Can these speakers be used without a computer? Like having the usb socket connected to a usb charger and my ipod classic hooked up via 3.5mm cable?
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The quick start Guide only shows the speakers hooked up to a USB port on a computer. One diagram shows this setup plus another cable hooked up from one of the speakers to what looks like an iPhone. Not quite the answer you wanted.
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Thanks for your question. These can be connected by either USB or 1/8" stereo connection such as to a headphone output on an Apple device. Thanks again.
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I'm fairly certain that you can achieve this. I have Logitech Z5 speakers which are also USB powered, and I have used a USB charger to power them while the device (like an ipod) plays thru the audio cable.
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I can answer this! I actually bought mine for my TV because my tv speakers weren't cutting it and I didn't want a clunky soundbar. Quick and dirty: Yes! I successfully plugged the usb cable into my tv and powered it through that (Samsung) and attached the aux cable to the aux port and achieved very good sound. Because I was curious, I also plugged the aux into my cell phone (with power from the pc... tv didn't work, which is weird, but whatevs), which also gave me sound.
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You cannot plug these directly to your computer. You can hook these up to a receiver/amplifier and use one of the inputs on the receiver/amplifier to connect the line-out from your computer sound card.
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They have a standard headphone jack for sound. The USB port is for power only. They will work on any device that has a headphone port and a free USB port. Even without a USB port you can use a power adapter. We have used these speakers on a variety of devices.
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I don't think these speakers would be a good choice as a PC speaker. They are quite large and have the standard red and black post connectors on the back of the speaker for connecting to an audio amplifier or receiver. You might be able to connect wires to a small jack that would plug into the PC and then connect to the speaker but I'm not sure the output of the PC would be sufficient to drive these speakers. I think there are much better choices for computer speakers including speakers with built in amps to supplement the output of the PC
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Not for computer.. They don't have a built I. Amplifier. For home stereo hook up
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No. These are not Bluetooth speakers nor are they wireless. They are standard stereo speakers that connect to a standard stereo system amplifier via cables. You will need either Bluetooth speakers or Apple AirPlay compatible speakers for direct connection from ipod/iphone/ipad. Or, if you have a standard stereo system amplifier and these speakers, you can get a bluetooth device on Amazon or at Brookstone that you plug into the stereo amplifier. It can then receive the music/sound from your iphone, etc. via Bluetooth, and play it through your stereo system.
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These speakers just have connectors to hook up stereo wire from an amplifier to the speakers. They are not designed for use with a computer - It may be possible to do so, however, but you would probably need to have an amplifier between the speakers and the computer.
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I suppose you could in theory, but since these speakers have no internal power supply you'd need some form of amplification between the speakers and the pc. Not really the use they're intended for.
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The speaker only has a USB power connector so it will need a computer. However, I am using a USB wall charger for a different device to charge it. USB power output is fairly standard.
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You have the option to, however there are no onboard speakers. Your options are either a headphone jack (for standard ipod headphones etc) or an output for an amp where you would use a standard instrument cable.
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YES...These outdoor speakers are powered (outside) using the supplied AC/DC power adaptors.. OR "AA" batteries(if no AC outlets are available). Your iPod's 3.5mm audio output port would connect to the supplied Transmitter with the supplied cable. You power the Transmitter with the supplied AC/DC power adaptor indoors. You can actually charge your iPod using the USB port in the Transmitter with your Apple USB cable. A remote is furnished so you can operate all the speakers functions outdoors.
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It's usb "powered" so no brick power supply. Yes, you would plug it into your line out or headphone jack if you don't have a line out. These are meant for a desktop not a laptop. They also sound cheap...you can get a gear head set for 5 bucks and get the same cheap sound. Can't expect much for speakers being powerd by 3mA.
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Unfortunately these are powered VIA USB so you would need a USB to connect to so that they are powered, then you can use a phone or any music player to hear it through the speakers.
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These speakers should be connected to an amplifier. You can use an iPad as your audio source if the iPad is connected to an amplifier that is then connected to the speakers.
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Can I hook this up directly to computer speakers (e.g. the kind that have a 3.5mm plug and a built-in amplifier)?
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These are not a sound system. These are two individual wireless speakers with a wireless unit that accommodates an iPod. There is no way to plug them into anything other than what comes with them. They sound great though.... hope this helps.
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Hi! The speakers just connect with a USB cable so if you have a laptop or a newer version ofa Samsung charger you can just connect it to that. Computer stores will probably sell a plug with a USB connection in it. Hope this helps! ☆