Do the speakers plug into a power source that can recharge the speaker if using rechargeable batteries? Or do you have to solely rely on alkaline?
1047569
You either use the ac adapter OR batteries. The a/c adapter won't charge up rechargeable batteries. Would have to recharge batteries through a different device.
1047570
I have never tried the mobile speakers with rechargeable batteries. I wouldn't see why not. Sounds like a great idea.
104441
You can't use regular alkaline AAs but you can use regular AA rechargeable batteries that are Nickel Metal-Hydrate. Duracell and Energizer sell those.And the unit comes with a cord to charge the batteries from a USB. Can't charge them with a wall outlet unless a cell phone charger that has USB is used.
631409
Yes they need batteries. But the speakers blew within two songs. Its terrible.
2267289
It does not ship with a rechargeable power source. You can use rechargeable "AA" batteries in the radio and they will recharge if given an external charger (not provided) like a USB-based cell phone charger. You will need a standard mini-USB (not micro) cable.
1766500
The rechargeable batteries in mine last about 8 hours on a full charge with the radio playing. When I use alkaline batteries I get about 20 hours of play time.
280818
Yes. The radio will work great with regular alkaline AA batteries and has a much longer run time with the alkaline versus the rechargeable. Great radios!!!
1114897
Hello, Unfortunately this unit does not have rechargeable capabilities. You can use standard AA rechargeable batteries, available at most electronics stores, but you cannot recharge the batteries inside the unit. Thanks for choosing Discount Audio!
144273
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.
1168569
Each speaker takes a 5 Volt, power source for charging the battery, but they came with one power adapter. The one I have with them is an Omron Model: 60120HW5SW 6 Volt, 500 mA supply. The plug is around 4 millimeters in diameter. All that is really important is 5 Volts, 500 mA. I am using the 6V supply but at this time, I am not sure if it is what came with the unit. Better to buy a different speaker.
80676
They are powered solely by the USB port, no battery. They are GREAT speakers. I use them in seminars and, unless I need to reach the back of a large hotel ballroom, they do the job for most groups of 50-100 people. And they fit right in a pocket of my laptop case.
1639153
It has a menu switch for that. Alkaline is the default. I know, because I was trying to figure out why my rechargeable batteries were not charging in the radio, and learned that I had to go into the menu & make the switch. I haven't used it very much on battery, so I can't say much about how long they last, but if I remember correctly they lasted many hours when I used them before I got the A/C 5v USB power supply. More than a day.
340923
No rechargeable batteries, does come with factory batteries and uses alkaline
1980467
The speakers do need batteries (AA's), but the unit doesn't eat batteries if you remember to turn it off.
860173
No... Speakers must have a powersource. They are portable, if you have an AC power source. Great pair of speakers
39737
This speaker requires batteries if you want to have it portable, but if you have no batteries it can turn on and play just as well if you plug it into the wall. The batteries are just for it to be completely portable, but the plug is also portable so just bring that around and look for an outlet to plug your system and there will be no need for batteries.
653112
I would say that it depends on the device, but most probably not.A device that by definition uses alkaline batteries for example a portable stereo usually just cuts the batteries off from the circuit once an external power source is plugged in because otherwise there is to great a risk of batteries exploding and it's very expensive to build a necessary circuity to detect the exact kind of batteries being used.So it seems improbable that the batteries will be charged from an external power source.
324722
They don't use batteries which is why I like them but they do need an external source of power from the external jacks of radio or CD player they are plugged into.