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(More customer reviews)As something of an audiophile and after reading the earlier reviews, I ordered these speakers with some trepidation. But after auditioning them connected to a MacBook Air I have to say these are dynamite little speakers and very good value. They produce more than adequate volume, reasonable base extension for their size, and good clarity and definition in the mid and high range.
For casual listening, they are a fine upgrade for subpar built-in computer speakers, but with no heavy power adapter to lug around, these compact speakers are especially great for taking on trips. (LaCie includes a padded case for safely transporting the speakers, easily worth $10 on its own!)
Just plug the primary speaker into your laptop USB and connect the secondary speaker to the primary speaker, then set the iTunes equalizer to "small speakers" and turn on medium sound enhancement in preferences, and sit back and listen to what I found to be satisfying and surprisingly immersive sound. Great for when watching DVDs. (Alert readers will wonder how I could play DVDs and use the speakers at the same time on the single MacBook Air USB port. The trick is to first rip the DVD on to the hard-drive using the MBA USB DVD player, unplug, then plug in the speakers to play.)
But you don't even to have a computer to benefit from these speakers. There is a Line In socket for audio from iPods and other MP3 players. LaCie thoughtfully includes a white mini-jack to mini-jack cable for this purpose. Power can be from a 9V DC source (not included) or via the USB cable. Yes, I discovered you can plug the USB cable into a small (Sonnos) iPod USB Power Adapter and it works! How's that for a complete, portable powered iPod sound system!
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LaCie 130811 Bus Powered USB SpeakersThe LaCie USB Speakers provide excellent digital audio for your laptop or desktop computer. With a frequency response of 90Hz-20kHz, they deliver clear, vibrant sound. These highquality portable speakers will enhance your MP3s, CDs, DVD movies and games at a cost to match any budget. Easily connect the LaCie USB Speakers to your laptop or desktop computer with the built-in USB cable and instantly experience great sound. The widely-used USB interface provides an excellent digital audio stream as well as line power so theres no need for an AC adapter or batteries. Designed by the internationally acclaimed product designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie Speakers have won numerous awards for their unique, eye-catching look and quality. Crafted exclusively for LaCie, their compact design combines usability and singular style. The discreet internal cable storage ensures that the clean lines of the LaCie USB Speakers will look stunning on any desk. Simply plug the LaCie USB Speakers into your PC or Mac for fabulous audio fidelity on the go. Theyre compact, mobile, and come with a convenient carrying case so you can use them at home, at work, when visiting friends or relatives or while traveling. The USB Speakers can even be used with your MP3 player (additional adapter required, sold separately). Minimum System Requirements: Mac or PC with a USB port, Mac OS X 10.3.5 or higher / Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista. Box Content: Right and left speakers with built-in cables, Audio device input cable, Quick Install Guide, Carrying bag.
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