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AmazonBasics Computer Speakers for Desktop or Laptop PC USB Powered
Last Updated: June 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound / Sound Quality
401sound quality, sound, price, volume, loud
+75%
-25%
" ... Who ever wrote these speakers are not loud, fake information. ... The sound is super clear. ... I just love these speakers. ... "
" ... This set of speakers changed everything. ... Owning these speakers has totally changed how people respond to me, too. ... All I needed was this inexpensive pair of speakers—with its blindingly bright blue LED and its complete absence of bass—to get me back in the game. ... "
" ... Makes my PC sounds sound great. ... "
" ... although product is delicate, but the quality of sound is superb, the sound cracks if the sound is too high ... "
" ... Does the job, plain and simple. ... Sound quality is good considering the cost. ... "
" ... For the price these are actually decent little speakers. ... I mean don't expect Bose quality but the sound is clear and they get loud enough for my needs. ... I did find that adjusting the EQ in my sound card settings helped to give these a bit more depth. ... "
" ... Great sounding and looking speakers for my desk at work. ... Very happy with these speakers! ... "
" ... Hooked these up to my computer at work and the sound is good. ... "
Sound / Volume
160speakers, loud, speaker, hear, turn
+48%
-53%
" ... Everyone's already talked about the obnoxious led light (yup had to cover with tape), but what really surprised me is how crappy the volume is. ... "
" ... Volume is low, so it sounds terrible. ... "
" ... Only one speaker was working, the one where you control the volume. ... "
" ... I appreciated the volume knob, however, there was a terrible amount of static. ... I would need to turn up the speaker almost to full volume to not hear the static. ... "
" ... Worked twice then 6 weeks or so later made loud static noise. ... "
" ... no volume- used on my desk top ... "
" ... There is a distinct hum when these are on and over about 30% volume, i tried plugging my headphones into these to listen to stuff at night at the hum get's ever louder and makes any listening experience unbearable ... "
" ... Unfortunately the speakers only emitted a loud buzzing sound (even on the lowest sound level) from the three separate devices we tried it with. ... "
Price
134money, speakers, worth, sound quality, value
+92%
-8%
" ... I am very pleased with this product it is exactly what I need at an affordable price. ... "
" ... they're definitely nice especially for the price. ... "
" ... These exceeded expectations. ... "
" ... Decent speakers for a decent price. ... "
" ... Definitely got a bang for my buck! ... "
" ... It's basic but does its job and is great value for money. ... "
" ... for such a thrifty cost. ... "
" ... A good value for the money. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
85speakers, work, laptop, desktop, pc
+81%
-19%
" ... I have them plugged into my desktop and laptop. ... ↑ Work well on both desktop and laptop ... "
" ... Bought these for my parents computer. ... "
" ... Not bad to connect on a Samsung TV . ... "
" ... USE THEM ON MY MAC PRO. ... "
" ... Use these speakers with my tv. ... "
" ... I recently purchased these speakers to replace my aging (and failing) logitech speakers on my desktop computer. ... "
" ... We use our computer to listen to books online. ... "
" ... I use these with my phone. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
52easy to set, easy to install, speakers, set, easy to use
+98%
-2%
" ... They were super easy to install and the sound is great. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install, good quality and not expensive ... "
" ... I mostly listen through earphones so just wanted easy access to a plugin for these. ... "
" ... ease of use ... "
" ... Setup is easy. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy. ... "
" ... I didn't want to spend much but what I got was great :) Easy install, easy use ... "
Product Reliability
36months, worked, stopped working, fine, working
+39%
-61%
" ... We have had these speakers for less than 2 months, . ... "
" ... They broke within 2 months, so had to throw them out. ... "
" ... Quality should have caught this error. ... "
" ... I use them for music production, but after only 2 months - one of the speakers began fuzzing out! ... "
" ... I returned them after trying for two days. ... "
" ... big bummer lasted less than 5 months started to crackle and pop. ... "
" ... Update - Speakers failed 6 weeks to the day after receipt. ... "
" ... One of the speakers stopped working after 2 months. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
33power, plug, port, usb powered, speakers
+64%
-36%
" ... Plugs into wall A/C power. ... "
" ... Awesome little speakers love that they can be powered by your TV USB port, laptop USB port or a battery pack and of course a wall charger ... "
" ... I really like that they’re USB powered as opposed to taking up a spot on my surge protector. ... "
" ... Best value for the money I have found and I like the AC plugin, as it does not take up a limited USB port. ... "
" ... Nice that they use USB power, rather than a separate power brick usually blocking at least 1 other power outlet. ... "
" ... Has USB plug in. ... "
" ... I love that they are USB powered so I don't have to plug yet another thing into the outlets. ... "
" ... Plugged them into the back on my monitor and the wall and they worked perfectly ever since. ... "
Body / Size
27size, compact, nice, desk, speakers
+96%
-4%
" ... Small and compact and perfect for me to take to work on my small desk ... "
" ... Small,efficient, and very reasonably priced. ... "
" ... Perfect for a smaller desk. ... "
" ... The small size makes the fit neatly within my desk configuration. ... "
" ... right size for what I needed ... "
" ... These are a nice size to add sound to your lap top. ... "
" ... Small, clear and lightweight. ... "
" ... They look nice on my 'puter desk. ... "
Usage / Controls
25control, speakers, speaker, knob, button
+60%
-40%
" ... Speakers worn as they should have good sound , like volume control is handy. ... "
" ... Volume control is good and speakers feel solid. ... "
" ... I bought this for personal use and listening to music, and it has awesome sound quality and volume control. ... "
" ... Separate volume control on right speaker allows for the appropriate volume you are looking for. ... "
" ... The volume control comes in handy for quick adjustment without having to mouse around. ... "
" ... The quality is acceptable, the volume control is easy and convenient, and the speakers are easy to plug in with their fairly long cords. ... "
" ... Good inexpensive computers for my computer Only volume control which is fine for what I need it for. ... "
" ... Is the volume control in front easy to use? ... "
Parts & Accessories / Headphones
23plug, headphones, headphone jack, jack, static
+22%
-78%
" ... There is noticeable static when using 3.5mm earbuds with these speakers. ... "
" ... When using headphones they give off a buzzing sound. ... "
" ... 2) The headphone plug has a lot of static if I attempt to use it. ... "
" ... Plugging headphones into the jack allows you to hear a loud humming noise in the background. ... "
" ... I figured out it was the audio jack. ... "
" ... They have an audio jack for your headphones to plug in. ... "
" ... There is a distinct hum when these are on and over about 30% volume, i tried plugging my headphones into these to listen to stuff at night at the hum get's ever louder and makes any listening experience unbearable ... "
" ... I know it is not coming from my computer because the $5 headset does not do this. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
23wires, wire, speaker, cord, cords
+35%
-65%
" ... The only negative thing, and it may correct itself, is that the wires are very stiff. ... The stiff wires make it hard to position the speakers the way I want. ... "
" ... But the cable between the speakers is short if you have two monitors as I do. ... "
" ... The sound coming out of them is fine otherwise, and the cords are plenty long to reach my computer on the floor and the sides of my desk. ... "
" ... It seems they need a buffer or shielding on the wires or something. ... "
" ... I figured out it was the audio jack. ... "
" ... Left speaker no longer works due to faulty wire. ... "
" ... They tip over just from the weight of the wires. ... "
" ... 4) The cords are extremely short. ... "
Service / Returns
23returned, refund, stars, returning, back
+13%
-87%
" ... I returned them after trying for two days. ... "
" ... return elegibility over. ... needed to return before may 23rd. ... i thought return eligibiliy lasted much longer. ... "
" ... Threw them in the trash. ... "
" ... garbage did not work , had to return it ... "
" ... Returned didn't work ... "
" ... Only good things were prompt shipment and prompt refund. ... "
" ... But they didn't cost enough to warrent sending back. ... "
" ... Returning them for replacements. ... "
Usage / Setup
22easy to install, setup, install, set, works
+100%
" ... Setup is easy. ... "
" ... Setup is easy. ... "
" ... Easy set up. ... "
" ... I didn't want to spend much but what I got was great :) Easy install, easy use ... "
" ... They were easy to install and sound great. ... "
" ... Very easy install and they looked nice on my work desk. ... "
" ... Bought these a few months ago for my gaming setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install, good quality and not expensive ... "
Service / Marketplace
21basics, thank, basic, seller, refund
+67%
-33%
" ... No dislikes whatsoever: shipped this was around $14. ... "
" ... Fasst shipping as well. ... "
" ... Packaging: Amazon Basic packaging. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon and to the seller for standing behind your product. ... "
" ... Amazon is truly Amazing! ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... again pleased with amazon basics brand, ... "
" ... Packaging: Amazon Basic packaging. ... "
Features
20blue, bright, led, obnoxious, indicator
+45%
-55%
" ... They also have a very obnoxious blue LED light to indicate they are on. ... "
" ... The light is actually blinding. ... "
" ... No one is exaggerating about the bright blue light. ... "
" ... It seems like a nitpick, but the blue ON light is ridiculously overpowered. ... "
" ... Only issue is the obnoxious blue light that illuminates the entire room when on. ... The light is obnoxious ... "
" ... That's downright annoying and a horrible design feature. ... "
" ... It was very difficult to open and untangle, and the blue light that indicates it is on is blinding. ... "
" ... As others have noted the blue light is distracting. ... "
Body / Fit
15put, small, fit, black, desk
+73%
-27%
" ... Fit my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... Needed sound from the PC in our conference room and these were inexpensive and fit the bill. ... "
" ... stay safe, stay home. ... "
" ... This fit the bill and working good so far, I am happy. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly on my small desk! ... "
" ... I was looking for something basic and these fit the bill. ... "
" ... He’s happy but now I’m using my ear plugs to listen to my iPhone lol ... "
" ... The simple fix is to cover the light with several small pieces of paper. ... "
Usage / Gaming
14use, games, would, movies, videos
+86%
-14%
" ... These were almost a perfect solution for sound for a simple gaming system. ... "
" ... Bought these a few months ago for my gaming setup. ... "
" ... Honestly I don't know how they are for gaming but they work good as surround for Blu-Rays ... "
" ... If you're looking for something with a lot of power for gaming or rocking the room, yeah, would pay the extra money and go with something with a little more horsepower. ... "
" ... Great for use on games, movies, etc. ... "
" ... headphones for gaming.) ... "
" ... Does the job, do not game, so can't comment ... "
" ... At $13 they are an exceptional value if all you need is sound (that's not music or gaming) however if your looking for exceptional audio quality you'll need to spend much much more than $13. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / USB
13speakers, power, pc, usb powered, powered
+62%
-38%
" ... Good basic speakers USB powered. ... "
" ... ↑ USB so I can plug them into a USB hub ... "
" ... USB power is great, turns off with the PC. ... "
" ... I was excited to find these speakers as USB powered and at a decent price. ... "
" ... For the price, they are just fine and handy as it is USB powered, meaning I don't need to find space to plug in another brick adapter on a crowded power strip. ... "
" ... USB works perfectly. ... "
" ... Has USB plug in. ... "
" ... I needed new PC speakers that were low centered, a volume knob, USB powered and quality sound. ... "
Sound / Bass
12sound, base, treble, speakers, music
+75%
-25%
" ... Can’t believe the bass! ... "
" ... Need base or want for gaming look to a different set w/ a sub-woofer or a good set of headphones. ... "
" ... Do not expect to get much bass out of these but for the price you can not beat it. ... "
" ... Like the compact size with decent sound, i wish it had bass and treble controls but great value for the price pleasantly surprised. ... "
" ... All I needed was this inexpensive pair of speakers—with its blindingly bright blue LED and its complete absence of bass—to get me back in the game. ... "
" ... Doesn't have an amazing amount of bass for my dancehall, hip hop and soca music needs but we good. ... "
" ... Not only was there PLENTY of volume, they even have a much deeper bass than the old speakers ever did. ... "
" ... They won’t produce a ton of bass that will make your chair rumble if that’s what you’re looking for. ... "
Software / Apps
12work, try, tablets, alexa, volume
+50%
-50%
" ... other customers might consider this factory error. ... "
" ... The volume control is pretty crappy though where for some apps you have to max the volume to hear anything. ... "
" ... No matter what I did, updated driver, fixed and tweaked around the cables, the static is still there. ... "
" ... Quality should have caught this error. ... "
" ... And I was attempting to use them with windows 10. ... "
Body / Build Quality
12wires, way, stiff, like, get
+42%
-58%
" ... Who ever wrapped these in plastic had to be totally stoned . ... The wrapings made no sense and for the most part protected nothing verly good use four letter words ... "
" ... They tip over FAR too easily (like . ... "
" ... The bottom is angled way too much so they won't even stand up. ... "
" ... The only negative thing, and it may correct itself, is that the wires are very stiff. ... The stiff wires make it hard to position the speakers the way I want. ... "
" ... They broke within 2 months, so had to throw them out. ... "
" ... It broke when I got them. ... "
Body / Design
11something, look, extremely, distracting, simple
+55%
-45%
" ... and very attractive looking. ... "
" ... good product do its job with simple design ... "
Service / Delivery
10well, time, promised, packaging, damaged
+100%
" ... They arrived when promised, were well packaged and I'm very pleased with them. ... "
" ... Arrived on time! ... "
" ... After the first package got damaged it arrived very fast ... "
" ... It came in a timely manner and was well ... "
" ... Fasst shipping as well. ... "
" ... Excellent delivery time. ... "
" ... No dislikes whatsoever: shipped this was around $14. ... "
" ... Packaging: Amazon Basic packaging. ... Item arrived in perfect condition. ... "
Body / Comfort
10side, light, got, eyes, ears
+50%
-50%
" ... These are harmful to ears, do not buy. ... "
" ... It would sometimes work when you twist it and pull it to one side, but as soon as you let go of the tension it wouldn't output any audio. ... "
" ... Volume was not a good quality and very soft if it is not right by your ears. ... "
" ... I got fed up with the constant clicking/pops. ... "
" ... It broke when I got them. ... "
Usage / For Workouts
4+75%
-25%
" ... These are build heavy, I think they will be a good pair. ... "
" ... we just needed some cheap speakers for a computer for training and these fit the bill nicely. ... "
" ... They work, but its still pretty quiet with headphones. ... "
Usage / Capacity
4work, office, loud, job done, hear
+75%
-25%
" ... It’ll for sure get the job done for anything office or desk related in a enterprise environment ... "
" ... Now I using in my little quiet room its work fine. ... "
" ... They don't take up a lot of room. ... "
Usage / For Travel
3+67%
-33%
" ... These work nicely with a laptop PC and if you're traveling and want to listen to music in your hotel room, just pack these in your suitcase! ... "
Performance / Power
3+67%
-33%
" ... I like that I don't have to fumble with the power. ... "
" ... Blue LED to indicate power on. ... "
Service / Packing
3basic, amazon
+100%
" ... Packed very well. ... "
" ... Packaging: Amazon Basic packaging. ... "
" ... Packaging: Amazon Basic packaging. ... "
Service / Defective Delivery
3damaged, fast
+100%
" ... After the first package got damaged it arrived very fast ... "
" ... Item arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Item arrived in perfect condition. ... "
Battery
3charging, wall, static, speakers, port
+33%
-67%
" ... One set died completely and the other had one speaker go dead. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that when you are charging the phone the speakers create static. ... "
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