Is the sound from this driven through the USB cable or does it need to have a speaker jack connection also?
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I just plugged it into the USB port and it works great. Great sound. I control the volume on my computer as it does not have a volume button on the speaker.
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Hi Robert, the sound is solely driven through the USB cable. It can get pretty loud but don't expect much on the bass end. I purchased it because the replacement monitor I bought did not have speakers. Overall this was a good deal.
934002
Driver is so you can edit sound from your pc. You dont need it to use them, but you can tweak the sound.I have had mine for a couple months, and they are in perfect condition with daily use. (4-5h per day)They do plug in using USB, so no need for audio jacks.
1829738
It's regular audio jack like the one on the iPhone or computer. Then it also connects via Bluetooth
1137075
There are two connections USB and headphone jack, the more power your device has the louder these speakers sound.
1358628
Aka, If you are connecting to a computer via USB, you may need to "install" the JBL speakers on the PC so that you will hear sound.
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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.
1137074
The speakers are powered via USB and the sound is transmitted from the headphone jack.
315846
The sound quality is better than a TV. I plugged it into my LCD TV and the only problem I had was that there was no volume control. Any standard USB port can be used to charge the device. I have it plugged into my TV with a 25 foot extension cord.
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The speaker connections are on the back. They are wire post/banana plugs. I don't know what generation of USB it uses, but there is a manual floating around the web. CR-N755
1734005
Unit includes an amplifier and the amplifier draws its power from the USB, so it does require a USB connection. (Headphone jack does not provide power, only the sound.)
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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. It has audio output jack designed to provide a source for driving an external audio amplifier (or sound bar) which is self powered. There is insufficient audio output power to drive external unamplified speakers.
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The A/D cable does not work in both directions - the signal flow must be *from* the audio end *to* the USB end. That means you can not play out through your USB jack using this cable.You will need a D/A box to play out from your USB port to your speakers, and probably an amp as well (unless your speakers are powered). You can find these little guys branded as external USB sound cards, typically for under $50. Some of the nicer ones have gain and processing controls, but most will have an 1/8" TRS jack rather than RCA or full size phono jacks. When you go looking for a solution, remember to consider all the connections you'll have to make as well as power considerations. The A/D cable does not work in both directions - the signal flow must be *from* the audio end *to* the USB end. That means you can not play out through your USB jack using this cable.You will need a D/A box to play out from your USB port to your speakers, and probably an amp as well (unless your speakers are powered). You can find these little guys branded as external USB sound cards, typically for under $50. Some of the nicer ones have gain and processing controls, but most will have an 1/8" TRS jack rather than RCA or full size phono jacks. When you go looking for a... » Read More The A/D cable does not work in both directions - the signal flow must be *from* the audio end *to* the USB end. That means you can not play out through your USB jack using this cable.You will need a D/A box to play out from your USB port to your speakers, and probably an amp as well (unless your speakers are powered). You can find these little guys branded as external USB sound cards, typically for under $50. Some of the nicer ones have gain and processing controls, but most will have an 1/8" TRS jack rather than RCA or full size phono jacks. When you go looking for a solution, remember to consider all the connections you'll have to make as well as power considerations. « Show Less
1337698
Your question is confusing. This speaker has a USB cord on it, and that will require a USB port on the device you will attach it to to hear sound.
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There is no jack for an external speaker. I have a windshield on my bike, so can usually hear the GPS. At high speeds I may not understand what it says, but, will know to look at the screen for direction.
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It has a little auxiliary jack in back, so just an audio cable with normal headphone-type jack is fine. I have a small bose speaker that I plug into the turntable and the sound quality is much better.
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yes, I haven't had any trouble with the sound. You need a USB slot and the plug for the jack to plug into the computer.