Amazon Basics USB-Powered Computer Speakers for Desktop or Laptop PC with Volume Control Plug-N-Play Black

This is a "stripped down" very basic pair of speakers for your laptop, Chromebook or PC. For only $10.97 I did not expect much, but this is actually pretty good quality considering it cost a mere $10.97. These are ONLY for listening when you are sitting within 5-6 feet of your laptop, Chromebook or PC and NOT for listening on the opposite side of the room 20-30 feet away. No biggie - cos what do you expect for merely $10.97? It has a very simple volume control knob. A 3rd grade kid could figure out how to install these speakers. I didn't even need to read the instruction book! I just opened the box, pulled out the packaging and popped in the USB plug, the round, long prong and put it into the internal socket on my Chromebook. Then I quickly inserted the 3rd peripheral into my Chromebook plug, turned on the volume to full blast and BINGO! I had really clear volume instantly. Later on I read the warranty info and owners manual. Not much really to study since this is definitely "Bare Bones" "strippe down" very basic PC, laptop, Chromebook speakers. This is a sold, very low priced pair of speakers good for increasing the volume on your computer to listen to You Tube videos, streaming video. Let's face it - the speakers that come pre-installed on most Chromebooks, PC's and laptops are pretty weak. If you want louder quality audio - this is a pretty nifty "stripped down basic" pair of speakers for a rock bottom price. I was listening to a PBS streaming video documentary on Maria Callas - the late, great, brilliant opera diva from the 1950's - 1960's and the sound quality of Maria Callas operatic solos was crystal clear. I could also clearly hear the symphony orchestra in the background accompanying Maria Callas in her world class tour de force performance at La Scala in Italy and the Met Opera way back in the late 1950's - early 1960's. If you are on a really tight budget and want to oomph up the audio volume on your laptop, PC or Chromebook you get a LOT of "bang for your buck". Don't expect any fancy "Bells and Whistles". There is a basic, simple audio volume control knob on one of the speakers - but it does the job! I highly recommend it! IT was quite well packaged with a LOT of durable protective cardboard packaging inside specifically designed to cushion both speakers. I just wish Amazon would GET THERE ACT TOGETHER AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE STOP INCLUDING THE TOTALLY UNECCESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled. Amazon brags TOO MUCH about being so-called "Green" and environmentally friendly but that is NOT TRUE! The box the speakers came in was MORE than sufficient for the packaging. Amazon shipped this direct from their warehouse and insisted on including a COMPLETELY UNCESSESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled and will wind up in the ocean's Plastic Gyre or toxic dump landfill. AMAZON GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER and eliminate completely uncessary plastic bag packaging! Also for goodness sake ELIMINATE that darn bubble wrap plastic cushioning. These speakers came in a very sturdy box from the factory that already included a very durable specially molded cardboard cushioning object that was quite sturdy THE PLASTIC BAG THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED WAS 100% UNCESSESSARY. I decided awhile ago to ORDER LESS FROM AMAZON because they allege they are "Green" but their packaging is excessive - too much plastic and bad for the environment! Read more

I *just* got these today, so this is more informational than a real product review. I have a 2025 Mac Mini, and frankly the built-in speaker is OK, but I really want more output when I have a file that's recorded at a low level. These speakers seemed like a good solution, not expensive, NOT using a precious USB port which are scarce on the Mini, and you can plug in wired headphones. Two "issues" that are not really problems, but worth noting. First, on my Mini, when I shift the left/right balance, the speaker with the control knob is on the right. I wish I knew this before setting it up on my crowded desk. The package shows that one on the left, but it is the right for me. Second, when I plugged them in, I got nothing. Tried them on another device, worked well. So, looked at the Sound menu on the system menu, yep, it was there and selected, but no output and I could switch between Mini speakers and the new set, but no sound. So I went to the Sound panel on System Setting. The speakers show as External Headphones, but they were muted! I noted that when I plugged in wired headphones it was OK. So, uncheck the Mute and slide the volume up and it was fine. Overall, not bad sound, a bit thin on the upper bass range, occasionally a tiny bit tinny, but fine for my needs. Depend on where you put them, I think. Plus I can turn them off, plug in headphones, and they don't waste any USB ports! Pretty good value. Read more

Given the low cost, there are quite a few positives about these speakers. They are solidly made, fairly compact, look nice, the controls feel of decent quality, and the sound is decent. The bass is mediocre, but that is to be expected. They work fine for my uses which is primary computer audio, voice and background music. I thought they just had a single USB connection that provided power and audio to the speakers. It actually a separate USB and audio jack combined into a single cable. I guess the audio jack gives flexibility with connecting to a source like a phone, but you would still need a power source for the USB plug. I pulled the two halves of the cable apart and and plugged the USB into an outlet using a USB power block. The LED light is much brighter than it needs to be. I have the speakers in my home office and at night the light shines across the hall into my bedroom enough to be annoying. I often turn off the speakers to kill the light. If the USB is plugged into a computer, the light will go out if you power off the computer (but not if in sleep mode). Read more

I ordered these and received them the same day. They replaced speakers that I had been reusing on newer computers that were originally from my old Sony VAIO desktop computer, bought about 2003. The only thing wrong with the old speakers is that the volume control button was starting to act up and wear out from years of usage thus losing sound output on the right speaker occasionally. I bought the speakers with the AC power connection. They were easy to set up, the only problem I had was stringing wires through my massive wooden computer desk, but that was no fault of the new speakers. I was concerned about some one-star reviews for this product. It could be these folks were using the USB version of the speakers. This means that the OS on their computers would probably have to find a driver for this audio device. I did not have this problem and my new speakers plugged into the same audio port as my old ones. In any case, I am pleased with the both size and the quality of the sound produced by these inexpensive speakers. Read more