How do these speakers connect to a computer? Is there a USB cable? I don't see that in the specs.
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This is not USB. You need connections like shown here: http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/media-center-pc-7.jpg
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The speakers connect to your computer using several color coded speaker jacks one for sub woofer, and two others one for the front and back speakers, and one for the center speakers. Hope this helps.
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They use the standard 1/8th stereo plugs that most sound cards use. They are color coded for front l&r;, rear l&r;, center and sub. They also plug into the wall for power. No USB.
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You will need right and left RCA plugs into the speakers with a 1/8" connector into the computer. Same as most computer speakers. You can get the cord on Amazon, Radio Shack, Best Buy, etc.
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I dont think theres a way to plug them to a laptop because they need wire from both ends or banana plugs. Mine are hooked to my receiver and I use the mirror feature on my macbook pro and it works fine. I would recommend you get an amp. These speakers are amazing for the price!!!!
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No audio outlet because speakers are built in.USB connection that you much change your sound output destination each time you switch back to your laptop speakers.
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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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They do not plug directly into a computer. I have an audio interface (in my case, an Avid Rack 11), which interfaces with the monitors. I'm sure there are plenty of ways to accomplish an interface, but the monitors do not plug directly into a computer.
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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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These speakers require a stereo amplifier and cannot be connected directly to your computer. They are wonderful speakers. I understand that there is a newer model that is even better.
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They can be used as both computer and bookshelf speakers. I use them for my computer. Yes, they can be hooked up directly to a computer. The power source and audio cable are included. They can also be hooked up to a receiver too. In short, these are pretty awesome speakers. Extraordinary sound quality, especially for the price.
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The speakers get POWER from USB port, get SOUND from headphone jack separately. Ad misrepresented it, saying BOTH sound and power came from USB
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You need an audio interface. Usually plugs in via USB. The. The speakers can conect to that. They connect via 1/4 inch cables. An interface will run you about 200 for a cheap one that's good enough.
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They have a standard headphone jack for sound. The USB port is for power only. They will work on any device that has a headphone port and a free USB port. Even without a USB port you can use a power adapter. We have used these speakers on a variety of devices.
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They are wireless - you do not need a cable to connect them to a computer or your music-playing devices. However, they need a power cord and there is also a cable connecting the two speakers.
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My speakers came with a Dell desktop PC & require connection to an AC 120V electrical source to work. They connect to audio out on the PC via a miniature jack.
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They're just speakers, they need to be connected to an amp. You could connect a wireless receiver to that amp that could receive signals from the laptop. They can't do it on their own. They can't do anything on their own.
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the speakers are wired with USB connections. they are about four feet long. The wire is hardwiired into the speaker.
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These speakers are powered by an electrical plug and then there is an attachment/port which connects to you PC.