iPod Question. i have been looking around for some speakers for my ipod and was wondering if these would work for the sole purpose of that. do these need to be plugged in to some sort of computer or other device to function?
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I have the same question. I used my old computer speakers as an iPod docking station. Can I do the same thing with these?
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@Gustavo: Yes. Any amplified speakers, such as these, are made specifically to be used with non-amplified sources (i.e., virtually non-amplified). That would include any personal computer, iPods and other MP3 players, and frankly, anything with a headphone jack. They are still called "headphone" jacks since that's what their original use was intended for, and then the speaker companies had an existing and standard sound-out jack to take advantage of. DAMAGE CONTROL: Always be safe the first time you use any new speakers by beginning with the volume controls (on both the source and the speakers) set to low, and gradually increase them.
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These speakers require a power source such as an amplifier. I ended up buying a 3 speaker set from Radio Shack that plugged into the head phone jack on sale for $20 bucks. Sounds and works great. I would suggest something like The bullet which I use for my laptop and phone when I use them for music.
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I can see how they would work with an iPod. They are infrared headphones. I'm pretty sure iPods don't even have infrared sensors.
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Fussy About Clock Radios, If you are looking for an iPod that does not need headphones then I suggest looking out for an iPod Touch. As far as I know they are the only type of iPod that headphones are not a needed item, but the sound quality drops to only okay. iPod docks do have speakers. They also charge your iPod (depending on what type of dock). Some docks can even function as an alarm clock. I hope this helped. Godspeed! ~SWWPD
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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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No, they are standard speakers and need a stereo or receiver to use the speakers, they are not a stand alone audio device.
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These are not computer speakers. That means that they need an amplifier (such as a receiver) to be used with the computer.
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These are not powered speakers. You need an amplifier. So these are definitely not meant to be hooked up to a computer.
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No. These are speakers that need an amplifier. You can get a Lepai LP-2020A+ and plug your ipod into that to power these speakers.
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No, and they arent powered so you'd need an amp/receiver to use with ipod etc, they've got the kind of jacks for using speaker wire
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No, the speakers are USB powered, so you just plug them into the USB port on your computer and you have power. They also plug into your headphone jack for the sound. So USB for power, headphone jack for sound. :-)
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These speakers aren't wireless. An iPod would connct to the receiver paired with these speakers. A receiver is a separate item and is required in order to use these speakers.
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Hi, I have these connected to my MacBook Pro laptop. But the think I really love is that I also discovered they could be connected to my iPod nano! So far I am really pleased with the sound and quality.
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These speaker use a normal connection like for your ipod, tablet or mp3 player, if you want to use these speakers for your desktop they will plug in the speaker jack in the back or the headphone jack in the front....they sound great by the way, go ahead and buy them!
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Any type of speakers with a normal audio jack. If you want to listen to music without wires you'll need speakers with Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth doesn't go through walls very well though, and it has a small range. Your iPod would have to be close by and in line of sight.
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I'm sure they would, but for how long is the question. The speakers blew after a short amount of time. I'd save your money. Either buy ear buds and use your ipod or whatever. I know you you will regret buying these- they are as the name States a Pyle of........