So, can I use these by just plugging a USB into my computer (battery powered?), or does it need to be plugged into a socket too?
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Hello,I see you had a question, to answer your concern: these speakers donot require batteries, nor do you have to plug into a electrical outlet. A USB plugin and sound input is all that's required.
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Yes, just plug them into your USB (that's the only way you can). I've bought other brands that required plugging them into the USB, but this was the only brand I've purchased that worked as advertised.
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The speakers have two cords that will need to be plugged-in to function: 1) the USB cable which will power the device, and 2) the 3.5 mm audio cable, which needs to be plugged-in to your computer or other audio devices' audio-out or headphone jack (to get the audio data to stream out the speakers). Hope that helps!
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Hello Julia,U can play it just by plugging it into USB and 3.5 mm jack.U can use any charger which have USB output and a 3.5 mm jack like your mobile phones output and its USB charger...
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Comes w/a split cable -- 1 end goes into a USB port, the other end has a plug w/a green end which goes into a green hole in the back of your computer. I think it gets the power from the USB port, but I'm not sure. It's not battery-operated.
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These are powered by the computer, so there is no separate plug to the wall. They are plugged into the USB, and also have to be plugged into the speaker jack.
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Just one USB connection. All USB-powered speakers I've seen work the same way: the two speakers are connected by one wire, and one speaker has a USB cable and a stereo miniplug cable to connect to a computer. Interestingly, the first time I used them, I didn't have to connect to any audio source. As soon as I plugged into power, I picked up a local radio station. No thanks. I'd rather spend twice the money for ten times the quality. Walk away from these. Any Logitech set will make you happier.
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no you have to plug it into a power source. that's the only way it will work.
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Normally yes, but you can use a battery as a power source if your power socket is to far from your computer
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I know they require a lot of power, I can't tell you the exact amount. I would definitely buy a powered USB hub.
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You just use a standard USB connection. I honestly don't know the specifics, but I'm going to put these in my hallways and I'm putting an outlet with hi power usb outlets on it
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No, you need the USB. But if you have something that could connect the USB to a outlet you can go that.
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I like them. They are plugged into my Laptop (Not an Imac), which has a USB next to the speaker jack. They get me rock when it's cranked...
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I use these along with a power adapter, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HV3AUEK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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You mean without the external cord, that plugs it into wall outlet? Well, new ones are sold with that cable. So try searching used ones, if you absolutely don't want to have that cable included. But may I ask why? what the harm in having it? Do you mean that you later want to have it plugged into a different type outlet, like European? If so - then just buy a European type socket cord and have two of them. If you mean the cables that you use to connect your motherboard to this power unit - pretty much the same applies as with the above cable. Try looking for used ones. But again why? Do you already have your own cables and don't want to pay extra? Or you have the ones that you like and don't want to have extra ones that you don't need? Anyways, the point is that usually these are sold with all the cables necessary to use it out of the box. Meaning that you don't need to buy anything extra to make it work. I didn't seem see an option to not include these cables in the package. Thanks. Alex.
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Plug them directly into your laptop or phone. If you want them to go into a stero, you may need an adapter (from say Radio Shack) if it does not have an input for it.
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These are not wireless. You need to have these wired directly to the source.
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They are not battery operated, you will need a power source. They come with around 20 feet of power cord, and from that you can add extension cord to a power outlet.
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No your computer can be on and they can be plugged in to the computer for power but plug them into your phone or MP3 player for music. You can also plug them Into the wall if you have a certain wall charger for an iphone or iPod
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I suspect that you could plug one of the USB cable into an external power source. The question is, "which one"! I would suggest trying the plug on the end to your computer first, then the 2nd plug, (the one with the short lead), to the power source. However, if this does not work, then swap the 2..... One of the plugs is for power only, (no data line in that one)..... However, when all else fails, add a cheap, 2 or 4 port "active" hub to your computer, then plug a couple of your other USB devices to the HUB.... This can cost less than $20.00 This wireless adapter works so well, adding a small hub still makes this adapter the ONLY way to go wireless! I suspect that you could plug one of the USB cable into an external power source. The question is, "which one"! I would suggest trying the plug on the end to your computer first, then the 2nd plug, (the one with the short lead), to the power source. However, if this does not work, then swap the 2..... One of the plugs is for power only, (no data line in that one)..... However, when all else fails, add a cheap, 2 or 4 port "active" hub to your computer, then plug a couple of your other USB devices to the HUB.... This can cost less than $20.00 This wireless adapter works... » Read More I suspect that you could plug one of the USB cable into an external power source. The question is, "which one"! I would suggest trying the plug on the end to your computer first, then the 2nd plug, (the one with the short lead), to the power source. However, if this does not work, then swap the 2..... One of the plugs is for power only, (no data line in that one)..... However, when all else fails, add a cheap, 2 or 4 port "active" hub to your computer, then plug a couple of your other USB devices to the HUB.... This can cost less than $20.00 This wireless adapter works so well, adding a small hub still makes this adapter the ONLY way to go wireless! « Show Less
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These are not battery operated. They plug into standard household 110volt AC outlet.
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these work on the usb. so it's a different outlet than the jack. if the usb on your pc works, these should too (just my opinion. I'm not a pro)