Will this work with other external speakers that are also plugged in via USB? Meaning will both speakers work when plugged in?
460635
The bass jump is a hunk of crap. Twelve south needs to stay out of the electronic business. The system fluctuates volume as the capacitors can't hold a charge long enough to maintain the low end. I've gone through two units, both with the same results tested on multiple hosts.I highly recommend NOT purchasing this item.
460636
the answer is no. it should be worked with Mac while playing music on itunes.
460637
No. That's because the speaker needs the app to run. So, you need an Apple laptop.
1951705
Mine only has a USB cable. It's a great speaker ... I just bought a spare in case something ever happens to the one I use.
167464
The speakers get POWER from USB port, get SOUND from headphone jack separately. Ad misrepresented it, saying BOTH sound and power came from USB
331587
just a USB ..might have to go into system preferences and them into the sound setting and select the Altec Lansing speaker....it should work then,
781916
YES. I specifically bought this so that I could charge while using line-output to speakers. So yes, it will charge and function simultaneously while connected to usb power.
1231583
Mine works that way, didn't see anything that said you couldn't. I would use the on and off switch on the side of the speaker when not in use. Mine stays plugged into the USB from the computer all the time.
183703
Yes it does! Just plug in your USB plug and you are good to go! This is a really good little speaker and so handy! I have 3 of them! I bought one for my husband and one for my daughter, along with my own. I would not hesitate to buy more!
337664
No, it should work. I bought one, and just plug the usb port in, and it works well, just adjust your sound because it is loud. If it is not working when you plug it in the usb, it might be a connecting issue with your usb port, or the speaker itself.
989605
Make sure you've plugged everything in correctly. Plug the first speaker into the second, and the second plugs into the computer. If it still doesn't work, you've gotten a defective speaker. Mine work great and in synch with each other.
2101260
Syncing is easy, simply tie your other speaker into this one. A double end cord from one to the other should work fine as long as both speakers are powered.
314582
You don't have to use the built-in speakers if you don't want to. The sound doesn't come through the HDMI cable, it comes from a second audio cable... just like you would use to any external speakers.
1991941
I think this port requires a powered/amplified source. Works fine with external speakers for me.
1074351
It will only work with the external source to the headphones. You can go USB/Computer to your stereo amp and/or headphones. But if you use the audio inputs (instead of the usb inputs) to connect any external source then you can only listen with headphones. I was slightly let down my this fact but it wasnt too big a deal for me as I had other options.
1465316
Yes you can plug in external speakers however the settings for external sound system was inadequate or I was. We are using the build in sound system and no external speakers
321562
Hello Bat, Could you please clarify what you mean by external sound? I would be glad to answer you question as soon as you do that favor.
1964970
Neither could I ! The USB port would not work with my laptop or MP3 player or other audio sources either. This unit has many other bugs as well. I returned mine after toying around with it for 30 days.. Sorry I couldn't really help with your problem, other than my strong recommendation to return it ASAP.....
311865
what? why would it not work? does it work when you plug other things to it? and how about this laptop of your can you hear sound from it? when you plug headphones to it? basic troubleshooting.