb cable (you can plug the usb adapter in to the wall and charge it, if that's what you mean). And they will not play while charging.
213680
The speakers are powered via the USB connector, you don´t need an extra power source.
1930222
I know they require a lot of power, I can't tell you the exact amount. I would definitely buy a powered USB hub.
231420
They do have a USB available adapter. I think they do. If it doesn't we will accept the return & provide you with a full refund.
873286
No reason why they shouldn't. They are just USB plug & play, no software downloads required.
1519289
The USB connector is only for controlling a PC via USB, not for powering. It's not very power-intensive and putting in a fresh set of batteries is easy.